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Red68 · 10-08-2011, 01:21 PM

I want to re-upholster my seat in my 68 and wanted to get some ideas from the board. I am thinking about using black / red houndstooth like the stock style with black sun visors and keep the gray carpet and black dash pad. Will the red houndstooth clash with the red paint if it doesnt match exactly?

What are your thoughts on the the seat idea and any other ideas.

I also want to replace my seat foam, I see at LMC where the bottom foam is the same for 68-72 but the back depends on the year. I know the seat I have is not the same seat that came with the truck. How do I tell what year the seat is and if I can order the foam back for it.

Thanks for any thoughts/ideas

biggestjohn · 10-09-2011, 11:48 AM

It would look something like this:

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Red68 · 10-09-2011, 11:59 AM

Thanks biggestjohn, at first I didn't realize it was my truck with a different seat. Great photoshop work. I like the look.
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mbgmike · 10-09-2011, 12:05 PM

i know you have places in Lubbock. We have a professional in our shop now that does upholstery just for info.

biggestjohn · 10-09-2011, 12:09 PM

Your welcome.

It balances out really well, but I don't know about that gray carpet.

I bought mine at Kennys trucks. Cost me $235 + $20.00 shipping. I can't comment on the fit yet.( still sitting in the box) You have to call or e-mail to order.

http://www.kennystrucks.com/AllParts.asp

Red68 · 10-09-2011, 07:25 PM

Anyone know how to determine which seat I have and which replacement foam I need?
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CG · 10-09-2011, 07:32 PM

I think the seat backs all use the same foam. But some trucks had a comfort foam seat. The foam on the seat is much thicker on the comfort foam seat. I bought new foam and seat covers for a bench seat I was redoing and when I took the covers off the bottom seat had pretty thin foam and the foam I had was very thick. I had to search out a new lower bench. The thick foam I had didnt work with the bench.

This was a while back so if Im off on this Im sure I will be corrected =)

**leddzepp** · 10-09-2011, 07:38 PM

When you decide on what you want, go to an upholstery shop with a pic, and let them do their thing.

Red68 · 10-09-2011, 08:33 PM

I talked to a an upholstery shop, he said it would be best for me to order the foam because he would mark up the foam 30%. I looked on LMC website and a few others and it seems that the foam back was a little different for the different years. So I am not sure Which one to order.
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biggestjohn · 10-09-2011, 11:05 PM

The last time that I looked, seat foam was rather salty. Might be cheaper to just get a different bench that has good foam.

CG · 10-09-2011, 11:11 PM

If you PM PICKMUP he knows all there is to know about our seats and the foam. He can answer your question.

10-08-2011, 01:21 PM	#1
Red68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 209	Interior rework, need your opinions I want to re-upholster my seat in my 68 and wanted to get some ideas from the board. I am thinking about using black / red houndstooth like the stock style with black sun visors and keep the gray carpet and black dash pad. Will the red houndstooth clash with the red paint if it doesnt match exactly? What are your thoughts on the the seat idea and any other ideas. I also want to replace my seat foam, I see at LMC where the bottom foam is the same for 68-72 but the back depends on the year. I know the seat I have is not the same seat that came with the truck. How do I tell what year the seat is and if I can order the foam back for it. Thanks for any thoughts/ideas Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 LWB 327 bored 40 over, RHS heads, KB pistons, Eagle rods, Edlebrock carb & intake 1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride) 1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored) 1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project) 1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car) 2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit

10-09-2011, 11:48 AM	#2
biggestjohn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Russiaville Posts: 203	Re: Interior rework, need your opinions It would look something like this: Last edited by biggestjohn; 10-09-2011 at 12:10 PM. Reason: t

10-09-2011, 11:59 AM	#3
Red68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 209	Re: Interior rework, need your opinions Thanks biggestjohn, at first I didn't realize it was my truck with a different seat. Great photoshop work. I like the look. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 C10 LWB 327 bored 40 over, RHS heads, KB pistons, Eagle rods, Edlebrock carb & intake 1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride) 1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored) 1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project) 1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car) 2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit

10-09-2011, 12:05 PM	#4
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Interior rework, need your opinions i know you have places in Lubbock. We have a professional in our shop now that does upholstery just for info.

10-09-2011, 12:09 PM	#5
biggestjohn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Russiaville Posts: 203	Re: Interior rework, need your opinions Your welcome. It balances out really well, but I don't know about that gray carpet. I bought mine at Kennys trucks. Cost me $235 + $20.00 shipping. I can't comment on the fit yet.( still sitting in the box) You have to call or e-mail to order. http://www.kennystrucks.com/AllParts.asp Last edited by biggestjohn; 10-09-2011 at 12:11 PM. Reason: o

10-09-2011, 07:25 PM	#6
Red68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 209	Re: Interior rework, need your opinions Anyone know how to determine which seat I have and which replacement foam I need? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 C10 LWB 327 bored 40 over, RHS heads, KB pistons, Eagle rods, Edlebrock carb & intake 1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride) 1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored) 1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project) 1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car) 2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit

10-09-2011, 07:32 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,987	Re: Interior rework, need your opinions I think the seat backs all use the same foam. But some trucks had a comfort foam seat. The foam on the seat is much thicker on the comfort foam seat. I bought new foam and seat covers for a bench seat I was redoing and when I took the covers off the bottom seat had pretty thin foam and the foam I had was very thick. I had to search out a new lower bench. The thick foam I had didnt work with the bench. This was a while back so if Im off on this Im sure I will be corrected =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-09-2011, 07:38 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,019	Re: Interior rework, need your opinions When you decide on what you want, go to an upholstery shop with a pic, and let them do their thing. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-09-2011, 08:33 PM	#9
Red68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 209	Re: Interior rework, need your opinions I talked to a an upholstery shop, he said it would be best for me to order the foam because he would mark up the foam 30%. I looked on LMC website and a few others and it seems that the foam back was a little different for the different years. So I am not sure Which one to order. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 C10 LWB 327 bored 40 over, RHS heads, KB pistons, Eagle rods, Edlebrock carb & intake 1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride) 1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored) 1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project) 1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car) 2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit

10-09-2011, 11:05 PM	#10
biggestjohn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Russiaville Posts: 203	Re: Interior rework, need your opinions The last time that I looked, seat foam was rather salty. Might be cheaper to just get a different bench that has good foam.

10-09-2011, 11:11 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,987	Re: Interior rework, need your opinions If you PM PICKMUP he knows all there is to know about our seats and the foam. He can answer your question. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …



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