Source for Thunderbird factory-style seat upholstery sets...

[GRWeldon]

I figure if anybody would know where to get good quality replacement seat covers it would be here. Anybody?

 

[Zep5.0]

Supercoupe performance is the only source I know of and I think they are all leather. I'm sure others may know where Bill sources them from, though

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

@GRWeldon
What color are you looking for? Just today, I saw an almost flawless set in grey at the junkyard.

 

[XR7-4.6]

@GRWeldon
What color are you looking for? Just today, I saw an almost flawless set in grey at the junkyard.

Cougar covers are different than Tbird, SC quite different

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Cougar covers are different than Tbird, SC quite different

Yeah, I just saw the OP's other thread. Didn't realize it was an SC when I responded here.

I love to mix and match between Cougar and Thunderbird, but in this case I suppose you'd also have to swap the foam pads to ensure the covers fit snug.

These junkyard treasures do exist though. So if you're not in a rush, @GRWeldon , my suggestion is to keep an eye on the yards near you. Also consider full seat swaps.

 

[Irv]

Supercoupe performance is the only source I know of and I think they are all leather. I'm sure others may know where Bill sources them from, though

Auto Custom Leathers

This is the custom interior supplier for SCP, I decided to deal with them directly to save some money, which I did. I put an order in on Sept 7th, Jerry the owner said it would take about 3 weeks. A month went by and I didn't hear anything, so I sent them an email, I was told there was a...

www.sccoa.com

They don't have a very good track record but they might be the only game in town. Two other more reputable seat cover makers I know of don't have templates for these cars.

 

[XR7-4.6]

Yeah, I just saw the OP's other thread. Didn't realize it was an SC when I responded here.

I love to mix and match between Cougar and Thunderbird, but in this case I suppose you'd also have to swap the foam pads to ensure the covers fit snug.

These junkyard treasures do exist though. So if you're not in a rush, @GRWeldon , my suggestion is to keep an eye on the yards near you. Also consider full seat swaps.

Supercoupes have inflatable bolsters and if equipped with leather a fold down rear seat even swapping foam isn't doable without losing those.

 

[Ericv8thunderbird]

Yep, I wrote about Auto Custom Leathers on TCCoA. Quality is nice, but I don’t recommend them as a business, and as far as I know that’s who Bill uses.

 

[Stanley]

To piggy-back on this, there's no factory cloth reseller available? I'd like to add in SC folding rear seats, but not until I can find a source of Willow Green cloth to cover them in to match what I have.

 

[Ericv8thunderbird]

To piggy-back on this, there's no factory cloth reseller available? I'd like to add in SC folding rear seats, but not until I can find a source of Willow Green cloth to cover them in to match what I have.

I’m sure a local upholstery shop would be able to do something for you.

 

[Stanley]

I was under the impression that matching the colours and oddball patterns of many car interiors was extremely difficult.

I've reached out to a company that specialises in old interiors: we'll see what they say.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

@Stanley
What pieces are you looking for? And what year/color?

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Disregard. I saw your post further up about the folding seat in green.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Take your car by an upolstery shop and ask about having some made. They can use your current covers as a template.

 

[Stanley]

I did a little research, and apparently the main monogreen in the Willow Green interior is still available through secondary channels, but the paisley-like inserts that have the pattern on them are no longer available.