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Bruce in southern OH · 07-30-2014, 06:16 AM

Where can you find the old type Transparent Plastic Seat Covers that seal the seat material, they looked like they were heat shrunk. (like grandmaw had on her coach) I want to cover the front seat in the 39 Lincoln Zephyr.

51 MERC-CT · 07-30-2014, 06:43 AM

Doubt that you will find any that are ready made to fit your application as there used to be.
Most upholstery shops can custom make them as they used to.

Bob/Pa · 07-30-2014, 08:25 AM

Fingerhut in Minasota used to make them, not sure still do, checkout thier website.

TomT/Williamsburg · 07-30-2014, 08:31 AM

I learned to drive in a 58 Belair 4-door pink inside and out with plastic seat covers. Man those things were uncomfortable, you stuck to them when you wore shorts, they got hotter than holy hanna, colder than ice in the winter but hard rights made the girl next to you slide right over to you! Fun! When we sold the car 10 years later I removed them and the seats were brand new underneath though ....

Mike51Merc · 07-30-2014, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TomT/Williamsburg

I learned to drive in a 58 Belair 4-door pink inside and out with plastic seat covers. Man those things were uncomfortable, you stuck to them when you wore shorts, they got hotter than holy hanna, colder than ice in the winter but hard rights made the girl next to you slide right over to you! Fun! When we sold the car 10 years later I removed them and the seats were brand new underneath though ....

Agreed. All you're doing is preserving the seats for the next owner. Many thanks to the previous owner of my Merc. He rode in discomfort, I ride in luxury.

Barry-ct · 07-30-2014, 11:04 AM

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My Dad had those installed on a brand new 64 Buick Special wagon he bought . They came from Fingerhut. I can still see the box when they arrived. Hated those covers. We went to La cross, Wisc. in July and we stuck to those seats all the way. Also like sitting on a brick! I'll never cover a seat with anything like that, ever!

Bruce in southern OH · 07-30-2014, 05:47 PM

My seats are old and near coming apart, original fabric and some tears and holes, I want to keep car like it is, if I get in and out very much I know the fabric will fall apart. Will keep looking, any info appreciated, thanks

rotorwrench · 07-30-2014, 06:42 PM

This subject came up a few weeks ago and no one found any vendors other than having them custom made by an upholstery trim shop from the polished or patterned clear vinyl material that is available. It would likely cost as much or more than if a person purchased an upholtery kit from LeBarron Bonney. If you want to preserve the OEM stuff then you may not have any other recourse than having them made by a trimmer. Sometimes I think it's harder to preserve that old stuff than it is to just restore. As much as I love original historical vehicles, I just don't have the patients to deal with the catch 22 dilemma of preservation Vs restoration. My hat is off to those that do though.

Another option would be to build a new seat assembly and have it trimmed as original and save the historical for the Dearborn awards.

tiger.1000 · 07-31-2014, 04:47 AM

Bruce...THEY ARE AVAILABLE ! I looked in to this and found:

Automotive Interiors.....they're in the USA....tel 800.814.7533

Belchertown MA 01007

Talk to Diane !

Bruce in southern OH · 07-31-2014, 06:13 AM

Will do Tiger.1000, thanks will call after 8 am, will let you know what I find, BJ

Marv · 07-31-2014, 10:59 AM

Years ago Fingerhut sold them. I can not remember for sure but they had little squares or something close to that raised up supposedly so you would not sweat and stick to the seat like the plain smooth ones. I believe Dad bought a set in 1963. Slim chance they still sell them, but you never know.

Mike51Merc · 07-31-2014, 11:19 AM

Fingerhut. That brings back memories. That company sold anything imaginable. Kind of like Montgomery Ward.

Marv · 07-31-2014, 07:11 PM

Mike you are in luck. Fingerhut is still in business, however Bruce is out of luck, there is no seat covers. That is the worst site i ever look for anything on. If you want seat covers you may as well type in airplane tires. It shows you pages of nothing to do with what you want.

07-30-2014, 06:16 AM	#1
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Plastic Seat covers Where can you find the old type Transparent Plastic Seat Covers that seal the seat material, they looked like they were heat shrunk. (like grandmaw had on her coach) I want to cover the front seat in the 39 Lincoln Zephyr. Last edited by Bruce in southern OH; 07-30-2014 at 06:22 AM. Reason: add a word - transparent

07-30-2014, 06:43 AM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Plastic Seat covers Doubt that you will find any that are ready made to fit your application as there used to be. Most upholstery shops can custom make them as they used to. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

07-30-2014, 08:25 AM	#3
Bob/Pa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakmont, Pa (Longwood) Posts: 297	Re: Plastic Seat covers Fingerhut in Minasota used to make them, not sure still do, checkout thier website.

07-30-2014, 08:31 AM	#4
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Plastic Seat covers I learned to drive in a 58 Belair 4-door pink inside and out with plastic seat covers. Man those things were uncomfortable, you stuck to them when you wore shorts, they got hotter than holy hanna, colder than ice in the winter but hard rights made the girl next to you slide right over to you! Fun! When we sold the car 10 years later I removed them and the seats were brand new underneath though ....

07-30-2014, 11:04 AM	#6
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Plastic Seat covers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My Dad had those installed on a brand new 64 Buick Special wagon he bought . They came from Fingerhut. I can still see the box when they arrived. Hated those covers. We went to La cross, Wisc. in July and we stuck to those seats all the way. Also like sitting on a brick! I'll never cover a seat with anything like that, ever! __________________ Barry 50 F-1

07-30-2014, 05:47 PM	#7
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: Plastic Seat covers My seats are old and near coming apart, original fabric and some tears and holes, I want to keep car like it is, if I get in and out very much I know the fabric will fall apart. Will keep looking, any info appreciated, thanks

07-30-2014, 06:42 PM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Plastic Seat covers This subject came up a few weeks ago and no one found any vendors other than having them custom made by an upholstery trim shop from the polished or patterned clear vinyl material that is available. It would likely cost as much or more than if a person purchased an upholtery kit from LeBarron Bonney. If you want to preserve the OEM stuff then you may not have any other recourse than having them made by a trimmer. Sometimes I think it's harder to preserve that old stuff than it is to just restore. As much as I love original historical vehicles, I just don't have the patients to deal with the catch 22 dilemma of preservation Vs restoration. My hat is off to those that do though. Another option would be to build a new seat assembly and have it trimmed as original and save the historical for the Dearborn awards.

07-31-2014, 04:47 AM	#9
tiger.1000 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hertford (UK) Posts: 905	Re: Plastic Seat covers Bruce...THEY ARE AVAILABLE ! I looked in to this and found: Automotive Interiors.....they're in the USA....tel 800.814.7533 Belchertown MA 01007 Talk to Diane !

07-31-2014, 06:13 AM	#10
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: Plastic Seat covers Will do Tiger.1000, thanks will call after 8 am, will let you know what I find, BJ

07-31-2014, 10:59 AM	#11
Marv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 875	Re: Plastic Seat covers Years ago Fingerhut sold them. I can not remember for sure but they had little squares or something close to that raised up supposedly so you would not sweat and stick to the seat like the plain smooth ones. I believe Dad bought a set in 1963. Slim chance they still sell them, but you never know.

07-31-2014, 11:19 AM	#12
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: Plastic Seat covers Fingerhut. That brings back memories. That company sold anything imaginable. Kind of like Montgomery Ward.

07-31-2014, 07:11 PM	#13
Marv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 875	Re: Plastic Seat covers Mike you are in luck. Fingerhut is still in business, however Bruce is out of luck, there is no seat covers. That is the worst site i ever look for anything on. If you want seat covers you may as well type in airplane tires. It shows you pages of nothing to do with what you want.