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jerry shook · 02-25-2016, 12:53 PM

I have a 48 ford coupe that is all original. The interior is in fair shape so i would like to put the clear covers like my dad put on all his cars. He would order them and all he did was slip them over the seats. Does anyone know any one that still sales them?.

FrankWest · 02-25-2016, 02:42 PM

LeBaron-Bonney about $215 plus shipping etc. for a two door freeze your butt, burn your butt seat covers. I think the only thing they protect is from liquid stains because the friction will still wear the seat cover materials? Only my opinion.
I have original mohair interior on my 1933 and am concerned about keeping these seats nice too. Don't know if clear plastic or vinyl in the way to go..Maybe mohair butt coaSTERS WOULD BE BETTER. iNDIVIDUAL SEAT NAPKIN THAT LOOK EXACTLY LIKE THE ORIGINAL, NOT TOO NOTICABLE. aH, JUST enjoy your car, that car won't last forever but neither will we!

Joe Immler · 02-25-2016, 03:12 PM

I agree with Frank. Don't know where you live but clear plastic is very uncomfortable even with the factory air conditioning slot it the cowl wide open. I would just find a nice type of cloth and maybe cut to fit a bit and go with that. Can remove it at shows etc.

wamnram · 02-25-2016, 04:24 PM

Mexican blankets work well!

FrankWest · 02-25-2016, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wamnram

Mexican blankets work well!

Si, Senor

Vic Piano · 02-25-2016, 06:12 PM

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A number of years ago, I found a terrycloth seat cover for a split bench front seat at one of those ‘big Lot’ type stores. I used it in my ’46 TuDor Sedan and aside from the color not matching the rest of the interior, it worked well. I also have an original set of the plaid seat covers (that I got from Steve’46) that I installed in my ’47 Convertible…

Bonniewwyn · 02-25-2016, 06:36 PM

Jerry. The guys aroundhere buy heavy blankets in their choice of colors and have the local upholstery shop cut them up and make slip covers that work very well and if the grand kids spill a milk shake or whatever on them the cover goes into the washing machine. just have them sew strings into the edges to pull covers tight that go over the cushions.

Barry-ct · 02-25-2016, 07:14 PM

My Dad had them installed on a 64 Buick Special wagon he bought new. It already had vinyl seats as it was. Hard as a rock in the winter and you stuck to them in the summertime heat! When I started driving the car in 1971, the first thing that went in the trash can was those covers!

jerry shook · 02-25-2016, 08:05 PM

Mexican or Indian blankets sound good. Thanks.

oldford2 · 02-25-2016, 08:27 PM

Back in the 60's Fingerhut seat covers were a must for the few that could afford a new car.
http://www.motorwayamerica.com/conte...ed-seat-covers

Barry-ct · 02-26-2016, 09:08 AM

That's what my Dad bought were the Fingerhut brand!

JSeery · 02-26-2016, 10:07 AM

Off topic, I bought a 53 Ford back in the mid 60s. Had seat covers installed and they were showing a little ware, so I removed them. To my surprise the seats looked like the covers were installed when the car was new and the original seats had never been used!!

02-25-2016, 12:53 PM	#1
jerry shook Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 516	Original interior I have a 48 ford coupe that is all original. The interior is in fair shape so i would like to put the clear covers like my dad put on all his cars. He would order them and all he did was slip them over the seats. Does anyone know any one that still sales them?.

02-25-2016, 02:42 PM	#2
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,005	Re: Original interior LeBaron-Bonney about $215 plus shipping etc. for a two door freeze your butt, burn your butt seat covers. I think the only thing they protect is from liquid stains because the friction will still wear the seat cover materials? Only my opinion. I have original mohair interior on my 1933 and am concerned about keeping these seats nice too. Don't know if clear plastic or vinyl in the way to go..Maybe mohair butt coaSTERS WOULD BE BETTER. iNDIVIDUAL SEAT NAPKIN THAT LOOK EXACTLY LIKE THE ORIGINAL, NOT TOO NOTICABLE. aH, JUST enjoy your car, that car won't last forever but neither will we! Last edited by FrankWest; 02-25-2016 at 02:50 PM.

02-25-2016, 03:12 PM	#3
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Re: Original interior I agree with Frank. Don't know where you live but clear plastic is very uncomfortable even with the factory air conditioning slot it the cowl wide open. I would just find a nice type of cloth and maybe cut to fit a bit and go with that. Can remove it at shows etc.

02-25-2016, 04:24 PM	#4
wamnram Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona Posts: 210	Re: Original interior Mexican blankets work well! __________________ Wayne

02-25-2016, 06:12 PM	#6
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Original interior Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A number of years ago, I found a terrycloth seat cover for a split bench front seat at one of those ‘big Lot’ type stores. I used it in my ’46 TuDor Sedan and aside from the color not matching the rest of the interior, it worked well. I also have an original set of the plaid seat covers (that I got from Steve’46) that I installed in my ’47 Convertible… __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-25-2016, 06:36 PM	#7
Bonniewwyn Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hudson Fla Posts: 117	Re: Original interior Jerry. The guys aroundhere buy heavy blankets in their choice of colors and have the local upholstery shop cut them up and make slip covers that work very well and if the grand kids spill a milk shake or whatever on them the cover goes into the washing machine. just have them sew strings into the edges to pull covers tight that go over the cushions.

02-25-2016, 07:14 PM	#8
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Original interior My Dad had them installed on a 64 Buick Special wagon he bought new. It already had vinyl seats as it was. Hard as a rock in the winter and you stuck to them in the summertime heat! When I started driving the car in 1971, the first thing that went in the trash can was those covers! __________________ Barry 50 F-1

02-25-2016, 08:05 PM	#9
jerry shook Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 516	Re: Original interior Mexican or Indian blankets sound good. Thanks.

02-25-2016, 08:27 PM	#10
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: Original interior Back in the 60's Fingerhut seat covers were a must for the few that could afford a new car. http://www.motorwayamerica.com/conte...ed-seat-covers

02-26-2016, 09:08 AM	#11
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Original interior That's what my Dad bought were the Fingerhut brand! __________________ Barry 50 F-1

02-26-2016, 10:07 AM	#12
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Original interior Off topic, I bought a 53 Ford back in the mid 60s. Had seat covers installed and they were showing a little ware, so I removed them. To my surprise the seats looked like the covers were installed when the car was new and the original seats had never been used!!