original seat upholstery - 72 custom deluxe

[capev86]

hey all,

was wondering if anyone has tracked down the supplier to GM for the cloth material on a custom deluxe truck. the 2nd row seat on my 72 burb is in great shape. but the front seat needs the cloth panels replaced big time. however, the vinyl is good for reuse and i'd like to just have it patched by a local shop.

if i had to redo the interior i'd just get it reproduction and pay the big $$$. but the vendors use cloth with a different pattern. i'm trying to keep that original factory look and have everything match.

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[vectorit]

SMS has the original colors and pattern cloth/vinyl for my 68, so I am sure they have the same for a 72.

http://www.smsautofabrics.com/

[capev86]

you da man, Vectorit!

Doug from SMS has already gotten back to me (on a saturday?) and is going to send me a sample. A touch pricy at $89 a yard (x 60" wide) but thankfully it won't take more than a couple yards to fix my front seat good as new.

i started keep a light colored blanket on the 2nd row to protect it from the sun when not hauling extra passengers or displaying the truck at car shows.

[vectorit]

Doug will set you up.
He and did a lot of communication over my side panels, and in the end he came through and I got exactly what I wanted.

Yea, they are a bit pricey. But if they give me exactly what I want, and are just as concerned about authenticity as I am... I'm happy to spend money on them.

Try to mention the board, and even mention my user name. Maybe you will get a little bit of discount?

[capev86]

i got my sample in the mail today. didn't realize how much that second row had faded (more gray than blue). but it is still in good shape otherwise so i will just repair the front seat and in another 40 years they will match 100%.

[Flint70step]

I have the same Burb and the same problem.My second row seat is gorgeous,but the drivers cloth is ripped up.The vinyl is also in great shape,just one tear on the small strip of vinyl on the top side seat to the far drivers side.Could easily be replaced.Could you please post a pic of the sample?Thanks