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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