'68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stllookn · 01-21-2008, 01:30 AM

I had these covers custom made to match the originals. They will going into my big block 50th Anniversary Longhorn. I just got the pictures from the upholstery shop, and had to share. They did an incredible job!!!!

463 · 01-21-2008, 02:03 AM

that a nice job on the custom covers. thanks for the look. now on to the install. keep up the good work stllookn. take care 463

67_C-30 · 01-21-2008, 02:17 AM

Those are AWESOME!

Bob 68327 · 01-21-2008, 02:32 AM

Nice !!!!! Did they use different material in the center of the buckets than they used on the bench? My bench is kinda a houndstooth pattern . Just curious . Bob

CG · 01-21-2008, 02:44 AM

Those look super nice Mike...100 point resto here you come.

stllookn · 01-21-2008, 03:53 AM

Thanks...I can't wait to get them on my buckets and into the truck...even if the truck is not finished...LOL!

Bob 68327, The material is a nearly perfect match for the CST option which was gold vinyl for the insert. The CUSTOM COMFORT OPTION (even though the 50th Anniversary was badged and listed as a CST) is a cloth insert on the bench seat. The buckets only came with the vinyl insert. I think I have a picture of the cloth insert material that I will post for you.

My small block Longhorn is a CUSTOM COMFORT OPTION truck so I am having a bench seat done with cloth inserts for it. That will be next...I already have the material!

Bob 68327 · 01-21-2008, 06:04 AM

I have so much to learn from you MASTER !!

Thank You !! I am always learning about 50th 's from you . I 'm sure I will continue to have questions and you will have answers . Where would we be without guys like you to help us !!!! Thanks again for the info !! Your seat covers look great !! Bob

**special-K** · 01-21-2008, 06:22 AM

Those will be some precious`68 buckets on their own.In your truck will be priceless.

stllookn · 01-21-2008, 07:13 AM

You guys are generous with your praise. I am still learning the nuances of the 50th Anniversary option...it really helps to have the restoration guide, some 50th promo literature and three of the trucks with the original SPIDS. It has been a real puzzle.

I will post a picture of the seats once they are done...and replace the locks on the truck...LOL!

Jim_PA · 01-21-2008, 08:43 AM

Hmmm... wonder if I can get a custom cover for my '89 bench seat. For comfort, I'd go w/the cloth, but those covers will complete the interior!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-21-2008, 11:40 AM

Very nice......

**jerry moss** · 01-21-2008, 12:49 PM

two thumbs up, those look sweet

72armyswbtruck · 01-21-2008, 02:23 PM

Man, those covers look almost identical to the real ones that I sold on my first set of buddy bucket 68 Golden truck

72BlckButy · 01-22-2008, 01:03 AM

Those look great, the upholestry shop did an excellent job.

**Joesjunk** · 01-22-2008, 01:09 AM

Very nice, who did them? Was it SMS auto fabric??

jsbgump · 01-22-2008, 01:16 AM

They did an awsome job

stllookn · 01-22-2008, 02:06 AM

This is going to make you all SICK!!!! These cost $265 and $28 for shipping!!!! I sent them my '67 covers, marked up with the measurements for the '68 insert panel, and some '68 CST bench vinyl samples to match the material. It cost my $17 to ship the '67 covers to them and the samples. I also included some pics of the 50th Anniversay seats to reconfirm what I wanted. The company has been posted on here before http://www.ricksupholstery.com/

They are located in Columbia, TN
Telephone: (931) 388 - 3022
Cell Phone: (931) 212 - 8906
I dealt with Donna...great gal! upholster2@gmail.com

These are not EXACT...in that the vinyl is a slightly different texture (see pics below) and the inserts are sewn, not pressed like the originals. They are exact in every other way, however. I have visited and checked out SMS and did not feel that I could afford to use SMS at this time. If this truck was a 100 pt., I would be using SMS, but I am certain they would 2-3 times as much...OUCH...but I love their work. My big block Longhorn did not come with buckets (it is also getting a mildly built 454) so it is not going to be a true 100 pt. truck...it will just look like one...LOL!

You can see in the pic below how the white is a perfect color match but the pattern is slightly different. The gold has a little more mettalic for "pop" but looks closer to the visors in these trucks than the seat gold. Not sure why there was a slight difference between the visors and the seats...it could be that the seats were just faded. The pattern on the seat vinyl looks pretty close bit I will know more on Wednesday. Also you will notice that they used a bead rather than a folded seam between the front bolster (?) and the insert. She sent this pic to show me the difference between the 50th "off-white" and the "Snow" white they normally use...I was in a panic mode when she said "off white" so she sent this pic to allay my fears. They are great people.

I will have these covers in my possession on Wednesday and hope to have them on the seats by Friday and will post the final pics then.

chevys2die4 · 03-29-2008, 01:01 AM

Have you had a chance to install your new seat covers? I just called her and they are going to make me a set in the blue. Just wondered if you were satisfied with them?

stllookn · 03-29-2008, 01:39 AM

Not yet but I did get a chance to put the buddy section together. I love them and the quality is GREAT! The two (2) spots you see in the second picture are on my camera lens...not the uphosltery.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 03-29-2008, 01:44 AM

Those look nice. I no where their is a truck that has the same seat covers.

stllookn · 03-29-2008, 01:52 AM

Gary...you better post some pics and find out if it is for sale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Huck · 03-29-2008, 07:54 PM

MIKE, HOW DO YOU PLAN ON KEEPING THE WHITE SEATS WHITE KNOWING YOUR ---WELL---hobby! hehehehe--Or is it planned to be a garage queen?

Longhorn Man · 03-29-2008, 11:34 PM

I have never seen a 50th panel, elcy, nor stepside... but, they were indeed avalible.
You could get it on vans too!
Buckets were not requred, as seen in one of the attached photos, burbs didn't get the lower portion in white, and 50ths in a shoert/wide look KILLER slammed!

Bob 68327 · 03-30-2008, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I have never seen a 50th panel, elcy, nor stepside... but, they were indeed avalible.
You could get it on vans too!
Buckets were not requred, as seen in one of the attached photos, burbs didn't get the lower portion in white, and 50ths in a shoert/wide look KILLER slammed!

What about the slammed Long and Wides !! LOL Bob

stllookn · 03-30-2008, 05:25 AM

Huck, I am leaning toward some of those funky old clear plastic covers made...LOL! I saw some recently in a cab in FL. BTW...this will be my camping rig...it will be used. It is going on tour to the midwest next summer. No junkyard cruising though. I would like to do TN and the midwest board meet next summer.

01-21-2008, 01:30 AM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	'68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers I had these covers custom made to match the originals. They will going into my big block 50th Anniversary Longhorn. I just got the pictures from the upholstery shop, and had to share. They did an incredible job!!!! Attached Images __________________ '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) Last edited by stllookn; 01-21-2008 at 01:30 AM.

01-21-2008, 02:03 AM	#2
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers that a nice job on the custom covers. thanks for the look. now on to the install. keep up the good work stllookn. take care 463 Last edited by 463; 01-21-2008 at 02:03 AM.

01-21-2008, 02:17 AM	#3
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01-21-2008, 02:32 AM	#4
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers Nice !!!!! Did they use different material in the center of the buckets than they used on the bench? My bench is kinda a houndstooth pattern . Just curious . Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker Last edited by Bob 68327; 01-21-2008 at 02:33 AM.

01-21-2008, 02:44 AM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,845	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers Those look super nice Mike...100 point resto here you come.

01-21-2008, 03:53 AM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers Thanks...I can't wait to get them on my buckets and into the truck...even if the truck is not finished...LOL! Bob 68327, The material is a nearly perfect match for the CST option which was gold vinyl for the insert. The CUSTOM COMFORT OPTION (even though the 50th Anniversary was badged and listed as a CST) is a cloth insert on the bench seat. The buckets only came with the vinyl insert. I think I have a picture of the cloth insert material that I will post for you. My small block Longhorn is a CUSTOM COMFORT OPTION truck so I am having a bench seat done with cloth inserts for it. That will be next...I already have the material! Attached Images __________________ '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) Last edited by stllookn; 01-21-2008 at 03:56 AM.

01-21-2008, 06:04 AM	#7
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers I have so much to learn from you MASTER !! Thank You !! I am always learning about 50th 's from you . I 'm sure I will continue to have questions and you will have answers . Where would we be without guys like you to help us !!!! Thanks again for the info !! Your seat covers look great !! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

01-21-2008, 06:22 AM	#8
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01-21-2008, 07:13 AM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers You guys are generous with your praise. I am still learning the nuances of the 50th Anniversary option...it really helps to have the restoration guide, some 50th promo literature and three of the trucks with the original SPIDS. It has been a real puzzle. I will post a picture of the seats once they are done...and replace the locks on the truck...LOL! __________________ '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)

01-21-2008, 08:43 AM	#10
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers Hmmm... wonder if I can get a custom cover for my '89 bench seat. For comfort, I'd go w/the cloth, but those covers will complete the interior!

01-21-2008, 11:40 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers Very nice...... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-21-2008, 12:49 PM	#12
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01-21-2008, 02:23 PM	#13
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers Man, those covers look almost identical to the real ones that I sold on my first set of buddy bucket 68 Golden truck __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-22-2008, 01:03 AM	#14
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01-22-2008, 01:09 AM	#15
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,691	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers Very nice, who did them? Was it SMS auto fabric?? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale



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01-22-2008, 01:16 AM	#16
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01-22-2008, 02:06 AM	#17
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers This is going to make you all SICK!!!! These cost $265 and $28 for shipping!!!! I sent them my '67 covers, marked up with the measurements for the '68 insert panel, and some '68 CST bench vinyl samples to match the material. It cost my $17 to ship the '67 covers to them and the samples. I also included some pics of the 50th Anniversay seats to reconfirm what I wanted. The company has been posted on here before http://www.ricksupholstery.com/ They are located in Columbia, TN Telephone: (931) 388 - 3022 Cell Phone: (931) 212 - 8906 I dealt with Donna...great gal! upholster2@gmail.com These are not EXACT...in that the vinyl is a slightly different texture (see pics below) and the inserts are sewn, not pressed like the originals. They are exact in every other way, however. I have visited and checked out SMS and did not feel that I could afford to use SMS at this time. If this truck was a 100 pt., I would be using SMS, but I am certain they would 2-3 times as much...OUCH...but I love their work. My big block Longhorn did not come with buckets (it is also getting a mildly built 454) so it is not going to be a true 100 pt. truck...it will just look like one...LOL! You can see in the pic below how the white is a perfect color match but the pattern is slightly different. The gold has a little more mettalic for "pop" but looks closer to the visors in these trucks than the seat gold. Not sure why there was a slight difference between the visors and the seats...it could be that the seats were just faded. The pattern on the seat vinyl looks pretty close bit I will know more on Wednesday. Also you will notice that they used a bead rather than a folded seam between the front bolster (?) and the insert. She sent this pic to show me the difference between the 50th "off-white" and the "Snow" white they normally use...I was in a panic mode when she said "off white" so she sent this pic to allay my fears. They are great people. I will have these covers in my possession on Wednesday and hope to have them on the seats by Friday and will post the final pics then. Attached Images __________________ '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) Last edited by stllookn; 01-22-2008 at 02:21 AM.

03-29-2008, 01:01 AM	#18
chevys2die4 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bryan,OH Posts: 157	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers Have you had a chance to install your new seat covers? I just called her and they are going to make me a set in the blue. Just wondered if you were satisfied with them? __________________ 68 SB 396 72 SB CHEYENNE 402 04 Silverado SS

03-29-2008, 01:39 AM	#19
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers Not yet but I did get a chance to put the buddy section together. I love them and the quality is GREAT! The two (2) spots you see in the second picture are on my camera lens...not the uphosltery. Attached Images __________________ '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)

03-29-2008, 01:44 AM	#20
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers Those look nice. I no where their is a truck that has the same seat covers.

03-29-2008, 01:52 AM	#21
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers Gary...you better post some pics and find out if it is for sale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ '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)

03-29-2008, 07:54 PM	#22
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers MIKE, HOW DO YOU PLAN ON KEEPING THE WHITE SEATS WHITE KNOWING YOUR ---WELL---hobby! hehehehe--Or is it planned to be a garage queen?

03-29-2008, 11:34 PM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers I have never seen a 50th panel, elcy, nor stepside... but, they were indeed avalible. You could get it on vans too! Buckets were not requred, as seen in one of the attached photos, burbs didn't get the lower portion in white, and 50ths in a shoert/wide look KILLER slammed! Attached Images

03-30-2008, 05:25 AM	#25
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: '68 50th Anniversary Bucket Seat Covers Huck, I am leaning toward some of those funky old clear plastic covers made...LOL! I saw some recently in a cab in FL. BTW...this will be my camping rig...it will be used. It is going on tour to the midwest next summer. No junkyard cruising though. I would like to do TN and the midwest board meet next summer. __________________ '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)

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