110 Tithonus Rear Bench Seat Replacements?

w2hx

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Hi friends, new to these forums but expect to become a regular here. I acquired a 1986 Tithonus 2.5NA/R380/LHD truck last November. Did an Gen IV LS (LC9)/6L80 swap and it is incredible! But for today, a simple question... The truck is an FFR and I have two bench seats on one side. Here are what they look like.

https://w2hx.com/x/1986-Tithonus/Rear Bench Seats/1005201732.jpg
https://w2hx.com/x/1986-Tithonus/Rear Bench Seats/1005201732a.jpg

Next pic you can >kinda< see how the seatback mounts to the stiffeners on the tub:
https://w2hx.com/x/1986-Tithonus/Rear Bench Seats/1005201733.jpg

And the seat mount to the wheel arch...
https://w2hx.com/x/1986-Tithonus/Rear Bench Seats/1005201733a.jpg

They are in rough shape, and one of them, the bottom frame is bent so the seat slopes down and not fun to sit in trying to stay in your seat haha. I am a general newbie to these defenders (I've owned a Series 3 lightweight and a Series 2A 109 in the past) so in my ignorance I bought a new pair 2nd hand, never installed but not from the mfg. These were from brit parts and I learned the hard way that there was more than one type of rear seat. The brit part ones were a coupla inches longer and would not fit into the same mounts and I dont want to drill more holes.

Now for the question: the cushions say "Outlast" brand. Does anyone know what these are and where to look for exact replacements? I have found them in the UK here:

Anyone know if there is a US supplier of these?

thanks everyone!
73 Eugene W2HX
 

w2hx

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For some reason images are not working. They looked fine when I created the message. I'll edit and figure it out. ok, was forced to just use links. I used the insert image function and used the link option and it looked right when composing the message, but not when I previewed. strange. thanks for your patience.
 

Napalm00

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Outlast is a fabric. It's a cordura like heavy duty woven nylon. It came on military trucks
 

w2hx

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Thanks @Napalm00 . Any idea where in the US I might find a nice pair of these? Are there any catalogs that have them? Rover's North and Britparts seem to have a different style. thanks
 

Napalm00

Technical Excellence Contributor
I'm pretty sure they stopped making outlast. So anything you find is going to be new old stock.

since the seeds come out really easily and maybe worthwhile just taking them to a local upholstery shop and getting them recovered. The new replacement benches are extremely low quality compared to the original military ones.
 

w2hx

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Thanks again. I was afraid of that. But my biggest issue is the frame on one is bent. I guess a parts vehicle may be my only option?
 

Napalm00

Technical Excellence Contributor
That or just repair it, any seats that you find are just going to be old as these.
 

Napalm00

Technical Excellence Contributor
I did a quick Google search and it looks like exmoore trim still lists outlast as available. Maybe you want to give rn a call
 

javelinadave

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Post up a want to buy. Most people rip them out and either store them or trash them. I tried to sell a bunch of them a few years ago and couldn't get rid of even one. Into the trash they went.
 

steinhnj

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Some people complain about Outlast fading. I had a Tithonus and started to notice my seats fading a lot. I switched to a soft top and saw the fading increase rapidly.
 

w2hx

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hey everyone! Thanks for all the replies, much appreciated. I will post a WTB message soon. By the responses I think this will be a really great forum for me. thanks again
Eugene
 
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