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Mr Handy · 03-02-2013, 11:17 PM

OK so not an issue yet as new upholstery comes after engine, patches and paint, but I'm hoping to be to the point in a few months... mostly looking for advise...

I will be having the bench in my 70 c10 redone... started looking into new covers and foam and... wow, I'm hoping I can have it done for less then I can do it myself... Here comes the twist. I have no idea what the bench that is in the truck is out of... my friend and PO said he got the bench from a flea market and replaced the old torn up bench.

I have a shop locally that did the tint and clear bra on my wife's VW and they do upholstery... High volume for dealerships, both tint and upholstery. I'm thinking I will see how much they can do it for, but just wanted to see if y'all had any advise before I bother them...

should I source a different bench, or stick with the bench I have, which is a good fit and fairly comfortable?

Any Idea of a ballpark number to have a bench reworked in single or 2 tone?

Heck if you want to throw up pics of your new interiors that would be cool, and price it cost if you want.

*Mister-B* · 03-02-2013, 11:24 PM

Do you have any good junk yards close by? Might want to get a factory bench, and then it would be easier to find a factory looking vinyl seat cover from Brothers or something.
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buckskins4ever · 03-02-2013, 11:28 PM

I say if you like the sit of that bench and originality isnt the goal, stick with the current bench and have the upholsterer re-pad and put on whatever pattern design you will like. A standard full bench with a couple colors, pleats, and piping shouldnt run much more that 300, if doing vinyl......obviously add more for leather or fine fabric.

03-02-2013, 11:17 PM	#1
Mr Handy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 465	Upholstery issues OK so not an issue yet as new upholstery comes after engine, patches and paint, but I'm hoping to be to the point in a few months... mostly looking for advise... I will be having the bench in my 70 c10 redone... started looking into new covers and foam and... wow, I'm hoping I can have it done for less then I can do it myself... Here comes the twist. I have no idea what the bench that is in the truck is out of... my friend and PO said he got the bench from a flea market and replaced the old torn up bench. I have a shop locally that did the tint and clear bra on my wife's VW and they do upholstery... High volume for dealerships, both tint and upholstery. I'm thinking I will see how much they can do it for, but just wanted to see if y'all had any advise before I bother them... should I source a different bench, or stick with the bench I have, which is a good fit and fairly comfortable? Any Idea of a ballpark number to have a bench reworked in single or 2 tone? Heck if you want to throw up pics of your new interiors that would be cool, and price it cost if you want.

03-02-2013, 11:24 PM	#2
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Upholstery issues Do you have any good junk yards close by? Might want to get a factory bench, and then it would be easier to find a factory looking vinyl seat cover from Brothers or something. Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2013, 11:28 PM	#3
buckskins4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altoona Iowa Posts: 481	Re: Upholstery issues I say if you like the sit of that bench and originality isnt the goal, stick with the current bench and have the upholsterer re-pad and put on whatever pattern design you will like. A standard full bench with a couple colors, pleats, and piping shouldnt run much more that 300, if doing vinyl......obviously add more for leather or fine fabric.



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