New Seats - Tell me what you think

[glundblad]

Before I start, I realize my lens cap was dirty. :clapping:

 

I have finally found a pair of black leather XJ seats (4 Door) for my chief. I have been looking for a set of these for a long time. Black is a little difficult to find. I am curious what everyone thinks and feel free to be honest.

Here are some before and after shots:

 

Before:

 

After:

 

Also, awhile back I was able to get ahold of a pair of NOS Marchal 850 fog lights. The cats are still on the lenses. I also have a pair of black fog light covers that I normally use. I was able to use the existing wiring harness and switch. I have no idea how well they work. I am too afraid to drive with the lens caps off. :shake:

 

 

Oh and Don, before you say anything, yes I know they are crooked. :rotf:

 

So what do you think? Are the leather seats better or worse than the checked black/white? My wife isnt too happy with them.

[dasbulliwagen]

The leather seats are AWESOME! Nice swap!

[Automan2164]

Very nice swap. But, keep me posted if you decide to part with any black interior stuff... :drool:

 

Rob L. :bowdown:

[Drahcir495]

Wow - Really nice!

 

What was wrong with the original seats?

[vaquaro]

:thumbsup: Excellent upgrade , if I lived closer I would be trying to buy your old buckets .

[HOrnbrod]

Before I start, I realize my lens cap was dirty. :clapping:

 

I have finally found a pair of black leather XJ seats (4 Door) for my chief. I have been looking for a set of these for a long time. Black is a little difficult to find. I am curious what everyone thinks and feel free to be honest.

 

Oh and Don, before you say anything, yes I know they are crooked. :rotf:

 

So what do you think? Are the leather seats better or worse than the checked black/white? My wife isnt too happy with them.

 

I LIKEE the seats very much Gary! :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: I'd do he same thing if I could fine them in grey. The only down side is that they're from a 4-door, but you also gained the big side bolsters. They look very comfy. No offense, but your wife has bad MJ taste, just like mine. They just don't understand. :D

 

Also like the Marchal 850s too. Chrome shell? I almost went with those too, but could not find the chrome shell Marchals so I went with the Hellas. I put the covers on mine too. Also used a set of tamper-proof 10mm mounting nuts to slow down the scumbag thieves.

[jimmy21669]

I love the checker seats you had in there....whatcha gonna do with em? :huh???: ;)

[whowey]

I like the leather seats... Are you going to use any of the limited interior pieces, or keep it MJ?

[codymanche]

look good are those seats out of a grand cherokee my buddy did that in his cherokee they look good though

[glundblad]

look good are those seats out of a grand cherokee my buddy did that in his cherokee they look good though

Thanks everyone for the positive comments. They came out of an old XJ Cherokee and bolted right in. I almost think they stopped making black interior in in '88. Anyone care to comment? There is a number stamped on the bottom of the cushion frame that says "3 3 87". Dunno if that is a date or not.

 

There was really nothing wrong with the checkered seats but the leather are much better with the side bolsters. I have figured out too that black doesnt photograph well. In the photos, the seats almost look gray, like they don't match the rest of the interior. I was a little worried even when I bought them based upon the seller's photos. Some call charcoal gray black. So Don, I appreciate your comments. My wife was disgruntled about them and I was scratching my head in confusion. They exceeded my expectations. Then I thought, Look at me. Then I remembered she has absolutely no taste at all.

 

Don, yes the fogs are chrome cases. The original ROL fogs had black cases. For a fleeting momement, I thought about painting them flat black but my senses came back. WTF, paint new 20 year old fogs from a company that is out of business?

 

I don't have access to other limited interior parts and don't really plan to change it any further (except I need to recover my header panel). I have found the parts I have been looking for over the last 2 years. The seats mark the end of my search. The factory original "blue letter" guage cluster is reinstalled only now with a matching tach. So she has the original 85k miles on her again instead of the incorrect 150k miles. I have a factory rear bumper I still need to install.

 

I am not really planning to sell the black checkered buckets right now. But if I change my mind, I will let everone know. Paul was kind enough to find them for me. Paul, I am curious what you think about release 3 of the seats?

[Sir Sam]

Ya I think they did stop with the black interior at about that date.

 

Good score on the seats, I have only seen one XJ with the leather and black interior, EVER. And it was pretty trashed inside.

[Sir Sam]

Before I start, I realize my lens cap was dirty. :clapping:

 

Seems to me like your lens was also dirty.

[ComancheKid45]

My Uncle has an 89 XJ Limited sitting @ his house with black leather seats but theyre pretty well trashed... :(

[mjeff87]

Thanks everyone for the positive comments. They came out of an old XJ Cherokee and bolted right in. I almost think they stopped making black interior in in '88. Anyone care to comment? There is a number stamped on the bottom of the cushion frame that says "3 3 87". Dunno if that is a date or not.

 

Black interiors were an AMC-era thing only, '87 being the last year :fs1:

 

Jeff

[Pete M]

I love the checker seats you had in there....whatcha gonna do with em? :huh???: ;)

 

 

If I was him, I'd wrap them up carefully and stash them away for safe keeping. :D If I had a black interior that nice, I'd probably freak out if I couldn't put it back to original.

[jeepdoggydogB]

Those look outstanding! Great work! :bowdown:

[87Warrior]

They look real good. Seem to be in better condition than most cars with leather that are only 5 years old.

 

But to be honest, I HATE LEATHER seats. In my opinion nothing good can ever come from leather seats... besides the smell of leather in the cab. Then again, I am one of those folks who find the factory seats in my TJ unbelievably comfortable.

[Sir Sam]

I agree that cloth is more comfortable overall, swampa$$ with leather seats.

[glundblad]

Before I start, I realize my lens cap was dirty. :clapping:

 

Seems to me like your lens was also dirty.

 

Thanks for the tip Sherlock. :cheers: Rip on a poor guy just because he is an idiot and can't write. You just wait. When you get to be my age... :D

 

I have had a chance to drive a bit with these and I must admit I really like them. they look better in person than they do in the photo but I am sure they are hot in the summer. If I didnt have AC, I probably wouldnt do it. SInce they are smooth, it is much easier to get in and out.

 

However, my wife won't even ride in the truck any longer. She says I ruined it and calls them "embarrassing" :nuts:

[HOrnbrod]

However, my wife won't even ride in the truck any longer. She says I ruined it and calls them "embarrassing" :nuts:

 

Sounds like it's time to trade-in for a newer model Gary. And I don't mean the MJ. :yes:

[glundblad]

However, my wife won't even ride in the truck any longer. She says I ruined it and calls them "embarrassing" :nuts:

 

Sounds like it's time to trade-in for a newer model Gary. And I don't mean the MJ. :yes:

 

You're probably right. Just keep me in mind if you run across one with low miles and a rear bumper in excellent condition. :clapping: