Bench Seat Cover...Which One? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stllookn · 12-17-2002, 06:06 PM

My bench is out of a 69-72, vinyl with vertical pleats and scroll down the edge of the panel. There is thin foam under each pleat. Is this considered a padded seat cover and if it is why do GMC Paul, LMC and others not carry this one? This seat is very cushy, which is why I am using it instead of the '67 folding church pew! I would like to replace the cover and want the same cushy cover. Can anyone shed some light on this?

I can post a pic if it helps but I am warning you it is pretty ugly...LOL!

70c10 · 12-17-2002, 07:14 PM

Post a pic!

stllookn · 12-17-2002, 07:34 PM

Here it is...told you it was ugly...LOL. But man is it cushy and the foam is really nice. What you see in the pleats is about 1/4 inch thick and 1-1/4 wide...same as the pleat.

stllookn · 12-17-2002, 07:34 PM

'eres another if you havn't had enough already...LOL!

stllookn · 12-18-2002, 03:23 AM

Somebody must know what seat cover this is! I called LMC today, GMC Paul was not answering his phone and they said their $119 special was not padded...so which one is?

Hooter · 12-18-2002, 03:53 AM

Oh stop the humanity! It should be the padded cst style seat cover as far as I believe

70c10 · 12-18-2002, 08:56 AM

That looks like a 69-70. car and truck shop has it for $185.

johnnyp · 12-18-2002, 10:08 AM

Jim Carter carries the padded pleat seat covers that are identical to the original. I bought mine (houndstooth) from them and the quality and fit are excellent. They are not cheap, but quality never is.

Huck · 12-18-2002, 10:40 AM

Don't, I repeat, DON't buy the $119. special that some dealers offer. I did and it tore upon install. It is crap. Most dealers handle the padded covers at about $185-225. range and they are real good. If you do the re-covering yourself, take your time and allow a day to do it right and the end result will be great. The cover on your seat looks like an original to me. Is your bench seat the "full foam" padded one where the seat rubber just lifts off the springs verses the one that is injected molded into the springs?? The "full foam" seats are much more comfortable---were an option! Huck

pickupman · 12-18-2002, 10:57 AM

That is the 71-72 style seat. The cover is padded within the pleat, I carry those. Very good Quality. $190. Bill

stllookn · 12-18-2002, 11:01 AM

Huck...thanks! That is just what I was hoping for...someone with some experience with the $119 version...it looked pretty good to me. Mine is the optional seat with foam above the springs. I wanted to put buckets in the truck but my daughter really likes the bench seat...and it will be her truck. Maybe I will just do the duct tape and Indian blanket deal until the truck is painted...LOL!

jonnyp...that seat looks outstanding! Did you do that yourself?

Bill...thanks...I am guessing that they come in any color. Do they also come with the hog rings and pliers?

pickupman · 12-18-2002, 12:50 PM

Stllookn, yes they come in all of the factory colors. I can throw in the pliers and hog rings if needed. Bill

johnnyp · 12-18-2002, 03:48 PM

stllookn, I was going to do the seat cover myself but I discovered a couple of broken springs and I needed some foam patched in a couple of places. I took it to a local upholstery shop and they did all the work, including installing the cover for $65. I think it was money well spent.

70c10 · 12-18-2002, 03:57 PM

johnnyp,- that is beautiful!

Over_My_Head · 12-18-2002, 04:16 PM

stllookn - you have a DAUGHTER, install the BUCKETS man!! There is a lot LESS room on the buckets. LOL

stllookn · 12-18-2002, 04:25 PM

johnnyp, Thanks...that is a good idea. Over_My_Head...LOL...I think that is why she wants the bench...she says there is more room. The little rascal!

Over_My_Head · 12-18-2002, 04:54 PM

Cute girl + Hot truck = trouble

I'd only install a SINGLE bucket seat. HaHa

Trevor

12-17-2002, 06:06 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Bench Seat Cover...Which One? My bench is out of a 69-72, vinyl with vertical pleats and scroll down the edge of the panel. There is thin foam under each pleat. Is this considered a padded seat cover and if it is why do GMC Paul, LMC and others not carry this one? This seat is very cushy, which is why I am using it instead of the '67 folding church pew! I would like to replace the cover and want the same cushy cover. Can anyone shed some light on this? I can post a pic if it helps but I am warning you it is pretty ugly...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-17-2002, 07:14 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Post a pic! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-17-2002, 07:34 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Here it is...told you it was ugly...LOL. But man is it cushy and the foam is really nice. What you see in the pleats is about 1/4 inch thick and 1-1/4 wide...same as the pleat. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-17-2002, 07:34 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	'eres another if you havn't had enough already...LOL! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-18-2002, 03:23 AM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Somebody must know what seat cover this is! I called LMC today, GMC Paul was not answering his phone and they said their $119 special was not padded...so which one is? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-18-2002, 03:53 AM	#6
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	Oh stop the humanity! It should be the padded cst style seat cover as far as I believe __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-18-2002, 08:56 AM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	That looks like a 69-70. car and truck shop has it for $185. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-18-2002, 10:08 AM	#8
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	Jim Carter carries the padded pleat seat covers that are identical to the original. I bought mine (houndstooth) from them and the quality and fit are excellent. They are not cheap, but quality never is. Attached Images __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

12-18-2002, 10:40 AM	#9
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Don't, I repeat, DON't buy the $119. special that some dealers offer. I did and it tore upon install. It is crap. Most dealers handle the padded covers at about $185-225. range and they are real good. If you do the re-covering yourself, take your time and allow a day to do it right and the end result will be great. The cover on your seat looks like an original to me. Is your bench seat the "full foam" padded one where the seat rubber just lifts off the springs verses the one that is injected molded into the springs?? The "full foam" seats are much more comfortable---were an option! Huck

12-18-2002, 10:57 AM	#10
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,097	That is the 71-72 style seat. The cover is padded within the pleat, I carry those. Very good Quality. $190. Bill __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

12-18-2002, 11:01 AM	#11
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Huck...thanks! That is just what I was hoping for...someone with some experience with the $119 version...it looked pretty good to me. Mine is the optional seat with foam above the springs. I wanted to put buckets in the truck but my daughter really likes the bench seat...and it will be her truck. Maybe I will just do the duct tape and Indian blanket deal until the truck is painted...LOL! jonnyp...that seat looks outstanding! Did you do that yourself? Bill...thanks...I am guessing that they come in any color. Do they also come with the hog rings and pliers? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 12-18-2002 at 11:05 AM.

12-18-2002, 12:50 PM	#12
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,097	Stllookn, yes they come in all of the factory colors. I can throw in the pliers and hog rings if needed. Bill __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

12-18-2002, 03:48 PM	#13
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	stllookn, I was going to do the seat cover myself but I discovered a couple of broken springs and I needed some foam patched in a couple of places. I took it to a local upholstery shop and they did all the work, including installing the cover for $65. I think it was money well spent. __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

12-18-2002, 03:57 PM	#14
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	johnnyp,- that is beautiful! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-18-2002, 04:16 PM	#15
Over_My_Head Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oshawa, ON, CA Posts: 42	stllookn - you have a DAUGHTER, install the BUCKETS man!! There is a lot LESS room on the buckets. LOL __________________ I am CANADIAN! Vehicles; 69 GMC 920 (C20 only Canadian Version) 88 Toyota 4X4 Pick up Still have much to learn!



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12-18-2002, 04:25 PM	#16
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	johnnyp, Thanks...that is a good idea. Over_My_Head...LOL...I think that is why she wants the bench...she says there is more room. The little rascal! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-18-2002, 04:54 PM	#17
Over_My_Head Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oshawa, ON, CA Posts: 42	Cute girl + Hot truck = trouble I'd only install a SINGLE bucket seat. HaHa Trevor __________________ I am CANADIAN! Vehicles; 69 GMC 920 (C20 only Canadian Version) 88 Toyota 4X4 Pick up Still have much to learn!

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