Finding a kit that matched the original upholstery in a 1964 Pontiac Tempest Custom wasn’t easy. Kits for the ‘64 LeMans, GTO, and even base Tempest models were readily available, but the Custom trim? Practically nonexistent. So when I came across a kit labeled for a Tempest Custom back in 2017, I ordered it immediately—even though there wasn’t a single photo to go by.
Much to my frustration, the kit that arrived didn’t match what I had in the car. Thankfully (and somewhat surprisingly), it turned out I’d been shipped the wrong product. I was ecstatic when the correct kit finally showed up—and it was a perfect match!
Installing the seat covers would have to wait, though. The car wasn’t shipped up to Washington until 2023, six years later. But with a three-car garage and some time to wrench again, I finally got the chance. Here are the results…
New upholstery
The Process…
Old upholstery
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