1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers
 

Does anyone know where, or even if, the '68 Anniversary seat covers or the insert fabric is available?

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Get in touch with truckseats, he is a member here and can source what you need

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Contact SMS , They are the largest original auto fabric dealers , Original cloths aren't cheap but if anyone they would have what your looking for . :chevy:

https://smsautofabrics.com/

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Thanks for the help guys. :metal:

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Keep me posted on what you are able to find. My 68 Golden had the white vinyl covers without the inserts...

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Any luck finding 50th seat covers?

I haven’t found a seat cover but I have found a supplier of the fabric. I will try to upload it this evening so you can see who to contact.
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I emailed SMS fabrics. They quoted me $749 for a seen seat cover in original fabrics.

I think I am ordering one.

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19% off right now. Good time to do so. The only sale they've ever had.

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Cool,post it up, when that day gets here!!!

My 68 (bench seat) did not have the gold insert covers. Mine were solid white vinyl. There was a pattern imprinted into the vinyl, nothing special. Pattern ran from side to side.

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I used the contact form on the SMS fabric website and included a picture of my current seat. 3 or 4 days later they emailed back with a price and saying they had one sewn. I was unsure if they just sold fabric or they sold complete covers. Happy that they sell covers!

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I got my 50th seat upholstery from SMS about a year ago.
As someone noted above, SMS is currently running a 19% off sale. I was inquiring about the '68 Fawn fabric/vinyl seat (for another truck), they called me back and since the had the sale, I went for it.
For the record, there was no "promo" code, just order and mention the 19% off. I'm not sure how long it's running, but (and it took me a while to understand, ...why 19%) during the Covid ..."19" they were running it.

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Is this sale listed somewhere?

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I don't believe so (at least I haven't found it listed anywhere). If/when you call, the person I spoke with was Leslie (503) 263-3535. She did mention their staff was downsized with the Covid-19 situation, but she was still working. Good chance you'll get her on the phone as well.


I did however post in the 'promo code thread' a couple weeks ago
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...mo+code+thread

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I'd like to see a picture of your Fawn cover. my 67 came without a seat. I'd like to maybe...keep my interior stock.
(I have a 67 C10 Vermillion Poly and a 68 C10 Golden)
THanks
Jeff

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Thanks.

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Jeff,
I haven't received the Fawn from SMS yet, but will post when I do.


Just for reference,
Here is a pic of the samples SMS sent me a while back:
https://photos.imageevent.com/hvclas...30_1033161.jpg

Not that this helps, but the original seat in my truck:
https://photos.imageevent.com/hvclas...25_1922161.jpg


But to keep this thread on track ; ), ...here are pics of the 50th seat cover and samples I did receive from SMS:
I will note as well, the pattern direction appears different than that of the pic in post#8. After looking at an original photo, it looks like that in post#8, and not what I have... ...hmmm?
https://photos.imageevent.com/hvclas...628_200313.jpg

https://photos.imageevent.com/hvclas...1160211111.jpg

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The fabric is running the wrong way in your photo. As a reference go to Captain Underdog's post on 6-25-09, 2:10 am. He shows the seats of an original 68 Golden.

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...that's why I mention it. Especially for those planning to order from SMS to keep an eye on this. I wasn't originally going to worry about it, ...but the more I think about it, I may be contacting them, we'll see...

Thanks for the heads up. I plan on calling and when I do I will mention it to her and see what she says.
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Is your truck a Custom or CST? A CST bench will be two tone vinyl.

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Tom, would a Custom have carpet? or rubber? I'm guessing the CST would be carpet?
THanks
Jeff

Mine is a Custom. My dad bought it brand new.
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I ordered the cover. Might be a winter installation project.

SMS 19% sale ends May 15th.


Anybody know how many hog rings it takes?

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I just ordered a set of covers for my buddy buckets. Was right around $600 after the discount! So big savings if anyone is on the fence. SMS said itll probably be there only sale, ever

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A bit late, but since I just got an email from SMS, here's the sale ad...
I'll repost over in the PromoCodes thread too.
As '68350' noted, it isn't often they run sales...

https://photos.imageevent.com/hvclas...e/SMS_sale.JPG

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UPDATE 5/12/20: Just to let everyone know. I received an email from SMS earlier today, they are offering to make a new set of covers. Needless to say I am very pleased :)
"Kevin
We will make the new set of covers for you correctly, if you send back the original set we made we will fix them for you.
Thanks
Kim"
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I'm posting this for those who may be ordering fabric seat covers from SMS. Pay attention to the direction the 'diamond' pattern runs in the upholstery you receive.
I was wondering about the upholstery I had received (a while back) from SMS for my 50th, and can confirm (sadly) the fabric pattern is running 'up-down', when it should run 'side-to-side'.

Noting here, I did (earlier today) reach out to SMS to bring this to their attention. Primarily since I just ordered the FAWN, but also regarding the 50th upholstery I already received.
I even mentioned that I was aware others may be ordering their upholstery at this time to further raise the concern.

Hopefully this will avoid the issue for others.

Once I do hear back from SMS, I will edit this post with update...

Kevin


Incorrect: up-down (my 50th upholstery received from SMS
https://photos.imageevent.com/hvclas...628_200313.jpg

Correct: Side-to-Side (not my photo)
https://photos.imageevent.com/hvclas...idePattern.JPG

An original seat for reference: (not my photo)
https://photos.imageevent.com/hvclas...al50thSeat.JPG

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What was their response??? if any yet...

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Nothing yet, but I'll update my original post once I do hear.

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So are these the wrong direction?

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Those photo'd in your post (#8) above are correct.
The diamond pattern runs side-to-side, which is how the original seats were.

Needless to say I am not at all pleased with SMS. I have emailed twice and called three times, left two messages bc no one ever picked up trying to buy a set of seat covers for my 68 Golden. Very frustrated.
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Update. A month after ordering my 50th cover from SMS Fabrics I emailed them to follow up on the order. See if there was tracking available.

Quick response

We are currently making a new roll of this cloth before we can make the covers. Will be a few months.



Well I was planning to change the cover next winter.

Well maybe that’s why they have called me twice asking if I wanted to reconsider. After calling and leaving two messages as well as multiple emails to order I gave since I had no response from all attempts. I was only going to order it because of the sale since I won’t need it for a while. The first time they called I had just looked at an LS motor so I was going to put my money toward it instead of the seat cover so I told them I would just hold off. They just called me again last a couple weeks ago. I still declined.
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Following up here...

I just got shipping confirmation from SMS that a package is on it's way :)
Not sure if this is the 50th or Fawn covers, but will post when I get them.

Kevin

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Great

I have not heard anything new on my 50th seat cover

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Glad to hear SOME good news!!!

Did you send your incorrect covers back to them???

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On the first morning of the sale, I ordered a green cloth/vinyl ‘68 seat cover in the same pattern as the ones in these pics. I got an email saying that mine would ship out this week, but I haven’t gotten a tracking number yet.

Sounds like they did them all in one batch, so hopefully that makes it more likely they got the fabric direction right.

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Yes, I did send the incorrect 50th covers back. They didn't even hesitate with the return. Once I mentioned there was an issue, the lady said, "...send them back and we will get them right."

With regard to the email I received for pending shipment, I suspect this is going to be the Fawn covers since I know others have ordered 50th stuff and haven't heard anyone else comment on shipping.

...just to be very specific, the email I received does have a tracking #, however just that a shipping label was created and a shipment is "pending" (not yet actually shipped). Either way, this is good news, I'll update as I hear more.