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smoknbarrels · 03-05-2007, 11:20 AM

I need to get my Bench seat done. but I don't know what kind of material will be good to use, or what type of pattern or design will look good.
my truck will be blue and white, so i was thinking blue seat with white race stripes...?

if anyone has photos of good look'n seats, it would help with my ideas!

I tried searching the forum, I thought people would have asked this question before..if someone knows a link, let me know.

Thanks!

Draggn66 · 03-05-2007, 02:03 PM

Here ya go. Had my cover made at http://www.ricksupholstery.com The wife made the door panels

Morgsie · 03-05-2007, 02:07 PM

Which year bench seat is the "better one". I'm petty sure I remember someone was saying the 70-72 ones are better?

70short · 03-05-2007, 02:28 PM

Here is mine!

smoknbarrels · 03-05-2007, 03:44 PM

I don't know if I want to go fabric or Plastic leather upholstry.. that pleather stuff looks nice and old school, but is not very breathable... hmm..

hmm, do I go for looks or a sweaty butt..?

pat · 03-05-2007, 03:45 PM

Heres mine

Bowtie001 · 03-05-2007, 03:48 PM

Not trying to threadjack, but 70short, who did that cover and what material is it? It looks great!

-Brian

cfoust3 · 03-05-2007, 04:14 PM

here's mine

dan42 · 03-05-2007, 04:17 PM

I have one I'm putting in my truck this week - it's from a '91 - wil post pix when it's in-

67ChevyRedneck · 03-05-2007, 04:29 PM

It does the job. I got it from junkyardjohn. I know it's an aftermarket cover, but I have yet to see another color scheme like it

smoknbarrels · 03-05-2007, 05:52 PM

Hey 67 Redneck, that is a nice blue color.. what paint is that?

chevyboy55 · 03-05-2007, 06:09 PM

Blue suede with black leather.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-05-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoknbarrels

Hey 67 Redneck, that is a nice blue color.. what paint is that?

Medium Blue Metallic.

boogie67 · 03-05-2007, 06:37 PM

Heres mine.

RICHARD MORGAN · 03-05-2007, 07:25 PM

70SHORT,
Nice seat. Was that a vendor bought cover or did you have it done?

Richard

mnunn454 · 03-05-2007, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoknbarrels

I need to get my Bench seat done. but I don't know what kind of material will be good to use, or what type of pattern or design will look good.
my truck will be blue and white, so i was thinking blue seat with white race stripes...?

if anyone has photos of good look'n seats, it would help with my ideas!

I tried searching the forum, I thought people would have asked this question before..if someone knows a link, let me know.

Thanks!

I've got JUST YOUR SEAT. I'm installing buckets and this one's now "extra". I'd love to see it go to a good and loving home.

Soot me an email to mnunn454@cox.net.

arkracing · 03-05-2007, 10:22 PM

Not installed yet - but a greyish color - Cloth where it counts

Not as nice as some of the ones on here - but I can't complain for the price I paid to have it done

70short · 03-05-2007, 10:46 PM

Bowtie001, RICHARD MORGAN Thank You- The material is tweed and I had my interior done local.

Gary

regal8r · 03-06-2007, 06:53 AM

70short...i love that seat, and i HATE bench seats...that thing is SEXY lol

Mt Man Chad · 03-06-2007, 11:20 AM

I'm going back to the original!

Not cheap $320, but custom cloth intererior inserts look great and are very comfortable!

Cheers
Chad

Bowtie001 · 03-06-2007, 11:31 AM

well 70short, I am impressed. When I saw that picture, I thought to myself "Self, that looks almost like tweed, but tweed normally looks like crap... that most certainly does not look like crap, so it must not be tweed!". Or something along those lines. How much was it for the custom work? Did you stay with the stock foam stuff?
-Brian

KFreddy · 03-06-2007, 01:14 PM

Here's mine, however looking at boogie67's I clearly made the wrong choice

Orange · 03-09-2007, 05:46 PM

I wanted something very simple.
I went with the factory '71 bench covered with some cheap black leather and a single stitch on each side. Had the GMC logo stitched on the center piece before I had it put in.

cstanley · 03-09-2007, 06:01 PM

i went with the factory-style houndstooth. only took a few hours with new foam (not counting the several days of rebuilding/repainting the frame.)

it's very nice, and the houndstooth breathes well.

cstanley · 03-09-2007, 06:03 PM

and this is the one i used to have in there (sold to a board member..)

03-05-2007, 11:20 AM	#1
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! I need to get my Bench seat done. but I don't know what kind of material will be good to use, or what type of pattern or design will look good. my truck will be blue and white, so i was thinking blue seat with white race stripes...? if anyone has photos of good look'n seats, it would help with my ideas! I tried searching the forum, I thought people would have asked this question before..if someone knows a link, let me know. Thanks! __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

03-05-2007, 02:03 PM	#2
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! Here ya go. Had my cover made at http://www.ricksupholstery.com The wife made the door panels Attached Images __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG

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Morgsie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 122	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! Which year bench seat is the "better one". I'm petty sure I remember someone was saying the 70-72 ones are better?

03-05-2007, 02:28 PM	#4
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! Here is mine! Attached Images __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

03-05-2007, 03:44 PM	#5
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! I don't know if I want to go fabric or Plastic leather upholstry.. that pleather stuff looks nice and old school, but is not very breathable... hmm.. hmm, do I go for looks or a sweaty butt..? __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

03-05-2007, 03:45 PM	#6
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! Heres mine __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

03-05-2007, 03:48 PM	#7
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! Not trying to threadjack, but 70short, who did that cover and what material is it? It looks great! -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

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cfoust3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hartford City, Indiana Posts: 54	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! here's mine Attached Images

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dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! I have one I'm putting in my truck this week - it's from a '91 - wil post pix when it's in-

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03-05-2007, 05:52 PM	#11
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! Hey 67 Redneck, that is a nice blue color.. what paint is that? __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

03-05-2007, 06:09 PM	#12
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! Blue suede with black leather. Attached Images

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boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! Heres mine. Attached Images __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

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RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! 70SHORT, Nice seat. Was that a vendor bought cover or did you have it done? Richard

03-05-2007, 10:22 PM	#17
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! Not installed yet - but a greyish color - Cloth where it counts Not as nice as some of the ones on here - but I can't complain for the price I paid to have it done __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered



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03-05-2007, 10:46 PM	#18
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! Bowtie001, RICHARD MORGAN Thank You- The material is tweed and I had my interior done local. Gary __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

03-06-2007, 06:53 AM	#19
regal8r Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 112	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! 70short...i love that seat, and i HATE bench seats...that thing is SEXY lol

03-06-2007, 11:20 AM	#20
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! I'm going back to the original! Not cheap $320, but custom cloth intererior inserts look great and are very comfortable! Cheers Chad Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

03-06-2007, 11:31 AM	#21
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! well 70short, I am impressed. When I saw that picture, I thought to myself "Self, that looks almost like tweed, but tweed normally looks like crap... that most certainly does not look like crap, so it must not be tweed!". Or something along those lines. How much was it for the custom work? Did you stay with the stock foam stuff? -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

03-06-2007, 01:14 PM	#22
KFreddy Active Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 286	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! Here's mine, however looking at boogie67's I clearly made the wrong choice Attached Images

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Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! I wanted something very simple. I went with the factory '71 bench covered with some cheap black leather and a single stitch on each side. Had the GMC logo stitched on the center piece before I had it put in. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

03-09-2007, 06:01 PM	#24
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! i went with the factory-style houndstooth. only took a few hours with new foam (not counting the several days of rebuilding/repainting the frame.) it's very nice, and the houndstooth breathes well. Attached Images __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

03-09-2007, 06:03 PM	#25
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Do you have a cool Bench seat!?? Lets see photos!! and this is the one i used to have in there (sold to a board member..) Attached Images __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

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