Best 81-87 upholstery to use? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-11-2016, 08:30 PM

Guys, I am looking for the best 81-87 front bucket seat covers and rear bench upholstery to redo my seats in my 89 v3500. I recently snagged some 1989-90 suburban bucket seats, but I am looking to get them recovered. Anything out here exist? I like the usa1 industries upholstery but I didn't see a bucket seat option. Thanks Trevor

**TKCR** · 06-11-2016, 11:45 PM

I got my fabric from here, bought it by the yard. I then took the fabric and seat to a local guy to have re-upholstered. Looks just like the original. The fabric is the same as the original.

https://www.miamicorp.com

**TKCR** · 06-12-2016, 12:14 AM

These are the colors and fabric that is used for the 81-87 seats. You can also order a fabric sample card. This is what I did to pick out my colors. You can do the same for the vinyl.

https://www.miamicorp.com/products/C...L%20CLOTH.aspx

https://www.miamicorp.com/products/V...11/MADRID.aspx

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-12-2016, 01:28 AM

Thanks, but the last two links are broken. Your seat looks great though. Trevor

**TKCR** · 06-12-2016, 01:36 AM

Sorry about the links, don't know why they aren't working. Anyways just type in the address for miamicorp, they have a huge selection of fabrics. I think I spent just a hair over $100 for all the fabric and then $200 to have the seat re-upholstered.

gearheads78 · 11-09-2017, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

These are the colors and fabric that is used for the 81-87 seats. You can also order a fabric sample card. This is what I did to pick out my colors. You can do the same for the vinyl.

https://www.miamicorp.com/products/C...L%20CLOTH.aspx

https://www.miamicorp.com/products/V...11/MADRID.aspx

That looks great. The the cloth at the top of the seat the same? It looks different in the pic but might just be the light and angle.

**TKCR** · 11-10-2017, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by gearheads78

That looks great. The the cloth at the top of the seat the same? It looks different in the pic but might just be the light and angle.

It matches the center. It is solid, not patterned like the rest of the seat.

gearheads78 · 11-10-2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

It matches the center. It is solid, not patterned like the rest of the seat.

so you used 3 materials? vinyl, patterned cloth, and smooth cloth on the top and center?

Mattchu60 · 11-10-2017, 10:08 AM

I would be interested to see if anyone has used the upholstery from LMC, Brothers, Classic Parts, etc. I sort of assume they are all made by the same place and just re-sold. I am going to try to re-do a seat soon so I'd like to see if there is a "best" choice out there. Prefer Vinyl material.

**TKCR** · 11-10-2017, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gearheads78

so you used 3 materials? vinyl, patterned cloth, and smooth cloth on the top and center?

Yep like this

**TKCR** · 11-10-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattchu60

I would be interested to see if anyone has used the upholstery from LMC, Brothers, Classic Parts, etc. I sort of assume they are all made by the same place and just re-sold. I am going to try to re-do a seat soon so I'd like to see if there is a "best" choice out there. Prefer Vinyl material.

LMC is ok, they tend to rip when installing

Definitely not from the same supplier
Classic Industries & Stock Interiors are the best I have used.

gearheads78 · 11-10-2017, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

LMC is ok, they tend to rip when installing

Definitely not from the same supplier
Classic Industries & Stock Interiors are the best I have used.

All I could find on Stock Interiors is carpet. Do you have a link to the seat covers?

Mattchu60 · 11-10-2017, 01:03 PM

http://www.stockinteriors.com/SeatUp...=31&ModelId=88

I found it - link here.

**TKCR** · 11-10-2017, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gearheads78

All I could find on Stock Interiors is carpet. Do you have a link to the seat covers?

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Originally Posted by Mattchu60

http://www.stockinteriors.com/SeatUp...=31&ModelId=88

I found it - link here.

Thanks for the link. You have your choice of all vinyl, and then vinyl & velour

There's also these styles:

http://www.stockinteriors.com/SeatUp...=31&ModelId=88
http://www.stockinteriors.com/SeatUp...=31&ModelId=88

This last link, I actually like that style too. I have done one in vinyl & velour

06-11-2016, 08:30 PM	#1
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Best 81-87 upholstery to use? Guys, I am looking for the best 81-87 front bucket seat covers and rear bench upholstery to redo my seats in my 89 v3500. I recently snagged some 1989-90 suburban bucket seats, but I am looking to get them recovered. Anything out here exist? I like the usa1 industries upholstery but I didn't see a bucket seat option. Thanks 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

06-11-2016, 11:45 PM	#2
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Re: Best 81-87 upholstery to use? I got my fabric from here, bought it by the yard. I then took the fabric and seat to a local guy to have re-upholstered. Looks just like the original. The fabric is the same as the original. https://www.miamicorp.com Attached Images

06-12-2016, 12:14 AM	#3
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Re: Best 81-87 upholstery to use? These are the colors and fabric that is used for the 81-87 seats. You can also order a fabric sample card. This is what I did to pick out my colors. You can do the same for the vinyl. https://www.miamicorp.com/products/C...L%20CLOTH.aspx https://www.miamicorp.com/products/V...11/MADRID.aspx

06-12-2016, 01:28 AM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Best 81-87 upholstery to use? Thanks, but the last two links are broken. Your seat looks great though. 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

06-12-2016, 01:36 AM	#5
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Re: Best 81-87 upholstery to use? Sorry about the links, don't know why they aren't working. Anyways just type in the address for miamicorp, they have a huge selection of fabrics. I think I spent just a hair over $100 for all the fabric and then $200 to have the seat re-upholstered.

11-10-2017, 10:08 AM	#9
Mattchu60 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Swaledale, IA Posts: 485	Re: Best 81-87 upholstery to use? I would be interested to see if anyone has used the upholstery from LMC, Brothers, Classic Parts, etc. I sort of assume they are all made by the same place and just re-sold. I am going to try to re-do a seat soon so I'd like to see if there is a "best" choice out there. Prefer Vinyl material.

11-10-2017, 01:03 PM	#13
Mattchu60 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Swaledale, IA Posts: 485	Re: Best 81-87 upholstery to use? http://www.stockinteriors.com/SeatUp...=31&ModelId=88 I found it - link here.



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