This is an updated post.
One of the first jobs that we did since moving back to New Zealand from Melbourne is a front set of VH 770 Charger bucket seats for a customer in Auckland. This customer has a New Zealand built Charger who wanted the right seats. This set of Australian built VH 770 Charger seats are actually perfect for the car. The Ozzie seats tilt forward as well as recline.
Seat Materials
The seats’ pleated inserts are made using Chrysler diamond dot vinyl, which look very cool and make a great contrast to the outer panels which are Chrysler roebuck.
If you’re intending to trim your Charger using this diamond pattern vinyl, you would need approximately 2 metres for the seat inserts front and rear, another 2 metres for the rear parcel shelf and four door top sections (2 front door tops and 2 rear quarter sections). This vinyl is imported from America. The rest of the seats, and door trims are done in Chrysler roebuck, which is obtainable from Australia.
Door Trims
Chrysler door cards are as tasteful as their seats’ designs. We recreate factory looking door trims using a sewing machine for the stitches/pleats.
Choices
We think it is utterly cool however you envision doing your Charger, as adding a touch of difference or uniqueness is what we think makes rebuilding/restoring these cars fun and challenging. In the past, customers have opted for cowhide leather, original vinyl/cloth fabrics, as well as vinyl colours close enough to the original. Whatever you choose, we can assist in obtaining the fabrics and making sure everything looks as holistic and aesthetically pleasing as possible.
Each project might feel like a big long build, but nearing the end of the tunnel you’d want to know you have comfortable seats to drive in!
