UncleJ Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I'm ready to redo my seats. Not sure if I should have them done by pros or go for it myself. Any tips on buying/installing seat covers for my '72 Monte would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I took mine to the Pro. I don't have the tools to stretch the material. I had them done for $230. Saved my hands to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTSS454 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Buy a hog ring pliers and a box of rings, and new seat foam because the old stuff will fall apart on you. Let the new seat covers sit in the sun for a few hours to soften them up. This is a job anyone can do if they take their time. I did mine here is a shot of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I did my own without any prior experience and I'm very happy with the results. You can do yours. Just do some searches on the internet and get a little education and then start with the rear seat, if you're doing it too. When you do the buckets, take one apart at a time, in case you need the other for reference. Â This thread may help you some. Â Look here. Â Here is another. Â Just Google search "recover bucket seats". Â Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleJ Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks Dan. You've given me the confidence to make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I did mine years ago and it was not that hard. I wish I had replaced the seat foam and a couple springs. But I think I am going to end up with newer Monte seats in it one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badddoin Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Previous owner did mine. Didn't use new foam and the ribs stick through - looks terrible. Worth the xtra to get new foam, I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTSS454 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 One more thing to have on hand is a few yards of burlap to go between the frame and foam, it will prevent the springs from damaging the foam. You will see it when the covers and old foam come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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