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*Mister-B* · 02-06-2013, 04:33 PM

I don't like vinyl for my climate. Too hot in the summer, and cold in the winter here. As for fabric, it seems like at the end of the day you're basically left with SaddleBlanket, but I'm not crazy about the look, and don't like the gritty feel they get after trapping dust and dirt.

I've had leather on multiple vehicles, and love it. I was thinking I could buy a brown weathered cow hide or two, and have a seat cover place wrap my seat. My '69 has the one year only dark navy blue interior, so I was thinking it might look pretty neat. How many hides do you think it would take? One, two, or more?

Has anybody here tried something like this?

Here's a sample I'm thinking of

My interior

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**Palf70Step** · 02-06-2013, 06:46 PM

I have not tried or even thought of what you want to do, but it does sound like a neat idea!

weever82 · 02-06-2013, 07:19 PM

I think it's a great idea and will look incredible with the blue/patina. Have that farm truck look to it. Depending on the size of the hides, I would say 2 hides but maybe 3 if they need a lil extra for the sides, etc...
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*Mister-B* · 02-06-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by weever82

I think it's a great idea and will look incredible with the blue/patina. Have that farm truck look to it. Depending on the size of the hides, I would say 2 hides but maybe 3 if they need a lil extra for the sides, etc...
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Thanks guys. It sort of reminds me of this look:

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c10monkey · 02-06-2013, 10:40 PM

AWESOME!!!!!

I have had the same idea.....

When I redo mine back to Dark Olive Green , I want to do my seat in a saddle leather. Then a mathing dash pad. I think it would look good against the green.
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BigCountryx · 02-06-2013, 10:45 PM

It'll be a king ranch edition
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**70cst** · 02-06-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I have not tried or even thought of what you want to do, but it does sound like a neat idea!

SS Tim · 02-08-2013, 02:51 AM

The stock look in leather can be easily maintained. For the retail price of a couple of range hides and the resulting mismatch I would look into have a set of leather covers made locally. A blue leather seat cover inserted with pleated blue suede pigskin makes a very nice seating surface. Of course then you could make a cover for you steering wheel as well. Truckseat could probably whip a set up for you reasonably too if he does not already catalog them.

However there was a member here who did a cover similar to your idea.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400428
Hand stitching though is the hard way!

**special-K** · 02-08-2013, 08:43 AM

I love leather and handmade things. But leather is about the same as vinyl to be. It gets cold,is slippery,and gets about as hot. My Harley saddle gets so hot it will burn my axx. I know that's in full sun. But,why not just have an upholstery shop make do the seat in a totally comfortable fabric?

calvin78612 · 02-08-2013, 08:56 AM

Here's mine,gonna change it to blue,blazer buckects,white w/blue hounds tooth insert.

02-06-2013, 04:33 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Had an idea for a bench seat cover I don't like vinyl for my climate. Too hot in the summer, and cold in the winter here. As for fabric, it seems like at the end of the day you're basically left with SaddleBlanket, but I'm not crazy about the look, and don't like the gritty feel they get after trapping dust and dirt. I've had leather on multiple vehicles, and love it. I was thinking I could buy a brown weathered cow hide or two, and have a seat cover place wrap my seat. My '69 has the one year only dark navy blue interior, so I was thinking it might look pretty neat. How many hides do you think it would take? One, two, or more? Has anybody here tried something like this? Here's a sample I'm thinking of My interior Posted via Mobile Device

02-06-2013, 06:46 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: Had an idea for a bench seat cover I have not tried or even thought of what you want to do, but it does sound like a neat idea! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-06-2013, 07:19 PM	#3
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: Had an idea for a bench seat cover I think it's a great idea and will look incredible with the blue/patina. Have that farm truck look to it. Depending on the size of the hides, I would say 2 hides but maybe 3 if they need a lil extra for the sides, etc... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

02-06-2013, 10:40 PM	#5
c10monkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lebanon Ohio Posts: 187	Re: Had an idea for a bench seat cover AWESOME!!!!! I have had the same idea..... When I redo mine back to Dark Olive Green , I want to do my seat in a saddle leather. Then a mathing dash pad. I think it would look good against the green. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C10 Inflation Fighter 1994 C3500 Crew Cab Dually 454

02-06-2013, 10:45 PM	#6
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Had an idea for a bench seat cover It'll be a king ranch edition Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

02-08-2013, 02:51 AM	#8
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Had an idea for a bench seat cover The stock look in leather can be easily maintained. For the retail price of a couple of range hides and the resulting mismatch I would look into have a set of leather covers made locally. A blue leather seat cover inserted with pleated blue suede pigskin makes a very nice seating surface. Of course then you could make a cover for you steering wheel as well. Truckseat could probably whip a set up for you reasonably too if he does not already catalog them. However there was a member here who did a cover similar to your idea. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400428 Hand stitching though is the hard way! __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-08-2013, 08:43 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Had an idea for a bench seat cover I love leather and handmade things. But leather is about the same as vinyl to be. It gets cold,is slippery,and gets about as hot. My Harley saddle gets so hot it will burn my axx. I know that's in full sun. But,why not just have an upholstery shop make do the seat in a totally comfortable fabric? __________________ "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 ~

02-08-2013, 08:56 AM	#10
calvin78612 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Aledo, Texas Posts: 803	Re: Had an idea for a bench seat cover Here's mine,gonna change it to blue,blazer buckects,white w/blue hounds tooth insert. Attached Images __________________ 84 step side 87 swb



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