Interior TECH Upholstery, Carpet, Dash, Headliner...

          
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10-14-2019, 09:45 PM
avman avman is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Orleans, La.
Posts: 314
Default Replacing original bucket seats with aftermarket buckets with factory pattern covers

My wife saw a pair of nice bucket seats with side bolsters. I found a pair that Detroit Muscle used that list for around $769/pair.
They do not have the 65 diagonal pattern in the covers. I did find really nice buckets that do match that diagonal pattern, but they want $1069 EACH for them (EEK!)
Any ideas, links, sources?
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	Screenshot_20191014-204638_Chrome.jpg
Views:	265
Size:	36.4 KB
ID:	522170   Click image for larger version

Name:	Screenshot_20191014-204706_Chrome.jpg
Views:	255
Size:	26.0 KB
ID:	522171  

  #2  
Old 10-14-2019, 10:46 PM
1965gp 1965gp is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 948
Default

I have seen some of those in person and the ones I saw did not hold up well. I do not know the brand do they at be different.

Legendary Interiors sells foam and seat covers that match the original style. I have them in my 69 Charger. They do have bolstering but not like a new car. Still, I like them.

You can look at TMI products. They sell front custom seats and rear seat covers to match

  #3  
Old 10-14-2019, 10:47 PM
1965gp 1965gp is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 948
Default

Note- the legendary bucket seat covers and foam use your original seat frames

  #4  
Old 10-14-2019, 11:51 PM
455HOGT37's Avatar
455HOGT37 455HOGT37 is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Mojave Desert
Posts: 824
Default

Many moons ago I had a pair of Pulsar NX buckets recovered to match my 68 GTO pattern by a local shop. Not sure if it was "expensive" for the times but they sure came out nice.

  #5  
Old 10-15-2019, 02:14 AM
avman avman is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Orleans, La.
Posts: 314
Default

Thanks for the replies. Basically if I could find bucket seats like either pair in the 65 pattern in parchment, I'd be set.
Although she's worth it, and so is my wife (lol) $1,069 per seat is a bit rich.

  #6  
Old 10-15-2019, 02:43 AM
avman avman is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Orleans, La.
Posts: 314
Default

You can look at TMI products. They sell front custom seats and rear seat covers to match
The ones I looked at were over $2k/pair
For that kind of coin, the 2nd seat I pictured is perfect. They have the identical pattern as the 65 GTO material.
Damn! I may have to go that route.
The Scat Procar bucket seats I replaced my bench seat with were $330 a pair on sale, and while they are a tiny bit too tight at the butt bones/hip area, it's not that bad.
$2k would buy a lot of other stuff

  #7  
Old 10-15-2019, 05:28 AM
1965gp 1965gp is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 948
Default

I had no idea TMI was that much, have just seen them mentioned on the pro-touring websites.

This is the one that I was thinking of from legendary that uses stick seat frames, but it looks like they start at ‘66? They maybe able to make you a set for a ‘65 if the seat frames are the same. They do a lot of custom work.

https://www.legendaryautointeriors.c...ry-met-bronze/

  #8  
Old 10-15-2019, 12:55 PM
JC455 JC455 is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Fresno,Ca USA
Posts: 2,005
Default

Take a look here:
https://procarbyscat.com/product-cat...ype/recliners/

It looks like they have a Custom Shop option now- look under their "Shop" menu-
Also, places like Summit and Jegs probably have a better price on them.

__________________
John
IG: @crawdaddycustoms
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9...Nc_lk1Q/videos
  #9  
Old 10-15-2019, 02:47 PM
1965gp 1965gp is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 948
Default

Those look good- the ‘elite’ seats would look right at home in my 87 Saleen

  #10  
Old 10-15-2019, 10:26 PM
avman avman is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Orleans, La.
Posts: 314
Default

John
Thanks for the info.
If they could cover one of those with a copy of the 65 GTO diagonal pattern, and do it for a few hundred less than $1,069 per seat (eek) that may be the ticket.
I see they have a 5 point harness compatible seat in XL, that is wider. I may get those in yellow and black like the ones I have now in my Roadrunner, but that event will be WAY down my list.

  #11  
Old 10-17-2019, 09:41 AM
buds56's Avatar
buds56 buds56 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: manassas va
Posts: 181
Default

http://www.distinctiveindustries.com...etail?Itemid=2

Saw these online, summit racing is a distributor

  #12  
Old 10-18-2019, 12:43 AM
avman avman is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Orleans, La.
Posts: 314
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by buds56 View Post
http://www.distinctiveindustries.com...etail?Itemid=2

Saw these online, summit racing is a distributor
Yes, those are they, they that are the exact look (except color) BUT are also $1,069 EACH
I saw Summit was a distributor, and immediately had hope, and then saw $1,062 each on their website...

  #13  
Old 10-18-2019, 08:03 AM
Tom Vaught's Avatar
Tom Vaught Tom Vaught is offline
Boost Engineer
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: The United States of America
Posts: 31,294
Default

I installed Chrysler Sebring Convertible Leather (Electric) seats with the Head Rests and Integral 3 point (convertible) seat belts.

I had to have brackets made to adapt the Sebring seat mounts to the Factory 64 GTO Seat Mounting Locations but a good fabricator did it easily.

I plan on matching the rear seat to the Chrysler front seats in leather also vs go with the cheaper factory type material and pattern.

Tom V.

Not stock but a lot safer vs the 64 seats with no back rest lock system or 3 point belts.

__________________
"Engineers do stuff for reasons" Tom Vaught

Despite small distractions, there are those who will go Forward, Learning, Sharing Knowledge, Doing what they can to help others move forward.
  #14  
Old 11-03-2019, 11:40 AM
avman avman is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Orleans, La.
Posts: 314
Default

So I received the 2019 OPG Pontiac catalog, looked up the seats, and they are listed at $1,199.99 a PAIR. So basically half of what I thought they cost.
My wife ordered a pair in parchment, the seat brackets, and a pair of side view mirrors too since the ones on the car won't hold their position and I don't know how to fix that.
The seats are pricey, especially compared to the Scat seats I got, but they sure are pretty!
The parchment version of this:
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	Screenshot_20191101-120204_Chrome.jpg
Views:	229
Size:	59.6 KB
ID:	523569  

  #15  
Old 12-12-2019, 07:21 PM
Mike Davis's Avatar
Mike Davis Mike Davis is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Athens Ga, or at a NMCA race
Posts: 1,994
Default

When you get a chance can you post a picture? I was looking at these in parchment as well.

__________________
66 GTO Nostalgia Super Stock/Street Legal Car
421 CID, stock block, Wenzler Intake, 2- Carter 750 AFB's, 3.90 Gears, Full Factory Interior, Full Exhaust, Stock Suspension 3750LBS 9.77@136.99
Multiple NSCA/NMCA World Champion

66 GTO 389 3x2, 4 speed, 4.33 gear, Montero Red 33K original Miles
67 GTO 2dr Post, 428, Tri Power, 3.55 Gears
80 Trans Am Black SE Y84 W72 WS6
  #16  
Old 12-17-2019, 11:41 AM
avman avman is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Orleans, La.
Posts: 314
Default

Sure. OPG said 4-6 weeks. I waited to save 10% on $300/pair bucket seats for my Roadrunner, but naturally my wife finds seats that cost $1,199/pair for the GTO...
The seats look beautiful, and I can't argue with the price.
I'll follow up with pictures.

  #17  
Old 01-31-2023, 09:36 AM
dtpontiac's Avatar
dtpontiac dtpontiac is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: NJ
Posts: 99
Default

Hello. Any updates, pictures or reviews on these seats? Even the OPG site has Zero reviews. i'm looking for real world comments from someone who has used them. Thanks

  #18  
Old 01-31-2023, 10:21 AM
Stuart's Avatar
Stuart Stuart is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 7,938
Default

Avman hasn't been on the site since 2020 so you may not get a response...

Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:24 PM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017