Factory Vinyl Seat

[44th Miss Inf]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Not dark Saddle. It’s called Saddle Tan, but it’s actually a light Saddle Tan.

Well, to match the samples I was sent from the guy that did my upholstery it was called dark saddle to match the piece that came out from under the sear hinge cover.

My carpet also didn’t match the 81-87 colors (i guess the 88-91s were slightly different)
My door panels are also a lot darker than my earlier truck with saddle tan interior

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 44th Miss Inf

Well, to match the samples I was sent from the guy that did my upholstery it was called dark saddle to match the piece that came out from under the sear hinge cover.

My carpet also didn’t match the 81-87 colors (i guess the 88-91s were slightly different)
My door panels are also a lot darker than my earlier truck with saddle tan interior

Dark Saddle is definitely darker than Saddle Tan. It’s like Brown. Some of the 88-91’s, was a little different. It has a name, just can’t think of it off the top of my head, but it’s not Dark Saddle. Oh it’s going to drive me nuts until I can think of the color name, lol. The armrest looks like DS. But it could also just be the lighting in the photos that’s making the panels themselves look lighter.
This is Dark Saddle.

[Corts60]

Medium cognac is the color for the 88-91 you’re probably thinking of. That is the interior color on my 88 and looks very close to those pics above.

[Corts60]

This is medium cognac interior, unrestored panel. It’s a very close color to the earlier buckskin color in the late 70’s trucks

[shambles]

Hello,

I got a sample from SMS yesterday. They have the pattern in stock. This is the first time I sourced seat vinyl, so not sure if this is expensive. $99 a yard, or $875 for a set. I might be interested in getting bulk material, and find someone local to make the seats. I'm still trying to get the truck running though, so I'll have to wait a bit first.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by shambles

Hello,

I got a sample from SMS yesterday. They have the pattern in stock. This is the first time I sourced seat vinyl, so not sure if this is expensive. $99 a yard, or $875 for a set. I might be interested in getting bulk material, and find someone local to make the seats. I'm still trying to get the truck running though, so I'll have to wait a bit first.

That’s expensive! But if you want the original, then you’ll pay it. Some people do, some won’t.
So to give you an idea how to compare this price. When I completely restore my seats, and that’s the frame, tracks and all the hardware. Repair anything that needs repaired, gets repaired or replaced. Mainly on these 73-80 seats, it will most likely have broken end springs, so I replace those. Then the cover, which is normally around $350. It’s installed on the seat, so the seat is a completely restored seat with the new cover for $800. So your cover alone is $875. I get a lot of people that won’t pay that, and that’s fine, it’s their money. Heck I get people that think $800 for a complete restore seat is expensive, lol. It’s all about what a person is willing to pay for what they want or need.
But regardless, I’m glad they have your original materials. A lot of times they don’t.

[factorystock]

I'm impressed, SMS to the rescue! If the quality of the rest of the truck matches the quality of the seat material, IMO, it's worth the price. The interior is something that you see every time your in the vehicle, not a hidden part under the hood, you'll be reminded everyday if you make the wrong choice in a seat. The just as important thing about a good seat cover, is having a seat with the FULL FOAM option, that was available with the all vinyl seat.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Corts60

Medium cognac is the color for the 88-91 you’re probably thinking of. That is the interior color on my 88 and looks very close to those pics above.

Yep, that’s what it’s called. Thank you, that was driving me nuts, lol.