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TR2/3/3A I need a definitive answer about 57 seats vs 59 seats

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I have the complete TRF leather seat set for my 57 TS19909. I found out a few years ago I have Bug Eye seats. I may have a chance to get a 59 parts car with seats in "poor condition" No pictures. I don't know yet what "poor" means. My question is I know there are subtle differences between 57 and 59, but can I get the 57 kit to look correct on the 59 frames?
 
Biggest difference is the seat cushions. 57 cushions are more square in the front. Backs are pretty much the same. A good upholestry shop can cut foam and fill the area to fill the seat covers out.
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Here are pictures from Rimmer Bros: (No 2 are the early style, up to TS22013 but your 57 is close and I don't know how accurate the numbers are. No. 3 style was on about all of the later sidescreens.)
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