Saddle Blanket Seat Cover - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kalbert · 05-12-2015, 05:49 PM

Dad always had a saddle blanket seat cover in his pickups, I'm wanting to carry in the tradition. Are there any good quality ones available? The last two I've had didn't last and were cheap in quality and price. Willing to spend enough money to get a better one if there is one.

**MikeB** · 05-12-2015, 07:28 PM

This looks like a company that makes good quality seat covers.

http://www.shearcomfort.com/Saddle-B...eat-Covers.asp

Found lots of hits on Google.

I kind of like your idea for my old 82 C10.

kalbert · 05-13-2015, 10:14 AM

Thanks, I'll check those out!

BLP86 · 05-13-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kalbert

Dad always had a saddle blanket seat cover in his pickups, I'm wanting to carry in the tradition. Are there any good quality ones available? The last two I've had didn't last and were cheap in quality and price. Willing to spend enough money to get a better one if there is one.

Kalbert
Here is mine that I bought from LMC. Looks to me to be the same as the other and it is very heavy material, and fit is real good. I put it on to protect my seat while the truck was at the body shop. I like it and probably will leave it on for awhile.
Bruce

K9gunner · 05-13-2015, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BLP86

Kalbert
Here is mine that I bought from LMC. Looks to me to be the same as the other and it is very heavy material, and fit is real good. I put it on to protect my seat while the truck was at the body shop. I like it and probably will leave it on for awhile.
Bruce

Is the LMC a two piece, does it cover the entire back of the seat?

BLP86 · 05-13-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by K9gunner

Is the LMC a two piece, does it cover the entire back of the seat?

K9--The cover is a one piece, and goes over the top of the seat and down the back approx. 6 inches. There are several rope type straps across the back that holds the cover in place. The cover also has slots for the seat belts and all the way across the front of seat there are pockets for storage, i.e.; maps, phones, etc.
If you would like I can take some better pictures to show you what I am saying.
Bruce

K9gunner · 05-13-2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BLP86

K9--The cover is a one piece, and goes over the top of the seat and down the back approx. 6 inches. There are several rope type straps across the back that holds the cover in place. The cover also has slots for the seat belts and all the way across the front of seat there are pockets for storage, i.e.; maps, phones, etc.
If you would like I can take some better pictures to show you what I am saying.
Bruce

Thanks for the info BLP86 one more question, I heard that when folding the seat the straps can possibly break, do you have that issue?

BLP86 · 05-13-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by K9gunner

Thanks for the info BLP86 one more question, I heard that when folding the seat the straps can possibly break, do you have that issue?

K9
I have never had any of the straps break, and the way it is designed I just can't see how they would. And when getting in and out of the truck the cover does not move around and get out of place.
Bruce

kalbert · 05-13-2015, 02:59 PM

Also... does it have a flap or straps in the middle that slip between the back rest and seat cushion so its nice and snug?

BLP86 · 05-13-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kalbert

Also... does it have a flap or straps in the middle that slip between the back rest and seat cushion so its nice and snug?

Kalbert
I had to go out and check on the cover, forgot if it had a flap or not. There is NO flap between the seat and backrest but the straps on the back of the backrest also hook to the rear of the seat cover underneath where the seat and backrest meet. I hope this makes sense.
Bruce

K9gunner · 05-13-2015, 10:32 PM

Thanks Bruce

kalbert · 05-14-2015, 12:15 AM

Thanks! That does make sense, and I think will make a huge difference. The last couple covers I've had didn't have anything to keep the cover in the crack and they shifted and bunched up all over the place.

05-12-2015, 05:49 PM	#1
kalbert Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 509	Saddle Blanket Seat Cover Dad always had a saddle blanket seat cover in his pickups, I'm wanting to carry in the tradition. Are there any good quality ones available? The last two I've had didn't last and were cheap in quality and price. Willing to spend enough money to get a better one if there is one.

05-12-2015, 07:28 PM	#2
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,599	Re: Saddle Blanket Seat Cover This looks like a company that makes good quality seat covers. http://www.shearcomfort.com/Saddle-B...eat-Covers.asp Found lots of hits on Google. I kind of like your idea for my old 82 C10. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 05-12-2015 at 07:35 PM.

05-13-2015, 10:14 AM	#3
kalbert Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 509	Re: Saddle Blanket Seat Cover Thanks, I'll check those out!

05-13-2015, 02:59 PM	#9
kalbert Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 509	Re: Saddle Blanket Seat Cover Also... does it have a flap or straps in the middle that slip between the back rest and seat cushion so its nice and snug?

05-13-2015, 10:32 PM	#11
K9gunner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Riverside ca Posts: 3	Re: Saddle Blanket Seat Cover Thanks Bruce

05-14-2015, 12:15 AM	#12
kalbert Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 509	Re: Saddle Blanket Seat Cover Thanks! That does make sense, and I think will make a huge difference. The last couple covers I've had didn't have anything to keep the cover in the crack and they shifted and bunched up all over the place.



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