Help identifying bucket seats and materials

[PhilisDiller]

Hey all, I hope this is the correct section for this sort of question.

 

I'm trying to identify what these bucket seats are called and what model comanche/cherokee they are from? They look to be original, but I've only found a few other examples of these seats in pictures online. Although I'm doubtful I'll be able to source the material because it's so unique, I love the design of these seats and would love to have these restored to their original look. 

 

Is there any chance of me getting these restored?

[fiatslug87]

They are just OEM Low-Back Bucket Seats found in both MJs and XJs.

[Minuit]

Yeah, and the material was one of the options for the "low back" seats from roughly 1987 until roughly 1990. Catalog name was "Premium Vinyl"  - available on most packages that didn't already come with the bolstered bucket seats. You had a choice of the material you have or a cloth with white checkerboard stiching.

 

As you've probably discovered, these seat covers were extremely fragile and I have not seen a single one without rips. Funny enough, the cloth was vastly more durable.

[PhilisDiller]

9 minutes ago, Minuit said:

Yeah, and the material was one of the options for the "low back" seats from roughly 1987 until roughly 1990. Catalog name was "Premium Vinyl"  - available on most packages that didn't already come with the bolstered bucket seats. You had a choice of the material you have or a cloth with white checkerboard stiching.

 

As you've probably discovered, these seat covers were extremely fragile and I have not seen a single one without rips. Funny enough, the cloth was vastly more durable.

 

Ahh, appreciate the info there. As far as I can tell, I'm SOL for finding some of this material that isn't 30+ years old and likely ripped to shreds. Dang, alright looks like I may try to either source some cloth seats or just reupholster that vinyl area with some of the snazzy looking plaid cloth I've seen on some other seats like these ones.

[Minuit]

1 minute ago, PhilisDiller said:

 

Ahh, appreciate the info there. As far as I can tell, I'm SOL for finding some of this material that isn't 30+ years old and likely ripped to shreds. Dang, alright looks like I may try to either source some cloth seats or just reupholster that vinyl area with some of the snazzy looking plaid cloth I've seen on some other seats like these ones.

The first picture is the alternative cloth that I'm talking about in all colors. Blue might be the hardest color to find, but they're probably out there.

 

Is your truck's interior light or dark blue?

 

The second picture was available on Laredo models until 1989. Tan, maroon, or grey (a 1988 unique seat) only

[PhilisDiller]

6 minutes ago, Minuit said:

The first picture is the alternative cloth that I'm talking about in all colors. Blue might be the hardest color to find, but they're probably out there.

 

Is your truck's interior light or dark blue?

 

The second picture was available on Laredo models until 1989. Tan, maroon, or grey (a 1988 unique seat) only

I think my interior is light blue, but I'm not entirely sure. Does the picture below look like the light blue?

 

Really appreciate all the info on these seats. Looks like the laredo model is out of the question, because I'd like to either keep em blue or black. I'm not too big of a fan of grey cloth seats. 

 

I'll keep my eyes peeled in the junkyards for some of the alternative cloth seats 

 

[eaglescout526]

Yup that’s the lighter blue. 

[Minuit]

Yes, you should be able to find the "grid square" (actual name: Mesa II fabric). 86 and 87s had that color/fabric combo off the top of my head. 84s and 85s had a different version that's much lighter in color. The material is pretty tough and they should clean up fine even if dirty.

[Strokermjcomanche]

I have these in ohio if you're interested,but it looks like you are in North Carolina.