Need recommendation on seat.

Post by **ronaldo2526** » 25 Feb 2012, 12:28

Volvo 850, 1996 Turbo

The drivers seat on the side is ripped and I would like to cover it. Looked at the salvage yards to grab another seat. They are right around $100 and they will be in the same state shortly. Leaning towards a seat cover but need recommendations.

My preference would be just to do the drivers side as I am very cheap. The rest of the interior is worn, but not spit open like this. Would like a seat cover that fits well, but don't want to go to the bottom of the rung either. I also don't want to do a lot to install it.

Here is what it looks like.

Any recommendations along with sources?

Post by **fazool** » 25 Feb 2012, 12:45

http://elwoodindustries.com/id2.html

Post by **ronaldo2526** » 25 Feb 2012, 13:03

That would be the right fix, but I'm looking for a slip over solution that is not much cost or work. Again, I hoping for something a little better than a universal solution too.

Any suggestions?

Post by **ronaldo2526** » 25 Feb 2012, 13:06

The seats are electric.

Post by **Ben850** » 25 Feb 2012, 15:10

I see you're in Texas. We have a good pick and pull near Detroit where I was lucky to replace all my leather seats, front and back for less than $200.00. Even the power driver seat was only $43.00
Like I said, Lucky. I did get them from three different cars, and two yards.

It took some time and footwork, but it was worth it.
Good luck.

Post by **ronaldo2526** » 25 Feb 2012, 15:32

Most of the ones I've seen in Texas have sun/heat damage.

Post by **rspi** » 25 Feb 2012, 17:31

that link went to the real deal, custom cover. It's going to take work, one way or the other. I just replaced the interior of a base 850 with salvaged cars. I got the 2 front seats from a wagon and the rest of the interior from a sedan and it looks awsome. Total cost of the interior was about $150 which included a dash pad, all leather seats, carpet, window switches, door panel parts, etc. Keep looking and you'll find a nice seat or get a new back rest cover from the site.

Post by **ronaldo2526** » 25 Feb 2012, 20:11

Thanks. I'm coming around.

Post by **fazool** » 25 Feb 2012, 20:17

Ben850 wrote:IWe have a good pick and pull near Detroit

I have one good pick n pull and one lousy pick n pull in Buffalo. There are two in central PA that are HUGE. I'm going to go on a roadtrip just for these. My son started enjoying junkyarding but he is too young and they wont let him in

Where is the one in Detroit ? Maybe thats closer for me (5 hours to Detroit vs 6 hours to Hazelton PA)

Post by **Ben850** » 25 Feb 2012, 20:41

@fazool
The newer one is in Flatrock, MI. That is the one with the most 850s, and there are two in the city of Detroit. Only one of which I have been to and it only had one 850, where I found the passenger seat and rear bench on 8 Mile.
Have fun.