Greetings everyone,

I wanted to let folks know that we have just completed a replacement seat upholstery project for the 71 and early 72 Pantera.

I am now offering an excellent quality replacement seat upholstery kit for the 71 and early 72 Pantera. This upholstery set features vertical pleats for the 71 and horizontal pleats for the early 72 in elk grain as original. Includes upholstery for 2 seat backs, 2 seat bottoms and 2 head rests. Fits tube style seat frames that came in 71 and early 72 Pantera's. If your seat back unbolts from your seat bottom then you have the tube style frame.

This upholstery features zippers at the bottom and back of the seat back for an easier installation. Professional installation is recommended, however, the do-it-yourselfer will find these much easier to install then the old style sewn closed design.

I am offering this seat upholstery kit at an introductory price of $289.95 for vinyl. Additional colors and grains available upon request. Leather is also available.

For more details and ordering information please see http://www.saccrestorations.net/3-seat-upholstery.html.

Seat upholstery for the 72-74 coming soon!

Take care, Scott

This is FANTASTIC! Seems half the Panteras I ever looked at either needed new upholstery or had it done to a rather unintentionally sorry degree. There were just no ideal replacements out there.

Owners (including me) tried to find something 'close' or go for a full upgrade to a new and costly seat, with all the fitment issues included. In my case, this was a thousand dollar headache. Though there was an eventual 'good' outcome, it still wasn't ORIGINAL.

Scott, this is great you're doing this. Count me in as a customer. I'd like you to do the seats in my 74. I realize that material has yet to be completely done, but looking at the photos of the earlier cars, I'm sure it'll come out great. PM me so we can talk later this week. Great news.

Just curious....any plans for adding the replacment foam?
Jeff

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Just curious....any plans for adding the replacment foam?
Jeff

Yes, I will offer MOLDED seat foam just like the originals for the pan style seat frames (late 72-74).

The early seat frames (71 - early 72) did not use seat foam, they used horse hair that does not wear out.

I should have the seat foam done in early Feb.

Scott

Scott,

This is GREAT! As far as molded foam goes, I would recommend that it NOT duplicate the originals exactly, but improve upon it. My seats were reupholstered by Hall (or their subcontractor) in the 80's or 90's and have much more side support and lower back support, but look totally stock; however, they are VERY comfortable for long drives/trips. Actually, they're the most comfortable stock-style Pantera seats I've sat in.

I can send you pics if you like.

I agree with Garth there that SOME foam upgrade be done. My stock seats were fairly flattened out and uncomfortable, but that may be purely a product of compressed, aged foam.

A foam upgrade would be most welcome. Scott?

I completely agree. What I meant by original is that the foam will be the same shape and fit as the original seat foam was.

Some vendors are selling what they claim to be molded seat foam but is really glued together foam pieces that need to be cut to shape.

My seat foam will look and fit like the originals but will be made with modern techniques. Firmness can be adjusted with the mixture of the foam making products.

I am very excited about the seat foam that we will be offering. I do not think anyone will be disappointed.

Scott

Scott,

Placed my order today for new seat covers via the web. Can't wait to get them installed.
Thanks for providing a valuable service to the Pantera community.

Jake

i have a 73 pre L built 7/72 - will these fit, if not do you know when you will have them available as i would like to get them installed before the run to the sun at myrtle beach sc in march. i went last year and was 1 of 2 panteras there - hope to see more this year - it is march 13-15. it is a fun time and a great show

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i have a 73 pre L built 7/72 - will these fit

The easiest way to tell what seat you have is to check to see if the seat back unbolts from the seat bottom. If it unbolts then you have the early tube frame style seat frame. I have upholstery ready to ship for both the 71 and 72 style seat upholstery with the tube style seat frame. More information and pictures are available on my website listed above.

If you have the later seat pan frame I should have that upholstery done within the next couple of weeks. The upholstery is actually done but needs to be test fit with the new seat foam that we are offering. This is happening this week.

If you would like to send me a picture of your seat I should be able to tell you what frames you have.

Take care, Scott