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Contemplating what I should do with my interior

Doug Larsson

Doug Larsson

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I have a 1973 Dodge Charger with stock interior it's not in bad shape but the vinyl is starting to crack on the drivers seat and the top of the back seat. I love the look of it but want to go leather with some reinforcement padding on the sides to keep me in the seats . Do I do that or maybe find some completely more modern seats and seat tracks to make it more contemporary.I'm really torn because I love the stock look but want the seats to be better quality. Any suggestions are really appreciated it ,
Thank you
Doug

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They look great, keep them stock and see if Legendary has a kit to change to leather with extra padding on the side.
 
Wouldn't extra padding on the sides need extra material to cover it ?
I know when i recovered my seats it was a snug fit getting the new covers on the stock seat.
 
I have the same interior. Legendary and Year One have what you need. IMO, keep it stock.
 
When you have a good upholsterer,they could redo that in the leather of your choice in the color of your choice with as much add'l foam that you want.
I don't have an OEM kinda car so my wife & daughter determined the renewal.
Have seen my guy redo a 49 limo in mohair,he is amazing!

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How will you use the car? 12,000 miles/year or 1500/year. Build the car for what use it will get. If interstate driving tall gears, A/C, quiet pipes, great sound system and super comfy seats. My experience has shown me that I don't make money on my car hobby. I love building and I love driving but I will never be a Chip Foose builder. Your car looks to be factory original and very nice. My temptation would be to keep it that way. JMHO Dave
 
I have to vote for a stock interior from Legnedary, but it's your car. If you want something custom, then break out the Visa plutonium card & find a true custom interior shop...or have it done in Tijuana.
 
I have the same seats and patterns. when I recovered them I added a layer of 1/2" soft foam . personally I think newer seats look completely out of place. that's what mine had in it and they went straight in the dumpster
 
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How will you use the car? 12,000 miles/year or 1500/year. Build the car for what use it will get. If interstate driving tall gears, A/C, quiet pipes, great sound system and super comfy seats. My experience has shown me that I don't make money on my car hobby. I love building and I love driving but I will never be a Chip Foose builder. Your car looks to be factory original and very nice. My temptation would be to keep it that way. JMHO Dave
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I drive this car every day all spring,summer and fall the car is all ready built completely stock with a/c

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I’m not so hung up on keeping everything perfectly stock. I like what I like and like to do things that I like... Is that enough likes? I redid my entire interior in leather. Love the look and feel. I picked out the hide and color myself and had an upholstery guy in LA do the work. I picked a bit more modern look that I saw on a 70 GTX in one of the fast and furious movies. Still old school but a bit more padding and comfort while sticking to a custom vintage.

Also in the respect like someone above said if you go for a completely modern look seats I tend to think they look out of place in our old cars. Just a word of caution - leather and custom works costs a pretty peso.
 
I too am not into modern interiors in classic cars.......but thats my personal choice and no offense to others.......

Extra padding makes a huge difference.........
 
Doug Larsson said:
I have a 1973 Dodge Charger with stock interior it's not in bad shape but the vinyl is starting to crack on the drivers seat and the top of the back seat. I love the look of it but want to go leather with some reinforcement padding on the sides to keep me in the seats . Do I do that or maybe find some completely more modern seats and seat tracks to make it more contemporary.I'm really torn because I love the stock look but want the seats to be better quality. Any suggestions are really appreciated it ,
Thank you
Doug

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Here is the same interior in velour. Just some ideas
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You don't have to ask our opinion, it sounds like you know exactly what you want. That's a blessing. Now find someone who can do it. Find a good upholstery shop.
 
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