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Bardahl · 04-20-2012, 07:32 PM

Was putting a stereo in my Anniversary truck today and thought I would look under the blanket seat cover (I bought a new parchment seat cover) as I had not done so except around the edges and the white vinyl looked trashed w/dirt and grime, well to my amazement the cloth was near mint in all 4 seat panel positions and so I got the upholstery cleaner and some simple green Clear (non scented) and went to work, they cleaned up real nice for 44 years old, what a surprise, now I just may have the cloth/vinyl back and bench sewn into a new parchment seat cover for a old school seat Wow that made my day !![IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG]

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Bardahl · 04-20-2012, 07:35 PM

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71swb4x4 · 04-20-2012, 07:37 PM

That does look nice!! I believe that is a Highlander seat cover, it is not the 68 anniversary cover. It is very nice none-the-less.

Bardahl · 04-20-2012, 07:42 PM

Don`t know if its original to the truck but the build sheet in my hand says 625 Parchment/cloth trim

LEX · 04-20-2012, 07:43 PM

Wow. They look new!
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71STPSDE · 04-20-2012, 07:46 PM

Lots of old timers would cover the original seats. They look real nice!

BMERDOC · 04-20-2012, 08:02 PM

Dang! That wasn't what I found when I pulled mine off!

Nice find!

1972RedNeck · 04-20-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 71STPSDE

Lots of old timers would cover the original seats. They look real nice!

I'm fifteen and just had a seat reupholstered (myself) for my GMC, Chevy, and Ford. They all had saddle blanket seat covers on before they were installed. I don't want to wear the vinyl out. It is much easier to change seat covers.

Bardahl · 04-20-2012, 08:44 PM

Just found a anni. 68 the 3rd row of pics on the right side has same seat as mine it appears??
http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/photo.html

CG · 04-20-2012, 09:02 PM

Not an anniversary cover for sure. It is a highlander cover, and its pretty darn cool. Also the possibility someone loved that cover and special ordered just for their truck though. When you decide to pull it off and toss it I will be happy to take it off your hands =)

bollybib · 04-20-2012, 09:13 PM

Neato ! I 'd have been overwhelmed to find something like that, too.

71swb4x4 · 04-20-2012, 09:52 PM

The seat in the picture that you linked is a 50th seat, but it doesn't match yours. Here is the seat from Bob's old truck, this is a 50th seat.

71swb4x4 · 04-20-2012, 09:53 PM

And just to be very clear, it doesn't matter that your seat is not a 50th seat, that highlander seat is still REALLY cool.

04-20-2012, 07:32 PM	#1
Bardahl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Posts: 90	Got a pleasant surprise!! Was putting a stereo in my Anniversary truck today and thought I would look under the blanket seat cover (I bought a new parchment seat cover) as I had not done so except around the edges and the white vinyl looked trashed w/dirt and grime, well to my amazement the cloth was near mint in all 4 seat panel positions and so I got the upholstery cleaner and some simple green Clear (non scented) and went to work, they cleaned up real nice for 44 years old, what a surprise, now I just may have the cloth/vinyl back and bench sewn into a new parchment seat cover for a old school seat Wow that made my day !![IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG]

04-20-2012, 07:35 PM	#2
Bardahl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Posts: 90	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!! 6/gradamos/PICT0026.jpg[/IMG]36/gradamos/PICT0028.jpg[/IMG]

04-20-2012, 07:35 PM	#3
Bardahl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Posts: 90	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!!

04-20-2012, 07:36 PM	#4
Bardahl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Posts: 90	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!!

04-20-2012, 07:37 PM	#5
Bardahl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Posts: 90	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!!

04-20-2012, 07:37 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!! That does look nice!! I believe that is a Highlander seat cover, it is not the 68 anniversary cover. It is very nice none-the-less. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-20-2012, 07:42 PM	#7
Bardahl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Posts: 90	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!! Don`t know if its original to the truck but the build sheet in my hand says 625 Parchment/cloth trim

04-20-2012, 07:43 PM	#8
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!! Wow. They look new! Posted via Mobile Device

04-20-2012, 07:46 PM	#9
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!! Lots of old timers would cover the original seats. They look real nice! __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350

04-20-2012, 08:02 PM	#10
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!! Dang! That wasn't what I found when I pulled mine off! Nice find! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

04-20-2012, 08:44 PM	#12
Bardahl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Posts: 90	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!! Just found a anni. 68 the 3rd row of pics on the right side has same seat as mine it appears?? http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/photo.html

04-20-2012, 09:02 PM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!! Not an anniversary cover for sure. It is a highlander cover, and its pretty darn cool. Also the possibility someone loved that cover and special ordered just for their truck though. When you decide to pull it off and toss it I will be happy to take it off your hands =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-20-2012, 09:13 PM	#14
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!! Neato ! I 'd have been overwhelmed to find something like that, too. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

04-20-2012, 09:52 PM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!! The seat in the picture that you linked is a 50th seat, but it doesn't match yours. Here is the seat from Bob's old truck, this is a 50th seat. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-20-2012, 09:53 PM	#16
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Got a pleasant surprise!! And just to be very clear, it doesn't matter that your seat is not a 50th seat, that highlander seat is still REALLY cool. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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