Seat cover recommedations - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

zac · 12-16-2009, 10:18 AM

The interior of my '79 is not a big priority at this point. I made what I think is a pretty decent repair to the original seat, but it involved some foam from an old chair, Gorilla Tape, pop rivets, some left over material from a tension-fabric building, etc. I make no apologies, but I figure with a nice seat cover on it, the repair won't even by noticeable, and my sons might quit giving me crap. I want a good quality, GOOD-FITTING, seat cover that will stay in place and last a while. I was looking at the saddle blanket covers in LMC. What have you guys tried?

*Stitch* · 12-16-2009, 11:42 PM

pm Captkaos...he's a site vendor and he sells seat covers for your truck that others have installed and like...

Chuck

**old Rusty C10** · 12-17-2009, 10:27 AM

I have to agree with fat Hoe... these aftermarket seat covers dont last that long and seldom look good unless tailored to fit your truck specifically.Those run into as much money as a real one from Capt Kaos

TDS-MN · 12-17-2009, 10:28 AM

I've tried several of the ones available at auto parts stores, etc. Last one I had was a 1-piece for bench seat. That was in the $20 range, and probably the worst one I've ever had, as far as fit and durability. Currently have an unknown brand, but it is a 2-piece, and that fits MUCH tighter. It was nearing $40. Still has some issues, but my experience is, you tend to get what you pay for when it comes to seat covers. So far I'm liking the current one in my truck

I had not heard about these available thru a vendor on this site. I did shop some online and found some that looked very nice, but cost in the $100+ range, and I can't justify that kind of expense on my truck seat, personally. They did appear to fit real well, but i guess for big $$$ like that, it had better.

So, only real advice I can share is, don't expect a lot from a cheap one.

zac · 12-17-2009, 05:53 PM

This is probably going to be as much as I spend on upholstery on this truck for the next ten years, so I'm OK with spending a few bucks to get a good product. But I'm kind of old and computer illiterate and am having trouble locating Captkaos. Does he have a store or online catalog I can look at? Thanks for your help.

GMC Guy · 12-17-2009, 06:06 PM

http://www.desertsunauto.com/

you can order in any color combo you want

forgive the old seat belts lol they're long gone now

**john** · 12-17-2009, 06:16 PM

heres a link zac.
http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/

*Stitch* · 12-17-2009, 07:11 PM

unfortunately, the seat covers aren't on his site...I checked before I replied before that's why I said to pm him...he can get anything that LMC sells and much more

12-16-2009, 10:18 AM	#1
zac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 502	Seat cover recommedations The interior of my '79 is not a big priority at this point. I made what I think is a pretty decent repair to the original seat, but it involved some foam from an old chair, Gorilla Tape, pop rivets, some left over material from a tension-fabric building, etc. I make no apologies, but I figure with a nice seat cover on it, the repair won't even by noticeable, and my sons might quit giving me crap. I want a good quality, GOOD-FITTING, seat cover that will stay in place and last a while. I was looking at the saddle blanket covers in LMC. What have you guys tried?

12-16-2009, 11:42 PM	#2
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Seat cover recommedations pm Captkaos...he's a site vendor and he sells seat covers for your truck that others have installed and like... Chuck

12-17-2009, 10:27 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Seat cover recommedations I have to agree with fat Hoe... these aftermarket seat covers dont last that long and seldom look good unless tailored to fit your truck specifically.Those run into as much money as a real one from Capt Kaos __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-17-2009, 10:28 AM	#4
TDS-MN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mpls, MN USA Posts: 151	Re: Seat cover recommedations I've tried several of the ones available at auto parts stores, etc. Last one I had was a 1-piece for bench seat. That was in the $20 range, and probably the worst one I've ever had, as far as fit and durability. Currently have an unknown brand, but it is a 2-piece, and that fits MUCH tighter. It was nearing $40. Still has some issues, but my experience is, you tend to get what you pay for when it comes to seat covers. So far I'm liking the current one in my truck I had not heard about these available thru a vendor on this site. I did shop some online and found some that looked very nice, but cost in the $100+ range, and I can't justify that kind of expense on my truck seat, personally. They did appear to fit real well, but i guess for big $$$ like that, it had better. So, only real advice I can share is, don't expect a lot from a cheap one. __________________ TomS. '98 S-10 Blazer 4dr 4wd - 4.3, AT, stock & '85 K-10 w/ 305, 700r4, np208, and RUST! SOLD Dec 2014

12-17-2009, 05:53 PM	#5
zac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 502	Re: Seat cover recommedations This is probably going to be as much as I spend on upholstery on this truck for the next ten years, so I'm OK with spending a few bucks to get a good product. But I'm kind of old and computer illiterate and am having trouble locating Captkaos. Does he have a store or online catalog I can look at? Thanks for your help.

12-17-2009, 06:06 PM	#6
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Seat cover recommedations http://www.desertsunauto.com/ you can order in any color combo you want forgive the old seat belts lol they're long gone now __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

12-17-2009, 06:16 PM	#7
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Seat cover recommedations heres a link zac. http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/ __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-17-2009, 07:11 PM	#8
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Seat cover recommedations unfortunately, the seat covers aren't on his site...I checked before I replied before that's why I said to pm him...he can get anything that LMC sells and much more

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