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 Gen 1 Leather
#915621
11/13/08 05:31 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 709
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Rock Warrior
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How rare are leather seats in a Gen1? My seats are kinda worn and the only way I'd get new ones is if I could get leather, I've been keeping my eye out forever and have yet to find a junkyard or parts rig with leather.
From what I understand it only came in 91 and even then was an option.
Anyone here have leather in their rig or ever seen leather seats at the yard?
1989 Montero 4dr V6 3.0l
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Re: Gen 1 Leather
[Re: 89montero]
#915622
11/13/08 05:56 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,479
Roll Me Over
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Only leather in a Gen1 I know about was on the European models. I didn't think we ever got them here in the US, besides how good would you think that leather would be today? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> Your better off getting your old seats redone in leather if your really want it.
Richard E 1989 Montero - Stock-ish 1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5 1983 Honda XL600R 
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Re: Gen 1 Leather
[Re: StockRaider]
#915623
11/13/08 05:58 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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...besides how good would you think that leather would be today? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> Your better off getting your old seats redone in leather if your really want it. What he said. Having them redone in leather is your best bet.
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Re: Gen 1 Leather
[Re: off-roader]
#915624
11/13/08 03:24 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,269
Roll Me Over
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Leather was available in Gen 1's in the US, I've seen it, but its rare and by now not usually in good shape. The leather door panels are nice and usally hold up to like new though...
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: Gen 1 Leather
[Re: 89montero]
#915625
11/14/08 08:11 PM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 184
Wheeler
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I live in Germany now and have a Gen I with no leather. If you are really interested let me know and I can check as good as I can. When just the covers were shipped it might be possible to do it. Depends on the import tax
89 3.0 LWB Montero, 1st Gen, 5 Speed Manual, 5 Door
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Re: Gen 1 Leather
[Re: 89montero]
#915626
11/17/08 01:49 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 80
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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You can get High quality leather seat covers @ www.leatherseats.com. You can get the door panels also. Bill
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Re: Gen 1 Leather
[Re: wglobnik]
#915627
11/17/08 04:12 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,413
Body Damage is Cool
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There was no factory option for leather in Gen. I Monteros (hence Raiders)in North America.
Any leather you find in a Gen I is from an aftermarket kit that was available at the time. I've seen one and it was highly...uh...OK. But, that was due maily to the half-assed installation job.
As stated, the best bet is to have your current seats recovered in leather or get some leather Starion seats and mod to fit.
87 Montero, bought new, by me -
88/89 intercooled Starion Turbo engine-
with awesome audio.
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Re: Gen 1 Leather
[Re: dadrab]
#915628
11/17/08 05:32 PM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,356
Trail Leader
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Or Gen IIs... SWB = fronts for the front and jump seats for the second row. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand! Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu! FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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