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68Tom · 09-02-2008, 03:36 PM

Basically, I am in need of a proper front bench seat for my 1968 442. In it at the moment is what I believe is a '69 GTO bench seat with center armrest and headrests. When I talked to Legendary Auto about getting it recovered, they told me that the '68 bench seat was a one-year only seat, and hence, if I want the covers to fit, I need to get a '68. So, I guess my initial question was, a) is this true, and b) will any '68 GM A-body bench seat fit the covers? I find it hard to believe that GM made a different bench seat frame for each of their A-bodies that year, but I guess it's possible.

Now, I have no problems with getting an Olds '68 bench seat. However, they're a bit hard to find. The car is now in Phoenix, so I might have a bit of an easier time finding one.

So, basically, I was going to post to ask the 1st question, and then ask if anyone had a '68 bench for a Cutlass or 442.

Thanks

09-02-2008, 03:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
68Tom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 185	Basically, I am in need of a proper front bench seat for my 1968 442. In it at the moment is what I believe is a '69 GTO bench seat with center armrest and headrests. When I talked to Legendary Auto about getting it recovered, they told me that the '68 bench seat was a one-year only seat, and hence, if I want the covers to fit, I need to get a '68. So, I guess my initial question was, a) is this true, and b) will any '68 GM A-body bench seat fit the covers? I find it hard to believe that GM made a different bench seat frame for each of their A-bodies that year, but I guess it's possible. Now, I have no problems with getting an Olds '68 bench seat. However, they're a bit hard to find. The car is now in Phoenix, so I might have a bit of an easier time finding one. So, basically, I was going to post to ask the 1st question, and then ask if anyone had a '68 bench for a Cutlass or 442. Thanks