Best place to buy seat covers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MrC1 · 04-02-2009, 03:22 PM

I was looking at LMC, but $360 for a bench seat cover just feels a bit high to me. Anybody wanna pass along any tips?

cdowns · 04-02-2009, 03:52 PM

a local upholstery shop can do the seat similar to the "factory correct" usually with labor included it comes out less than if you bought the covers alone/// but if you're looking for a correct type of resto it's possible to spend well over a thousand going"factory correct"

**leddzepp** · 04-02-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

a local upholstery shop can do the seat similar to the "factory correct" usually with labor included it comes out less than if you bought the covers alone/// but if you're looking for a correct type of resto it's possible to spend well over a thousand going"factory correct"

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stllookn · 04-02-2009, 04:18 PM

Have a look at this site if you are considering something slightly different than stock and feel comfortable installing the cover yourself. Great prices and excellent quality.

http://www.ricksupholstery.com/

MrC1 · 04-02-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

Have a look at this site if you are considering something slightly different than stock and feel comfortable installing the cover yourself. Great prices and excellent quality.

http://www.ricksupholstery.com/

They have some nice stuff! Too bad there's no pricing listed. I emailed them for more info.

Thanks for the link!

MrC1 · 04-02-2009, 04:22 PM

Hmmm. Well, the pad is good, I just wantd a nicer cover. I was looking at the tweed insert design.

I spoke to a local guy, but he wanted $500-600 to rebuild it completely. I'm not sure it needs that much....just a cover, thank you.

stllookn · 04-02-2009, 04:32 PM

Try Rick's...easy to install and inexpensive. I got in trouble quoting from their old price sheet...better get an update.

BADSAM · 04-02-2009, 06:19 PM

I'd suggest Tim Christian. He's great to deal with.

04-02-2009, 03:22 PM	#1
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Best place to buy seat covers? I was looking at LMC, but $360 for a bench seat cover just feels a bit high to me. Anybody wanna pass along any tips? __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby!

04-02-2009, 03:52 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Best place to buy seat covers? a local upholstery shop can do the seat similar to the "factory correct" usually with labor included it comes out less than if you bought the covers alone/// but if you're looking for a correct type of resto it's possible to spend well over a thousand going"factory correct" __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-02-2009, 04:18 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Best place to buy seat covers? Have a look at this site if you are considering something slightly different than stock and feel comfortable installing the cover yourself. Great prices and excellent quality. http://www.ricksupholstery.com/ __________________ '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)

04-02-2009, 04:22 PM	#6
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: Best place to buy seat covers? Hmmm. Well, the pad is good, I just wantd a nicer cover. I was looking at the tweed insert design. I spoke to a local guy, but he wanted $500-600 to rebuild it completely. I'm not sure it needs that much....just a cover, thank you. __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby!

04-02-2009, 04:32 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Best place to buy seat covers? Try Rick's...easy to install and inexpensive. I got in trouble quoting from their old price sheet...better get an update. __________________ '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; 04-02-2009 at 04:33 PM.

04-02-2009, 06:19 PM	#8
BADSAM J'ville Junkman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pomeroy, Ohio Posts: 572	Re: Best place to buy seat covers? I'd suggest Tim Christian. He's great to deal with. __________________ 72 3/4t Suburban 402BB (Daily driver for 8 years) 68 GTO (never ending proj) 91 Kawasaki ZX-7R 57 Chevy 210 Wagon - 9 Passenger (Wife's project-working on floorpans) 73 Corvette (17 yr old daughter's: Another project - what's wrong with me?) 53 Willys M38



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