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  • #31
    Re: Seat Covers

    Originally posted by LA PHIL View Post
    George I think Bunny Lou disappeared after his move last Fall. Don't think he's been here or posted since.
    He has signed up to come to Dearborn for the 60th. You can see him there.
    02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
    02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
    03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
    03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
    04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
    04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
    04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
    04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
    05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
    05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
    05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82     - 48&DC

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    • #32
      Re: Seat Covers

      Only if he wears his 'Bunny' suit!

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      • #33
        Re: Seat Covers

        Some may be interested in
        http://www.leatherseats.com

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        • #34
          Re: Seat Covers

          Thanks for posting that link Beau.

          I've spoken to them. They do offer a custom-fit pattern for the 2002-2005 Thunderbird, however it does NOT match the factory leather material or color(s).

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          • #35
            Re: Seat Covers

            DRAT! ,,,, still no leopard print.
            Bird is the word.....
            Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. H. L. Mencken US editor (1880 - 1956)

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            • #36
              Re: Seat Covers

              Originally posted by hayjulz View Post
              If you are anywhere near the LA area there is a lady who makes custom seat covers: Sophies Seat Design 7 ... I think there is a photo in my gallery.
              Checked your gallery Julie ... love those leopards! Shows real personality.

              John A

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              • #37
                Re: Seat Covers

                OK, I just installed the wooden beads. They don't even look bad (they're black). I'll keep you posted whether they keep me cooler or not.

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                • #38
                  Re: Seat Covers

                  https://www.leatherseats.com/leather...53ddd97c07a54e

                  Some folks might want a custom, not a reproduction interior.

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                  • #39
                    Re: Seat Covers

                    Originally posted by JohnA View Post
                    Checked your gallery Julie ... love those leopards! Shows real personality.
                    John A

                    John I get a lot of compliments... plus a few months ago I was at the mexican mercado and they had the steering wheel cover and seat belt pads in exactly the same print!

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                    • #40
                      Re: Seat Covers

                      Has anyone used leatherseats.com? - while I am usually a purist, I have visions of a silver bird with bright red seats, shift know and steering wheel leather black mats with red edging. Still boggles my mind they didn't offer the red/black interior with the silver.

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                      • #41
                        Re: Seat Covers

                        Originally posted by Bodacious Dog View Post
                        Some may be interested in
                        http://www.leatherseats.com
                        I don't see the Tbird Blue seat inserts being offered.

                        HKS
                        2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
                        2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
                        2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
                        26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.

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                        • #42
                          Re: Seat Covers

                          I've spoken with the people at Leather Seats at length about the possibility of making OEM seat cover replacements for the 2002-2005 Thunderbird. They also sent me a set of leather samples in various colors.

                          Unfortunately, none of the colors match the Retro accent insert colors, and the type of leather available from them does not match the leather used on either the 2002 or the 2003-2005.

                          So if you're looking for an OEM type replacement, you wont find it at Leather Seats. If you want new custom seat covers, their pattern is made from an original seat, so it will be a nice fit. But given the preference of many Retro owners to keep their cars stock, custom seat covers from this company are non-original and expensive.

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                          • #43
                            Re: Seat Covers

                            As I said, I am usually a purist but I may do something like put red seats in a silver car. I would keep the original black skins if I ever wanted to put it back. I have found compared to what I am used to collecting Thunderbirds are a dime a dozen so I am not going to feel overly guilty if I would do this - plus it could be undone. Now what's really hard to undo is all these stainless stick-on/add-on parts without damaging the paint that you see slathered on so many of the ones for sale. I will more than likely go the route of having my upholsterer make the seats covers in the original style. I still think it was such a mistake for Ford to not do the black/red interior. That is another option as well, to have my guy do the black/red theme inside.

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                            • #44
                              Re: Seat Covers

                              Keeping the original covers would be ideal, but am I not correct in assuming that most custom upholsterers take the various panels apart to make an accurate template/pattern?

                              Judge Lucid -

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                              • #45
                                Re: Seat Covers

                                Probably less expensive to get a set from Leather Seats (as long as you don't mind that they won't match OEM). They make theirs from a pattern taken from a Retro, so the fit looks factory, even if the leather grain and colors aren't an exact match. Any good upholstery shop could probably do the same, but I'm sure it would cost more than buying from a company that already has the correct pattern and has made a set (or more).

                                And Keith, you could have your interior redone in all red like the 1999 concept, but it won't be inexpensive. Would look pretty neat though.

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