I have a 1987 Subaru Justy; it's a terrific car that is mechanically sound and has tonnes of life left. Plus it's my baby and I plan on keeping it forever.
However, the rear seat has sun damage and the driver seat is cracked and worn from wear. Also the carpet near the pedals has worn through. It looks ugly and I have seat covers, but it doesn't look as good as having actual upholestry.
Where would I find seats for this car? I tried Ebay but there's none. Also tried dismantling yards, but this car is pretty rare and couldn't find any. Any websites you know of?
Also, once I find some, how hard is it for a "do-it-yourselfer" to take the old ones and bolt new ones in? It seems like it'd be just a number of bolts holding the seat and tracks to the floor.
2007-01-29 16:29:08 · 4 answers · asked by Roo 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Probably get them recovered cheaper, to match your colors. You're talking a 20 year old car, so most seats will probably be in the same condition.
Front seats are just 4 bolts and maybe a wire connector. Rear seats are pretty simple as well.
You can try at this site. BTW, this is a great site for Subie owners.
http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=36
2007-01-29 17:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try looking in Hemmings Motor News (web site: www.hemmings.com) for replacement seats. As for the installation, I would think it should be a pretty straighforward job. Just unbolt the old seats and remove them (make sure there's no seat belt electrical wiring in the way) and then install the new ones in the reverse order. The carpeting is a little harder since you'll have to remove the seats, console (if equipped), and most of the trim around the old carpet. It's time consuming, but when you're done, you'll be the proud owner of a new-looking interior.
2007-01-30 00:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just have your seats recovered it might save you time trying to find some and you could do your own style of seat cover depending on what they offer. You could cover one seat @ a time that way it would not be so costly, and yes it is nothing more than some bolts-however if you have electric seats you may want to unhook those first.
2007-01-30 00:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by LSD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youve said it all just keep advertising on the net
somebody will have them,what about subaru,have you asked them
2007-01-30 00:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋