Just got an 89 240 GL Sedan and want to spruce it up

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by SpookyMyers, Sep 15, 2006.

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    SpookyMyers Guest

    First, I should say I'm a girl. Not to be sexist or anything, but this
    is new to me.

    Anyway, Mechanically, this thing is perfect.

    Body-wise - perfect. It's black, not a speck of rust, no dents or
    dings. It's been very well taken care of in that regard. It is
    glossier than my 2000 black Isuzu Trooper.

    Anyway, interior it needs some work. It's leather and the seats are
    pretty bad. Structurally, they're good. Very comfy and firm. But,
    I'd like to either replace the leather covers or just replace the seats
    if I have to. Both the front buckets and the rear bench need to be
    addressed.

    My question is, where could I go to get some covers that fit like
    factory? Or, if I decide to go with new seats, is there any way to say
    - take seats from a 97 850 and make them work for mine? I can have
    someone do it for me. I just need to know if it's possible.

    Thanks so much everyone!
     
    SpookyMyers, Sep 15, 2006
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    James Sweet Guest


    IPD sells real nice seat covers, they're $$$ though. Alternatively the
    seats are pretty easy to tear apart, if you know how to sew you could
    buy leather or fabric and reupholster them, or pay someone else to do
    it. I haven't tried yet but it's on my list of things to do as my
    leather seats are pretty tired.
     
    James Sweet, Sep 15, 2006
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    SpookyMyers Guest

    Thanks James. Ya know, I've done some furniture reupholstering (fabric
    only) and do know how to sew some, so maybe it would be worth a shot to
    get a few of my crafty friends together to see what we can do....

    It looks like someone tried with the backseat - it's stitched up like
    Frankenstein.
     
    SpookyMyers, Sep 16, 2006
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