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srvivor71 · 11-06-2011, 06:09 PM

When I got my truck it had an all black interior with a pretty ratty black houndstooth seat cover. I found out later it came with a Parchment interior when new.

I wanted to go back to (kind of) original but Parchment is way too light for someone as sloppy as me. I settled on a vinyl somewhere between parchment and saddle. I also went with vinyl floor mats for the original theme and because of that whole being sloppy thing.

The seat cushions were sculpted to form kind of bucket areas. The bucket parts are upholstered in perforated vinyl, everything is is smooth vinyl. Door panels, arm rests, dash pad and visors were all done in the smooth vinyl.

Steering column and (repop) steering wheel were painted with SEM saddle paint. BTW: The repop wheel is a real disappointment - very light and flimsy. It feels like I could break it when I pull on it to climb aboard. I may look for an original one and make a project of restoring it.
Here are a couple pics:

**SOON2BLAZE** · 11-06-2011, 06:24 PM

wow that looks great

**schwoch1** · 11-06-2011, 06:33 PM

Looks great. I will agree that the aftermarket repop steering wheels are garbage. They are flimsy compared to the genuine article!!!

Mike

LakeAnna · 11-06-2011, 06:53 PM

Looks really nice. I especially like the way the seat looks

dan42 · 11-06-2011, 06:53 PM

X2 on the crappy steering wheels. I bought one and promptly sold it. It wasn't worth putting in my truck.

john_p · 11-06-2011, 06:55 PM

i started mine today, we should trade. great looking job

HalfTon · 11-06-2011, 07:46 PM

That seats looks more comfortable than my bed. Great looking interior and truck.

longbed67 · 11-06-2011, 07:49 PM

Where did you get that seat cover done at!!! I want one in a bad way!!! That looks awesome!!!!

hayhauler71 · 11-06-2011, 10:14 PM

I love it looks greaaat

bollybib · 11-06-2011, 11:16 PM

Thanks for the warning on the reproduction wheels.

*stich626* · 11-07-2011, 12:03 AM

I gotta lol at the post on the ropo wheel..
they are not like the oem.. but if used to turn the truck they do the job..
lifting my phat arse into the cab wasn't what they are for oem or not lol

srvivor71 · 11-07-2011, 10:19 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys. All the work was done custom by a local guy. He had an upholstery shop in Jamaica and just moved here pretty recently. I saw some of his work around the area and liked it. His price was a deal "I couldn't refuse".

I never realized how much I used the steering wheel to help climb into the truck until I put this piece of crap in. It seriously feels like it could break. My old steering wheel came out of an older Nova is rock solid. I may end up putting it back in.

longbed67 · 11-07-2011, 11:06 AM

Do you have his # i would like to see if i could set something up if his prices are decent. There is only one person who does decent work in my area and their prices are $$$ first born child kind of expensive.

srvivor71 · 11-07-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by longbed67

Do you have his # i would like to see if i could set something up if his prices are decent. There is only one person who does decent work in my area and their prices are $$$ first born child kind of expensive.

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Zoomin · 11-07-2011, 12:21 PM

How is the paint holding up on the steering wheel?

Love the look of the interior.
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srvivor71 · 11-07-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

How is the paint holding up on the steering wheel?

Love the look of the interior.
Posted via Mobile Device

Thanks. I haven't had enough time using the truck to determine that yet. I bought an extra can of paint anticipating it would need touch ups every now and then. I might use the old wheel for regular driving and just use this one for shows and stuff.

big_al_71 · 11-07-2011, 12:37 PM

looks great!!!

67chevemall · 11-07-2011, 04:51 PM

Very nice!

JWall · 11-07-2011, 06:03 PM

Nice job!

Roscoep · 11-08-2011, 01:00 PM

Is that the original seat frame? Did he have to do anything to the springs or frame to get that look?

srvivor71 · 11-08-2011, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roscoep

Is that the original seat frame? Did he have to do anything to the springs or frame to get that look?

It's the original frame, springs and foam cushions which were all in good shape and comfortable. He glued the additional sculpted foam right onto the existing foam and then upholstered over that. They are VERY comfortable now.

67chevemall · 11-08-2011, 09:14 PM

Ya that seat looks MINT. and I like the matching column too. Great job

67chevemall · 11-08-2011, 09:15 PM

How far from Buffalo are you? Did a shop do it or a buddy?

srvivor71 · 11-09-2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevemall

How far from Buffalo are you? Did a shop do it or a buddy?

It was done by a local shop. Pretty far - about 6 hours from Buffalo.

11-06-2011, 06:09 PM	#1
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Finished my interior... When I got my truck it had an all black interior with a pretty ratty black houndstooth seat cover. I found out later it came with a Parchment interior when new. I wanted to go back to (kind of) original but Parchment is way too light for someone as sloppy as me. I settled on a vinyl somewhere between parchment and saddle. I also went with vinyl floor mats for the original theme and because of that whole being sloppy thing. The seat cushions were sculpted to form kind of bucket areas. The bucket parts are upholstered in perforated vinyl, everything is is smooth vinyl. Door panels, arm rests, dash pad and visors were all done in the smooth vinyl. Steering column and (repop) steering wheel were painted with SEM saddle paint. BTW: The repop wheel is a real disappointment - very light and flimsy. It feels like I could break it when I pull on it to climb aboard. I may look for an original one and make a project of restoring it. Here are a couple pics:

11-06-2011, 06:24 PM	#2
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Finished my interior... wow that looks great

11-06-2011, 06:33 PM	#3
schwoch1 Local Detroit diesel nut! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burlington, WI Posts: 175	Re: Finished my interior... Looks great. I will agree that the aftermarket repop steering wheels are garbage. They are flimsy compared to the genuine article!!! Mike __________________ Nothing cool anymore, I am old and boring....

11-06-2011, 06:53 PM	#4
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: Finished my interior... Looks really nice. I especially like the way the seat looks __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

11-06-2011, 06:53 PM	#5
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Finished my interior... X2 on the crappy steering wheels. I bought one and promptly sold it. It wasn't worth putting in my truck. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

11-06-2011, 06:55 PM	#6
john_p Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bradley, South Carolina Posts: 277	Re: Finished my interior... i started mine today, we should trade. great looking job

11-06-2011, 07:46 PM	#7
HalfTon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 128	Re: Finished my interior... That seats looks more comfortable than my bed. Great looking interior and truck. __________________ Put that hammer down and give it hell! 69' custom/10 longbed. 1999 1500 4x4 5 speed

11-06-2011, 07:49 PM	#8
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Finished my interior... Where did you get that seat cover done at!!! I want one in a bad way!!! That looks awesome!!!! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

11-06-2011, 10:14 PM	#9
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Finished my interior... I love it looks greaaat __________________ Fuzzy

11-06-2011, 11:16 PM	#10
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Finished my interior... Thanks for the warning on the reproduction wheels. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

11-07-2011, 12:03 AM	#11
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Finished my interior... I gotta lol at the post on the ropo wheel.. they are not like the oem.. but if used to turn the truck they do the job.. lifting my phat arse into the cab wasn't what they are for oem or not lol

11-07-2011, 10:19 AM	#12
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Re: Finished my interior... Thanks for the compliments guys. All the work was done custom by a local guy. He had an upholstery shop in Jamaica and just moved here pretty recently. I saw some of his work around the area and liked it. His price was a deal "I couldn't refuse". I never realized how much I used the steering wheel to help climb into the truck until I put this piece of crap in. It seriously feels like it could break. My old steering wheel came out of an older Nova is rock solid. I may end up putting it back in.

11-07-2011, 11:06 AM	#13
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Finished my interior... Do you have his # i would like to see if i could set something up if his prices are decent. There is only one person who does decent work in my area and their prices are $$$ first born child kind of expensive. __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

11-07-2011, 12:21 PM	#15
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Finished my interior... How is the paint holding up on the steering wheel? Love the look of the interior. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-07-2011, 12:37 PM	#17
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Finished my interior... looks great!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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11-07-2011, 04:51 PM	#18
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Finished my interior... Very nice! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

11-07-2011, 06:03 PM	#19
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Finished my interior... Nice job! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-08-2011, 01:00 PM	#20
Roscoep Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 80	Re: Finished my interior... Is that the original seat frame? Did he have to do anything to the springs or frame to get that look? __________________ Robert 71 Chevy SWB

11-08-2011, 09:14 PM	#22
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Finished my interior... Ya that seat looks MINT. and I like the matching column too. Great job __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

11-08-2011, 09:15 PM	#23
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Finished my interior... How far from Buffalo are you? Did a shop do it or a buddy?

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