ScottfromDallad Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 First post here. My 15-year old son was recently given a 56 Buick Special 4 door sedan by a coworker of mine. Runs like a top but it otherwise leans more toward Rat Rod status. The seats are in rough shape. I found some “new” seats for sale on eBay out of a 56 Buick Century. Can I assume these sats will fit? They are 18 hours away and I’m having trouble getting the seller to respond to questions. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 (edited) Scott, welcome. They should if from a four door sedan same as the one your son has. Pictures? Ben Edited April 24, 2022 by Ben Bruce aka First Born (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottfromDallad Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 Thanks Ben- I don’t know that the seats being sold are out of a 4 door sedan. I guess that’s the big question. I’ve posted the question to the sender a couple of times with no response. But the seats look great so I’m hoping for good news. I’ll post a couple of pics. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Heaps Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Good looking car! You should be able to find a local upholsterer to do his seats for a reasonable fee. Interior panels and headliners with windlace are where the costs really come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I'd look into a local trim shop. Seats are oversize shipping items, and bulky and clumsy to ship which translates to $$$. You might come out cheaper getting yours done locally. If you like the style and pattern of those ebay seats any good trimmer can duplicate it. Have him restuff the seats and repair any broken springs while you're into it. White vinyl: soils easily but easy to clean. If your boy is a jeans guy expect to see blue or black smudges on the vinyl. If he's a shorts guy he'll quickly learn to lay towels on that vinyl in summer!😬🥵 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottfromDallad Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 Ok. Thanks for the advice. How much should I expect to have them redone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Do your homework on what the correct pattern and materials were. An all-vinyl job in correct pattern will be better in look and value than an incorrect type of cloth. Do not use polyester cloth - this always looks like the cheap shortcut it is, and drags down the whole car. Likewise find out what the correct exterior colors and color combinations were. This kind of research adds little to the cost but lots to the authenticity and value. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottfromDallad Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 Ok. Good stuff. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottfromDallad Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 Ended up having them done locally. Happy with the results. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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