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**bigdon-70blazer** · 07-23-2009, 09:40 PM

I am getting primed up to re-upholster the 1970 Blazer seats. They are the plain jane utility buckets and rear seat. I understand that the plain jane vinyl covers that they came with are not being reproduced and the same material for the bench seat trucks is also not being reproduced so I could not buy bench seat stuff and fashion it into what I needed. That is true, isn't it? Please let me know. My next step would be to get something as close to what was original and get that fashioned into fairly close looking seat covers. Anyone with upholstery experience chime right in. I want to perserve as much of an original stock look as possible so I will want to perserve as much of the original lines as possible. Please help, any vendors or upholsterers please assist me in the quest! Thanks

**jaros44sr** · 07-24-2009, 12:23 AM

I just received samples from SMS up in the Oregan State area, 503-263-3535 and they can make the exact match to the utility seat material (embossing looks perfect) About 80 bucks a yard!

They also have the walrus grain to finish the surrounding areas off. About 40 bucks a yard!

They have seat kits available, but my upholster said he could make them for less and have a perfect fit

I only requested green and black colors, but you can check out the full range

Seat foam is the other problem, can't help you out there

Your truck looks great, any updates on your thread? Pics. are always welcome

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-24-2009, 12:24 AM

You might try a wtb ad, maybe someone has recently taken off a old Parchment (correct me if I am wrong, as it could be fawn) seat cover to put new ones on and might have some of the inserts from a back or something to morph into yours. Trevor

**bigdon-70blazer** · 07-24-2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I just received samples from SMS up in the Oregan State area, 503-263-3535 and they can make the exact match to the utility seat material (embossing looks perfect) About 80 bucks a yard!

They also have the walrus grain to finish the surrounding areas off. About 40 bucks a yard!

They have seat kits available, but my upholster said he could make them for less and have a perfect fit

I only requested green and black colors, but you can check out the full range

Seat foam is the other problem, can't help you out there

Your truck looks great, any updates on your thread? Pics. are always welcome

Can you post me a pic of what they sent you the stuff with the perfect embossing? They sent me some samples and after explaining it to the operator there, the material they sent me was plain without the embossing. Please let me know and what the part numbers were, if it is the same, I will be trying to order some. Thanks jaros....I wll try to get some new pics this weekend!

bouncytruck · 07-24-2009, 11:04 AM

Found the link to SMS for you.... I know nothing about them, just found the link. http://www.smsautofabrics.com/

I have heard that the repop back seat covers don't have the stripe pattern in them.

**jaros44sr** · 07-24-2009, 12:43 PM

Here's some pics of samples I received from them. Still working on the piping, original is very small

OK, your turn to post up pics

**bigdon-70blazer** · 07-24-2009, 02:44 PM

WOW ! That is it! Did they give you any kind of part number that this corresponds to ? Thanks so much! Now to find someone to help get it in place...

**jaros44sr** · 07-24-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdon-70blazer

WOW ! That is it! Did they give you any kind of part number that this corresponds to ? Thanks so much! Now to find someone to help get it in place...

No, not really. You could use my last name as referance with them. Make sure you order the Walrus grain.How's your seat foam? That is another problem

How did your door gaps end up?

**bigdon-70blazer** · 07-24-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

No, not really. You could use my last name as referance with them. Make sure you order the Walrus grain.How's your seat foam? That is another problem

How did your door gaps end up?

Seat foam is not too bad, since it is so hard to come by, I think I will be able to have it trimmed and patched with donor foam. Have never done that but have seen it done somewhere in my net explorations. Door gaps are basically same, pass door is great but there is pesky one left at bottom of drivers door, still have one more trick I have to try.

69-72 · 07-28-2009, 11:01 PM

They have the piping as well, I got it from them along with that exact same fabric.

Oh btw, when you get all your supplies from them double check the length, they screwed up my order like 3 times over a 4 month period before it got straightened out.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 07-29-2009, 07:04 AM

Thet called me Monday and said they had it! Thanks for the advice. Do you know how much of the embossed stuff I need for my 2 utility buckets and How much for the rear seat?

69-72 · 07-29-2009, 11:53 PM

No idea, mine are sport buckets

07-23-2009, 09:40 PM	#1
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Need upholstery help! I am getting primed up to re-upholster the 1970 Blazer seats. They are the plain jane utility buckets and rear seat. I understand that the plain jane vinyl covers that they came with are not being reproduced and the same material for the bench seat trucks is also not being reproduced so I could not buy bench seat stuff and fashion it into what I needed. That is true, isn't it? Please let me know. My next step would be to get something as close to what was original and get that fashioned into fairly close looking seat covers. Anyone with upholstery experience chime right in. I want to perserve as much of an original stock look as possible so I will want to perserve as much of the original lines as possible. Please help, any vendors or upholsterers please assist me in the quest! Thanks Attached Images

07-24-2009, 12:23 AM	#2
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Need upholstery help! I just received samples from SMS up in the Oregan State area, 503-263-3535 and they can make the exact match to the utility seat material (embossing looks perfect) About 80 bucks a yard! They also have the walrus grain to finish the surrounding areas off. About 40 bucks a yard! They have seat kits available, but my upholster said he could make them for less and have a perfect fit I only requested green and black colors, but you can check out the full range Seat foam is the other problem, can't help you out there Your truck looks great, any updates on your thread? Pics. are always welcome __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-24-2009 at 12:27 AM.

07-24-2009, 12:24 AM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Need upholstery help! You might try a wtb ad, maybe someone has recently taken off a old Parchment (correct me if I am wrong, as it could be fawn) seat cover to put new ones on and might have some of the inserts from a back or something to morph into yours. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-24-2009, 11:04 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Need upholstery help! Found the link to SMS for you.... I know nothing about them, just found the link. http://www.smsautofabrics.com/ I have heard that the repop back seat covers don't have the stripe pattern in them. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-24-2009, 12:43 PM	#6
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Need upholstery help! Here's some pics of samples I received from them. Still working on the piping, original is very small OK, your turn to post up pics __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-24-2009 at 12:46 PM.

07-24-2009, 02:44 PM	#7
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Need upholstery help! WOW ! That is it! Did they give you any kind of part number that this corresponds to ? Thanks so much! Now to find someone to help get it in place...

07-28-2009, 11:01 PM	#10
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Need upholstery help! They have the piping as well, I got it from them along with that exact same fabric. Oh btw, when you get all your supplies from them double check the length, they screwed up my order like 3 times over a 4 month period before it got straightened out. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

07-29-2009, 07:04 AM	#11
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Need upholstery help! Thet called me Monday and said they had it! Thanks for the advice. Do you know how much of the embossed stuff I need for my 2 utility buckets and How much for the rear seat?

07-29-2009, 11:53 PM	#12
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Need upholstery help! No idea, mine are sport buckets __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

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