where to buy replacement upholstery for bench seat - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mhorning · 02-06-2004, 02:12 PM

I have the stock velor upholstery in my 86. Anyone reccommend the best place to buy new upholstery for it. I see that chevyduty sells a replacement one that is supposed to be like the original. Anyone know if this one is a good one or would you reccommend a better place?

Mike

gldevall · 02-06-2004, 02:27 PM

Just saw some on ebay for like $150.

mhorning · 02-06-2004, 04:39 PM

I saw those. They say they have a vinyl center though. My truck is completel cloth. Like to get one similar.

Slonaker · 02-06-2004, 04:52 PM

My '86 seat is all cloth on the top, just vinyl on the sides and back. As far as I know, it is original. I just plan to ask an upholsterer to try to duplicate the pattern. "Close" is close enough for me since it isn't a restoration.

I saw a comment on one of the boards a while back where someone purchased a repro upholstery kit. He was unhappy with it because he said the texture that the original seat had was printed on in a contrasting color rather than woven into the fabric. I don't remember who posted that, or who the vendor was, but it might be something to look out for.

Slonaker

78SilveradoSWB · 02-06-2004, 06:21 PM

Classic Industries ( www.classicindustries.com) has them in their catalog. They have either all velour for 81-87 for $149.95. They also have all vinyl for $139.95. I think Chevyduty, LMC, and Classic Industries may buy from the same vendor, maybe?

02-06-2004, 02:12 PM	#1
mhorning Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Corning, NY Posts: 158	where to buy replacement upholstery for bench seat I have the stock velor upholstery in my 86. Anyone reccommend the best place to buy new upholstery for it. I see that chevyduty sells a replacement one that is supposed to be like the original. Anyone know if this one is a good one or would you reccommend a better place? Mike __________________ 63 Chevy C10 86 Chevy K10

02-06-2004, 02:27 PM	#2
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Just saw some on ebay for like $150. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

02-06-2004, 04:39 PM	#3
mhorning Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Corning, NY Posts: 158	I saw those. They say they have a vinyl center though. My truck is completel cloth. Like to get one similar. __________________ 63 Chevy C10 86 Chevy K10

02-06-2004, 04:52 PM	#4
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	My '86 seat is all cloth on the top, just vinyl on the sides and back. As far as I know, it is original. I just plan to ask an upholsterer to try to duplicate the pattern. "Close" is close enough for me since it isn't a restoration. I saw a comment on one of the boards a while back where someone purchased a repro upholstery kit. He was unhappy with it because he said the texture that the original seat had was printed on in a contrasting color rather than woven into the fabric. I don't remember who posted that, or who the vendor was, but it might be something to look out for. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado Last edited by Slonaker; 02-06-2004 at 04:55 PM.

02-06-2004, 06:21 PM	#5
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Classic Industries ( www.classicindustries.com) has them in their catalog. They have either all velour for 81-87 for $149.95. They also have all vinyl for $139.95. I think Chevyduty, LMC, and Classic Industries may buy from the same vendor, maybe? __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400



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