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Old 02-13-2009, 01:09 PM
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Tear in original seat upholstery -- can't find replacement seat covers in this color?

hey all, well, my original upholstery (1973 f100) finally got a tear in it. right where i sit on the drivers side. bums me out because there's not really any way of fixing it that i can think of. also, why is it that all of the replacement seat covers from the various vendors don't list my color as an option? it's basically that puke/olive green. would've thought that color would be popular considering the number of home appliances back in the 70's that were the same color!


 
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Reupholstery shop might be able to help.

There are no aftermarket kits for that green unfortunately.
 
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so what does everyone do when they repair or restore one of these trucks with that interior? just switch everything over to tan color?
 
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Talking original seat covers

hey bud try Original Auto Interiors,Columbus,MI Phone (586) 727-2486. they had my color (dark jade green) give them a try you have to buy it by the yard they should carry it you might have to send them a sample. joe from n.j.
 
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cool. thanks. by the way, does anyone know the name of my color and/or the color code?
 
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The interior color code is on the warranty plate on the driver door. It's a part of the BODY code. Post the BODY code.
 
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Have you tried SMS Auto fabrics? They sell a lot of original upholstery material for older American made cars.
 
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Because no one wants to remember the 70s color.

Harvest Gold, Olive Green, Rust Brown, and Bright Red.
 
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Because no one wants to remember the 70s color.

Harvest Gold, Olive Green, Rust Brown, and Bright Red.
Light Avocado Green and what this interior color looks like to me: Ginger.

smsautofabrics.com / They are located in Oregon.

I was able to buy Rose Beige Vinyl from them for my Rose Beige '63 Galaxie several years ago.

If they had that color vinyl which is Ford's name for PINK, there's no telling what they may have.
 




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