First attempt at seat upholstery! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72WiscSub · 07-06-2009, 09:36 PM

Well it took two days, but I finally got my seat cover on. After a lot of searches on this site and some other tips from other sites I got up enough courage to give it a shot.

Cleaned all the frame parts and repainted with gloss black, that right there made a huge improvement. Once things dried overnight I decided to add some additional foam to the seat cushions to make up for the thickness of the houndstooth inserts. When I did a test fit the houndstooth was raise up too much for my liking so that is why a added the 1/2 inch foam. Made things more even.

Also added some material onto the bottom seat springs to help keep dust out, well that is what one site recommended. I had some extra material so I thought it couldn't hurt. I like how it looks.

Got the bottom put together and then the top. Lots of hog rings. I bought a better hog ring pliers on the recommendation of a past post here. Glad I did. The pleats lined up pretty well so I attached the two and popped her in the truck.

Wife wife loves it, so we are all happy! Oh yeah, got the new steering wheel in also. I light the original style. Any one looking for a 13 1/2" grant style chrome three spoke wheel with black grip, and install kit let me know.

Thanks for looking, and all the help with things.

Botietruck · 07-06-2009, 09:43 PM

That looks great!! I love the houndstooth pattern.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-06-2009, 09:49 PM

Great job. I'm torn between recovering the 93ish split bench I have or using the exact same cover you used on my stocker. Looks really good

72BlckButy · 07-06-2009, 09:51 PM

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

Bears63 · 07-06-2009, 10:13 PM

That looks great! You did a very good job on that seat!

72WiscSub · 07-06-2009, 10:21 PM

Thanks guys. Funny how you can gain confidence by just saying what the heck, and trying to do things yourself. Plus you can save some money also.

Now the engine build......still going to wait a bit!

stllookn · 07-06-2009, 10:26 PM

Very nice work!!!

**landarts** · 07-07-2009, 07:09 AM

Excellent job on the seats. Looks factory done !

lukbrw · 07-07-2009, 09:07 AM

Looks great!!

Bringing it to Pierce Park???

Skirkpat · 07-07-2009, 09:20 AM

Bravo...good work

07-06-2009, 09:36 PM	#1
72WiscSub Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 75	First attempt at seat upholstery! Well it took two days, but I finally got my seat cover on. After a lot of searches on this site and some other tips from other sites I got up enough courage to give it a shot. Cleaned all the frame parts and repainted with gloss black, that right there made a huge improvement. Once things dried overnight I decided to add some additional foam to the seat cushions to make up for the thickness of the houndstooth inserts. When I did a test fit the houndstooth was raise up too much for my liking so that is why a added the 1/2 inch foam. Made things more even. Also added some material onto the bottom seat springs to help keep dust out, well that is what one site recommended. I had some extra material so I thought it couldn't hurt. I like how it looks. Got the bottom put together and then the top. Lots of hog rings. I bought a better hog ring pliers on the recommendation of a past post here. Glad I did. The pleats lined up pretty well so I attached the two and popped her in the truck. Wife wife loves it, so we are all happy! Oh yeah, got the new steering wheel in also. I light the original style. Any one looking for a 13 1/2" grant style chrome three spoke wheel with black grip, and install kit let me know. Thanks for looking, and all the help with things. Attached Images

07-06-2009, 09:43 PM	#2
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: First attempt at seat upholstery! That looks great!! I love the houndstooth pattern. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

07-06-2009, 09:49 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: First attempt at seat upholstery! Great job. I'm torn between recovering the 93ish split bench I have or using the exact same cover you used on my stocker. Looks really good __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 07-06-2009 at 09:49 PM.

07-06-2009, 09:51 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: First attempt at seat upholstery! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-06-2009, 10:13 PM	#5
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: First attempt at seat upholstery! That looks great! You did a very good job on that seat! __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

07-06-2009, 10:21 PM	#6
72WiscSub Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 75	Re: First attempt at seat upholstery! Thanks guys. Funny how you can gain confidence by just saying what the heck, and trying to do things yourself. Plus you can save some money also. Now the engine build......still going to wait a bit!

07-06-2009, 10:26 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: First attempt at seat upholstery! Very nice work!!! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-07-2009, 07:09 AM	#8
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,354	Re: First attempt at seat upholstery! Excellent job on the seats. Looks factory done !

07-07-2009, 09:07 AM	#9
lukbrw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 94	Re: First attempt at seat upholstery! Looks great!! Bringing it to Pierce Park???

07-07-2009, 09:20 AM	#10
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: First attempt at seat upholstery! Bravo...good work __________________ 1969 Short Stepside 1969 4 WD Suburban 1970 1 Ton Dually....Misfit oh, and a 2001 HD 2500, 8.1 Allison Shortbed 4 Door



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