 Spicing Up My Olympic Blue Teener With Some Matching Plaid Seats |
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| 63ratster |
 Jan 19 2026, 08:23 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 6-March 21 From: Kentucky Member No.: 25,298 Region Association: None  |
I have always wanted plaid or tartan seats in my '73, even though they weren't offered until '75-'76. So my buddy and I went a little rogue and added a Westfalia (inspired)Blue/Green Plaid! I think it pairs nicely with the Olympic Blue exterior and adds some character. Next will be to add the same material to the dash face.
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| 63ratster |
Jan 19 2026, 08:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 6-March 21 From: Kentucky Member No.: 25,298 Region Association: None |
Another angle
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| mepstein |
Jan 20 2026, 05:17 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,348 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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| DennisV |
Jan 20 2026, 08:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 841 Joined: 8-August 20 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 24,575 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(63ratster @ Jan 19 2026, 06:23 PM)  I have always wanted plaid or tartan seats in my '73, even though they weren't offered until '75-'76. So my buddy and I went a little rogue and added a Westfalia (inspired)Blue/Green Plaid! I think it pairs nicely with the Olympic Blue exterior and adds some character. Next will be to add the same material to the dash face. I like it. Seems like a good match to the exterior. Maybe some candy painted Fuchs are in your future to match the green? |
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| Nate W |
Jan 20 2026, 10:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 23-February 21 From: Oceanside, Ca Member No.: 25,250 Region Association: Southern California
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Looks really nice!
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| ValcoOscar |
Jan 20 2026, 10:34 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,560 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California 
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| krazykonrad |
Jan 20 2026, 11:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,162 Joined: 21-February 06 From: Canton, GA Member No.: 5,610 |
I'm usually a stickler for originality, but this looks really good. Blends so well that you wouldn't know it wasn't factory. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| 63ratster |
Jan 20 2026, 12:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 6-March 21 From: Kentucky Member No.: 25,298 Region Association: None |
"Maybe some candy painted Fuchs are in your future to match the green?"
That's a great idea DennisV! Thanks everyone for the positive feedback! I am usually a stickler for originality as well, but I wanted to have fun with it before it gets fully restored in retirement. So for now, I am taking some of the best styling ques from all the different years. With that in mind, I added the early front bumper,the negative Porsche script, the Gas Burner (wannabe) wheels, and the plaid interior! Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Al Meredith |
Jan 20 2026, 01:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 3,061 |
since you are somewhat local to Townsen , Tenn keep watching here for our "OKTEENERFEST"get together some where around 9/14 (September 14th) get it.
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| Jamie |
Jan 20 2026, 03:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(63ratster @ Jan 19 2026, 06:23 PM) I have always wanted plaid or tartan seats in my '73, even though they weren't offered until '75-'76. So my buddy and I went a little rogue and added a Westfalia (inspired)Blue/Green Plaid! I think it pairs nicely with the Olympic Blue exterior and adds some character. Next will be to add the same material to the dash face. Glad to find another 73 1.7L here in my area, and definitely suggest you join us for Okteenerfest this fall. If you are ever in the Lexington/Georgetown area look me up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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