Should I repair the existing 72 Pantera seat covers or replace them with reproductions?

My experience with them is good and price is good as well!

Warren

Thanks. New covers it is! 

Hi Jerry.  I installed the SACC covers this winter.  They fit great.  The headrest covers were slightly smaller than stock which required me to cut away some of the old headrest foam to get them to fit properly.  Ideally you would not use the SACC headrest covers if your originals are in decent shape.  Also, I noticed the new SACC foam raised my seating position by about an inch so be aware of that.  I guess this is the difference between sitting on new foam instead of 40 year old compressed foam inserts.  After a few months of driving it seems they are moving lower as they compress a bit with use.  I mention this as you will lose some headroom with the SACC new foam seat material.  I had another Pantera owner tell me he had the same experience with the change in seating position height.  None-the-less, the SACC kit is great, looks good and I was able to do it myself after watching some online training videos and buying hognose pliers and rings.   Mike R.

Thanks. I didn't see new foam for early 72 seats and I am vertically challenged. 5'8" . So seating heigth won't be an issue.  Good to know about the head rests. I am guessing the material is a very good match if reusing the headrests can be reused.  Thank you Mike. Gives me a little peace of mind.  

Jerry Sr

I was tired of having my driver's side seat repaired, so I bought the covers and installed one on the driver's side. I did not change the foam. So I have a factory original passenger's side and the replacement on the driver's side. I don't think anyone notice's any difference. I least I can't tell the difference between them.

I will change out the passenger's side when I get a rip or damage in it. I think it is like the front tire on my old motorcycle... it never saw much use although the rear had a lot! I don't drive like like anymore too old?! 

Be aware that if you have 72 seats that are two piece, meaning the back comes off, that there is a big difference over the one piece covers. I bought the two piece. The material is a dead on match, very good, but the installer struggled quite a bit with them. Maybe it was him, but he was pretty experienced. Don't even think about doing it yourself, It's not just a slip on job. The end result was just okay, there are more wrinkles than I like.

I bought 2 piece covers from SACC but when the apholster disassembled the old seats they were in much better condition than he thought. He re-stiched the seams and clamped the loose springs but I haven't picked them up yet,So  if I'm happy with them I will list the new covers here first

BTW. The new were a very very close match. Nice job SACC