Man does that add up.

I see 2  back foams at 35 ea and 70 for two in your list ..etc..

but for seat cover at 300 each, you only list one in the right column ...
if you need two of those ..
and all these other parts, looks like a grand to rebuild the front seats.

??

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Thyer" <matt_thyer@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: Let's Talk About Seats

Howdy Loren,

I sure would like a pair of those Recaro seats, but I'm cheap and reluctant
to part with that much money all at once unless it's *really* necessary.  I
called up SewFine yesterday and priced out new seat foam and covers for
about $770 for the pair in the front including headrests and arm covers.

Item                                     Qty          Cost       Sub-total
Backrest Foam                 2               $35.00   $70.00
Seat Foam                      2               $125.00 $250.00
Seat Covers                    1               $300.00 $300.00
Arm Rest Covers             2               $30.00   $60.00
Head Rest Covers           2               $45.00   $90.00

    $770.00

I guess you can't order the lower seat foam if you don't get the cover, and
there is variance in the cost of the seat covers depending on fabric , etc.
The top end is $300 on that so the covers aren't that bad price wise, or at
least in comparison.  Then you end up doing the labor of covering the seat
once you get the kit, which from what I gather is about a weekend's worth of
labor.

MT
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Loren Busch
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 4:21 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Let's Talk About Seats

RE: Substitute seats for a Westy
Okay, I'm familiar with the Recaro seats offered by GoWesty.  Big ticket
item at about $1,400 each.
So, what other similar seats, but at better price (like cheap!) are
available? New? From other vehicles? Direct fit? Easily adaptable?