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69Special · 01-04-2010, 02:23 PM

I was just curious who makes the best reproduction OEM seat covers and door panels out there.

Was looking at Brothers & Classic Industries as they both have good sales going. Brothers panels are $45 cheaper, but with a full order (over $500), does not offer free shipping, whereas Classic Industries is offering 15% off (as Brothers) AND free shipping with an order for $500. Because of the sale, however, they will not price match Brothers.

I was thinking of getting seat covers and everything else through CI, and then the door panels and a dash pad through Brothers, but then thought they might not match up and might be a bad idea.

Anyway, I'm hoping your responses help me make up my mind.

Think I'm going with the dark green metallic interior for a '69 GMC.

Sammy · 01-04-2010, 04:14 PM

http://www.ricksupholstery.com/
These guys do some real good work. His wife does all the sewing and is real nice. So it's a Mom /Pop deal. I don't know if they do door panels. I have received some of the houndstooth stuff and it is top quality. But I would rather keep a Mom/ Pop in business if their quality and business ethics are good. They are in Columbia, Tn. She will even send swaths(SP) at no charge thru the mail if there is any doubt on the color..

Sammy · 01-04-2010, 04:22 PM

These are the covers they made for my BB's. Remember in some cases you get what you pay for.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-04-2010, 05:36 PM

I have PUI bucket seat covers in my 71'. The beading is starting to crack a little bit already. If I do them over, I will go with truckworld brand seat covers. Door panels is hit and miss. I still prefer searching for nice OEM door panels on here or in yards. I know 70-71 door panels to me, are lack luster. If you are having a interior guy do the work, buy the unassembled door panels to wrap over original metal panels. The reproduction assembled door panels come on plastic door panels that aren't the greatest. Trevor

69Special · 01-04-2010, 05:44 PM

Where does one find truckworld seat covers?

Good to know on the door panels. I might do that.

Sammy, your seats look great. However, this is a low budget restoration, so don't think I'll go that route.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-04-2010, 06:02 PM

I would either look up truckworld, or I would contact board member "YellowBlazer" He sells both I believe. What do your original door panels look like? Trevor

69Special · 01-04-2010, 06:07 PM

Oh, they're covered by some ridiculuos foam material with some goofy white cloth. haha. I get the truck Friday, so I'll know more then.

I sent him a PM. Hopefully he'll get it.

I'm surprised there hasn't been more responses. I'm guessing many people have purchased repro seat covers and door panels/covers.

71 super · 01-04-2010, 09:32 PM

I trade for a set from tim Christian a while back and they are great covers! I do not know the brand, but do know they they are not PUI. They installed without problems.

01-04-2010, 02:23 PM	#1
69Special Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 30	best seat covers & door panels?? I was just curious who makes the best reproduction OEM seat covers and door panels out there. Was looking at Brothers & Classic Industries as they both have good sales going. Brothers panels are $45 cheaper, but with a full order (over $500), does not offer free shipping, whereas Classic Industries is offering 15% off (as Brothers) AND free shipping with an order for $500. Because of the sale, however, they will not price match Brothers. I was thinking of getting seat covers and everything else through CI, and then the door panels and a dash pad through Brothers, but then thought they might not match up and might be a bad idea. Anyway, I'm hoping your responses help me make up my mind. Think I'm going with the dark green metallic interior for a '69 GMC. Last edited by 69Special; 01-04-2010 at 02:23 PM.

01-04-2010, 04:14 PM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: best seat covers & door panels?? http://www.ricksupholstery.com/ These guys do some real good work. His wife does all the sewing and is real nice. So it's a Mom /Pop deal. I don't know if they do door panels. I have received some of the houndstooth stuff and it is top quality. But I would rather keep a Mom/ Pop in business if their quality and business ethics are good. They are in Columbia, Tn. She will even send swaths(SP) at no charge thru the mail if there is any doubt on the color.. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-04-2010, 04:22 PM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: best seat covers & door panels?? These are the covers they made for my BB's. Remember in some cases you get what you pay for. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-04-2010, 05:36 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: best seat covers & door panels?? I have PUI bucket seat covers in my 71'. The beading is starting to crack a little bit already. If I do them over, I will go with truckworld brand seat covers. Door panels is hit and miss. I still prefer searching for nice OEM door panels on here or in yards. I know 70-71 door panels to me, are lack luster. If you are having a interior guy do the work, buy the unassembled door panels to wrap over original metal panels. The reproduction assembled door panels come on plastic door panels that aren't the greatest. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-04-2010, 05:44 PM	#5
69Special Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 30	Re: best seat covers & door panels?? Where does one find truckworld seat covers? Good to know on the door panels. I might do that. Sammy, your seats look great. However, this is a low budget restoration, so don't think I'll go that route.

01-04-2010, 06:02 PM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: best seat covers & door panels?? I would either look up truckworld, or I would contact board member "YellowBlazer" He sells both I believe. What do your original door panels look like? Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-04-2010, 06:07 PM	#7
69Special Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 30	Re: best seat covers & door panels?? Oh, they're covered by some ridiculuos foam material with some goofy white cloth. haha. I get the truck Friday, so I'll know more then. I sent him a PM. Hopefully he'll get it. I'm surprised there hasn't been more responses. I'm guessing many people have purchased repro seat covers and door panels/covers. Last edited by 69Special; 01-04-2010 at 07:53 PM.

01-04-2010, 09:32 PM	#8
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: best seat covers & door panels?? I trade for a set from tim Christian a while back and they are great covers! I do not know the brand, but do know they they are not PUI. They installed without problems. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle



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