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cam.man67 · 10-27-2010, 06:52 AM

So this is what my seat looks like as of two months ago:

Obviously, I'm looking to get my seat reupholstered. I was thinking of getting one of the pre-made seat covers that's sold by LMC and others, and my questions are this:

1. Who sells the best seat vinyl?
2. I'm thinking of going with a houndstooth cutout in the seat, has anybody used a reupholstery kit for it?
3. Any pictures of folks who have gone this route?

Thanks!

cam.man67 · 10-28-2010, 07:12 AM

bump

mrein3 · 10-28-2010, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cam.man67

So this is what my seat looks like as of two months ago:
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Obviously, I'm looking to get my seat reupholstered. I was thinking of getting one of the pre-made seat covers that's sold by LMC and others, and my questions are this:

1. Who sells the best seat vinyl?
2. I'm thinking of going with a houndstooth cutout in the seat, has anybody used a reupholstery kit for it?
3. Any pictures of folks who have gone this route?

Thanks!

I kinda went this route. Way back before reupholstery kits were a dime a dozen in every truck catalog out there I had a cover made by a friend of my dad's. All I had was a shredded factory whitish vinyl with goldish inserts. The guy that did the work took my seat, created himself a pattern from what was left of the factory vinyl (turns out it was a '68 golden anniversary seat), and made my cover.

I like it. However I'd never go white again. I keep a seat cover over it. Between me and the dog we manage to get it pretty drity extra cover or not. Here are some pictures without the seat cover:

Zoomin · 10-28-2010, 11:41 AM

Take it to an upholsterer and tell them what you want. They (or at least the guy I use) can make it for what you would purchase a cover for, and you can pick the material.
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Gobbles · 10-28-2010, 12:03 PM

I'm not answering your question here but you can talk to the forum member Stitch for all your upholstery needs, hes a professional.

ChevLoRay · 10-28-2010, 12:08 PM

Your original picture shows a "pretty decent seat cover" compared to what is on mine.......I'd sit on that....

cam.man67 · 10-28-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Take it to an upholsterer and tell them what you want. They (or at least the guy I use) can make it for what you would purchase a cover for, and you can pick the material.
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I tried that, the only guy I know who does seats in frederick told me I'd be better off ordering it online and him installing it...

Just saying, but if I get one pre-made, I should be able to that myself.

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Your original picture shows a "pretty decent seat cover" compared to what is on mine.......I'd sit on that....

That's actually 2 seat covers. Idiot PO of a PO of a PO put the replacement right overtop the original.

10-27-2010, 06:52 AM	#1
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	seat reupholstery... So this is what my seat looks like as of two months ago: Obviously, I'm looking to get my seat reupholstered. I was thinking of getting one of the pre-made seat covers that's sold by LMC and others, and my questions are this: 1. Who sells the best seat vinyl? 2. I'm thinking of going with a houndstooth cutout in the seat, has anybody used a reupholstery kit for it? 3. Any pictures of folks who have gone this route? Thanks! __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73 Last edited by cam.man67; 10-28-2010 at 07:12 AM.

10-28-2010, 07:12 AM	#2
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: seat reupholstery... bump __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

10-28-2010, 11:41 AM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: seat reupholstery... Take it to an upholsterer and tell them what you want. They (or at least the guy I use) can make it for what you would purchase a cover for, and you can pick the material. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-28-2010, 12:03 PM	#5
Gobbles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 484	Re: seat reupholstery... I'm not answering your question here but you can talk to the forum member Stitch for all your upholstery needs, hes a professional. __________________ Trevor "You already said spite"

10-28-2010, 12:08 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: seat reupholstery... Your original picture shows a "pretty decent seat cover" compared to what is on mine.......I'd sit on that.... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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