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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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I would like to get a new seat bottom, leather cover only, for my drivers seat. It is looking very shiney and used while the passenger seat looks brand new. Will I be able to find just the bottom piece of leather, or only the whole seat?

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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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A decent upholstery shop should be able to help you... Should not be a big deal...
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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You can have the piece sewn in or find a seat cover. While you have the seat cover off, you can add some foam rubber to areas that are squashed down or do some sculpting to make some areas fit better.

Look for seat cover in the car parts for sale section, e-bay, Craig's list ect..

I had the upper side bolster replaced on my 98. It looked like new!

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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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is memory foam any good? i was gona get it but i put a hold on it because this guy told me when you sit in it its gona sink in the when u get up its gona rise again not very comfortable . and that its better going with the same oe foam.?
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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If you want to replace Vs repair the pieces and the replacement pieces match the rest of the seat you will need to buy from GM. All the aftermarket guys sell complete kits that include the pieces for both seats. There can also be slight differences between them and the OEM skins. Probably the best price for selected OEM skins would be from Gene Culley.

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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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If you added MEMORY FOAM to the reuglar stuff, I would guess you would have the best of BOTH WORLDS!

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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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i didnt know that was possable memory and regular foam ima look into that
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Originally Posted by allmee
I would like to get a new seat bottom, leather cover only, for my drivers seat. It is looking very shiney and used while the passenger seat looks brand new. Will I be able to find just the bottom piece of leather, or only the whole seat?

Thanks!
Contact Gene Culley here on the forum. Tell him model year, sport or standard seat, color, and BE SURE to send along the VIN for the car. It is unlikely anyone will have a lower price.]]

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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Thanks for all the help! I will get a hold of Gene!

Grazie!

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