houndstooth bench? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muddpile · 03-19-2007, 04:35 PM

I have decided to retain the bench seat in my 72 chevy pickup. The buckets I have cramp me a little too much and just don't look right. The truck is a 72 LWB Highlander with the off-white vinyl seat with the orange plaid inserts. I have no attachment to the plaid, so orange or black/white houndstooth will be a good replacement.

My question, do most guys buy these off a vendor, or get them custom made? Price is an issue, but not so much of one as quality. I want something that won't wear out or fall apart. Also, do the repro's have the stock scroll pattern in them? Again, I'm not that attached to it if they don't. The main thing is I want parchment vinyl with houndstooth inserts, give it that classy 70's mid-luxery look. Thanks! Any pics of anything you guys have got done would be great as well.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-19-2007, 04:39 PM

I had my custom made. It cost about $300, which is the price of repo covers if you buy them. Not to mention, the upholsterer guarantees his to fit, he won't the repo ones,

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LUV2XCLR8 · 03-19-2007, 04:47 PM

I paid around $250 for mine, not done yet so no pic's, got mine from www.christiansclassics.com

brak · 03-19-2007, 04:51 PM

Mmmm Highlander

muddpile · 03-22-2007, 01:06 AM

Those custom units look pretty good! I'm kinda torn on which way to go. I'll have to call my local upholstery guy and see what he reccommends. My bench is pretty tattered right now, and needs foam as well.

**special-K** · 03-22-2007, 06:29 AM

It`s hard to believe you could get custom seat upholstery that cheap.In my experience,there`s no comparison in price between custom and ready-made covers.That guy is way cheap,nice work,too.I`d like his number.

cdowns · 03-22-2007, 08:31 AM

i'll always go thru the local upholstery shop too unless it's for a factory correct type deal. i'm really awed when i see guys payn the $1200-$1500 on the factory buckets sorry factorty correct aint that important to me

Stoney · 03-22-2007, 10:04 AM

I would like to find a original seat for my 72. Someone put a later model seat in there and it's ugly

**Hart_Rod** · 03-22-2007, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

It`s hard to believe you could get custom seat upholstery that cheap.In my experience,there`s no comparison in price between custom and ready-made covers.That guy is way cheap,nice work,too.I`d like his number.

Forrester's Auto Trim
850-293-7329

Tim - His name is Troy Forrester. He's super nice guy. His shop is at his house, about 8 miles east of mine.

**special-K** · 03-22-2007, 02:05 PM

That`s nice stitchin`,Rob.I say that after dealing with the same guy for over 25 years.He does great work,too.He does all the antique and resto stuff.Dealers,too.He doesn`t like aftermarket stuff,either.The guy that I bought my`72 Sierra from sold me a Repro cover.The same company LMC sells.I gave him the seat to cover.He was so unhappy with the results,he wouldn`t charge me.And he had a he!! of a time getting it on.I think he`d get closer to $400+ for that two insert design.I guess different areas vary.And,he`s got the name.It was his dad`s,then his,and his son will be next.He`s also president of the local AACA chapter.So,he get`s his price.

Chevyholic · 03-22-2007, 02:20 PM

Beautiful seats, I think I may have to consider something like that when I get mine done. I need to find a new bench first, though. The PO put a bench from I don't know what and it sits way too high.

Ozark Tim · 03-22-2007, 02:45 PM

You said you didnt care about the plaid pattern for your truck's interior, so if you can find a guy to do the upholstry work cheap you could probably find a local place that sells material and go pick something out. My wife goes to a place in St. Louis that has hundreds if not thousands of bolts of material that they sell by the yard and it is cheap.
For me, I'd stick with the Highlander material and if you choose to do that you can contact SMS Auto Fabric's in Oregon. Taint cheap but they have all the Highlander colors as well as the OEM vinyl's and even the scroll debossed center pieces in various vinyl colors.
Good luck with your seat!
OT

cstanley · 03-22-2007, 07:20 PM

i recovered mine myself with one of the kits from GMCPaul's. it wasn't cheap, because i had to buy new foams, too, but i am crazy happy with the results. it wasn't difficult at all to install. did it one evening after work. i think it was around $250 just for the cover.

dan42 · 03-23-2007, 12:11 AM

Check this one out - I dint like buckets either

**special-K** · 03-23-2007, 07:50 AM

I wish I could get running length of the scroll to build a tonneau to match the seats.

barn9 · 03-23-2007, 02:31 PM

Since I have the pic handy from another post, I got this done locally for $150.

SacramentoJoe · 03-23-2007, 04:01 PM

I've been pricing some seats here today. Aound $300 -$350 installed for new covers, foam, and all the side springs and hardware from the local shops. Paid about that much for this one 20 years ago. Probably go to the same guy since he is still there and I wore the hell out of these. He is the highest price though. Gotta wear the seatbelts with the bench seat to keep from sliding across.

raoul.duke · 03-25-2007, 03:13 PM

Here's mine that I recovered from the LMC kit over x-mas. Very happy w/ it, but my fingers still are sore from those damn hogrings.....

03-19-2007, 04:35 PM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	houndstooth bench? I have decided to retain the bench seat in my 72 chevy pickup. The buckets I have cramp me a little too much and just don't look right. The truck is a 72 LWB Highlander with the off-white vinyl seat with the orange plaid inserts. I have no attachment to the plaid, so orange or black/white houndstooth will be a good replacement. My question, do most guys buy these off a vendor, or get them custom made? Price is an issue, but not so much of one as quality. I want something that won't wear out or fall apart. Also, do the repro's have the stock scroll pattern in them? Again, I'm not that attached to it if they don't. The main thing is I want parchment vinyl with houndstooth inserts, give it that classy 70's mid-luxery look. Thanks! Any pics of anything you guys have got done would be great as well. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

03-19-2007, 04:39 PM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,860	Re: houndstooth bench? I had my custom made. It cost about $300, which is the price of repo covers if you buy them. Not to mention, the upholsterer guarantees his to fit, he won't the repo ones, . Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 03-19-2007 at 04:40 PM.

03-19-2007, 04:47 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: houndstooth bench? I paid around $250 for mine, not done yet so no pic's, got mine from www.christiansclassics.com __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-19-2007, 04:51 PM	#4
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: houndstooth bench? Mmmm Highlander __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

03-22-2007, 01:06 AM	#5
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: houndstooth bench? Those custom units look pretty good! I'm kinda torn on which way to go. I'll have to call my local upholstery guy and see what he reccommends. My bench is pretty tattered right now, and needs foam as well. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open Last edited by muddpile; 03-22-2007 at 01:07 AM.

03-22-2007, 06:29 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: houndstooth bench? It`s hard to believe you could get custom seat upholstery that cheap.In my experience,there`s no comparison in price between custom and ready-made covers.That guy is way cheap,nice work,too.I`d like his number. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-22-2007, 08:31 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: houndstooth bench? i'll always go thru the local upholstery shop too unless it's for a factory correct type deal. i'm really awed when i see guys payn the $1200-$1500 on the factory buckets sorry factorty correct aint that important to me __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-22-2007, 10:04 AM	#8
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: houndstooth bench? I would like to find a original seat for my 72. Someone put a later model seat in there and it's ugly __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

03-22-2007, 02:05 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: houndstooth bench? That`s nice stitchin`,Rob.I say that after dealing with the same guy for over 25 years.He does great work,too.He does all the antique and resto stuff.Dealers,too.He doesn`t like aftermarket stuff,either.The guy that I bought my`72 Sierra from sold me a Repro cover.The same company LMC sells.I gave him the seat to cover.He was so unhappy with the results,he wouldn`t charge me.And he had a he!! of a time getting it on.I think he`d get closer to $400+ for that two insert design.I guess different areas vary.And,he`s got the name.It was his dad`s,then his,and his son will be next.He`s also president of the local AACA chapter.So,he get`s his price. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-22-2007, 02:20 PM	#11
Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Re: houndstooth bench? Beautiful seats, I think I may have to consider something like that when I get mine done. I need to find a new bench first, though. The PO put a bench from I don't know what and it sits way too high. __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite!

03-22-2007, 02:45 PM	#12
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: houndstooth bench? You said you didnt care about the plaid pattern for your truck's interior, so if you can find a guy to do the upholstry work cheap you could probably find a local place that sells material and go pick something out. My wife goes to a place in St. Louis that has hundreds if not thousands of bolts of material that they sell by the yard and it is cheap. For me, I'd stick with the Highlander material and if you choose to do that you can contact SMS Auto Fabric's in Oregon. Taint cheap but they have all the Highlander colors as well as the OEM vinyl's and even the scroll debossed center pieces in various vinyl colors. Good luck with your seat! OT

03-22-2007, 07:20 PM	#13
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: houndstooth bench? i recovered mine myself with one of the kits from GMCPaul's. it wasn't cheap, because i had to buy new foams, too, but i am crazy happy with the results. it wasn't difficult at all to install. did it one evening after work. i think it was around $250 just for the cover. Attached Images __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

03-23-2007, 12:11 AM	#14
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: houndstooth bench? Check this one out - I dint like buckets either Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-23-2007, 07:50 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: houndstooth bench? I wish I could get running length of the scroll to build a tonneau to match the seats. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-23-2007 at 07:51 AM.

03-23-2007, 02:31 PM	#16
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Re: houndstooth bench? Since I have the pic handy from another post, I got this done locally for $150. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.



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03-23-2007, 04:01 PM	#17
SacramentoJoe Always Fixing Things Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 390	Re: houndstooth bench? I've been pricing some seats here today. Aound $300 -$350 installed for new covers, foam, and all the side springs and hardware from the local shops. Paid about that much for this one 20 years ago. Probably go to the same guy since he is still there and I wore the hell out of these. He is the highest price though. Gotta wear the seatbelts with the bench seat to keep from sliding across. Attached Images __________________ Just an Average Joe ‘68 GMC 307 3spd – My dad's original truck 310,000 miles

03-25-2007, 03:13 PM	#18
raoul.duke Sandwich: Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 119	Re: houndstooth bench? Here's mine that I recovered from the LMC kit over x-mas. Very happy w/ it, but my fingers still are sore from those damn hogrings..... Attached Images

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