gtrotta
Wheeler
Reged: 02/18/02
Posts: 104
Loc: Brooklyn
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folks,
After a few months in the shop, my third Raider should be out on street tomorrow (the only thing worse than being Raiderless for 14 months was having a Raider stuck in a shop for that long).
I'm going to start upgrading the interior, and I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good provider for leather front seats...or should I try neoprene?
So far, I've found these folks:
http://www.autoaccessoriesrusfl.com/products.htm
All best,
GT
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1987-2000: '87 black Raider stock 4-cyl/5-speed.
2000-2006: '89 black Raider stock 6-cyl/auto
2007-?: 89 black Raider, 6-cyl/auto w/(at last!), bouncy seat, power windows and cruise.
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rxinhed
The Mitsubishi Parts Guy
Reged: 02/21/05
Posts: 5902
Loc: Gerber, CA
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I really like the MasterCraft seat brand.
MasterCraft Seats
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1987 Raider (Roxy), 1988 Mighty Max turbo (Pearl), 1987 Ramcharger (Ryan), Sundry parts and parts cars
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89montero
Rock Warrior
Reged: 05/28/06
Posts: 704
Loc: WA
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I've always wanted to try those mastercraft suspension on my gen 1. Also definitely put in/convert to heated seats if you want to upgrade the interior. Nothin better than heated seats on a cold morning
Good luck and post up some pics when your done
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1989 Montero 4dr V6 3.0l
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2323162
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MontyMcV
Trail Leader
Reged: 06/04/03
Posts: 7046
Loc: Cleve-burg OH USA
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Gen IIs will bolt in with minimal effort. I have a pair in front that only needed two holes drilled each. I have Gen II jumps in the rear. That was just a little fabbing to get them to bolt to the Gen I tumble and fold base.
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Big Truck 2: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 94k, stock for now
Big Truck 1: 95, MT, >Gone<
Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top
Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 29k miles!
FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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BobShaw
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 04/05/04
Posts: 1494
Loc: Summit Co Ohio
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Back in the 50's we used "unborn naugahide" :-)
Leather and plastic is great if you have kids with stickey hands. They are cold in the winter. I would thnk that used aftermarket seats would be less expensive?
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87 Raizer, 4.3V6, Mod TH700R4,231CHD, detroit rear and LSD front, bouncy seats, 2" lift and 32x15 BFG MT tires.
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DirtDriver
Mudrunner
Reged: 05/05/07
Posts: 435
Loc: San Diego, CA
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Quote:
So far, I've found these folks:
http://www.autoaccessoriesrusfl.com/products.htm
I don't think they have a kit for a Gen1, just the Sport.
But these folks do. www.leatherseats.com. I've been having the same thoughts lately and ordered a kit from them about a month ago. It took their production department awhile to find the patterns and figure them out; they almost cancelled the order. But they sent them out last Monday.
If you can wait a couple of weeks I'll let you know how the installation goes. 
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1990 Monty LS 3.0 A/T LWB. KYB front shocks, OME rears and coils. 33x10.5 BFG Muds. 5.29, 2.85, RD110, RD46. 2 bouncys. Aisins. Monte Disco swaybar disconnects. GenII t-arms, idler arm, UCA's, V45W front brakes. 2in BL.
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87_Montero
Mudrunner
Reged: 11/03/04
Posts: 389
Loc: Knoxville, TN
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Photos would be great!
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DDs: 86 Ram50
Projects: 85 Monty; 88 Raider; 89 V6 Auto; 89 V6 5spd
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DirtDriver
Mudrunner
Reged: 05/05/07
Posts: 435
Loc: San Diego, CA
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Of course!
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1990 Monty LS 3.0 A/T LWB. KYB front shocks, OME rears and coils. 33x10.5 BFG Muds. 5.29, 2.85, RD110, RD46. 2 bouncys. Aisins. Monte Disco swaybar disconnects. GenII t-arms, idler arm, UCA's, V45W front brakes. 2in BL.
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DirtDriver
Mudrunner
Reged: 05/05/07
Posts: 435
Loc: San Diego, CA
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OK, I got the passenger seat done. Took about 6 hours; lots of details to figure out since I've never done this kind of work before. Here's some shots.
The original seat. It's condition is not too bad, but I decided to do it first so I could still drive the truck while I learned upholstery. Max is not happy that his perch is out of the truck.
And now the reupholstered version.
Here's a detail of the leather.
It didn't come out as good as some of the custom work you see from the pros, but I can live with it. The color is slightly darker than the original, but it matches closely enough not to be a distraction.
I'm very happy with the quality of the kit. Everything fit perfectly; they obviously took apart Monty seats and made the patterns from the pieces.
Now on to the driver's side and rear bench. Hopefully it will go faster now that I know what I'm doing!
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1990 Monty LS 3.0 A/T LWB. KYB front shocks, OME rears and coils. 33x10.5 BFG Muds. 5.29, 2.85, RD110, RD46. 2 bouncys. Aisins. Monte Disco swaybar disconnects. GenII t-arms, idler arm, UCA's, V45W front brakes. 2in BL.
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LAMONTEROGUY
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 12/11/07
Posts: 71
Loc: San Fernando Valley, CA
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DirtDriver, the seat looks good! Are you slipping the leather over the existing seat material? Is there any sewing involved, or is it just a matter of slipping the leather onto the seat? Do you have to wait for them to make your kit, or do they have a variety in stock?
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Marc
1990 Montero LS
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