Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered

[TKCR]

Just finished a 77-80 bench seat for someone in Minnesota. This is a fully restored seat. Frame, tracks and hardware are all restored. New Black Velour/Black Vinyl cover.

[57NAPCO]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Built a Black Velour 81-87 Benchseat this morning. Fully restored frame, tracks and hardware. New handmade cover. Seat is already sold. This one will be picked up later in May, and make it’s new home in Maine.

Beautiful seat

[K25alive]

Last year I did order fabric and vinyl for my 1979 GMC K25 bench seat from SMS Auto Fabric. I wanted original color/textures. They had the vinyl in stock, but the fabric took 6 months. They have a mill or access to one in Philadelphia I think. My guess is they were waiting to make a longer run of that fabric for other orders. Once I finally got it an upholstery shop stitched it up and I think it came out great. Put in new carpet at same time.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

Beautiful seat

Thank you

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by K25alive

Last year I did order fabric and vinyl for my 1979 GMC K25 bench seat from SMS Auto Fabric. I wanted original color/textures. They had the vinyl in stock, but the fabric took 6 months. They have a mill or access to one in Philadelphia I think. My guess is they were waiting to make a longer run of that fabric for other orders. Once I finally got it an upholstery shop stitched it up and I think it came out great. Put in new carpet at same time.

Oh yeah!! That looks really nice. I’m happy to hear you were able to get what you wanted. I really wish they, SEM or whoever, would make more of the OEM textures. I really believe there is more of a demand for it, than they believe. I literally get asked out it all the time.
Thanks for sharing! That really is a Beautiful seat

[Big Chip]

Originally Posted by K25alive

Last year I did order fabric and vinyl for my 1979 GMC K25 bench seat from SMS Auto Fabric. I wanted original color/textures. They had the vinyl in stock, but the fabric took 6 months. They have a mill or access to one in Philadelphia I think. My guess is they were waiting to make a longer run of that fabric for other orders. Once I finally got it an upholstery shop stitched it up and I think it came out great. Put in new carpet at same time.

That's the stuff! I didn't see it on their website but I'll try calling. Another part of my issue is there was a 1979 only blue and I'm thinking that's not going to make anything easier for me.

[TKCR]

Going to Washington State. 81-87 fully restored Charcoal Velour.

[TKCR]

This one is one it’s way to Sunny Florida!

[TKCR]

Another Charcoal Velour for someone local.

[waters5]

do you ever come across 1973-1974 bench seats? or know of a aftermarket place to purchase from looking to swap out buckets seats for bench

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by waters5

do you ever come across 1973-1974 bench seats? or know of a aftermarket place to purchase from looking to swap out buckets seats for bench

Yeah I have a bunch of those posted. Like these. But I have plenty of cores to use

[TKCR]

Just got a couple of cores, for the 81-87. Got them all torn down for restoration

[TKCR]

Just finished up a 81-87 BenchSeat, fully restored with New Foam. This one will be going to Michigan.
Charcoal Velour Deluxe.

[TKCR]

Just finished another seat. This is a Black Velour Deluxe, fully restored. New Foam & Cover.
Being picked up, they are driving from Kanas!

[TKCR]

The customer from Kansas arrived safely to pick up his newly restored seat. 12hr drive, one way! I dismantled the seat down, for easier transport for him.
He was pretty happy and very impressed with the restoration of the seat frames and tracks. His wife couldn’t get over how the tracks looked. She said they looked BRAND NEW, compared to the rusty & dirty ones.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

Just keep one aside for me come spring time

It was a pleasure meeting you today! Enjoy your new seat. Send me a few pics, when you get it installed, or you can post some up yourself.

[TKCR]

The people from Kansas, sent pics of the seat and seatbelts I restored for them. They got them installed last night.

[57NAPCO]

Originally Posted by TKCR

It was a pleasure meeting you today! Enjoy your new seat. Send me a few pics, when you get it installed, or you can post some up yourself.

The pleasure was mine! been trying to catch up on my rest before installing the beautiful seat. Plus I have the dreaded loose tilt steering wheel fix, one of the worst jobs as far as I’m concerned

[Rich84]

Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

Plus I have the dreaded loose tilt steering wheel fix, one of the worst jobs as far as I’m concerned

I have been trying to work up the courage to attempt to fix that as well...The youtube videos look a little daunting.

[57NAPCO]

Originally Posted by Rich84

I have been trying to work up the courage to attempt to fix that as well...The youtube videos look a little daunting.

This may help...

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...;topic=12525.0

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

The pleasure was mine! been trying to catch up on my rest before installing the beautiful seat. Plus I have the dreaded loose tilt steering wheel fix, one of the worst jobs as far as I’m concerned

Get some rest! that was a long drive.

[57NAPCO]

Catching a flight now outa Portland, ME,

wow, you talk about an empty airport !!

Picture doesn’t do the seat justice but it’s the only one I have. I will tell you this...the quality of the work is superb, I am very happy! Thank you again Tina.

[TKCR]

Just got this 75 Blue GMC bench seat and seatbelts. I’ll be retiring these for someone in Indiana. Using the Fabric and Vinyl, lower left.

[TKCR]

This 81-87 Black Velour Deluxe, is on its way to Maryland.

[TKCR]

I’ve been working on the GMC seat, from the above post #449. Here are some before and after on some of the hardware.