well guys, I checked out a local upholstery shop yesterday and it looks like I'm gonna be able to get the seat re-padded and covered for a pretty reasonable price...So I guess that kinda puts the ice on my shopping for a trade...although I certainly wont rule out the possibility in the future cuz the time I spent looking I was very impressed with the Bonne (man I really dig that ignition switch on the dash!)...So I just wanted to say a quick thanks for all the info I found here and if its ok I'll still check in from time to time (since I'll still be a GP cousin of sorts)...you guys be cool (I know you will) and I'll be watchin for the Bonnes out on the highway!...you can catch me over at grandprix.net as "ThunderBat"
Later guys!