Bench Seat Reupholster - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Skeetman · 11-01-2016, 01:39 PM

I am considering replacing buckets seats with a bench seat in my step side.
Has anyone used the LMC Premium Leather and Vinyl bench seat reupholster kit? Cost of kit is $900, plus the Seat Cushions @ $350.
I have a bench seat that I can use.
Just looking for opinions of how they look and fit.
I will also get prices for custom made covers and would have more options of colors and style.

chuychevy82lwb · 11-01-2016, 02:44 PM

Here you go sry for the mess i was in the middle of my ls swap

tucsonjwt · 11-01-2016, 06:40 PM

I had my 83 C20 bench seat rebuilt and recovered with fabric very close to (if not identical to) the factory material. You should check with your local upholstery shops to see what they can do.

I had the upholsterer install denser and thicker seat foam to prolong the useful life of the seat and it worked out well.

The price at LMC is way too much for what you get, plus you still have to do the work yourself.

Skeetman · 11-02-2016, 09:04 AM

Thanks, I will go to an upholsterer to have my bench seat done. I'm leaning away from the factory look and something more custom and also the door panels to get away from the velour

**TKCR** · 11-02-2016, 11:45 AM

When it comes to leather, I would definitely see a local upholstery shop. That set from LMC is crazy expensive. Now I just got the all vinyl one from LMC, $189, to do a bench seat. I haven't tried this route out yet, of doing the work myself. I'm curious of the outcome, as far as fit. The cost of a reupholstering from my local guy is $250 and that includes the material, vinyl & cloth. He has done 2 bench seats for me in the past. But I'm sure there would be a price increase for leather.

barry1982 · 11-02-2016, 12:41 PM

I bought the cloth/vinyl "factory" seat upholstery from LMC a few years back. If I recall they included "hog rings" and pliers with the kit. The fit/ look was amazing. I would have sworn the seat came right from the GM factory when complete. Only issue is the quality. Its only been about three years, and the upholstery has split at the seam on the drivers side where the cloth meets the vinyl. I don't drive this truck often, and was disappointed as the original cover never split in this area after 30 years of use....

evan · 11-02-2016, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Skeetman

I am considering replacing buckets seats with a bench seat in my step side.
Has anyone used the LMC Premium Leather and Vinyl bench seat reupholster kit? Cost of kit is $900, plus the Seat Cushions @ $350.
I have a bench seat that I can use.
Just looking for opinions of how they look and fit.
I will also get prices for custom made covers and would have more options of colors and style.

LMC has a youtube video with that product. It looks like it doesn't fit as snug as it should.

https://youtu.be/ObtsewSj-Q0

Pano · 11-02-2016, 10:27 PM

I have been eye balling this place. Never used them.

http://www.ricksupholstery.com/?redirect=false

**upholster2** · 09-07-2023, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pano

I have been eye balling this place. Never used them.

https://ricksupholstery.com

https://ricksupholstery.com

**Mathew21** · 09-12-2023, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by upholster2

https://ricksupholstery.com

They do sell some really nice upholstery. I follow them on Facebook.

Scott91370 · 09-12-2023, 05:35 PM

7 year save!!!!

11-01-2016, 01:39 PM	#1
Skeetman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Downers Grove IL Posts: 37	Bench Seat Reupholster I am considering replacing buckets seats with a bench seat in my step side. Has anyone used the LMC Premium Leather and Vinyl bench seat reupholster kit? Cost of kit is $900, plus the Seat Cushions @ $350. I have a bench seat that I can use. Just looking for opinions of how they look and fit. I will also get prices for custom made covers and would have more options of colors and style. Attached Images

11-01-2016, 02:44 PM	#2
chuychevy82lwb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Taylor tx 76574 Posts: 135	Re: Bench Seat Reupholster Here you go sry for the mess i was in the middle of my ls swap Attached Images __________________ 82 lwb lsx 5.3/4l60e 12 bolt rear lambo electric blue/ hummer black with house of color flake same colors on the inside with all new upholstery n 22s. " Who said longbeds cant look good "

11-01-2016, 06:40 PM	#3
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Bench Seat Reupholster I had my 83 C20 bench seat rebuilt and recovered with fabric very close to (if not identical to) the factory material. You should check with your local upholstery shops to see what they can do. I had the upholsterer install denser and thicker seat foam to prolong the useful life of the seat and it worked out well. The price at LMC is way too much for what you get, plus you still have to do the work yourself.

11-02-2016, 09:04 AM	#4
Skeetman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Downers Grove IL Posts: 37	Re: Bench Seat Reupholster Thanks, I will go to an upholsterer to have my bench seat done. I'm leaning away from the factory look and something more custom and also the door panels to get away from the velour

11-02-2016, 11:45 AM	#5
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,872	Re: Bench Seat Reupholster When it comes to leather, I would definitely see a local upholstery shop. That set from LMC is crazy expensive. Now I just got the all vinyl one from LMC, $189, to do a bench seat. I haven't tried this route out yet, of doing the work myself. I'm curious of the outcome, as far as fit. The cost of a reupholstering from my local guy is $250 and that includes the material, vinyl & cloth. He has done 2 bench seats for me in the past. But I'm sure there would be a price increase for leather. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

11-02-2016, 12:41 PM	#6
barry1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Waskatenau, Alberta Posts: 259	Re: Bench Seat Reupholster I bought the cloth/vinyl "factory" seat upholstery from LMC a few years back. If I recall they included "hog rings" and pliers with the kit. The fit/ look was amazing. I would have sworn the seat came right from the GM factory when complete. Only issue is the quality. Its only been about three years, and the upholstery has split at the seam on the drivers side where the cloth meets the vinyl. I don't drive this truck often, and was disappointed as the original cover never split in this area after 30 years of use....

11-02-2016, 10:27 PM	#8
Pano Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MA Posts: 116	Re: Bench Seat Reupholster I have been eye balling this place. Never used them. http://www.ricksupholstery.com/?redirect=false

09-12-2023, 05:35 PM	#11
Scott91370 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Burleson, Tx Posts: 34	Re: Bench Seat Reupholster 7 year save!!!! __________________ Scott 1982 GMC Sierra



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