70 Mach 1 interior - what seat upholstery?

[Alan_Mac 48]

I am going re-do my seat upholstery since the 45 yr old foam is shot. I have new white TMI door panels ready to go on. My Wimbledon White Mach has white seats with a black stripe. The carpet is black with black inserts. The theme of my restomod build has been to keep it looking original. I am interested in TMI Sport seats, Sport II seats and Sport R seats. The question is how far to depart from original? If I go with Sport or Sport II, I can stay with white and a black stripe. If I go with sport R they will be black. I don't think black will look out of place. Also the black will not show dirt, which is a problem with white.

http://www.cjponyparts.com/tmi-upholstery-sport-r-series-seat-mach-1-1969-1970/p/U87-V/

http://www.cjponyparts.com/tmi-upholstery-sport-ii-series-seat-mach-1-1969-1970/p/U95-V/

http://www.cjponyparts.com/tmi-upholstery-sport-seat-mach-1-style-1969-1970/p/U6S-V/

 

 

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p25/Alan_MacDougall/Mach1/DSCN3305.jpg

 

 

Opinions are welcome. Happy Holidays Alan

[chillininnh 21]

I like the idea of black seats for obvious reasons (dirt). The interior of your car will still have tons of white, along with the white exterior.

[Alan_Mac 48]

I agree, the car has tons of white. I think the Black R seats with a gray insert strip and gray stitching would look good.

[390mach1 49]

Have you heard any reviews on the TMI seats? I want to go with the Sport R but I kinda want Red. I don't understand why the Sport R only comes in Black.

Edited December 23, 2013 by 390mach1

[SM69Mach 68]

I have the TMI Door panels, and seats. I actually used Fox body seats with the Mach 1 red pattern to get the adjustability of the fox seat. Matched the rears with stock pattern rear seat.

 

 

[miketyler 15]

Those look slick. I do like the matching accent stripe on the rear seat back like later model Mustangs.

 

[Alan_Mac 48]

My son said that black with white stitching would look better. I tend to agree since I have no gray anywhere, but the accent strip adds a cool look. You can special order different colors from TMI for addition $. I don't like the TMI logo embossed on the side. SM69, very unique seats you have, the adjust ability is great.

Edited December 23, 2013 by Alan_Mac

[Alan_Mac 48]

I called TMI, they can make Black Sport R seats a white accent stripe and white stitching for an up charge. I could also eliminate the TMI stitching on the side. I think the white accent strip would really pop and look good in my Mach1. CJPP wont take any special orders. TMI Charges 100$ for the color change to the stripes and $300 to delete the logo. Mustang interiors just passes the upcharge to the customer and their pricing is decent. Alan

Edited December 23, 2013 by Alan_Mac

[mustangstofear 608]

IMO just to honest, there butt ugly. I think they have a lot of nerve to charge 300.00 to remove there LOGO. I like the look of the original high back much better.

[390mach1 49]

who do you think makes the best repo seats mustangstofear?

 

Thanks for the feed back.

[Alan_Mac 48]

IMO just to honest, there butt ugly. I think they have a lot of nerve to charge 300.00 to remove there LOGO. I like the look of the original high back much better.

 

Thanks for the feedback. I also think it is totally wrong to charge $300 to remove the logo. If the logo was down near the side bottom I could live with it. I will not put a set on my car with the logo where it is. I may not buy the seats because of the Logo and the high up charge, just because of principle. I chose the Sport R or I stay with the original. I think the sport R looks like a modern seat with a Mach1 theme. Even my 2013 escape has higher seat bolsters than my 70. What seats do you like? Happy Holiday's

Edited December 24, 2013 by Alan_Mac

[mustangstofear 608]

For years we used the 94-98 GT seats. I've always like the look of them, not to high on the bolster and just a nice comfortable seat. Most of the TMI seats raise you up 2 to 3 inches. With Mustangs not having enough headroom as it is that's the last thing you want.

[Alan_Mac 48]

I had a 95 GT and loved the seats. I didn't know the TMI seats raised the height. I am 5"7" so its not a serious problem for me. But you will have a different perspective driving in a higher position. Good to know.

[mustangstofear 608]

I had a 95 GT and loved the seats. I didn't know the TMI seats raised the height. I am 5"7" so its not a serious problem for me. But you will have a different perspective driving in a higher position. Good to know.

Most people aren't aware of it either. Keep in mind it also makes your legs tighter to the steering wheel.

[Chris'69Mach 23]

Mustangstofear,

 

Would you happen to have any pics of those GT seats you are refering to by chance?

[Alan_Mac 48]

Called TMI again, regarding all sport seats, they do not raise the driver. The up charge for removing the TMI logo is 200$ I am swaying toward Black Sport R front and back seats, black stitching and white accent strips in the 1970 vinyl color. Alan

[mustangstofear 608]

I would take some before and after measurements If I were you. I know the last set we installed the customer was complaining about leg room.

[Alan_Mac 48]

Mustangtofear, Maybe the increased bolter height on the seat bottom was getting in your customers way during entry. Have you used the 69/70 rear seat foam? Whats the good / bad with the rear foam? Have you used mass backed carpet? Any benefit for mass backed when you have dynamat? You input is appreciated. Alan

[mustangstofear 608]

The bolster wasn't the problem, it was the height of the foam that made his legs hit the steering wheel. I've never tried there 69-70 seat covers or there rear foam. The mass backed might be a little over kill bit I'd use it anyway.

[mustangstofear 608]

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Here ya go. Sorry I don't have a better pic.

[390mach1 49]

Mustangstpfear you guys ever recover just 69 high backs?

[mustangstofear 608]

Mustangstpfear you guys ever recover just 69 high backs?

 

Just with the standard replacements available.

[Alan_Mac 48]

I just ordered the full set of black Sport R seats with white accent stripes and with the TMI Logo's deleted. "Mustang Interiors", can manage custom orders like mine and they gave me a very good price. It should be on my doorstep in 6 weeks. Alan

[390mach1 49]

Make sure to keep us updated an add pics.