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farside847 · 05-26-2005, 12:59 PM

Well, now that I have ordered a set of bucket seats from a board member
for my 71 c10 my mind is planning out how I want them to look!

....
The set Im getting is pretty well worn out and I know I will need new foam
and upholstery anyway, so I thought I could have some fun with it.

My idea was this: 71 style bucket seats with a center buddy seat with cup
holders on the back of the buddy seatback

I bought a 68 3pc seat and I thought I could just replace the old foam with
a foam set for a 71 seat. Then cover the seats with nice new 71 vinyl covers.

The bummer would be that I need to redo the buddy seat too, and the 71
cover sets do not have the buddy cover. Plus I would really rather not
have the scrollwork. I do prefer the deeper bucket from the 71 seats though.

Ive been looking around and have seen lots of trucks with new vinyl without
the scrollwork, but when I look at the sites that sell the covers they all have
vinyl. Here is a pic of one I saw..

Any ideas where I could get a nice 71 style cover with no scoll? Or
a buddy seat cover by itself? Is my idea crazy?

I guess I could always take it to a shop, but I would rather do it myself if
I can.

boraxman · 05-26-2005, 01:07 PM

I took mine to a shop and $400 later they were exactlly how I wanted them.

farside847 · 05-26-2005, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boraxman

I took mine to a shop and $400 later they were exactlly how I wanted them.

I see your in CA too, what shop did you go to?

mer316 · 05-26-2005, 01:23 PM

I got my covers from an aftermarket shop and then took the seats to a shop.
It worked out fine and wasn't all that pricie.

Robby

boraxman · 05-26-2005, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farside847

I see your in CA too, what shop did you go to?

Ricardos Upolstery in Newhall, Ca. about 30mi. N of L.A.

I still need to put them in, but I need to restore my console first.

If search was working I would show my before and after pics.

farside847 · 05-26-2005, 09:31 PM

nasty search. Well, if you find them again post em, Id love to see some more bucket restorations to keep my idea afoat.

boraxman · 05-27-2005, 01:09 AM

Here you go, only 28 pages back

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=153030

farside847 · 05-27-2005, 10:44 AM

Those do look nice, do you find the cloth top more durable or comfortable?

boraxman · 05-27-2005, 07:43 PM

I had comfort in mind, I dont like sticking to seats in the summer or that cold vynal feeling in the winter.

05-26-2005, 12:59 PM	#1
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Bucket Seat Upholstery Well, now that I have ordered a set of bucket seats from a board member for my 71 c10 my mind is planning out how I want them to look! .... The set Im getting is pretty well worn out and I know I will need new foam and upholstery anyway, so I thought I could have some fun with it. My idea was this: 71 style bucket seats with a center buddy seat with cup holders on the back of the buddy seatback I bought a 68 3pc seat and I thought I could just replace the old foam with a foam set for a 71 seat. Then cover the seats with nice new 71 vinyl covers. The bummer would be that I need to redo the buddy seat too, and the 71 cover sets do not have the buddy cover. Plus I would really rather not have the scrollwork. I do prefer the deeper bucket from the 71 seats though. Ive been looking around and have seen lots of trucks with new vinyl without the scrollwork, but when I look at the sites that sell the covers they all have vinyl. Here is a pic of one I saw.. Any ideas where I could get a nice 71 style cover with no scoll? Or a buddy seat cover by itself? Is my idea crazy? I guess I could always take it to a shop, but I would rather do it myself if I can. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

05-26-2005, 01:07 PM	#2
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	I took mine to a shop and $400 later they were exactlly how I wanted them. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

05-26-2005, 01:23 PM	#4
mer316 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 9	aftermarket I got my covers from an aftermarket shop and then took the seats to a shop. It worked out fine and wasn't all that pricie. Robby

05-26-2005, 09:31 PM	#6
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	nasty search. Well, if you find them again post em, Id love to see some more bucket restorations to keep my idea afoat. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

05-27-2005, 01:09 AM	#7
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Here you go, only 28 pages back http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=153030 __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

05-27-2005, 10:44 AM	#8
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Those do look nice, do you find the cloth top more durable or comfortable? __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

05-27-2005, 07:43 PM	#9
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	I had comfort in mind, I dont like sticking to seats in the summer or that cold vynal feeling in the winter. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351



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