Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**IT Cowboy** · 01-19-2026, 08:59 PM

My OCD is getting the best of me and I want to change my embossed parchment seat to the plain with plaid inserts. I have searched here but the info seems a bit dated so I thought I would ask. I found the place to purchase the plaid material and a local upholsterer quoted me $1400 to make and install. That might be the going rate but I thought I would check. I did find one that was @600 for just the cover with plaid but it had embossed center and sides.

Any leads or references where to look.

**Chevyland** · 01-19-2026, 10:14 PM

You can believe me if you want, but you don't have to

'Original'
Plaid seats had scrolls in the center only
No scrolls at outer edges

Here is a picture of both sides of an original
This is also shown in several areas of
The Highlander thread

**zicc1835** · 01-19-2026, 10:16 PM

try t korinek Tom is a vendor on here I purchased this cover years ago from him great guy to deal with

**zicc1835** · 01-19-2026, 10:20 PM

I think it was truck world seat covers who Tom is a dealer for... built my cover to order ..dark saddle and the blue plaid

**jocko** · 01-19-2026, 11:48 PM

Tom K is great to deal with, I bought a few items from him when I lived in AZ. If he has them or can get them, that's where I'd go.

Many years ago, I bought a Highlander cover from SMS and had them make it with the center scrollwork that Eric mentions (the early aftermarket highlander covers had no scrolling on them). SMS' site shows that they carry them, but price is $0.00 so not sure what's going on - they may be out of the plaid business - and I've heard a few concerns expressed about how long it took to get them, but that's all dated info - you will probably need to give them a call if interested in ordering from them.

Am assuming you've seen this one? Complete avocado bench from JQ-72 - but note it has no scrolling.

Southwest Classics used to carry them, but I no longer see them on their website - might be worth a call to see if they have any leftovers though.

Hope that helps.

**Richard** · 01-20-2026, 03:51 AM

Got my blue highlander fabric from SMS a few years ago. Had to wait well over 6 months for it. They responded when I called over this time. So I waited. As far as I know they were the only ones reproducing the factory correct pattern. Seems like I got a good deal with the seat I had made with the price you are getting for a standard seat cover. I paid 2K local to a recommended person and provided all the fabric for my custom seat. Seats can be seen in my thread. A truck at the shop next door has a plaid seat material, done by the same shop. It is different than mine. No idea where SMS stands now? Cannot imagine the wait time for a seat cover would be? Worse or better? They answered the phone every time I called though.

BB72CHEVKT · 01-20-2026, 06:56 PM

Anyone tried one of these carsinc.com ones?

https://carsinc.com/1972-chevrolet-p...ite-24209.html

**IT Cowboy** · 01-20-2026, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Anyone tried one of these carsinc.com ones?

https://carsinc.com/1972-chevrolet-p...ite-24209.html

I emailed them and they said they were being made and would be done in a few days. The pics looked like they were NOS but?

BB72CHEVKT · 01-20-2026, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by IT Cowboy

I emailed them and they said they were being made and would be done in a few days. The pics looked like they were NOS but?

What color? I have a SMS for my 72 but I want to put my this in my 71.

**IT Cowboy** · 01-20-2026, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

What color? I have a SMS for my 72 but I want to put my this in my 71.

Avocado plaid / green

BB72CHEVKT · 01-20-2026, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by IT Cowboy

Avocado plaid / green

Thanks needing blue this time.

**IT Cowboy** · 01-21-2026, 04:15 PM

I found this guy back in my home state. He doesn't make the true highlander reproductions with the scroll work pattern in the vinyl but a bench in parchment with green plaid is $700.

https://upholsterybysam.com/shop/ols...-plaid-inserts

**jocko** · 01-21-2026, 05:27 PM

Did you decide against the carsinc highlander plaid seat cover that BB72 linked? It has the correct scrollwork and is $459. Just curious - noted you mentioend you emailed back and forth with them, wondered what your impression was. It looks like the only correct cover on the market, except maybe SMS.

**IT Cowboy** · 01-21-2026, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Did you decide against the carsinc highlander plaid seat cover that BB72 linked? It has the correct scrollwork and is $459. Just curious - noted you mentioend you emailed back and forth with them, wondered what your impression was. It looks like the only correct cover on the market, except maybe SMS.

Here is the only reply I received from them. It was short and sort of broken and made me wonder about the quality and it it was coming from Temu.

We are finishing sewing seat cover.

In stock in one week.

I decided on the one for Sams as he has a great reputation and lots of pics of his work. It isnt the scrollwork one but 90 percent of the car enthusiast crowd probably cannot tell you that it isn't like OEM.Sam said they had ordered material from SMS in the past and that it might be several months before they had it is stock or was shipped.

**jocko** · 01-21-2026, 06:22 PM

Thanks IT - agree sometimes it’s just nice to have something made by a shop that has a good reputation and, as importantly, you can pick the phone and have a conversation with (a human). I think the plaid will look really nice in your truck.

BB72CHEVKT · 01-21-2026, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Thanks IT - agree sometimes it’s just nice to have something made by a shop that has a good reputation and, as importantly, you can pick the phone and have a conversation with (a human). I think the plaid will look really nice in your truck.

Just called Cars Inc and spoke to a real person who answered and transferred me to Gus who verified the seat cover has scrolls and he had one in stock. I just ordered a blue one.

**IT Cowboy** · 01-21-2026, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Just called Cars Inc and spoke to a real person who answered and transferred me to Gus who verified the seat cover has scrolls and he had one in stock. I just ordered a blue one.

Please keep us updated and how it looks when it arrives.

**davischevy** · 01-22-2026, 12:20 AM

I haven't bought a Highlander cover, but I have been buying my seat covers from C A R S INC. with good luck.

BB72CHEVKT · 01-22-2026, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I haven't bought a Highlander cover, but I have been buying my seat covers from C A R S INC. with good luck.

Good to know. Thanks

**Joesjunk** · 01-22-2026, 04:34 PM

I have bought a few seat covers from cars inc and they are excellent

**IronCanine** · 01-22-2026, 05:29 PM

I will echo what Larry and Joe said. CARS1NC is very good.

I was Truck World only forever because of the exceptional quality until they hit their rough patch and using them became impractical.

We have since gotten two custom cloth (Z62) seat covers from CARS1NC and have been very pleased. Highly recommend. NOS material, reasonable lead time, reasonable cost.

BB72CHEVKT · 02-03-2026, 04:44 PM

Cover came in

**IT Cowboy** · 02-03-2026, 05:42 PM

Those look nice, how is the stitching and work, are they made with NOS and re-worked.

Schubitzky · 02-11-2026, 11:53 AM

I'm looking for the white/orange cover. The cars inc lists blue, gray, green, and saddle. would saddle be the orange?

best view · 02-11-2026, 08:34 PM

No

01-19-2026, 08:59 PM	#1
IT Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Arizona in a van down by the river Posts: 618	Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover My OCD is getting the best of me and I want to change my embossed parchment seat to the plain with plaid inserts. I have searched here but the info seems a bit dated so I thought I would ask. I found the place to purchase the plaid material and a local upholsterer quoted me $1400 to make and install. That might be the going rate but I thought I would check. I did find one that was @600 for just the cover with plaid but it had embossed center and sides. Any leads or references where to look. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 402 Freedom isn't safe, it requires you to take responsibility for your own life, your own safety, and your own success. It carries with it the possibility of failure and the understanding that you're working without out a safety net. If you give the state the responsibility for any of these you also give up the freedom that accompanies the responsibility.

01-19-2026, 10:14 PM	#2
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,957	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover You can believe me if you want, but you don't have to 'Original' Plaid seats had scrolls in the center only No scrolls at outer edges Here is a picture of both sides of an original This is also shown in several areas of The Highlander thread Attached Images

01-19-2026, 10:16 PM	#3
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,842	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover try t korinek Tom is a vendor on here I purchased this cover years ago from him great guy to deal with Attached Images __________________ Grand Theft Auto https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=855961 Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

01-19-2026, 10:20 PM	#4
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,842	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover I think it was truck world seat covers who Tom is a dealer for... built my cover to order ..dark saddle and the blue plaid __________________ Grand Theft Auto https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=855961 Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

01-19-2026, 11:48 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW IN Posts: 18,117	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover Tom K is great to deal with, I bought a few items from him when I lived in AZ. If he has them or can get them, that's where I'd go. Many years ago, I bought a Highlander cover from SMS and had them make it with the center scrollwork that Eric mentions (the early aftermarket highlander covers had no scrolling on them). SMS' site shows that they carry them, but price is $0.00 so not sure what's going on - they may be out of the plaid business - and I've heard a few concerns expressed about how long it took to get them, but that's all dated info - you will probably need to give them a call if interested in ordering from them. Am assuming you've seen this one? Complete avocado bench from JQ-72 - but note it has no scrolling. Southwest Classics used to carry them, but I no longer see them on their website - might be worth a call to see if they have any leftovers though. Hope that helps.

01-20-2026, 03:51 AM	#6
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,346	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover Got my blue highlander fabric from SMS a few years ago. Had to wait well over 6 months for it. They responded when I called over this time. So I waited. As far as I know they were the only ones reproducing the factory correct pattern. Seems like I got a good deal with the seat I had made with the price you are getting for a standard seat cover. I paid 2K local to a recommended person and provided all the fabric for my custom seat. Seats can be seen in my thread. A truck at the shop next door has a plaid seat material, done by the same shop. It is different than mine. No idea where SMS stands now? Cannot imagine the wait time for a seat cover would be? Worse or better? They answered the phone every time I called though. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

01-20-2026, 06:56 PM	#7
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,959	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover Anyone tried one of these carsinc.com ones? https://carsinc.com/1972-chevrolet-p...ite-24209.html __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

01-21-2026, 04:15 PM	#12
IT Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Arizona in a van down by the river Posts: 618	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover I found this guy back in my home state. He doesn't make the true highlander reproductions with the scroll work pattern in the vinyl but a bench in parchment with green plaid is $700. https://upholsterybysam.com/shop/ols...-plaid-inserts __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 402 Freedom isn't safe, it requires you to take responsibility for your own life, your own safety, and your own success. It carries with it the possibility of failure and the understanding that you're working without out a safety net. If you give the state the responsibility for any of these you also give up the freedom that accompanies the responsibility.

01-21-2026, 05:27 PM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW IN Posts: 18,117	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover Did you decide against the carsinc highlander plaid seat cover that BB72 linked? It has the correct scrollwork and is $459. Just curious - noted you mentioend you emailed back and forth with them, wondered what your impression was. It looks like the only correct cover on the market, except maybe SMS.

01-21-2026, 06:22 PM	#15
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW IN Posts: 18,117	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover Thanks IT - agree sometimes it’s just nice to have something made by a shop that has a good reputation and, as importantly, you can pick the phone and have a conversation with (a human). I think the plaid will look really nice in your truck.

01-22-2026, 12:20 AM	#18
davischevy Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 10,018	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover I haven't bought a Highlander cover, but I have been buying my seat covers from C A R S INC. with good luck. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-22-2026, 04:34 PM	#20
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,731	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover I have bought a few seat covers from cars inc and they are excellent __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-22-2026, 05:29 PM	#21
IronCanine Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,938	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover I will echo what Larry and Joe said. CARS1NC is very good. I was Truck World only forever because of the exceptional quality until they hit their rough patch and using them became impractical. We have since gotten two custom cloth (Z62) seat covers from CARS1NC and have been very pleased. Highly recommend. NOS material, reasonable lead time, reasonable cost. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

02-03-2026, 04:44 PM	#22
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,959	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover Cover came in Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

02-03-2026, 05:42 PM	#23
IT Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Arizona in a van down by the river Posts: 618	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover Those look nice, how is the stitching and work, are they made with NOS and re-worked. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 402 Freedom isn't safe, it requires you to take responsibility for your own life, your own safety, and your own success. It carries with it the possibility of failure and the understanding that you're working without out a safety net. If you give the state the responsibility for any of these you also give up the freedom that accompanies the responsibility.



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02-11-2026, 11:53 AM	#24
Schubitzky Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 5	Re: Place to buy a Highlander plaid bench cover I'm looking for the white/orange cover. The cars inc lists blue, gray, green, and saddle. would saddle be the orange?

02-11-2026, 08:34 PM	#25
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