Legendary interior parts

[dcmason69]

Whats everyones opinion on the quality of Legendary Arm rest bases and pads for a 69 B body ?
They say there made in USA ! Warrenty for a year! Does anyone have these from legendary?
Getting ready to place an order
Thanks in advance dcmason69

 

[Krooser]

Generally considered the best...

 

[1KoolBee]

I’ve talked to a couple of upholstery guys and they won’t install reproduction seat covers unless they are legendarys.

 

[RedBeard]

I agree. Legendary is the best. I purchased a set for my car but was not able to install until a few years later due to family issues. When I did, I discovered that the backrest covers for the rear seats were made incorrectly. Legendary made good and sent me the correct ones in a very timely manner.

 

[Jim69coronet]

Whats everyones opinion on the quality of Legendary Arm rest bases and pads for a 69 B body ?
They say there made in USA ! Warrenty for a year! Does anyone have these from legendary?
Getting ready to place an order
Thanks in advance dcmason69

I got my green 9" pads from them. Not installed yet but look great and came with new screws.
I thought the $36 shipping charge to Atlanta was excessive.

 

[Plyrr471]

Big Legendary fan here as well.

 

[dcmason69]

I got my green 9" pads from them. Not installed yet but look great and came with new screws.
I thought the $36 shipping charge to Atlanta was excessive.

Yes jim69 I went ahead and ordered a set of 9 inch black for my 69 hope to be pleased! And yea they kill you on shipping.
Thank all for the input!

 

[OKDart]

I got my green 9" pads from them. Not installed yet but look great and came with new screws.
I thought the $36 shipping charge to Atlanta was excessive.

Are they soft? Does it look like Legendary manufactured it themselves? Some of the repros out there are too firm.

 

[dcmason69]

Are they soft? Does it look like Legendary manufactured it themselves? Some of the repros out there are too firm.

My pads should be here soon! From legendary!
Will let you know how they look when I get them.
Thanks okdart

 

[AR67GTX]

They are harder - but not rock hard. The grain is not typical of originals which tend to have a softer grain structure. The ones I received have kind of a rougher, harsher grain. They are a little blockier than originals too.

Original

Legendary - I’ll see if I can find a better picture.

 

[AR67GTX]

This might be a little better picture of Legendary pads.

 

[RedBeard]

This might be a little better picture of Legendary pads.
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They are a good replacement, but I would try and find originals. If one needs to touch up or dye a set, Herb's Parts sells the correct paint colors.

 

[AR67GTX]

The Legendary red was not a great match to the 67 mettalic red interior. Legendary said it was the closest they could get. I bought some dye/paint off KustomKolor to use on the package tray, seat backs and console, so I painted the Legendary pads with it. I may switch back to the originals that I also painted - but the Legendary are not really bothering me.

 

[RedBeard]

The Legendary red was not a great match to the 67 mettalic red interior. Legendary said it was the closest they could get. I bought some dye/paint off KustomKolor to use on the package tray, seat backs and console, so I painted the Legendary pads with it. I may switch back to the originals that I also painted - but the Legendary are not really bothering me.

They look pretty good.

 

[Toxic Orange 493]

My pads should be here soon! From legendary!
Will let you know how they look when I get them.
Thanks okdart

Did you get your pads?

Is the metal part for mounting on the back the same as the originals? The ones I got from Classic Industries the metal does not step out nearly as much as the factory ones do.

 

[RedBeard]

Did you get your pads?

Is the metal part for mounting on the back the same as the originals? The ones I got from Classic Industries the metal does not step out nearly as much as the factory ones do.

Are you referring to the chromed plastic back?

 

[Toxic Orange 493]

Are you referring to the chromed plastic back?

I am referring to the metal part that the screw goes through on the back of the arm rest. You can see in the pictures below how much further the metal is out on the blue original pad. The originals sit/fit into the chrome base much better than the black reproductions I have. I was just wondering if the ones Legendary makes are like the originals or not. None of the pictures on their website show the back.

 

[RedBeard]

I am referring to the metal part that the screw goes through on the back of the arm rest. You can see in the pictures below how much further the metal is out on the blue original pad. The originals sit/fit into the chrome base much better than the black reproductions I have. I was just wondering if the ones Legendary makes are like the originals or not. None of the pictures on their website show the back.


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The one time I have seen a Legendary "remake" they were smaller like what you show. Personally I would locate originals in your color or close and dye them.

 

[RedBeard]

With the great people here on FBBO and also FCBO, one can find good originals.

 

[Toxic Orange 493]

With the great people here on FBBO and also FCBO, one can find good originals.

Agreed. I may put the ones I have on for now and look for some originals over the next few months.