What should i trade?

[ballerguy55]

Hey everyone, I have a 1972 jeep CJ5 with the factory option 60/40 front bench seat. I know a lot of people like this because its rare and not a lot of jeepers have it but i really just like high backs. A guy wants to trade me his high backs for my 60/40 front seat, passenger seat, my rear seat, and i have 9 yards of black vinyl to recover my seats with. How much money should I ask for on top of his 2 high back seats?

thanks,

alex

 

[CJ]

You know, these type of questions come up often and it is always difficult to say...

It really depends on the situation and how bad you both want to work something out. It really boils down to what would make you both happy.

 

[chris insull]

Definitely agree with CJ...
How bad each of you want what the other has is the point of contention. The 60/40 I have cost me $100 with all the required small bit/ piece parts, however it needs a FULL overhaul to be considered for use in my Jeep. Roughly another $200 if I have a shop do the upholstery. If you could post some pics of your seats, we might be able to help you get in the ballpark for an asking price and/ or a rough trade estimate.
FWIW I just sold a pair of CJ7 high backs for $90 and a fold-and-tumble rear seat for $100... both needed no work, and had no mounting brackets included.

 

[IOPort51]

tell us more about the high backs??
IMHO there are a lot of after market high backs that are as comfortable as a park bench.

I don't think you will ever have a problem parting with the seats but unless they are cherry high end I would pass.

 

[ballerguy55]

thanks guy i actually decided to get the seats reupholstered and then either keep them or sell them so i could get new seats. I will post a pic of them before and after they are done. the guy reupholstering them said they should be done on friday

thanks!