89 seat in my 70 - How to recover it ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Green Machine** · 06-29-2006, 11:30 PM

Scored a nice seat from a 89 Silverado today to put in the 70, as that seems to be a popular swap. I want to recover it to match the interior, but it looks like the fabric is glued to the foam in the pleat areas. Foam is good and I dont want to wreck it, but the fabric is very dirty and really should be removed - did I just just buy another piece of junk to be added to my "learning experiences" ??????

**SactoJim** · 06-30-2006, 12:36 AM

I have the same seat, mines a 60/40 split and all the upholstery guys I've talked to cringe when I ask about it. You can't take the fabric off without tearing all the foam up.....have to go over the top of it....at least that's what I have been told.

Where in Iowa are you?....I grew up in Council Bluffs.

**Bob B.** · 06-30-2006, 12:45 AM

Unfortunately, that is the case with '88 and '89 'deluxe' seats that were used in the Silverado's and Sierra SLE's. They did last a long time, but are difficult to re-cover.

**Green Machine** · 06-30-2006, 01:13 AM

OK - does that mean there is a seat from that era 88-94 trucks that IS recoverable ??? Thanks.

06-29-2006, 11:30 PM	#1
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	89 seat in my 70 - How to recover it ??? Scored a nice seat from a 89 Silverado today to put in the 70, as that seems to be a popular swap. I want to recover it to match the interior, but it looks like the fabric is glued to the foam in the pleat areas. Foam is good and I dont want to wreck it, but the fabric is very dirty and really should be removed - did I just just buy another piece of junk to be added to my "learning experiences" ?????? __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

06-30-2006, 12:36 AM	#2
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 89 seat in my 70 - How to recover it ??? I have the same seat, mines a 60/40 split and all the upholstery guys I've talked to cringe when I ask about it. You can't take the fabric off without tearing all the foam up.....have to go over the top of it....at least that's what I have been told. Where in Iowa are you?....I grew up in Council Bluffs.

06-30-2006, 12:45 AM	#3
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,321	Re: 89 seat in my 70 - How to recover it ??? Unfortunately, that is the case with '88 and '89 'deluxe' seats that were used in the Silverado's and Sierra SLE's. They did last a long time, but are difficult to re-cover. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

06-30-2006, 01:13 AM	#4
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: 89 seat in my 70 - How to recover it ??? OK - does that mean there is a seat from that era 88-94 trucks that IS recoverable ??? Thanks. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0



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