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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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good seat covers?

ive been thinking about useing USA parts supply to get my seats, anyone ever used them, i want to know the quality of thier products. thanks
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Two things.

#1. Most parts place source from an interior seat vendor like PUI or someplace else.
So make sure they use PUI or Legendary. I don't think the other places are as good.

#2. Unless they are local to you, price out the competition.
I got my stuff from Tamraz only because they were way cheaper then the competition on some things. Like seats.

Legendary is supposed to be THE BEST there is, but PUI was the best long before Legendary came around.
They had some hiccups in quality control at some points, my guess is they hired new people.
But I have PUI all new seats and they are mint.

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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 05:42 AM
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Legendary first, PUI second.
However, if these places do not make them for your car-in-need, you will have to check with some other lesser-known mfgrs.
Old Jun 7, 2010 | 05:52 AM
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I will try both of them but usa parts supply is 786.00 for front and rear door panels,headliner, front and rear seat covers , carpet and package. 50 shipping for a 1968 442. That the cheapest I've seen
Old Jun 7, 2010 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Aceshigh
But I have PUI all new seats and they are mint.

Aceshigh,
Are your seat covers a factory design or did you come up with this pattern yourself? If you chose your own pattern then what is it called?
Old Jun 7, 2010 | 06:07 AM
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The custom design seat covers are generic and might not fit as well as the ones sold by Legendary or PUI. I had my interior redone by a local guy. It was priced reasonably and looks great. The only draw back is that it isn't OE.
Old Jun 7, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Those seats in the pics are factory 1970+ 442 & Cutlass S seat pattern. Supreme's had a different style.
Old Jun 8, 2010 | 05:28 AM
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Here is a link to a company that does "custom" seat covers. Might be worth a look if you don't care about originality.

http://www.automotiveinteriors.com/
Old Jun 8, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Olds64
Here is a link to a company that does "custom" seat covers. Might be worth a look if you don't care about originality.

http://www.automotiveinteriors.com/

Olds64

Do you have seat covers made by automotiveinteriors? Looking for an example of seat covers made for an Olds.

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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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No I don't. I almost bought seat covers from them, but a friend at work told me about a local interior shop that I ended up using. I don't know of anyone with the Auto Interiors products. I did call the Auto Interiors number and talk to one of their customer service reps. They were friendly and helpful.
Old Jun 8, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Olds64
No I don't. I almost bought seat covers from them, but a friend at work told me about a local interior shop that I ended up using. I don't know of anyone with the Auto Interiors products. I did call the Auto Interiors number and talk to one of their customer service reps. They were friendly and helpful.

I called as well and they were very helpful. I sent pictures of my current upholstery and am waiting on feedback. Thanks for the link.

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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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I had trouble with Legendary covers. They leave the buttons on the surface without countersinking them. They pop off like popcorn. PUI sent me out a headliner that was sewn crooked and had a permanent saggy spot not noticable until it was time to tighten it up. They both have been good about replacing the stuff but what do you tell the shop who does the work? Gee I'm sorry about the trouble, is there a chance you won't charge me for doing it twice? My next car will have some other covers on them.
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