'71 GMC -- correct reproduction seat kit. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

W. Higgins · 08-10-2008, 11:18 PM

I was wondering if the reupholstering kits from LMC are correct with regard to embossing, etc. My truck originally had vinyl/cloth on the front seat, but I think I'm going to go back with all vinyl for a number of reasons. I'd like to hear from anyone that has had experience with their kits, or the kits others are selling, and their recommendations.

**special-K** · 08-11-2008, 07:18 AM

The pattern is correct and I have one from the same producer that LMC sells.Stay away from the economy one.That`s what the guy sold me and it`s a poor fit,too small.The piping doesn`t lay on the edgeds and the material is real cheap/thin.
I took mine out and died it to set in the tow truck I`m selling.I now have an old original Custom Cloth set in there until I get a quality cover.
You should check the Vendors list on this site.I`m sure you will sane on shipping since LMC goes with total money and not weight,like everybody else.

W. Higgins · 08-11-2008, 08:39 AM

So that would be what they call the "Super Value" kit? I had not even noticed that until you mentioned it. I was looking at the one on this page:

http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CB/full.aspx?Page=103

Though I'm probably not going to use it, I was still wondering -- is the Vinyl/Houndstooth kit correct? The original one in my truck has scroll work on the vinyl section between the fabric inserts and these don't seem to show that.

I'll also check that vendors list. Thanks for the suggestion.

**special-K** · 08-12-2008, 07:18 AM

The Custom Cloth seat had the scroll in the center vinyl that came up and makes a u-turn back down.It`s also the same vinyl as used on the plaid cloth`72 Highlander seat.The CheyenneSuper/SierraGrande herringbone cover has no scroll.The all vinyl Cheyenne/Sierra seat has the scroll within the seating area with pleats in-between within the piping.That`s the area that is peplaced with cloth on the upper-scale seats.

W. Higgins · 08-12-2008, 07:27 AM

You're a wealth of information, sir. So, if I might ask -- my truck is a 2500 Super Custom -- are any manufacturers making either the correct cloth/vinyl, or all vinyl cover for my specific seat?

My main reason for switching to all vinyl is I'm not much of a cloth person, and since I intend to use my truck, if I accidentally get in it with a big blob of grease on me, it will simply wipe off. I'd still like to keep it as correct as possible.

Thanks for your help!

08-10-2008, 11:18 PM	#1
W. Higgins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 61	'71 GMC -- correct reproduction seat kit. I was wondering if the reupholstering kits from LMC are correct with regard to embossing, etc. My truck originally had vinyl/cloth on the front seat, but I think I'm going to go back with all vinyl for a number of reasons. I'd like to hear from anyone that has had experience with their kits, or the kits others are selling, and their recommendations.

08-11-2008, 07:18 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: '71 GMC -- correct reproduction seat kit. The pattern is correct and I have one from the same producer that LMC sells.Stay away from the economy one.That`s what the guy sold me and it`s a poor fit,too small.The piping doesn`t lay on the edgeds and the material is real cheap/thin. I took mine out and died it to set in the tow truck I`m selling.I now have an old original Custom Cloth set in there until I get a quality cover. You should check the Vendors list on this site.I`m sure you will sane on shipping since LMC goes with total money and not weight,like everybody else. __________________ "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 ~

08-11-2008, 08:39 AM	#3
W. Higgins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 61	Re: '71 GMC -- correct reproduction seat kit. So that would be what they call the "Super Value" kit? I had not even noticed that until you mentioned it. I was looking at the one on this page: http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CB/full.aspx?Page=103 Though I'm probably not going to use it, I was still wondering -- is the Vinyl/Houndstooth kit correct? The original one in my truck has scroll work on the vinyl section between the fabric inserts and these don't seem to show that. I'll also check that vendors list. Thanks for the suggestion.

08-12-2008, 07:18 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: '71 GMC -- correct reproduction seat kit. The Custom Cloth seat had the scroll in the center vinyl that came up and makes a u-turn back down.It`s also the same vinyl as used on the plaid cloth`72 Highlander seat.The CheyenneSuper/SierraGrande herringbone cover has no scroll.The all vinyl Cheyenne/Sierra seat has the scroll within the seating area with pleats in-between within the piping.That`s the area that is peplaced with cloth on the upper-scale seats. __________________ "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 ~

08-12-2008, 07:27 AM	#5
W. Higgins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 61	Re: '71 GMC -- correct reproduction seat kit. You're a wealth of information, sir. So, if I might ask -- my truck is a 2500 Super Custom -- are any manufacturers making either the correct cloth/vinyl, or all vinyl cover for my specific seat? My main reason for switching to all vinyl is I'm not much of a cloth person, and since I intend to use my truck, if I accidentally get in it with a big blob of grease on me, it will simply wipe off. I'd still like to keep it as correct as possible. Thanks for your help!

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