71/72 bucket seat covers or full seats from bone yard anyone?

[JoePole]

Hey. I was thinking of replacing my front buckets with a set out of a late model vehicle but have also seen some really nice over the seat covers on the web. Unfortunately finding direct fit for 72 B-body is not possible. Anyone using a nice looking seat cover? Pic would be appreciated.

Second question is ....what aftermarket seats are you using out of newer vehicles?
Thinking of finding one with ventilated/cooling for those hot summer days.
Some of the Challengers, Fords (Mustang, Fusion), etc seem like they would look right but concerned about the height.

Thanks

 

[Montclaire]

The 80s/90s hatchback seats are close to 70s stock stuff

 

[Montclaire]

These are in an omni

 

[YY1]

FWD Daytona seats were OEM Recaro (or at least licensed) IIRC.

 

[JoePole]

I like those. Only issue is finding the older buckets without rips, mold, smells, etc is difficult. Plus most are cloth. If I will need to recover I might as well buy new aftermarket from Sum or Jeg, etc. Also...not a deal breaker but would like something post 2011 so possible to find ventilated/cooled seats. May have to remove the headrest so flat seat top needed. Most are notched.

 

[tak419]

My suggestion is if you want heated/air conditioned seats go drive a newer car. You could run into some issues with adding heated seat. First, is it going to be a strain to your current alternator ? You'll have to add switched and a relay system, can you do wiring ? Cooled seats, again are you getting the fan only style which will require wiring and relays or are you looking at the ones that use the refrigerant ? That'll be a while other issue. Just things to thing about.

 

[JoePole]

My wife has heated/cooled seats in her Jeep GC and they really work great but too large for car. I really like the cool function. Don't need heat with my black interior and fair weather use. I haven't researched the power portion yet until I find something that will fit but I understand the need for relays and wiring upgrades. Wasn't aware of the refrigerant type but definitely won't be using those. Thanks.