Classic 2 door 1983 upholstery

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• Jun 4, 2019

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[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]Hi all, my first post since introducing myself so hope I got the title format right.

I am restoring a 1983 2 door classic. I realise that it is almost impossible to find the original beige velour upholstery today but wondering if anyone here has any smart ideas re a sensible alternative...

 

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• Jun 4, 2019

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Mine's an '86 with the grey teddy bear type fabric & other than trying to find a decent used one I'm stumped too.
It's the driver's seat on mine as well & when I finally decide to sort it properly - currently got covers on both fronts - if I can get a decent passenger seat I'll try swapping the fabric over.

 

DanClarke

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• Jun 4, 2019

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Try a vehicle refinisher/upholsterer?

 

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Right now she is white but I am planning to respray in Sahara Dust. I have been in touch with RJ Turner Car trimming in Kent who have the Teddy Bear Grey in stock - sadly I don't think it would look right with the new colour plan I have. Doubt they will supply you with the fabric but if you want them to do the work...

 

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• Jun 4, 2019

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Try these. Always doing RR when I lived in the area.
http://www.nationwidetrim.co.uk/

 

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Hicap phill said:

Try these. Always doing RR when I lived in the area.
http://www.nationwidetrim.co.uk/

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Tried them. Sadly a no go.

 

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• Jun 4, 2019

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I know it’s cheeky did you ask them whee you may get some from?
Birmingham have a lot of old school upholstery

 

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• Jun 4, 2019

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I'm amazed by the picture of the driver's seat, who (or what) has been sitting on it
I've owned four RRC's & all had seat cushions that ranged from decent to excellent, even an '85 with teddy-bear spec. that had intergalactic mileage.

 

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• Jun 4, 2019

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It is not the cushion, it was the diaphragm thatbhad completely rotted away. Was part intact when I picked her up but collapsed under me as I drove home. I weigh about 12 stone so not an outrageous amount. Was vaguely amusing as I kept slipping lower and lower

 

ukadamwest

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• Jun 4, 2019

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look for a good used passenger seat. they get less wear and the base cushions, IIRC are the same

 

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• Jun 5, 2019

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I like the Palameno Kit kat trim used in the early 2 doors. Hmm.

 

ukadamwest

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• Jun 5, 2019

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Henry_b said:

I like the Palameno Kit kat trim used in the early 2 doors. Hmm.

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have you seen the price of palomino vinyl seat covers.. if you can get them.. I saw some going for £900 per seat base not that long ago. and its still british Leyland quality vinyl. a couple of years and it will look like poo

 

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• Jun 5, 2019

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They aren't exactly cheap, but Kingsley Cars could probably be worth trying. They are restorers themselves, but wouldn't hurt to ask if they could track down the fabric.