72 Ranger XLT seats

[Terribill12]

I have a 72 Ranger XLT that was originally my grandfathers. I am in the beginning stages of restoring this tired old truck and am just locating parts now. The problem that i have is with the seats. I simply cannot find new ones (or old). They are not the typical vinyl with cloth insert. They are vinyl with a paisley style insert. So far, no luck. Does anyone have any ideas. If pictures are needed as a reference, I will gladly supply them.

[FORDification]

I seriously doubt you're going to find a seatcover with the fabric and pattern you're describing. While it might be cool for a restoration, paisley is so OUT these days that it wouldn't be cost effective for anyone to reproduce them. I'd suggest taking your truck to a couple area upholstery shops and show them what you need. For something as simple as a bench seat they can probably find the fabric through one of their suppliers and stitch up something very nice for about what you'd pay for a reproduction seat cover. My father has run an upholstery shop for more than 30 years and I know that he has quite a few different suppliers he gets fabrics from, so if one shop says they can't get it, don't give up....hit another shop and keep looking until you find one who can get it. Good luck!

...and by the way, welcome to the site and forums! You should pop into the Welcome Mat area and properly introduce yourself and tell us about your truck....and maybe include a pic or two.