1966 correct seat covers (and door panels)

oe_tuner · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:37 pm Post subject:

correct 66 door panels! Woo hoo! Razz

obfuscurity · Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:30 pm Post subject:

So I finally got the new seat covers installed tonight, before the big All Air-Cooled Gathering this weekend. With the exception of a couple loose threads and a slightly weird fit on one of the front seats (I think due to the basketweave pattern being stitched at a slight angle), I couldn't be happier. They really do look the part for a '66. If anyone's around at the show this weekend and wants to see them, look for my red '66 with Maryland tags.
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graysky · Samba Member Joined: August 11, 2011 Posts: 253

Pogel · Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 4:56 am Post subject: 66 Upholstery

Like many others I have been asking and searching for the correct style without success. The big question left is are they available in Pigalle?

fla2smoker · Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:48 am Post subject: Re: 66 Upholstery

Derfburg · Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:53 am Post subject:

I contacted TMI and asked for a few swatches to match my color, I had the original panels still so could cross match. You might go that route just to be sure.

Sahara74

So here I am nearly ready to order TMI seat covers from WW for my 66 beetle to restore its pigalle interior but I'm hung-up on a couple of questions. I'm right there with Pogel and fla2smoker, should I order bright red or red. WW appears to only have red as an option. Anybody have an opinion as to which is closer to the original ? My original is missing or seriously toasted. Any input is greatly appreciated.

I'm also wondering if TMI resolved the heat seam issue on the backseat backrest ? I've sent these questions to them but I was just wondering if anybody has ordered them recently. WW assured me that these are the most authentic 66 covers on the market. Just hangin' back and gathering info before I lay down the $$$.

Sahara74 · Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 4:40 pm Post subject: The latest

Greetings all you crazy 66 owners. Mario just informed me that for the pigalle seat covers, they only offer red #17, not bright red. The reason is they don't have bright red basket weave.

As far as the back seat heat seams running over the top ( or not !) I'm waiting to hear. Those guys at TMI get the prize for customer service.

To be continued.

graysky · Samba Member Joined: August 11, 2011 Posts: 253

Sahara74

Well gentlemen, it appears that if we really want closer-to-original back seat covers, someone has to take their OG 1966 cover (s) over to TMI to copy. That's the latest. My cover is a crumbling mess. Anybody out there want to volunteer ?

Now I have to decide, is close, close enough or do I just wait. Dang !!

9pin · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 11:23 am Post subject:

I totally would if I could! The decision on what color to do my interior is depending on this thread! Razz

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graysky · Samba Member Joined: August 11, 2011 Posts: 253

graysky · Samba Member Joined: August 11, 2011 Posts: 253

Sahara74 · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:28 pm Post subject: Correct rear seat cover for 66

Graysky, You might want to pass that bit of info on to Mario. It can't hurt. I just received my swatches of red basketweave and plain vinyl and they appear a little more maroon/almost bricky red. I think "bright red" would be closer to OG but it ain't going to happen apparently. Man I am wrestling with this but the choices are few.

TMI Products · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:27 am Post subject:

I am going to try and bring in a few yards of bright red basket weave to match our bright red smooth vinyl. Being that the cost will be higher then buying a roll, the price on the 44-1136 will be slightly higher then normal.

If anybody has exact measurements of the rear seat heat seam, I can get the tooling changed. If you measure wrong, I will make sure to forward all complaints to you. Laughing

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graysky · Samba Member Joined: August 11, 2011 Posts: 253

Sahara74 · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 2:25 pm Post subject:

Greetings Mario,

That is great news on the bright red . Woo Hoo !! I went out and measured the backseat heat sealed seam on my toasted OG cover and it matches Graysky's 18" from bottom edge to end-of-seam. If needed, I can send a picture with the tape on it.

So, I assume we would be ordering direct from TMI and not through a distributor ? Thanks again for working with us, you guys rock !!!

Thanks Graysky for staying with it.

graysky · Samba Member Joined: August 11, 2011 Posts: 253

Sahara74 · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 5:19 am Post subject: poll on correct 66 seat covers

With the possibility that TMI is making their pigalle seat covers for 66 beetles closer to original, I propose an informal poll. How many of you out there would order a set of seat covers in TMI's bright red vinyl for your pigalle interior ? Just curious as I'm waiting to hear from Mario if it's even possible and some interest out there might be the ticket.

Pogel · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 5:32 am Post subject: TMI Pigalle

That's what I need - '66 Pigalle interior. Right now I have toasted front seats, wrong color red rear, 1 gnarly pigalle door panel, three grey TMI panels and charcoal carpets.


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