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Old 09-02-2010, 03:38 AM   #1
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So I dug out one of my old Mexican blankets I've had for years with the intent of using it on my bench seat. I used one before on an early 80's C-10 I had in high school, and just draped it over the seat. It looked good, but was a pain to keep in place. To those of you using these blankets in your trucks: how do you keep them in place?
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Old 09-02-2010, 04:12 AM   #2
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Get some hogrings
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Old 09-02-2010, 05:57 AM   #3
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I took mine to an upholstery shop and had it installed. I think it was $100
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Old 09-02-2010, 06:10 AM   #4
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Looks like it was nicely done too.
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Old 09-02-2010, 07:27 PM   #5
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right now im rocking safety pins holding it to the back of the seat about 20 of them as a cheap way untill i have my buddy make some into seat covers !
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Old 09-03-2010, 12:12 AM   #6
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About 25 zip ties holds mine on.
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Old 09-03-2010, 12:45 AM   #7
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About 25 zip ties holds mine on.
^^^x2. All zip ties holding my blanket on, never comes loose either.
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Old 09-03-2010, 02:38 AM   #8
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Love the zip-tie idea, why didn't I think of that? I use them for almost everything else.
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Love the zip-tie idea, why didn't I think of that? I use them for almost everything else.

Anything not included in "almost everything else" gets duct taped.
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Old 09-03-2010, 07:56 PM   #10
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Zip ties? Don't you have to install metal grommets in the blanket or the zip tie will just pull through the cloth after getting in & out over and over? Harbor Freight DOES have a cheapo grommet installation kit and I DO have a nice Mexican blanket I like, plus my seat is kinda boring....DOH....I see a project coming.
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Zip ties? Don't you have to install metal grommets in the blanket or the zip tie will just pull through the cloth after getting in & out over and over? Harbor Freight DOES have a cheapo grommet installation kit and I DO have a nice Mexican blanket I like, plus my seat is kinda boring....DOH....I see a project coming.
No grommets on mine, but the blanket is woven fairly well. It has been in there forever and it hasn't moved. I'm sure grommets would make it better, but you don't hear me complaining. Lol.
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No grommets on mine, but the blanket is woven fairly well. It has been in there forever and it hasn't moved. I'm sure grommets would make it better, but you don't hear me complaining. Lol.
ok not getting the hole zip tie thing can you explain what your ziptieing the blanket to? on the seat some how?
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Old 09-03-2010, 11:44 PM   #13
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ok not getting the hole zip tie thing can you explain what your ziptieing the blanket to? on the seat some how?
There's no upholstery on the back and under side of my seat, so I just zip tied to the springs. I'm out and about right now, but I will post some pics in the morning, if you still need them.
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Anything not included in "almost everything else" gets duct taped.

Or bailing wired....
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Or bailing wired....
Or super glued...
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Or super glued...

How about stapled?
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