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Dan69 step · 12-29-2015, 07:45 AM

Is SMS Fabrics in Oregon the ONLY supplier for the correct replacement seat cover upholstery for my 68th Anniversary Gold/ white truck? I've read a lot of reviews and have seen more negative than positive, but mainly in the customer relations/ service area. Would like to know if there is another vendor out there w/ the correct material.
Any help would be great. I'm trying to get the seat done for my son before he graduates in early May.

**Already Gone** · 12-29-2015, 08:08 AM

Get a hold of board vendior Truck Seats. He has over the years sold lots of seat covers ( me included ) to board members and I've never heard a bad word about him or his products. The link is for one of his threads.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602727

**chewychevy67** · 12-29-2015, 11:42 AM

I used SMS for my 67 whole interior. Absolutely great product but slow If you are using them to make your covers. If just supplying material they are pretty good.

Lanman1972 · 12-29-2015, 12:36 PM

I also got the materials from SMS and used a local upholstery shop to make the covers and install them. About $350 to make and install. The delay on delivery (about 2 months) was due to having the original scroll work done on the parchment vinyl. Other than that, I found them very easy to work with.

John H. · 12-31-2015, 03:02 AM

I used them, but I was able to walk in with my cover for comparison. They sent incorrect Chevy scrolling for my 69 GMC seat. The match was 100% dead in in color etc. they fixed it, but took a couple weeks.

If you are having your covers made, order enough vinyl material to have the bead/edge made without a break. I did not do this and I have a break in the edge/bead that goes right under the back of your knees. Not sure what to call this. Your upholsterer will make the bead/edge by sewing the vinyl over a round plastic piece. You can measure the edge bead from back to front and over to the passenger side. This is how many yards you need to have this one continuos piece. If a break in the edge is not an issue, you can save by ordering one less yard.

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You can see the small seem on the edge.
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12-29-2015, 07:45 AM	#1
Dan69 step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Fullerton,NE Posts: 380	SMS Fabrics /Oregon question Is SMS Fabrics in Oregon the ONLY supplier for the correct replacement seat cover upholstery for my 68th Anniversary Gold/ white truck? I've read a lot of reviews and have seen more negative than positive, but mainly in the customer relations/ service area. Would like to know if there is another vendor out there w/ the correct material. Any help would be great. I'm trying to get the seat done for my son before he graduates in early May. __________________ 69 short step 68 50th Anniversary Gold/ White lwb 72 2wd Blazer 63 Studebaker Avanti 85 Avanti 66 Studebaker Cruiser 49 Studebaker pickup 3-49 Studebaker 1 1/2 truck 94 White/ GMC coe (cabin hauler) 95 chev 2015 chev Duramax 2500

12-29-2015, 08:08 AM	#2
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: SMS Fabrics /Oregon question Get a hold of board vendior Truck Seats. He has over the years sold lots of seat covers ( me included ) to board members and I've never heard a bad word about him or his products. The link is for one of his threads. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602727 __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-29-2015, 11:42 AM	#3
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: SMS Fabrics /Oregon question I used SMS for my 67 whole interior. Absolutely great product but slow If you are using them to make your covers. If just supplying material they are pretty good.

12-29-2015, 12:36 PM	#4
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: SMS Fabrics /Oregon question I also got the materials from SMS and used a local upholstery shop to make the covers and install them. About $350 to make and install. The delay on delivery (about 2 months) was due to having the original scroll work done on the parchment vinyl. Other than that, I found them very easy to work with.

12-31-2015, 03:02 AM	#5
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: SMS Fabrics /Oregon question I used them, but I was able to walk in with my cover for comparison. They sent incorrect Chevy scrolling for my 69 GMC seat. The match was 100% dead in in color etc. they fixed it, but took a couple weeks. If you are having your covers made, order enough vinyl material to have the bead/edge made without a break. I did not do this and I have a break in the edge/bead that goes right under the back of your knees. Not sure what to call this. Your upholsterer will make the bead/edge by sewing the vinyl over a round plastic piece. You can measure the edge bead from back to front and over to the passenger side. This is how many yards you need to have this one continuos piece. If a break in the edge is not an issue, you can save by ordering one less yard.

12-31-2015, 03:03 AM	#6
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: SMS Fabrics /Oregon question

12-31-2015, 03:04 AM	#7
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: SMS Fabrics /Oregon question You can see the small seem on the edge.



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