leather, cloth, or vinyl - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

casey · 08-08-2003, 06:20 PM

What do you prefer

72c10step · 08-08-2003, 06:43 PM

I said cloth, because personally I think leather takes a little more maintenance, and both vinyl and leather get burning hot in the summer, and freezing cold in the winter.

mtdave2 · 08-08-2003, 07:19 PM

leather, far more durrable. and cleaner. easy to clean, dog hairs dont stick to it.

*Shane* · 08-08-2003, 07:32 PM

leather ... its COOLER in the summer and WARMER in the winter ... plus it looks *****in'!

**old Rusty C10** · 08-08-2003, 07:42 PM

i like cloth and i prefer a grey or dark color interior

c10crazy · 08-08-2003, 08:45 PM

leather!

RON WOODGEARD · 08-08-2003, 09:21 PM

Leather,
hands down!!! My last three vehicles, (a 95 mitsubishi 3000 GT, A 97 mitsubishi 3000 vr4, and my 350 ford) All have/had leather. And living outside Vegas, Wher the sun gets hot enough to cook eggs on a rock, The leather breathes and does not get anywhere near as hot as vinyl. Plus I wear shorts a lot, and the leather breathes so My legs don't stick to the seat as bad..... And one more,, I have two grandsons, one is 2-1/2, Leather cleans up so much easier..When I'm ready for new interior for the 70, It will be leather.

Now the downside I find, Is the leather, where you slide in and out at, wears. BUT so does everything.

Yep, Leather....

Ron

**Palf70Step** · 08-08-2003, 09:41 PM

I like cloth. Much cooler and comfortable to me than leather or vinyl.

Class of 69 · 08-08-2003, 09:49 PM

I have the cloth seat in my 95 K1500, and MUCH prefer it!! I bought a new leather seat for my Pete and HATE it!! 10-12 hours at a time in it, and sweating the whole time! It is warm in the winter, once your butt thaws it out, but I'm ready to replace the cover with cloth for the summers.

krue · 08-08-2003, 09:53 PM

Cloth can't be beat in my opinion.

weasel29gm · 08-08-2003, 09:57 PM

I got cloth because I got a great deal!!!!!!

**N2TRUX** · 08-09-2003, 12:08 AM

Cloth is not hot, but in the Texas heat the foam inside gets hot and radiates through when you get in. Vinyl makes you sweat if you got shorts on. Leather is the best of all worlds......

lux hauler · 08-09-2003, 12:31 AM

Leather......'cause it smells good

(looks good too)

70 CST 4X4 · 08-09-2003, 01:29 AM

Cloth . IMO

JayDubBlazer · 08-09-2003, 01:52 AM

First it is what ever is cheapest. But because I have a blazer with the top off most of the time cloth is the best option. But with a burban leather is the best. A pimped out burb with trick interior and leather seats is awesome.

*Phillip Johnson* · 08-09-2003, 01:58 AM

Cloth is a MUST! . Leather and vinyl is way to hot w/o a/c

Iceman7642 · 08-09-2003, 04:36 AM

I PICK LEATHER CAUSE OF SKIN TIGHT LEATHER PANTS ARE THE BEST INVENTION (NOT FOR ME BUT FOR THE LADIES)

jay6891 · 08-09-2003, 08:07 AM

I like leather also, easy to clean, just a little more maintence.

Zeus · 08-09-2003, 11:00 AM

the houndstooth inserts of course. Can't beat the look of houndstooth in the center of the seats!

ChevLoRay · 08-09-2003, 11:36 AM

Leather, but you have to take care of it. It's cooler in the summer, than Minyl, much more durable than cloth, and warmer than vinyl in the winter. Properly cared for, it will last many years.

View Poll Results: what do you prefer
Leather	20	54.05%
cloth	15	40.54%
Vinyl	1	2.70%
Seat covers	1	2.70%
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08-08-2003, 06:20 PM	#1
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	leather, cloth, or vinyl What do you prefer

08-08-2003, 06:43 PM	#2
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	I said cloth, because personally I think leather takes a little more maintenance, and both vinyl and leather get burning hot in the summer, and freezing cold in the winter. __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

08-08-2003, 07:19 PM	#3
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	leather, far more durrable. and cleaner. easy to clean, dog hairs dont stick to it. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

08-08-2003, 07:42 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,283	i like cloth and i prefer a grey or dark color interior __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-08-2003, 07:32 PM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	leather ... its COOLER in the summer and WARMER in the winter ... plus it looks *****in'!

08-08-2003, 08:45 PM	#6
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	leather! __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

08-08-2003, 09:21 PM	#7
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Leather, hands down!!! My last three vehicles, (a 95 mitsubishi 3000 GT, A 97 mitsubishi 3000 vr4, and my 350 ford) All have/had leather. And living outside Vegas, Wher the sun gets hot enough to cook eggs on a rock, The leather breathes and does not get anywhere near as hot as vinyl. Plus I wear shorts a lot, and the leather breathes so My legs don't stick to the seat as bad..... And one more,, I have two grandsons, one is 2-1/2, Leather cleans up so much easier..When I'm ready for new interior for the 70, It will be leather. Now the downside I find, Is the leather, where you slide in and out at, wears. BUT so does everything. Yep, Leather.... Ron

08-08-2003, 09:41 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	I like cloth. Much cooler and comfortable to me than leather or vinyl. __________________ 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!

08-08-2003, 09:49 PM	#9
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	I have the cloth seat in my 95 K1500, and MUCH prefer it!! I bought a new leather seat for my Pete and HATE it!! 10-12 hours at a time in it, and sweating the whole time! It is warm in the winter, once your butt thaws it out, but I'm ready to replace the cover with cloth for the summers. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

08-08-2003, 09:53 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Cloth can't be beat in my opinion. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-08-2003, 09:57 PM	#11
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	I got cloth because I got a great deal!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-09-2003, 12:08 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Cloth is not hot, but in the Texas heat the foam inside gets hot and radiates through when you get in. Vinyl makes you sweat if you got shorts on. Leather is the best of all worlds...... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-09-2003, 12:31 AM	#13
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Leather......'cause it smells good (looks good too) __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

08-09-2003, 01:29 AM	#14
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 356	Cloth . IMO __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ



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08-09-2003, 01:52 AM	#15
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	First it is what ever is cheapest. But because I have a blazer with the top off most of the time cloth is the best option. But with a burban leather is the best. A pimped out burb with trick interior and leather seats is awesome. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

08-09-2003, 01:58 AM	#16
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Cloth is a MUST! . Leather and vinyl is way to hot w/o a/c

08-09-2003, 04:36 AM	#17
Iceman7642 P!$$ on Ford Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 334	I PICK LEATHER CAUSE OF SKIN TIGHT LEATHER PANTS ARE THE BEST INVENTION (NOT FOR ME BUT FOR THE LADIES) __________________ [FONT="Impact"][COLOR="Navy"]Michael Lowered 1972 C-20 Longbed with 350 and TH350 1995 Tahoe LS - Custom intake, k&n, TBI spacer, sweet tail lights, clear front lights... 2009 Nissan Versa I am 26, married, and we had our first baby in July of 2009

08-09-2003, 08:07 AM	#18
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	I like leather also, easy to clean, just a little more maintence. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

08-09-2003, 11:00 AM	#19
Zeus Zeus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 152	Leather with....... the houndstooth inserts of course. Can't beat the look of houndstooth in the center of the seats! __________________ jesusventura@hotmail.com

08-09-2003, 11:36 AM	#20
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Leather, but you have to take care of it. It's cooler in the summer, than Minyl, much more durable than cloth, and warmer than vinyl in the winter. Properly cared for, it will last many years. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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