Unique Seat Fabric in an FJ40 - Anyone Done It? (1 Viewer)

[bdsmitty88]

Ever since I acquired my fj45, I've been dreaming about getting some custom, vintage style fabric / leather combination upholstery. At simplest, I am thinking something FJ60 style and at wildest maybe some sort of Pendleton wool fabric. I'm surprised there aren't more examples out there on the web. Honestly, I couldn't find any.

Has anyone added some unique, custom upholstery to their FJ? I think my biggest concern is that something louder might look overpowering in a small FJ45 cab.

Some inspo from another vehicle

TIA!

 

[B y r o n]

Maybe something in a grey/black color combo.

 

[brian]

going to be a hard sell for me.

 

[White Stripe]

That looks cool but I avoid cloth materials in land cruisers as much as possible. I usually stick to vinyl or leather. Mainly for ease of cleanliness.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

That looks cool but I avoid cloth materials in land cruisers as much as possible. I usually stick to vinyl or leather. Mainly for ease of cleanliness.

Post 96 in my thread shows typical Saudi spec skins. These look like cloth but are actually vinyl. The same basic skins with a slightly different pattern are also in my Saudi FZJ75 pickup.

Khamis Mushait FJ45, aka Ms Troopy

Well see what you started? Box arrived from Australia with a few NOS parts. Thanks Amir! @FJ40GURU I don’t blame you… I’ll likely mount some speakers there myself. Although I’d likely use aftermarket ones rather than NOS. That way there’ll be NOS left for restorations. My rig is way to far...

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[whitey45]

@ClemsonCruiser

 

[Razin96]

Mine had custom upholstery when I bought it. I'm guessing it's over 20 years old now, since I know the last owner didn't do it and the owner before him likely didn't either.

It even has a matching, Italian, yellow steering wheel.

 

[middlecalf]

I did Pendleton wool seats and love the hell out of them.....cool in the summer and warm in the winter. We bought 2 blankets it took an entire blanket to do all of the seats (front and back). My head liner is the original and I thought about a replacement.....but never considered another Pendleton.

They ( the blankets) are expensive but make the interiors warm and comfortable.

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[Beng1328]

I have had a stock interior 40 and it was ok. The one I have owned now for 6 years now has custom interior and it is very comfortable. Sorry they are a little dark in the garage.

 

[Beng1328]

I have had a stock interior 40 and it was ok. The one I have owned now for 6 years now has custom interior and it is very comfortable. Sorry they are a little dark in the garage

 

[Jonathan Hanson]

I had my stock seats rebuilt, with subdued gray patterned cloth inserts for the southern Arizona climate. I think they fit the vehicle, and they're quite comfortable.

 

[MOTOV8R]

FJ60 brown vinyl and beige tweed. FJ60 brown carpet. Exterior was also an FJ60 color. Wish I still had this 40.

 

[1969FJ]

I realize FJ40 is now classic. Pendleton wool seats are fine for Barrett Jackson or as an investment. For an FJ40 to be used as intended when built, an interior and carpet would be stupid. Using an FJ40 during the years of production would include muddy boots on floor, fish and equipment in back, animals shot during hunting trips. ETC.. I have Pendleton blankets and would never allow fish/deer on them for the common reason.
So, a garage queen, use Pendleton , if one is still using a FJ40 as intended, vinyl or other weathered abuse , use that.

 

[Unimogguy]

Here’s one that JP @ClemsonCruiser did:

Builds - 1965 Seminole Red FJ45 SWB

This thread is going to be a little different than my other threads. Specifically, I almost never buy trucks that are this nice. I ended up with this truck from @navydivedoc early last year after a slight engine noise was discovered and Steve decided he was over project trucks for a while. I had...

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[peesalot]

Might have a look at Tokoyo e-bay for some fabric

 

[EWheeler]

Ever since I acquired my fj45, I've been dreaming about getting some custom, vintage style fabric / leather combination upholstery. At simplest, I am thinking something FJ60 style and at wildest maybe some sort of Pendleton wool fabric. I'm surprised there aren't more examples out there on the web. Honestly, I couldn't find any.

Has anyone added some unique, custom upholstery to their FJ? I think my biggest concern is that something louder might look overpowering in a small FJ45 cab.

Some inspo from another vehicle
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TIA!

I love this kind of uniqueness in old rides. I believe the style of fabric design is called Tartan. My only complaint about using fabric in a 40 is that fabrics are difficult to keep clean versus vinyl. Another cool look would be a hispanic Sarape design. Probably best for use on a larger bench seat and not buckets though. I am having some custom dash covers made with Sarape fabric for my GM pickups. Probably wouldn't be a good material for a seat, but I like the design.

Gray Sand Sarape

Also known as a Mexican Blanket. This item can be used as a car seat cover, tablecloth, picnic blanket, decoration and much more. Material: Acrylic Measures: 5'x7'

www.rockinchicano.com

I would opt for fabric seat covers OVER vinyl, so that they could be removed and washed unless the truck is really babied and barely used.

 

[EWheeler]

Here’s one that JP @ClemsonCruiser did:

Builds - 1965 Seminole Red FJ45 SWB

This thread is going to be a little different than my other threads. Specifically, I almost never buy trucks that are this nice. I ended up with this truck from @navydivedoc early last year after a slight engine noise was discovered and Steve decided he was over project trucks for a while. I had...

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and another:

SOLD - SC: 1962 FJ40 Patina Resto-mod

Unfortunately the time has come for me to part with my very unique rust free patina’d 1962 FST. I love this 40 and it pains me to let her go but it doesn’t get used nearly as much as it should and I have some other projects I’d like to pursue. So here’s the chance to own a truly one of a kind...

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[ClemsonCruiser]

I’ve done a few different ones over the years for myself and customers.

 

[EWheeler]

I’ve done a few different ones over the years for myself and customers.
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The pattern and colors in the Seminole 45 are so rad.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

The pattern and colors in the Seminole 45 are so rad.

Thanks! Those were definitely my favorite as well