Let's see those Bench Seats Redone - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DrtyJack75 · 07-17-2008, 10:57 AM

Well I got one of the best b-day gifts I could ask for....my interior redone! I see alot of guys going to the buckets but I want to keep my bench but dont want the old style bench look. So if you've redone your bench seat please post up some pics. I have an idea of what I want....but as I explained to my girlfriend when she took me to the upholstery shop yesterday, I HAVE TO THINK ABOUT THIS!! BIG BIG DECISION!!

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THIS IS WHAT MY INTERIOR LOOKS LIKE NOW

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THIS IS WHAT I"D LIKE MY INTERIOR TO LOOK LIKE---

but I have no arm rest in my seat, and a 90-94 Chevy Seat like this is $400 at the damn junk yard so Im going to nix the arm rest but still leaning toward something like this....
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So if you've got a nice bench help me out please.....

THEN MY NEXT DILEMA IS, GREY OR BLACK INTERIOR?!?!?

LOW DOUGH · 07-17-2008, 11:57 AM

That looks good. Hope you get what you want.

The Big Green · 07-17-2008, 12:14 PM

Your interior looks fine the way it is, but may I suggest a 5 gallon bucket, I have one and its great, not very comfy though

My seat, dash pad, and visors are a tan corduroy. Its kinda nice really, but I didnt' like it at first. I like the choice of interior you have picked out, looks great.

Putter · 07-17-2008, 12:28 PM

I saved this to my hard drive. It was described as a stock bench with the foam & cover rebuilt to create this look. I love it.

Putter · 07-17-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJack75

THIS IS WHAT I"D LIKE MY INTERIOR TO LOOK LIKE---

but I have no arm rest in my seat, and a 90-94 Chevy Seat like this is $400 at the damn junk yard so Im going to nix the arm rest but still leaning toward something like this....

$400?????? We can get those ALL DAY LONG for less than $100, no matter what fabric, color, etc.....
YOU need to stop by Jackson, MS and holler at me.

big_al_71 · 07-29-2008, 07:36 AM

Here is a pict of mine keeping the two tone alive!!!!

68_chop_top · 07-29-2008, 09:10 AM

This is mine!

thirdstreettito · 07-29-2008, 09:12 AM

Nice 2-tones!

68Stepbed · 07-29-2008, 12:32 PM

Well putter beat me to mine. Yep it's an original style bench with all new custom made foam.

76bonanza · 07-29-2008, 12:55 PM

Here's mine I like the old style.

BigDaddyDave · 07-29-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 76bonanza

Here's mine I like the old style.

I agree!

kb3 · 07-29-2008, 07:58 PM

Here's mine

mrein3 · 07-29-2008, 10:32 PM

Before these trucks got real popular and pre-made seat covers were affordable, I decided to have my seat recovered. My dad worked at the St. Paul, MN Ford assembly plant for 42 years. He had a pal there who fixed interiors that got bunged up on the line. He was good. He had to make repairs that were perfect because people were buying new product. Anyways to make a long story short I asked him to do a seat cover for me. Since the houndstooth inserts were unknown to me at the time I picked up a green material at an upholstery shop that used to be on the corner of Larpenteur and Snelling in Falcon Heights, across from the MN State Fair Grounds. I also picked up some car grade vinyl. He took the materials and my seat and made a cover for me.

As a side note I pulled the build sheet before I brought the seat over to him and put in in a bag with a chunk of the gold material that used to be the seat's original interior. I later found out on these pages that the seat is out of a '68 golden anniversary truck.

Anyways, 10+ years later this is what it looks like:

**SactoJim** · 07-30-2008, 12:10 AM

Here's my late 80's 60/40 bench.

dan42 · 07-30-2008, 12:26 AM

Here's mine in my '70 - It's out of a '90 Chevy, I believe.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-30-2008, 01:47 AM

hows this?

Chevyman680063 · 07-30-2008, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

hows this?

On a hot day that gives the song Great Balls of Fire a whole new meaning.

Ace in the hole · 07-30-2008, 06:58 AM

I just recovered mine-

Orange · 07-30-2008, 08:30 AM

Mine. Factory seat recovered.

DLB

chevy72blu · 07-30-2008, 10:27 AM

You can see in the pic very well... But there is a white bowtie made from rolled vynil in the center back about 8 inches by 4-5 inches.

Arad68 · 07-30-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman680063

On a hot day that gives the song Great Balls of Fire a whole new meaning.

70short · 07-30-2008, 11:02 AM

Original seat and foam!! comfy!!!!!!!!!!!!

jayharrell · 07-30-2008, 11:06 AM

Thats my fav man. Too nice. love it.

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Originally Posted by 76bonanza

Here's mine I like the old style.

gonline71 · 07-30-2008, 11:33 AM

Here's mine....they rebuilt the springs & pad and covered it in a vinyl/tweed.

**steelhorse** · 07-30-2008, 12:24 PM

Ace in the hole,who did you get that seat cover from and how did it go on?

07-17-2008, 10:57 AM	#1
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Well I got one of the best b-day gifts I could ask for....my interior redone! I see alot of guys going to the buckets but I want to keep my bench but dont want the old style bench look. So if you've redone your bench seat please post up some pics. I have an idea of what I want....but as I explained to my girlfriend when she took me to the upholstery shop yesterday, I HAVE TO THINK ABOUT THIS!! BIG BIG DECISION!! <BR> THIS IS WHAT MY INTERIOR LOOKS LIKE NOW <BR> <BR> THIS IS WHAT I"D LIKE MY INTERIOR TO LOOK LIKE--- but I have no arm rest in my seat, and a 90-94 Chevy Seat like this is $400 at the damn junk yard so Im going to nix the arm rest but still leaning toward something like this.... <BR> So if you've got a nice bench help me out please..... THEN MY NEXT DILEMA IS, GREY OR BLACK INTERIOR?!?!?

07-17-2008, 11:57 AM	#2
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone That looks good. Hope you get what you want.

07-17-2008, 12:14 PM	#3
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Your interior looks fine the way it is, but may I suggest a 5 gallon bucket, I have one and its great, not very comfy though My seat, dash pad, and visors are a tan corduroy. Its kinda nice really, but I didnt' like it at first. I like the choice of interior you have picked out, looks great.

07-17-2008, 12:28 PM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone I saved this to my hard drive. It was described as a stock bench with the foam & cover rebuilt to create this look. I love it. Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

07-29-2008, 07:36 AM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Here is a pict of mine keeping the two tone alive!!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 07-29-2008 at 07:39 AM. Reason: missed the pict

07-29-2008, 09:10 AM	#7
68_chop_top Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Granbury, TEXAS Posts: 250	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone This is mine! __________________ Mine is chopped, has a clutch, and a big block.

07-29-2008, 09:12 AM	#8
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Nice 2-tones! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

07-29-2008, 12:32 PM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Well putter beat me to mine. Yep it's an original style bench with all new custom made foam. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-29-2008, 12:55 PM	#10
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Here's mine I like the old style. Attached Images __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

07-29-2008, 07:58 PM	#12
kb3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: jeffersonvill in Posts: 131	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Here's mine Last edited by kb3; 12-12-2008 at 02:04 AM.

07-29-2008, 10:32 PM	#13
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Before these trucks got real popular and pre-made seat covers were affordable, I decided to have my seat recovered. My dad worked at the St. Paul, MN Ford assembly plant for 42 years. He had a pal there who fixed interiors that got bunged up on the line. He was good. He had to make repairs that were perfect because people were buying new product. Anyways to make a long story short I asked him to do a seat cover for me. Since the houndstooth inserts were unknown to me at the time I picked up a green material at an upholstery shop that used to be on the corner of Larpenteur and Snelling in Falcon Heights, across from the MN State Fair Grounds. I also picked up some car grade vinyl. He took the materials and my seat and made a cover for me. As a side note I pulled the build sheet before I brought the seat over to him and put in in a bag with a chunk of the gold material that used to be the seat's original interior. I later found out on these pages that the seat is out of a '68 golden anniversary truck. Anyways, 10+ years later this is what it looks like: Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

07-30-2008, 12:10 AM	#14
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Here's my late 80's 60/40 bench. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

07-30-2008, 12:26 AM	#15
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Here's mine in my '70 - It's out of a '90 Chevy, I believe. 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

07-30-2008, 01:47 AM	#16
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone hows this? Attached Images __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-30-2008, 06:58 AM	#18
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone I just recovered mine- __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited



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07-30-2008, 08:30 AM	#19
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Mine. Factory seat recovered. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

07-30-2008, 10:27 AM	#20
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone You can see in the pic very well... But there is a white bowtie made from rolled vynil in the center back about 8 inches by 4-5 inches. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

07-30-2008, 11:02 AM	#22
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Original seat and foam!! comfy!!!!!!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

07-30-2008, 11:33 AM	#24
gonline71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 134	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Here's mine....they rebuilt the springs & pad and covered it in a vinyl/tweed. Attached Images

07-30-2008, 12:24 PM	#25
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Let's see those Bench Seats Redone Ace in the hole,who did you get that seat cover from and how did it go on?

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