Waterproof Seat Covers for Going Topless

[hgs_notes]

I know many of you run topless and I plan to also. I want to get some seat covers to fit on the original buckets and want waterproof covers. Anyone know a source or have pics of what they run?

Thanks

[fun in dirt]

I don't know of any to fit original style buckets.
A few years ago I had some from Cabela's that were great...I thought. Until one day i was doing a thorough cleaning of everything & decided to wash the covers. When I took them off, the seats were horribly mildewed. They are leather so a little Clorox & water and they cleaned up good. Needless to say I threw the covers away. Just something to be aware of

[hotrodhomi]

I have those same seats but I drew a pattern on them and had them reupholstered in marine vinyl. I also try to stay out of the rain.

[hgs_notes]

Thanks for the input. I have found a couple sources that make them custom fit for the original buckets, but they are pretty spendy. From $129 per front seat to $189 I think for the pair. Then another couple hundred for the rear. For that king of money I might as well get marine vinyl done locally. If I could find some covers similr to the cabelas ones to fit a low back bucket I would use them for now until I can justify the expense of the premium covers.

Anyone find decent low back covers yet?

[dubds10]

I just let mine dry out for a day or two after getting caught in the rain I think marine grade vinyl is probably the best option if you plan on keeping the blazer. I'll probably do mine in that sooner or later since I drive mine in the rain a lot with the top off lol

[hgs_notes]

Originally Posted by dubds10

I just let mine dry out for a day or two after getting caught in the rain I think marine grade vinyl is probably the best option if you plan on keeping the blazer. I'll probably do mine in that sooner or later since I drive mine in the rain a lot with the top off lol

How is it driving in the rain? I was wondering if it threw a lot of water inside or if it blew over the top.

[dubds10]

In little rain where its just sprinkling, you don't really notice it at all. But of course, everytime I get caught or have to drive in the rain its a DOWN POUR and there's nothing you can do but just enjoy being in a convertible lol

You don't really get much rain thrown in your face though, windshield blocks it of course. And I always wear sunglasses when I drive with the top off. Too much dust and crap to get into my eyes I find, but then again that could be because my interior is full of dirt and mud since I use it as a truck lol

[hotrodhomi]

When you are driving fast the rain blows right over the top and most everything stays dry until you slow to a stop. Then you're getting wet.

[Thealien]

Wet Okole or something like that. they are pricey though.

[turp mcspray]

I spent about an hour once, out in the woods in my blazer under a plastic tarp, waiting for a downpour to pass. LOL!

[99-LS1-SS]

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

I spent about an hour once, out in the woods in my blazer under a plastic tarp, waiting for a downpour to pass. LOL!

It's probably a good idea to carry a tarp and some bungee straps to hold it down if you have to park it somewhere and there's a chance of rain.

[turp mcspray]

I used to leave my top off all summer long. I would tarp it at night, and carry it with me, just in case. My blazer wasn't painted or finished, so I didn't have to worry about bungees or the tarp flapping and messing something up. Probably not an option for a nice blazer.

[Sub-versive]

Marine vinyl is usually paired with a dry-fast foam. Otherwise the foam retains water for longer periods.
Having worked on marine furnishings-seats, settees,etc.; using dry fast foam REALLY makes a HUGE difference.

My other suggestion would be neoprene seat covers, like wet okole brand, etc.

[Bull72]

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

I have those same seats but I drew a pattern on them and had them reupholstered in marine vinyl. I also try to stay out of the rain.

These seats look great! After the long list of wants for my rig... seats like yours out of marine vinyl definitely are on the list.
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[hgs_notes]

I think I'm going to go with these for now. Cheap and easy.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/b.../?autoview=SKU

I think these are the same ones, but show it on a low back seat.
http://www.opgi.com/p/interior-soft-...7/C9859CH.html

[Jon Scully]

The PO recovered the seats in my blazer with Marine vinyl I like it, doesn't fade and the water seems to just 'wipe off'

when I do my 'frame on' resto I plabn to rhino line the whole interior body real thick and get rid of the carpets,

Jon