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Mykids69 · 08-22-2019, 05:59 PM

I have 68 C20. The seat had a blanket style cover right on top of the foam. The original seat upholstery came with the truck, shreaded. My problem is that I like the original seat color, but cannot find it anywhere. The pictures show an almost metallic blue, but I cannot find a upholstery kit anywhere that comes close. The rest of the interior pieces are the same metallic blue. I replaced the arm rests but the color is dark and no metallic in it. I also need to replace the dash pad. Any ideas where I can find this color?

The other thing is that I found a tiny shred of the build sheet under the seat springs, but it has a partial vin. This vin is for a 1970 1/2 ton cab and chassis built in Fremont! CE130Z...

Now the back of the upholstery has what I think is a date stamp of 10/67. Is that October 1967 or a color id number? what does the GS mean? Is this seat from 1968 or 1970?

On the hinge part, where the top seat attaches to the bottom seat there is 1 bolt on either side. There is a threaded stud on each side with no nut on them and the seat fold forward. Is it supposed to?

Any help would be great.

Mykids69 · 08-22-2019, 06:08 PM

As you can see the 2 different Blue arm rests don't match at all.

The original ones were all cracked and falling apart. You can see them in the picture with the seat.

**Grumpy old man** · 08-22-2019, 07:47 PM

Its a 67 early 68 flip forward seat . The armrests are aftermarket , The Vinyl material grain is called Walrus and the original fabric can be bought from SMS it's not cheap . There are aftermarket premade covers sold But I don't think with fabric .

https://smsautofabrics.com/pages/contact

Finding a matching complete interior in the original blue color will drive you crazy .

Astro-Balls · 08-22-2019, 09:41 PM

PUI might have that color, # 14

mikelom · 08-22-2019, 11:10 PM

Check out this thread-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=286044

08-22-2019, 05:59 PM	#1
Mykids69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 174	Help with seat color I have 68 C20. The seat had a blanket style cover right on top of the foam. The original seat upholstery came with the truck, shreaded. My problem is that I like the original seat color, but cannot find it anywhere. The pictures show an almost metallic blue, but I cannot find a upholstery kit anywhere that comes close. The rest of the interior pieces are the same metallic blue. I replaced the arm rests but the color is dark and no metallic in it. I also need to replace the dash pad. Any ideas where I can find this color? The other thing is that I found a tiny shred of the build sheet under the seat springs, but it has a partial vin. This vin is for a 1970 1/2 ton cab and chassis built in Fremont! CE130Z... Now the back of the upholstery has what I think is a date stamp of 10/67. Is that October 1967 or a color id number? what does the GS mean? Is this seat from 1968 or 1970? On the hinge part, where the top seat attaches to the bottom seat there is 1 bolt on either side. There is a threaded stud on each side with no nut on them and the seat fold forward. Is it supposed to? Any help would be great. Attached Images __________________ 68' C20 Custom Camper 350ci/turbo 400 Mine 69' C10 long bed 380 hp 350ci/turbo 400 Son's 70' C10 long bed Orchard Barn Find Project Sold

08-22-2019, 06:08 PM	#2
Mykids69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 174	Re: Help with seat color As you can see the 2 different Blue arm rests don't match at all. The original ones were all cracked and falling apart. You can see them in the picture with the seat. Attached Images __________________ 68' C20 Custom Camper 350ci/turbo 400 Mine 69' C10 long bed 380 hp 350ci/turbo 400 Son's 70' C10 long bed Orchard Barn Find Project Sold

08-22-2019, 07:47 PM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Help with seat color Its a 67 early 68 flip forward seat . The armrests are aftermarket , The Vinyl material grain is called Walrus and the original fabric can be bought from SMS it's not cheap . There are aftermarket premade covers sold But I don't think with fabric . https://smsautofabrics.com/pages/contact Finding a matching complete interior in the original blue color will drive you crazy . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 08-22-2019 at 07:53 PM.

08-22-2019, 09:41 PM	#4
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Help with seat color PUI might have that color, # 14 __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

08-22-2019, 11:10 PM	#5
mikelom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: GA Posts: 104	Re: Help with seat color Check out this thread-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=286044



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