Does anyone make the correct 80-86 bronco seat upholstery?

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Does anyone make the correct 80-86 bronco seat upholstery?

1985 Bronco
I bought another set of low back bucket seats the other day, now that I have two sets, I'll probably put them in the bronco in the spring, and replace the bench seat I have in the middle row. The red set is from a 78-79 that was being parted out, and the blue set is from the 1985 Bronco that I used to own. It was being parted out on craigslist, and I bought the seats and front bumper back.

I can't find anyone who makes the right seat upholstery kits, everything out there is listed for 78-86, but all of the seat covers look like they were made for 78-79s. Technically they seat covers will fit, since the bucket seat frames and hardware did not change, but they just don't look quite right. I also haven't been able to find anyone who sells the foam for either set of years.


1976 Ford F150: Regular Cab, Long Bed, 2WD, 460, C6


1985 Ford Bronco: Sold

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PetesPonies
I haven't bought these or seen these in person, but look pretty close.

http://www.carandtruckupholstery.com/p-329-1978-79-ford-bronco-low-back-buckets-and-rear-bench-vinyl.aspx
Pete's Ponies
Mustang RUSToration & Performance

1982 F100 Flareside
1983 Bronco

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1985 Bronco
Thanks Pete! Haven't seen those before, they look pretty good! Too bad they don't have the right color I need though...
1976 Ford F150: Regular Cab, Long Bed, 2WD, 460, C6


1985 Ford Bronco: Sold

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Ford F834
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Have you tried SMS?

https://smsautofabrics.com
SHORT BED 4-DOOR DIESEL: 1986 F350 4x4 under construction-- 7.3 IDIT ZF5+GVOD

STRAIGHT SIX 4X4: 1981 F150 2wd to 4x4-- 300 I6 close ratio diesel T19, hydroboost brakes, Saginaw steering

BIG F: 1995 F-Superduty under construction— converting to 6.9L IDI diesel ZF5+DNE2
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1985 Bronco
I looked at their site, and it looks like they don't sell pre-made seat covers, and their searchable index only goes up to 1978. It looks like they do sell the right vinyl I need, but I would definitely have to bring the seats to a upholstery shop then.
1976 Ford F150: Regular Cab, Long Bed, 2WD, 460, C6


1985 Ford Bronco: Sold

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Ford F834
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Yes, unfortunately SMS is just fabric, you have to get it made into covers 😔
SHORT BED 4-DOOR DIESEL: 1986 F350 4x4 under construction-- 7.3 IDIT ZF5+GVOD

STRAIGHT SIX 4X4: 1981 F150 2wd to 4x4-- 300 I6 close ratio diesel T19, hydroboost brakes, Saginaw steering

BIG F: 1995 F-Superduty under construction— converting to 6.9L IDI diesel ZF5+DNE2
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PetesPonies
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Over the restoration years, I have bought from SMS. Factory material can be very pricey, but when you want it . . .
As for the link I supplied . .its worth investigating whether they would make something with your choice of material. I have called manufacturers before, bypassing the distributor and talking to the actual people. I've had mixed reviews doing this . .but again, f it is what you want . . . .
Pete's Ponies
Mustang RUSToration & Performance

1982 F100 Flareside
1983 Bronco

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schneider0420
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https://www.carupholsteryguys.com/category/view?cat=1404


I found this but I am still looking for the foam did you ever find it?