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Marty68 · 06-25-2019, 02:26 PM

has anyone used a "$40 'universal' saddle blanket seat cover. I would like to put one in my 51 until this winter when I have the seat re done. then move it to my 91 gmc.. the seat in the 51 is smaller will the cover be too big? are they junk has anyone used one?

**mr48chev** · 06-25-2019, 09:55 PM

I think they come in a few sizes and you have a reasonable chance of finding one that will fit tight. you pull them tight with the strings that are on the and tie them off anyhow but that is easy with AD seats that you can lay out on a work table to do.

Installed right they work pretty good and fit reasonably well. I've had a lot of trucks that had them but don't remember ever buying a set.

It looks like they have two widths 48/52 and 58/60.

Matt_50 · 06-26-2019, 09:29 PM

I had one in my c10 for years. Kept it so I can put in my AD when I'm done.

**mr48chev** · 06-27-2019, 01:59 PM

Those are a required truck item in West Texas Me thinks. Especially if a truck came with vinyl seats.

Marty68 · 06-28-2019, 07:02 PM

i looked locally at farm fleet, Thiesens farm store, Orileys and even (reluctantly and a surprise to my kids) Wal-Mart. nothing of quality. Amazon has the smaller size which my tape measure says i should have. i however am reluctant to buy from Amazon. i have gotten a few things that i was disappointed with from Amazon. and the "small" seat cover takes 4 weeks to ship... willing to take suggestions on products.

Matt_50 · 06-28-2019, 09:05 PM

I'll dig mine out when I get back home, maybe it'll have a tag on it somewhere. Held up great.

**mr48chev** · 06-28-2019, 09:16 PM

Saddleman are the good ones and they aren't cheap.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 06-28-2019, 09:50 PM

I bought the one sold at AutoZone (~$40) for my '69. Tight fit but serviceable. So far (one month) no problems in my work truck. -BA

Matt_50 · 06-29-2019, 12:22 AM

I found It! No tags on mine but I did a search in my email, I knew I had ordered it, and I found an emailed receipt from 5 years ago.

I paid 45 bucks. Unfortunately, it has gone up to 200.

Here's the link, same one, same seller.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Truck-Bench...-/180565533831

**mongocanfly** · 06-29-2019, 12:32 AM

I used to have one in the IH some 30yrs ago...it was ok..didnt fit real well...got it from jcwhitney...
Was definitely better than the tore up vynil...

Marty68 · 07-03-2019, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt_50

I found It! No tags on mine but I did a search in my email, I knew I had ordered it, and I found an emailed receipt from 5 years ago.

I paid 45 bucks. Unfortunately, it has gone up to 200.

Here's the link, same one, same seller.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Truck-Bench...-/180565533831

Thank you

06-25-2019, 02:26 PM	#1
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	saddle blanket seat covers. has anyone used a "$40 'universal' saddle blanket seat cover. I would like to put one in my 51 until this winter when I have the seat re done. then move it to my 91 gmc.. the seat in the 51 is smaller will the cover be too big? are they junk has anyone used one?

06-25-2019, 09:55 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: saddle blanket seat covers. I think they come in a few sizes and you have a reasonable chance of finding one that will fit tight. you pull them tight with the strings that are on the and tie them off anyhow but that is easy with AD seats that you can lay out on a work table to do. Installed right they work pretty good and fit reasonably well. I've had a lot of trucks that had them but don't remember ever buying a set. It looks like they have two widths 48/52 and 58/60. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. Last edited by mr48chev; 06-25-2019 at 10:33 PM.

06-26-2019, 09:29 PM	#3
Matt_50 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Joshua, Texas. Posts: 1,303	Re: saddle blanket seat covers. I had one in my c10 for years. Kept it so I can put in my AD when I'm done. __________________ 1950 Build

06-27-2019, 01:59 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: saddle blanket seat covers. Those are a required truck item in West Texas Me thinks. Especially if a truck came with vinyl seats. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-28-2019, 07:02 PM	#5
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: saddle blanket seat covers. i looked locally at farm fleet, Thiesens farm store, Orileys and even (reluctantly and a surprise to my kids) Wal-Mart. nothing of quality. Amazon has the smaller size which my tape measure says i should have. i however am reluctant to buy from Amazon. i have gotten a few things that i was disappointed with from Amazon. and the "small" seat cover takes 4 weeks to ship... willing to take suggestions on products.

06-28-2019, 09:05 PM	#6
Matt_50 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Joshua, Texas. Posts: 1,303	Re: saddle blanket seat covers. I'll dig mine out when I get back home, maybe it'll have a tag on it somewhere. Held up great. __________________ 1950 Build

06-28-2019, 09:16 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: saddle blanket seat covers. Saddleman are the good ones and they aren't cheap. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-28-2019, 09:50 PM	#8
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: saddle blanket seat covers. I bought the one sold at AutoZone (~$40) for my '69. Tight fit but serviceable. So far (one month) no problems in my work truck. -BA __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

06-29-2019, 12:22 AM	#9
Matt_50 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Joshua, Texas. Posts: 1,303	Re: saddle blanket seat covers. I found It! No tags on mine but I did a search in my email, I knew I had ordered it, and I found an emailed receipt from 5 years ago. I paid 45 bucks. Unfortunately, it has gone up to 200. Here's the link, same one, same seller. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Truck-Bench...-/180565533831 __________________ 1950 Build

06-29-2019, 12:32 AM	#10
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: saddle blanket seat covers. I used to have one in the IH some 30yrs ago...it was ok..didnt fit real well...got it from jcwhitney... Was definitely better than the tore up vynil... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver



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