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OutlAw_8 · 01-06-2018, 07:14 PM

I'm in search of getting seat covers that will match the originals

**uncle** · 01-06-2018, 09:00 PM

I saw some listed at a dealer in Texas but they are high. Pretty sure they were over $700.

thehata1 · 01-06-2018, 09:20 PM

SMS Fabrics in Oregon.

https://smsautofabrics.com/collections/1972-gmc

Also, SMS will make them for you. I ordered a green plaid in October without the scrolls in the center. They told to expect it sometime around March. $755, up front.

**davischevy** · 01-06-2018, 09:21 PM

I called these people for my material. You will have to find an upholstery shop to sew it up.

https://smsautofabrics.com/

**jocko** · 01-06-2018, 10:07 PM

Southern Classics in TX or member Truckseats sell complete covers with scrollwork on the parchment. Southern Classics should have them in stock.

Coley · 01-06-2018, 10:10 PM

So...if you buy all the material up front from SMS etc.....what does it all cost to get it done up?

Do you put this one yourself?......what does the upholstery shop charge once they receive the fabric?

...I'm going to have to redo my blue/white highlander in the next 1-2 years so I'm gearing up for this process.

Coley

**davischevy** · 01-06-2018, 10:13 PM

IIRC the last one cost about $300 labor.

**Joesjunk** · 01-07-2018, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Southern Classics in TX or member Truckseats sell complete covers with scrollwork on the parchment. Southern Classics should have them in stock.

Do you have a link to southern classics? I can't find it. Thanks

Doug's68SS · 01-07-2018, 02:25 PM

maybe Southwest Classics in Arlington, Texas https://www.swclassics.com

**mrtoni** · 01-07-2018, 03:01 AM

https://providence.craigslist.org/pt...443539393.html

Not mine. I have some yards of the blue highlander material from sms if interested. My plans changed

**davischevy** · 01-07-2018, 09:54 AM

SMS sells the scroll section also. The last one we ordered took a while.

**jocko** · 01-07-2018, 02:31 PM

That's IT! Thanks Doug. There you go Joe, sorry about the name being off a bit.

As to cost questions - I had mine put together by Tim (Truckseats) and the fabric and vinyl came from SMS. It was before they (SMS) had gotten the operation running a bit more smoothly, and scrollwork on the Highlander vinyl sections was a new thing still (they used to come with no scrollwork). They initially did it in saddle or something the wrong color. Tim was helpful as the middleman/final assembler, but I also spoke directly to the guy at SMS. In the end, it cost me close to $700, so the finished price isn't out of the ballpark for what SW Classics sells them for. Mine took somewhere between 6-9 months to complete. I'm sure Tim and SMS are much faster now as they have done many more of these. I don't know what Tim's final price is these days, it may beat SW classics, I just don't know as it's been awhile. I can say that I've seen the SW Classics seat covers at Fort Worth Good Guys and they appear to be very high quality, as did the rest of the stuff they had on display. I purchased an olive custom cloth cover from them because it appeared to have the correct olive color to it in both the vinyl and the houndstooth - the last one I bought seemed a bit off. Anyway, hope that helps.

**davischevy** · 01-07-2018, 05:49 PM

I was down at SW Classics a while back, and the seat covers they had on display were nice.

They had inner fenders at a great price too.

**Joesjunk** · 01-09-2018, 08:59 PM

I called Carsinc today and they can make you a blue one. Just a little over $400.00.

**mrtoni** · 01-07-2018, 05:46 PM

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pt...445476194.html

**jocko** · 01-09-2018, 09:58 PM

That's a great deal.

thehata1 · 01-09-2018, 10:44 PM

Does anyone have a picture of the Cars inc highlander seat cover installed?

**special-K** · 02-22-2018, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by thehata1

Does anyone have a picture of the Cars inc highlander seat cover installed?

It will look exactly like a brand new seat from the GM factory in '72.

CARS, Inc is the bomb for OEM type set covers...in factory as well as your own hybrid. I have them do saddle vinyl/herringbone '72 bucket seat covers in '91. They have been doing it forever and quality is of the best available. I'm glad to see a saddle plaid is available. My Sierra seat cover is starting to let go in one row of stitching. I was going to go with either green or orange plaid in saddle, depending on body color choice. But saddle makes that so simple. Time to start filling the piggy bank. The cover in my truck now is also from back in '91. The bucket covers I had made because they were custom and no bucket seat covers were offered, yet. The saddle bench cover I bought from Gary Terry when they first came out. It was in my camper hauler till '04 and now sits in my '72 K2500. I believe his were from CARS as well.

ho70 · 01-10-2018, 12:50 AM

If you do one from carsinc, maybe a group deal as I want one as well (not blue though)

**HO455** · 01-10-2018, 01:03 AM

Someone just posted a blue highlander seat on the Craigslist finds thread. Not cheap but looks good and you could have it in a week or two and skip the aggravation most folks experience when dealing with upholstery shops.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53860&page=149

SS Tim · 01-17-2018, 12:40 AM

I called Southwest Classics today to update my threads.
Here is the pickup post.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...postcount=1214

Scarier Blazer and Suburban prices are posted in the respective threads.

RedRoad · 02-19-2018, 05:35 AM

I saw this one on FB the other day, cars1 shows the highlander truck covers in blue, green, fawn, gray.

Im hoping for bucket seats in fawn plaid, think it will go better with the sandal wood floor mats. If the gray were a little lighter like the original I would go that route...if available.

**jocko** · 02-19-2018, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRoad

I saw this one on FB the other day, cars1 shows the highlander truck covers in blue, green, fawn, gray.

Im hoping for bucket seats in fawn plaid, think it will go better with the sandal wood floor mats. If the gray were a little lighter like the original I would go that route...if available.

Looks like highlander plaid has hit the big time! So popular that they are now making non-original color combos just like the custom cloth houndstoothers started doing years ago. I wish GM would’ve offered all these back in the day, I think the two new colors look great - so why does that make me sad somehow... ha!

. Being a purist is an illness, but I’m not seeking a cure

. In about two years you’ll see fawn and rusty plaid listed as “original highlander” barn finds... I have to admit, they really do look good. I can imagine some pretty cool custom possibilities with fawn or saddle vinyl, for example, with these new colors.

MattyBs71 · 02-19-2018, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRoad

I saw this one on FB the other day, cars1 shows the highlander truck covers in blue, green, fawn, gray.

Im hoping for bucket seats in fawn plaid, think it will go better with the sandal wood floor mats. If the gray were a little lighter like the original I would go that route...if available.

This is me btw. You can find me on Facebook. MB Seat Repair. Not trying to break the rules here so selling items without being a subscribing member. Message me on FB if you have questions.

ho70 · 02-19-2018, 09:36 AM

what would I find it on in facebook? (I searched cars1)

01-06-2018, 07:14 PM	#1
OutlAw_8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 27	72 highlander seat cover I'm in search of getting seat covers that will match the originals Attached Images

01-06-2018, 09:00 PM	#2
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,284	Re: 72 highlander seat cover I saw some listed at a dealer in Texas but they are high. Pretty sure they were over $700.

01-06-2018, 09:20 PM	#3
thehata1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mile High Posts: 160	Re: 72 highlander seat cover SMS Fabrics in Oregon. https://smsautofabrics.com/collections/1972-gmc Also, SMS will make them for you. I ordered a green plaid in October without the scrolls in the center. They told to expect it sometime around March. $755, up front. Last edited by thehata1; 01-06-2018 at 09:22 PM. Reason: Mention my order.

01-06-2018, 09:21 PM	#4
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,792	Re: 72 highlander seat cover I called these people for my material. You will have to find an upholstery shop to sew it up. https://smsautofabrics.com/ __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-06-2018, 10:07 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: 72 highlander seat cover Southern Classics in TX or member Truckseats sell complete covers with scrollwork on the parchment. Southern Classics should have them in stock.

01-06-2018, 10:10 PM	#6
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: 72 highlander seat cover So...if you buy all the material up front from SMS etc.....what does it all cost to get it done up? Do you put this one yourself?......what does the upholstery shop charge once they receive the fabric? ...I'm going to have to redo my blue/white highlander in the next 1-2 years so I'm gearing up for this process. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

01-06-2018, 10:13 PM	#7
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,792	Re: 72 highlander seat cover IIRC the last one cost about $300 labor. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-07-2018, 02:25 PM	#9
Doug's68SS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canton, Tx Posts: 175	Re: 72 highlander seat cover maybe Southwest Classics in Arlington, Texas https://www.swclassics.com

01-07-2018, 03:01 AM	#10
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,879	Re: 72 highlander seat cover https://providence.craigslist.org/pt...443539393.html Not mine. I have some yards of the blue highlander material from sms if interested. My plans changed

01-07-2018, 09:54 AM	#11
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,792	Re: 72 highlander seat cover SMS sells the scroll section also. The last one we ordered took a while. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-07-2018, 02:31 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: 72 highlander seat cover That's IT! Thanks Doug. There you go Joe, sorry about the name being off a bit. As to cost questions - I had mine put together by Tim (Truckseats) and the fabric and vinyl came from SMS. It was before they (SMS) had gotten the operation running a bit more smoothly, and scrollwork on the Highlander vinyl sections was a new thing still (they used to come with no scrollwork). They initially did it in saddle or something the wrong color. Tim was helpful as the middleman/final assembler, but I also spoke directly to the guy at SMS. In the end, it cost me close to $700, so the finished price isn't out of the ballpark for what SW Classics sells them for. Mine took somewhere between 6-9 months to complete. I'm sure Tim and SMS are much faster now as they have done many more of these. I don't know what Tim's final price is these days, it may beat SW classics, I just don't know as it's been awhile. I can say that I've seen the SW Classics seat covers at Fort Worth Good Guys and they appear to be very high quality, as did the rest of the stuff they had on display. I purchased an olive custom cloth cover from them because it appeared to have the correct olive color to it in both the vinyl and the houndstooth - the last one I bought seemed a bit off. Anyway, hope that helps.

01-07-2018, 05:49 PM	#13
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,792	Re: 72 highlander seat cover I was down at SW Classics a while back, and the seat covers they had on display were nice. They had inner fenders at a great price too. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-09-2018, 08:59 PM	#14
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: 72 highlander seat cover I called Carsinc today and they can make you a blue one. Just a little over $400.00. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-07-2018, 05:46 PM	#15
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,879	Re: 72 highlander seat cover https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pt...445476194.html

01-09-2018, 09:58 PM	#16
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: 72 highlander seat cover That's a great deal.



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01-09-2018, 10:44 PM	#17
thehata1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mile High Posts: 160	Re: 72 highlander seat cover Does anyone have a picture of the Cars inc highlander seat cover installed?

01-10-2018, 12:50 AM	#19
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: 72 highlander seat cover If you do one from carsinc, maybe a group deal as I want one as well (not blue though)

01-10-2018, 01:03 AM	#20
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,831	Re: 72 highlander seat cover Someone just posted a blue highlander seat on the Craigslist finds thread. Not cheap but looks good and you could have it in a week or two and skip the aggravation most folks experience when dealing with upholstery shops. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53860&page=149 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 Last edited by HO455; 01-10-2018 at 01:04 AM. Reason: forgot link.

01-17-2018, 12:40 AM	#21
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: 72 highlander seat cover I called Southwest Classics today to update my threads. Here is the pickup post. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...postcount=1214 Scarier Blazer and Suburban prices are posted in the respective threads. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-19-2018, 05:35 AM	#22
RedRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 927	Re: 72 highlander seat cover I saw this one on FB the other day, cars1 shows the highlander truck covers in blue, green, fawn, gray. Im hoping for bucket seats in fawn plaid, think it will go better with the sandal wood floor mats. If the gray were a little lighter like the original I would go that route...if available. Attached Images

02-19-2018, 09:36 AM	#25
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: 72 highlander seat cover what would I find it on in facebook? (I searched cars1)

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