[eldorado99]

MY '70 desperately needs the fabric and foam on all of its seats to be replaced, it is rotten and there is a big hole in the drivers seat and you can see right through to the springs. How do I go about getting permanent replacements? I don't particularly want to just use seat covers, it really wont look right. Is there a type of shop that specializes in re-upholstering car seats? Or will other years (such as 79, theres a 79 near me in a junkyard with good seats) fit my Caddy? I do have power seats on both passenger and driver sides, would the rear bench seats also fit?

 

[DaveSmed]

Try asking a body or detail shop who does auto upholstery in your area. They usually have a shop or two they send thier work to. You may run into the problem given the age of the car and some of the special fabrics/designs Cadillac used back then that the matching fabric is not available/insanely expensive. Given the foam padding tends to dry rot anyway, you may be looking at a full replacement. Depending on condition, usually its for the best as the other seats tend to deteroriate rapidly when used. (damn dry rot)

 

[davesdeville]

There are indeed specific upholstery shops, some are auto-specialist shops. Ask around your local classic car guys, go to a local meet or show type event and ask around. That's definately the best way to find a shop (be it a paint, upholstery, sterio, vinyl top shop or whatever else.)

Oh, and a 79 seat is probably a bit narrow for a 70.

 

[bluepig1947]

Well I Have A 1970 Sdv And When I Bought The Car It Did Not Have The Front Or Back Seats In The Car. I Took The Seats That I Have In It Now Out Of A '76 Sdv They Were 60-40 Split Bench And They Did Not Fit I Had To Make New Mounts And They Are Still To Thin. If You Want The Seats To Look Right Reupholster The Ones You Have Or Try To Find A Full Bench Seat. Also Measure The Distance Between Each Mount