It only took 3 sets of OEM seat covers to make 1 nice set! Jade Baby!!!!

[trailerjack]

In the quest to build my wifes bronco, I had to find Jade stuff. Jade reproductions were an option but I heard the wait time was a long one, so I started buying all the jade stuff I could find. I ended up with three sets of complete interior, two dashes, and lots of interior panels. I took the covers which all had some forms of damage to an upholstery guy and with reluctance he rebuilt the covers using the old material and reinstalled. He was hesitant because he was fearful the vinyl wouldnt hold up, however he said it stitched up perfectly and was thicker than the stuff he buys.

At the end of the day, I should have just bought reproductions but I think it was cool I was able to save them.

 

[trailerjack]

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[BronCowie]

Lookin' good there tj!

 

[56f100bbw]

my 77 bronco has dark jade green , The insert on the driver seat starting to come apart these are original like yours the green vinyl starting to get hard getting ready to crack , I bought the vinyl and the inserts from SMS just haven’t done a set of seats yet

 

[trailerjack]

my 77 bronco has dark jade green , The insert on the driver seat starting to come apart these are original like yours the green vinyl starting to get hard getting ready to crack , I bought the vinyl and the inserts from SMS just haven’t done a set of seats yet

Its gonna look nice. I looked forever for seats, and all the stuff I bought was from up north where it hadnt gotten all cracked and hard. The stretching process to get the seats covered would have probably destroyed them if they had been old and brittle like my other seats.

 

[green61bug]

Those turned out great! Awesome to have an upholsterer that will work with ya like that.

 

[THEBONE]

When I was restoring my 77 Ranger I found some original seat covers. The vinyl was shot but the houndstooth was pretty good. I had an upholsterer stitch new covers with new vinyl and original houndstooth. Another option.

 

[trailerjack]

Those turned out great! Awesome to have an upholsterer that will work with ya like that.

I pretty much had to beg him. He does show cars, and said if they turned out bad he was gonna undo them because he "didnt want his name on them"

 

[trailerjack]

When I was restoring my 77 Ranger I found some original seat covers. The vinyl was shot but the houndstooth was pretty good. I had an upholsterer stitch new covers with new vinyl and original houndstooth. Another option.

Ive got more jade Green stuff, thinking about trying to make another set. next up is trying to find seats for my 77 Rager in TAN!

 

[fordfan]

I like the '77 Jade interior also. That's a cool restoration process on saving the seats trailerjack! You had better hang on to that upholstery guy if you can afford him! They are pricy usually if you find a good one! The driver's seat in my Porky had a little repair, but the rest is original....even the carpet! I think it looks pretty good for 46 year old threads!

 

[hyghlndr]

Ive got more jade Green stuff, thinking about trying to make another set. next up is trying to find seats for my 77 Rager in TAN!

I have a set of the 77 Tan might be good enough for a survivor but not a mint restoration.

 

[Slowleak]

Dennis, I think I even see an original one piece door seal there on Porky!

 

[green61bug]

Wow Dennis, that thing looks fantastic! I think I need to see that in person. That Jade dash is drool worthy for sure!

 

[Howard2x4x4]

In the quest to build my wifes bronco, I had to find Jade stuff. Jade reproductions were an option but I heard the wait time was a long one, so I started buying all the jade stuff I could find. I ended up with three sets of complete interior, two dashes, and lots of interior panels. I took the covers which all had some forms of damage to an upholstery guy and with reluctance he rebuilt the covers using the old material and reinstalled. He was hesitant because he was fearful the vinyl wouldnt hold up, however he said it stitched up perfectly and was thicker than the stuff he buys.

At the end of the day, I should have just bought reproductions but I think it was cool I was able to save them.

Nice! I think it's very cool that you tried to save them.

 

[trailerjack]

I have a set might be good enough for a survivor but not a mint restoration.

You know I'd buy them! Im building another Jade Bronco after this one.

 

[trailerjack]

Wow Dennis, that thing looks fantastic! I think I need to see that in person. That Jade dash is drool worthy for sure!

I think the Jade Dash really makes it.

 

[trailerjack]

I like the '77 Jade interior also. That's a cool restoration process on saving the seats trailerjack! You had better hang on to that upholstery guy if you can afford him! They are pricy usually if you find a good one! The driver's seat in my Porky had a little repair, but the rest is original....even the carpet! I think it looks pretty good for 46 year old threads! View attachment 892319

Is that medium Jade?

 

[stupidboy]

I love jade interior and those seats look great for being old used material.

 

[hyghlndr]

You know I'd buy them! Im building another Jade Bronco after this one.

Sorry if confusion, I was referencing having 1977 Tan seats.

 

[gnsteam]

Nice job Trailerjack.