Having AMC seats recovered is same as having a AMC painted. You simply have
to shop around. Don't go with first house you look at, first insurance company
you contact, just contact other old car folks at cruise nights and if they have
nice interiors, regardles of what make, ask them who did it, many times they
more than happy to divulge information. You also have a North Star AMC chapter
in MN,
I would talk to them to find out who does what, or recommendations by
fellow AMCers, you probably would find out who to check out, and who to stay
away from.
When I was going to get my seats in the 71 SC/360 redone several years ago,
I talked to people at Westside Upholestery 1 block from me. There is always a
number of musclecars, classics and antiques at that place, just hour ago driving
down Brittmoore in my 82 Concord woodie wagon I noticed a old Rolls Royce,
Starfire 2 door and a 63, or 64 Corvette at the place. When I showed them my
seats they said about $1500-$2000 to redo them. They do excellent work, and I
just recently wrote here about a Buick 56 convertible they were redoing the
interior on before it went thru Iowa auction and I believe sold above $200K+. So
I politely declined, and tooks eats to small shop on gessner called Hernandez
Auto Interiors. Hernandez used to work for Westside but started own shop. He
agreed to redo the seats in the design I submitted of red, white and blow. Front
seats, head rests, rear seat, they got cushions, new big grain vinyl and
numerous springs for $850.
Great job, same as Westside but fraction of price. Warning, since some of
ya'll are considering having seats done by people working out of house, get a
quote first and don't pay up front!
Also if you wish to have original AMC NOS material used for seats, try SMS
on my VENDORS list they have millions of rolls of NOS materials dating back to
1920s/30s, and have a number of AMC rolls.
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I agree. The shops around here are way too expensive. Terry, if he'll do
your front bench for that amount, it is a deal. I've just started looking
around for someone that works out of their house so hopefully the cost will be
more in line with what it should be. More like $1500 for all seats and panels.
So far, I have not found anyone that comes with a good
recommendation.
Bob in MN
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From: Rick Griffin <amc_poppy@xxxxxxxxx>
Darn I am glad I live where I do as my seats only cost me
$400 for both gremlin buckets and that was with cloth in the center and
vinyl sides and he did a super job.with everything.I would have bought
the cheap racing seats from summit before I paid that kind of moneyI
think I should go hug my seat man!
From: baddassgremlin@xxxxxxx <baddassgremlin@xxxxxxx>
Terry,
$500 per bucket seat is the going rate for a
standard vinyl job in my area of MN. That is for one color.. When you
start in with multi colors and cloth it can start pushing $2000 and up
for both front and back seats, and can total an easy $3000 once you
get all the trim and door panels done.
Bob in MN
In a message dated 5/18/2012 10:23:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
twa1950@xxxxxxxxx writes:
I am suppose to
meet a guy that works with my better half tommorrow to see
what he would charge to redo my front bench seat. I am not
worried about the back one I keep in folded down all the
time. While I would love to get in done in the orginal vinal
but I don't expect miracles. As long as it close to that
ugly tan color and it looks like it belongs in the car I
will be happy. The drivers side is going to need some
padding and some work on the springs. I thinking around
$500. Do you guys think that is in the ball park.
Terry |
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