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Need Advice on Seat Covers 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be Hugh on  Wed Aug 10 20:46 CST 2011 [RELATED]

Hello All,

I have a red (Color code 601) 1996 850 GLT wagon with leather seats that are in the color of tan/beige (Color coder 3960). The car has just over 300K miles (I purchased it new). Both front seats have become bady worn and cracked. I've looked at junkyard seats, but so far I haven't found any in decent shape that are the same color and have seat warmers (Yup, mine still work, though I have replaced the heating pads). The cost of having my local upholsterer re-do the seats with vinyl of a similar color (I won't bother trying to match the original leather) is cost prohibitive.

At this juncture I'm thinking of purchasing pre-made seat covers. I will probably have my local upholsterer install them and pay for the labor. Can anyone recommend a company that sells good seat covers of durable quality and good fit (I don't want to use sheep skins)?

Also, JC Whitney sells a clolth material seat cover for the 850. Has anyone purchased seat covers from JC Whitney for the 850 and can share your experience? Thanks to all who reply to the two questions above.

Hugh








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    Need Advice on Seat Covers 850 1996

    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Fri Aug 12 21:32 CST 2011
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    Try this site -

    http://hawaiianseatcovers.com/

    for some nice looking covers
    --
    '96 855R,'64 PV544 driver, '67 P1800 basket case, '95 855, '95 854, the first three are mine, heh, heh, 485,000 miles put on 9 bricks








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    Need Advice on Seat Covers 850 1996

    posted by  B.B. on  Thu Aug 11 15:23 CST 2011
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    Do you have the SIPS side impact air bags?
    Seat covers might wreck that system.
    There's mention of that in the 95 850 owners manual.

    Bill








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      Need Advice on Seat Covers 850 1996

      posted by  someone claiming to be Hugh on  Fri Aug 12 09:47 CST 2011 [RELATED]

      Bill,

      I do have side airbags, but confirmed with each company that sells seat covers, that the cover they sell accomodates the air bag.


      Hugh








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    Need Advice on Seat Covers 850 1996

    posted by  dimbulb on  Thu Aug 11 15:20 CST 2011
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    http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/volvo/1431458/850/seat_cover_replacement.html

    Try this thread... still happy with the Pep Boy covers pictured.

    -jas
    --
    96 850 & 94 855








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      Need Advice on Seat Covers 850 1996

      posted by  someone claiming to be Hugh on  Fri Aug 12 09:48 CST 2011 [RELATED]

      JAS,

      Thanks and will do.

      Hugh








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    Need Advice on Seat Covers 850 1996

    posted by  KlausC on  Thu Aug 11 09:52 CST 2011
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    IPD sells fabric seat covers, but there are no reviews or pictures:

    http://www.ipdusa.com/products/8184/9b8570t-tan-seat-covers-850-c70-s70-v70

    OR, if you seats are not worn through and the seams are not coming apart, read the following:

    http://www.leatherique.com/

    Klaus
    --
    1967 220 belonging to C.A. lives on








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      Need Advice on Seat Covers 850 1996

      posted by  someone claiming to be Hugh on  Fri Aug 12 09:53 CST 2011 [RELATED]

      Klaus,

      As usual, you are a wealth of information.

      Thanks!

      Hugh








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      Need Advice on Seat Covers 850 1996

      posted by  someone claiming to be Hugh on  Fri Aug 12 09:49 CST 2011 [RELATED]

      Klaus,

      As usual, you are a wealth of information.

      Thanks!

      Hugh








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    Need Advice on Seat Covers 850 1996

    posted by  dick on  Thu Aug 11 08:46 CST 2011
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    Try marathon seat covers in Montana. Believe it is marathonseatcovers.com
    I have used their covers on some 700 series in the past.

    dick








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      Need Advice on Seat Covers 850 1996

      posted by  someone claiming to be Hugh on  Fri Aug 12 09:54 CST 2011 [RELATED]

      Dick,

      Thank you, I will.

      Hugh







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