Upholstery

Motivation

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! Front: [https://puiinteriors.com/1964-pontiac-tempest-custom-2-tone-aqua-front-bench-seat-cover](https://puiinteriors.com/1964-pontiac-tempest-custom-2-tone-aqua-front-bench-seat-cover) Rear: [https://puiinteriors.com/1964-pontiac-tempest-hardtop-custom-2-tone-aqua-rear-bench-seat-cover](https://puiinteriors.com/1964-pontiac-tempest-hardtop-custom-2-tone-aqua-rear-bench-seat-cover) 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…