Barracuda split bench with arm rest, in my '69 Dart?

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Stranglehold

Stranglehold

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Ok, my is in the early stages of a resto. Trying to figure out what front seat I have so as to order the proper (as close to factory) upholstery. The car is a '69 Dart factory 4 speed car. Missing VIN (I do have it registered in my name with a new DOT VIN on the door jamb) so it's legal. No fender tag, no broadcast sheet, so I'm on a Indian Jones mission. It's not a #'s matching car so it's not critical to be perfect. I like the split bench with arm rest so I'm keeping it. Just want to know if upholstery is available or will it have to be a custom job.
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Here is my 69 383-s with a factory split bench seat and four speed.

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Don't know if upholstery is available but custom would be cool. You could add some bolster to it.
 
Stranglehold said:
Ok, my is in the early stages of a resto. Trying to figure out what front seat I have so as to order the proper (as close to factory) upholstery. The car is a '69 Dart factory 4 speed car. Missing VIN (I do have it registered in my name with a new DOT VIN on the door jamb) so it's legal. No fender tag, no broadcast sheet, so I'm on a Indian Jones mission. It's not a #'s matching car so it's not critical to be perfect. I like the split bench with arm rest so I'm keeping it. Just want to know if upholstery is available or will it have to be a custom job.View attachment 1715744126 View attachment 1715744127 View attachment 1715744130
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Stranglehold said:
Ok, my is in the early stages of a resto. Trying to figure out what front seat I have so as to order the proper (as close to factory) upholstery. The car is a '69 Dart factory 4 speed car. Missing VIN (I do have it registered in my name with a new DOT VIN on the door jamb) so it's legal. No fender tag, no broadcast sheet, so I'm on a Indian Jones mission. It's not a #'s matching car so it's not critical to be perfect. I like the split bench with arm rest so I'm keeping it. Just want to know if upholstery is available or will it have to be a custom job.View attachment 1715744126 View attachment 1715744127 View attachment 1715744130
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Mexican Darts had center fold down armrests and 4 speeds.

does your can have 69 vin stamping on radiator support and trunk lid?
 
my 72 dart has the same seat. I priced seat covers around and found couple places at around $900 front only. I have found a shop locally that has guestimated less tha $1000 for front and back. That is the way I'm going to go. You may find some seat covers but I think the center arm rest jacks up the price.
 
autoxcuda said:
Mexican Darts had center fold down armrests and 4 speeds.

does your can have 69 vin stamping on radiator support and trunk lid?
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Yes. Matching sequence #s on trunk lip and upper core support. It's been off the road so long it looks like I will have to get a new inspection through the state patrol. At least that's what the lady at the DMV told me.
 
Bodyperson said:
Don't know if upholstery is available but custom would be cool. You could add some bolster to it.
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I will definitely check with some local upholstery shops. Reassembly won't be happening until next year most likely. It heads out for dipping, body and paint in a couple months.
 
Stranglehold said:
Yes. Matching sequence #s on trunk lip and upper core support. It's been off the road so long it looks like I will have to get a new inspection through the state patrol. At least that's what the lady at the DMV told me.
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thought it might be a Mexican car. IIRC, They don’t have vins like USA/Canada cars do.
 
autoxcuda said:
thought it might be a Mexican car. IIRC, They don’t have vins like USA/Canada cars do.
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That would be pretty interesting to have Mexican mopar. I'll probably end up going the upholstery custom shop route. I thought about finding a correct split bench, but I really like the center armrest.
 
Stranglehold said:
That would be pretty interesting to have Mexican mopar. I'll probably end up going the upholstery custom shop route. I thought about finding a correct split bench, but I really like the center armrest.
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when you mentioned no vin, no tag, and 273/318? 4 speed I thought Mexican dart.
 
autoxcuda said:
when you mentioned no vin, no tag, and 273/318? 4 speed I thought Mexican dart.
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Gotcha. I'm confident it was a factory 4 speed 340 car. 4 speed hump appears factory and it has factory torque boxes front and rear. I wish I had better documentation but what the hell it'll still be cool!
 
Stranglehold said:
Gotcha. I'm confident it was a factory 4 speed 340 car. 4 speed hump appears factory and it has factory torque boxes front and rear. I wish I had better documentation but what the hell it'll still be cool!
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340 car. Awesome.
 
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