Butterscotch seat question

[MidLifeCrisiz]

Well Datsun Spirit got back to me with an apology that they cannot fulfill my order. The supplier no longer does butterscotch. Quick refund on PayPal brings me back to square one again.

I would love to see pixs on anyones re-upholstery job on solid vinyl butterscotch seats. Seems like that is going to be my only option.

Maybe butterscotch is getting rare and my value is going up:eek::classic:

attached is pix on my current situation...pretty sad

thanks for any help!

[Arne]

You know, when I look at that first picture, I'm almost thinking that the seat did not start life as a two tone seat. It looks to me as though the two different types of vinyl have sun-aged totally differently - the centers getting much darker, and the bolsters bleaching out. Compare the center flap and the very back edge of the center panel. I blew up that area in the attached picture.

Maybe they were normal butterscotch originally??

[MidLifeCrisiz]

Arne,

I saw the same thing, but just assumed that Datsun had offered a two tone combo. That notion was reconfirmed when I saw an ebay ad showing a two tone looking replacement cover, see my earlier post with the image. (I've attached again) On a side note...Multitec(acabookstore) in Malvern Arkansas still has my money ($199) after that purchase attempt since they "ran out of" this material. I have a claim into PayPal on that.

Maybe it's not two tone but rather how the vinyl was stamped that allowed it to fade differently? Who's the butterscotch expert out there I can talk to?

Thanks

Steve

[LBO730]

There has to be a solution to this butterscotch material problem! Would it be possible for someone to send me a swatch of both fabrics from maybe underneath their seat or something? (where fade has been minimal) I have tons of sample books and numerous sources. There has to be a close match available, but I need something to go by.

Bryan

[MidLifeCrisiz]

Has anyone recently purchased butterscotch upholstery? I would really like to get my seats done. I can't find anyone with material. ZSpecialties says his supplier is going to get back into it but 2 - 2 1/2 month wait. I live in Wisconsin the snow will be flying by then. Help!

[AZ-240z]

Hey Steve,

I was looking through ebay today and came across someone who apparently is retailing new seatcovers he is making. Take a look at ebay item #110160688651. He says he has all of the colors.

Dan

[AZ-240z]

Steve,

Sorry for the misinformation above. After reading the entire auction, this person says he no longer has butterscotch.

Dan

[bpilati]

Have you tried Les Cannaday at Classic Datsun Motorsports?

[MidLifeCrisiz]

yes, I tried Les...unless something had changed he was out of supply as well.

thanks

Steve

[LBO730]

Just thought I would "repost" this since no one has acknowledged it. Hey Midlifecrisis, can you send me swatch? Just trying to help! Anyone?

There has to be a solution to this butterscotch material problem! Would it be possible for someone to send me a swatch of both fabrics from maybe underneath their seat or something? (where fade has been minimal) I have tons of sample books and numerous sources. There has to be a close match available, but I need something to go by.

Bryan

[MidLifeCrisiz]

Bryan,

I'll take another look at my old seats to cut a sample swatch, however they are so faded that I'm not sure I have any part that is really good.

On an extremely positive note a package arrived over the weekend with a new set of butterscotch seat covers. Seems Z-man @ Zspecialties came through for me afterall...maybe the last set available anywhere??? They look great! I'll take some photos when I get them installed and post for all to see.

Steve:classic:

[BRE-240Z]

This car has seats that appear to be similar to the ones that you're asking about....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-Series-240Z-1973-Datsun-240Z-Low-Milage-Great-shape-Low-Reserve_W0QQitemZ140153088258QQihZ004QQcategoryZ6187QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem