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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.

**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.

**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

**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.

**mrtoni** · 01-07-2018, 05:46 PM

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

**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.

**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?

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.

ho70 · 02-19-2018, 09:36 AM

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

**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.

RedRoad · 02-19-2018, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ho70

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

The FB pic is of someones business that restores seats. I think he was asking $700 for that seat complete.

The carsinc.com has the link to purchase. Once at the truck page refine your search to interior, seat covers, 1972 and it will be the first 4 listings (with no pic)

http://carsinc.com/1955-1994-truck-suv.html

I saw in the blazer plaid thread the buckets are $750 and the rear seats are $850 and since I need 2 for the rear that would bring the total around $2500 JUST FOR COVERS!! I think I might get some plain white vinyl bucket covers, get some plaid material and have the centers replaced that way Ill save some cash for foam

RedRoad · 02-19-2018, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

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

.

I know what you mean, since the spid is intact I feel even more compelled to keep it as it left the factory especially since its a survivor.

Lately Ive decided to make mods in the spirit of if I was able to order it myself back in the day. The fawn covers would be the first thing to stray from factory. I know 98% of people would not know but it still bugs me a bit even to think about it.

The only thing that bothers me about the covers is the cream color of the vinyl. My surviving original rear seat with cover looks like faded bright white even in the areas underneath the arm rests where there was no sun. Looking at pics of other original seats I can see the white is not a bright as the console but definitely NOT the cream used in todays covers. Looks like the gray is available but again looks a bit off against the cream vinyl. Is it just me and my eyes are off or is it a bit too dark or maybe the white thread in the plaid was not so white?

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: 7,283	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: 9,786	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: 17,933	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: 9,786	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, 03:01 AM	#8
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	#9
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	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, 02:25 PM	#11
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, 02:31 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,933	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, 05:46 PM	#13
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

01-07-2018, 05:49 PM	#14
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	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	#15
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

01-09-2018, 09:58 PM	#16
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,933	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	#18
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	#19
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,804	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	#20
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	#21
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	#22
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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