Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C/10 King · 06-15-2011, 10:43 PM

I have two different styles of bucket covers for my new truck and can't decide which to use, I'm so confused......I think I like the full hounds cover more, but on the other hand I like the small pleat pattern, which should I use???????

C/10 King · 06-15-2011, 10:45 PM

Here's the truck.

1972_K5 · 06-15-2011, 10:53 PM

I prefer the one with more vinyl, but either one would look good

cjohnson6772 · 06-15-2011, 10:54 PM

Definitely/without a doubt the small pleats and vinyl surround. JMHO though.

67_C-30 · 06-15-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjohnson6772

Definitely/without a doubt the small pleats and vinyl surround. JMHO though.

Absolutely!

It's your truck, but the big pleat seat looks ho hum to me. It almost looks like one of those 80's Camaro seats with the funky fabric patterns they had instead of a houndstooth patterm. The vinyl around the edges pronounces the houndtooth pattern in the center, IMO.

Zoomin · 06-15-2011, 11:25 PM

I gather you already own both sets? If so, I vote for the small pleat set. If not, get your local upholsterer to whip you up a set the way you want them.

cjohnson6772 · 06-15-2011, 11:30 PM

Actually I retract my statement. Use the large pleats for your truck.....and ship me the small pleats and some solid buddies for my truck

cjohnson6772 · 06-15-2011, 11:31 PM

But seriously......you should use the small pleats

ETsC10 · 06-15-2011, 11:57 PM

I'm with the small pleat & vinyl surround.
Much more traditional and refined.
To me, big pleat and/or full fabric don't quite look right.

But, Hey, it's your truck to enjoy whatever you choose!

67chevy1series · 06-16-2011, 12:21 AM

big pleat

C/10 King · 06-16-2011, 01:21 AM

Wow! so far it looks like smaller is better,

keep the comments coming.

VA72C10 · 06-15-2011, 11:57 PM

I am also in agreement of the small pleats with more vinyl showing...the other IMHO does look 80's or early 90's tweed....

Adding pics of finished/installed so people can see. The outer seats look like the small pleats where the inner buddy folding seat looks like the full houndstooth cover (except smaller pleats) I think this setup looks good together as it is.

and another cover loosely installed:

**KevsClassics** · 06-16-2011, 01:24 AM

Come on Rene, Why even ask? Small Pleats!

You must be bored and started a new thread to pass the time.

**KevsClassics** · 06-16-2011, 01:26 AM

In my opinion I would go with a bench seat.

OldSkool71 · 06-16-2011, 02:04 AM

Small plzzz.
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device

big_al_71 · 06-16-2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevsClassics

In my opinion I would go with a bench seat.

+1

but I would go with the large pleat..

C/10 King · 06-16-2011, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevsClassics

In my opinion I would go with a bench seat.

That wasn't a option!, thank you very much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

You stated you liked the full hounds cover. I'm with you on that and you should go with your gut. It will tie all the seats together better and look really sweet in you truck.

On one hand, I do like the full hounds tooth, but I don't really like the large pleat..... on the other hand, I love the small pleat and the vinyls okay. Maybe in a perfect world I could have a full hounds tooth cover with small pleats.

More comments are welcome.

Except for Kevin H.

y5mgisi · 06-16-2011, 07:17 PM

Little.

Flint70step · 06-16-2011, 07:27 PM

I think the small pleets would better suit your interior.The vinyl edges give the seat a contrast in materials and make the fabric stand out more.The vinyl frontier it is!!

SIXT8LOU · 06-18-2011, 05:40 AM

Ask ritchiee, he knows best....

Tuff Gong · 06-16-2011, 03:16 AM

You stated you liked the full hounds cover. I'm with you on that and you should go with your gut. It will tie all the seats together better and look really sweet in you truck.

tubbedII · 06-17-2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

You stated you liked the full hounds cover. I'm with you on that and you should go with your gut. It will tie all the seats together better and look really sweet in you truck.

I think Brian is onto something here...it probably would be a good idea to sit the complete kit on top to see how it looks as a package to make a fair comparison.

I personally like the full hounds cover, but mainly because I don't like sitting on vinyl or leather. I do have to agree though that the small pleats have a cleaner look in the picture you posted.

**special-K** · 06-16-2011, 08:36 AM

I say small pleats with vinyl cushion because it makes the buddy buckets look like they belong in a '72. It's one of those "look,then look again" things rather than glance and think "seat's not done original". That's the kind of custom I like.,when it looks like GM coulda or shoulda done it.

ricks71pu · 06-16-2011, 09:57 AM

small PLEATS,

BB72CHEVKT · 06-16-2011, 10:52 AM

small

06-15-2011, 10:43 PM	#1
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? I have two different styles of bucket covers for my new truck and can't decide which to use, I'm so confused......I think I like the full hounds cover more, but on the other hand I like the small pleat pattern, which should I use??????? Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

06-15-2011, 10:45 PM	#2
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? Here's the truck. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

06-15-2011, 10:53 PM	#3
1972_K5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 119	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? I prefer the one with more vinyl, but either one would look good __________________ 1972 K5 CST

06-15-2011, 10:54 PM	#4
cjohnson6772 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 666	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? Definitely/without a doubt the small pleats and vinyl surround. JMHO though.

06-15-2011, 11:25 PM	#6
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? I gather you already own both sets? If so, I vote for the small pleat set. If not, get your local upholsterer to whip you up a set the way you want them. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

06-15-2011, 11:30 PM	#7
cjohnson6772 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 666	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? Actually I retract my statement. Use the large pleats for your truck.....and ship me the small pleats and some solid buddies for my truck

06-15-2011, 11:31 PM	#8
cjohnson6772 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 666	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? But seriously......you should use the small pleats

06-15-2011, 11:57 PM	#9
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? I'm with the small pleat & vinyl surround. Much more traditional and refined. To me, big pleat and/or full fabric don't quite look right. But, Hey, it's your truck to enjoy whatever you choose!

06-16-2011, 12:21 AM	#10
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? big pleat

06-16-2011, 01:21 AM	#11
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? Wow! so far it looks like smaller is better, keep the comments coming. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

06-15-2011, 11:57 PM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? I am also in agreement of the small pleats with more vinyl showing...the other IMHO does look 80's or early 90's tweed.... Adding pics of finished/installed so people can see. The outer seats look like the small pleats where the inner buddy folding seat looks like the full houndstooth cover (except smaller pleats) I think this setup looks good together as it is. and another cover loosely installed: __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 06-17-2011 at 03:49 PM.

06-16-2011, 01:24 AM	#13
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? Come on Rene, Why even ask? Small Pleats! You must be bored and started a new thread to pass the time. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

06-16-2011, 01:26 AM	#14
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? In my opinion I would go with a bench seat. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

06-16-2011, 02:04 AM	#15
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? Small plzzz. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Ron-

06-16-2011, 07:17 PM	#18
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? Little.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

06-16-2011, 07:27 PM	#19
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? I think the small pleets would better suit your interior.The vinyl edges give the seat a contrast in materials and make the fabric stand out more.The vinyl frontier it is!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

06-18-2011, 05:40 AM	#20
SIXT8LOU Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Corona,Ca Posts: 146	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? Ask ritchiee, he knows best.... __________________ 68 C/10 short bed 77 C/20 silverado long bed 05 GMC Duramax Crew

06-16-2011, 03:16 AM	#21
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? You stated you liked the full hounds cover. I'm with you on that and you should go with your gut. It will tie all the seats together better and look really sweet in you truck.

06-16-2011, 08:36 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? I say small pleats with vinyl cushion because it makes the buddy buckets look like they belong in a '72. It's one of those "look,then look again" things rather than glance and think "seat's not done original". That's the kind of custom I like.,when it looks like GM coulda or shoulda done it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-16-2011, 09:57 AM	#24
ricks71pu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 225	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? small PLEATS, __________________ In the words of my favorite poet, singer/songwriter (Paul Thorn):"What ever you believe, you might be wrong"

06-16-2011, 10:52 AM	#25
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? small __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.