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framedragger01 · 03-02-2011, 06:14 PM

Hey guys im looking to re-upholster my bench seat in my 86 and looking at some kits and they label them as black and silver vinyl/velour. But I dont want silver, why dont they just sell black velour seat covers. Does anyone have a picture of the covers that are labeled as black and silver vinyl/velour.

**N2TRUX** · 03-02-2011, 09:47 PM

I can't offer any pics, but welcome to the forum framedragger01.

swb85 · 03-03-2011, 12:40 PM

Not a great pic through the window at night, but this is the LMC upholstery in black vinyl and silver velour.

Jonboy · 03-03-2011, 12:58 PM

There was an article in this months Custom Classic Trucks showing seat upholstery in a square. The pictures look like it almost matches the factory upholstery, and it shows the seat covers coming from LMC. Has anyone seen them in person?

*nbpro* · 03-03-2011, 01:25 PM

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Rons86 · 03-03-2011, 02:00 PM

Why not take the seat to an upholstery shop, pick out what fabric you want and have them do it for you. I'm all for doing it myself, but not when the cover and padding from LMC is easily twice what a shop will do it for you. A shop will build up the foam as needed and fix any broken items.

*Stitch* · 03-03-2011, 04:54 PM

I don't know about easily twice. If you want a quality job you are going to have to pay for it. We recover bench seats in cloth for anywhere from $500 on up. So LMC is not easily twice the price. But an upholstery shop should be able to make it right and no what to do to fix the seat if there are problems.

On a side note, I can make you a cover for your bench seat for $250 in cloth but it'll be exactly the color and material you pick out not just what LMC has in stock or available
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jrcaprai · 03-03-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitch

I don't know about easily twice. If you want a quality job you are going to have to pay for it. We recover bench seats in cloth for anywhere from $500 on up. So LMC is not easily twice the price. But an upholstery shop should be able to make it right and no what to do to fix the seat if there are problems.

On a side note, I can make you a cover for your bench seat for $250 in cloth but it'll be exactly the color and material you pick out not just what LMC has in stock or available
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Hey Stitch, what would you charge for a Leather Bench?

*Stitch* · 03-03-2011, 09:05 PM

Before I answer that let me make a statement that is true in most cases. Leather seats, even ones from the factory, are leather on the surface where your body touches and vinyl on the trim and everywhere else. The only main exception to the rule is european cars like Mercedes, BMW, and Audis. If you want me to make the sear cover with a leather surface and vinyl trim you can add $400 to the price. If you want everything leather add $100 more to the $400 extra. Also, I can tell you that the technology in the process of making vinyl now is phenomenal. The vinyl looks and feels like leather. The only thing you miss out on is the leather smell and usually that's gone within a few months anyways. Also vinyl wears better, cleans up better, and won't shrink up and draw up like leather will.
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framedragger01 · 03-03-2011, 09:39 PM

thanks guys. That picture is exactly what I was expecting. The truck is going to be flat daytona blue with white rally wheels and I really wanted all black interior and the silver is just not gonna work in my opinion. Stitch I may look into getting some seats from you. I considered all vinyl seats but I keep thinking back to my 72 chevelle vinyl seats and all the times it felt like I burnt my legs and back on the hot ass vinyl.

jrcaprai · 03-03-2011, 09:39 PM

So about 650.00 with seating Leather and back and sides vinyl

*Stitch* · 03-03-2011, 09:42 PM

Framedragger-I can do them cloth with vinyl trim If you'd like. Or I can do it all cloth. Depends on what you want.

Jr.- that's exactly right
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framedragger01 · 03-03-2011, 09:52 PM

stitch do you have any pics similar to what it may look like, color doesnt matter.

*Stitch* · 03-03-2011, 10:15 PM

Nope sorry. But I can tell you that of you want me to sew up your seat cover there are a multitude of different ways the seat cover can be put together.
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framedragger01 · 03-03-2011, 10:28 PM

Ok cool cause im looking for a low key look but a little old skool look. ill definitly hit you up when the time comes to get some. hopefully sooner than later

*Stitch* · 03-03-2011, 10:41 PM

No problem. Just let me know. To get a simple old school look we could do like a 1 1/2" wide pleat across the surface of the seat in cloth and do vinyl trim with a cord between the surface and trim
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tucsonjwt · 03-03-2011, 11:30 PM

If you want excellent custom work you will have to pay for it. However, as mentioned above, if you just need a driver quality seat a local shop can come very close to stock fabric and look for less money. I think stock square seats are not very comfortable, so if I had to do it over again I would look for 2000 and up Silverado or Sierra seats with a factory center console or get Sebring convertible seats with console. You can get those seats for $250-$500 and sometimes the foam and fabric or leather are still serviceable. Just need to fab up the brackets/electrical, since seat belts are integrated.

1986swb · 03-04-2011, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

If you want excellent custom work you will have to pay for it. However, as mentioned above, if you just need a driver quality seat a local shop can come very close to stock fabric and look for less money. I think stock square seats are not very comfortable, so if I had to do it over again I would look for 2000 and up Silverado or Sierra seats with a factory center console or get Sebring convertible seats with console. You can get those seats for $250-$500 and sometimes the foam and fabric or leather are still serviceable. Just need to fab up the brackets/electrical, since seat belts are integrated.

I agree about the custom work. You get what you pay for. I am not a fan of LMC as they are like the IKEA of truck parts -- some nice stuff but the quality is poor (and customer service). Classic Parts of America is much, much better but I digress. I took my square bench to an upholstery shop and wanted an OEM look but all black vinyl. He recommended two types of vinyl finishes: one to match the finish of my interior panels and the other to offset by using a finish that resembled leather. Incredible outcome and the shop was able to reuse my existing foam (seat and back) but reinforced the bottom foam with a jute material so that the spring wires would not cut into the foam. I think it turned out great. See pics below.And yes, in one of the pics, it is an LMC replacement plastic interior door panel. Squeeks like there's no tomorrow as it rubs against the metal door so I'll be remounting it shortly with Dynamat or similar. What a poor purchase decision on my part but I just put my big girl panties on and dealt with it.

tucsonjwt · 03-04-2011, 10:48 AM

Looks nice. My local upholsterer added more and firmer seat foam to try and make it last longer - raised the seat height about an inch but hopefully it won't flatten out as quickly.

1986swb · 03-04-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

Looks nice. My local upholsterer added more and firmer seat foam to try and make it last longer - raised the seat height about an inch but hopefully it won't flatten out as quickly.

Yes. True. My upholstery shop did the same for my bench. I sit a little higher but this bench should last another 25 years without a problem.

If you have a photo of your bench, it would be great to see it. I always like to see what others have done with their upholstery.

tucsonjwt · 03-04-2011, 04:13 PM

I covered mine up with a Walmart close to OEM color fabric seat cover, and don't want to pull it off for a pic (lots of hooks and straps to keep it tight). But it looks just like your seat only with OEM style fabric. Door panel is just painted over stock with local upholsterer insert and carpet bottom. I like your Huskyliners, like mine, but I added Walmart treadmill mat to protect the hump and under the seat (outside).

rayfinseats · 03-05-2011, 01:38 AM

Some upholstery shops will do your seat for what it costs for a kit that is made in a sweat shop and you have to put it on yourself.

Vernski · 03-05-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rayfinseats

Some upholstery shops will do your seat for what it costs for a kit that is made in a sweat shop and you have to put it on yourself.

One thing for sure you get exactly what you pay for in a shop or a do it yourself kit. Quality is something you pay for $$$...Vernski

1986swb · 03-05-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vernski

One thing for sure you get exactly what you pay for in a shop or a do it yourself kit. Quality is something you pay for $$$...Vernski

Ditto!

InLimbo · 03-07-2011, 04:24 PM

Hey Stitch, have you ever done any seat covers in "mexican blanket"? And where are you at in SC - I am in the Charleston area.

03-02-2011, 06:14 PM	#1
framedragger01 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: metairie, la Posts: 4	Seat upholstery Hey guys im looking to re-upholster my bench seat in my 86 and looking at some kits and they label them as black and silver vinyl/velour. But I dont want silver, why dont they just sell black velour seat covers. Does anyone have a picture of the covers that are labeled as black and silver vinyl/velour.

03-02-2011, 09:47 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Seat upholstery I can't offer any pics, but welcome to the forum framedragger01. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-03-2011, 12:40 PM	#3
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Seat upholstery Not a great pic through the window at night, but this is the LMC upholstery in black vinyl and silver velour. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

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03-03-2011, 01:25 PM	#5
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Seat upholstery can't offer any pics site Vendor That can make you just about anything you would want. Specializing in Custom Interiors Stitch@the***************.com 803.468.6286

03-03-2011, 02:00 PM	#6
Rons86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Holt, Missouri Posts: 94	Re: Seat upholstery Why not take the seat to an upholstery shop, pick out what fabric you want and have them do it for you. I'm all for doing it myself, but not when the cover and padding from LMC is easily twice what a shop will do it for you. A shop will build up the foam as needed and fix any broken items.

03-03-2011, 04:54 PM	#7
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Seat upholstery I don't know about easily twice. If you want a quality job you are going to have to pay for it. We recover bench seats in cloth for anywhere from $500 on up. So LMC is not easily twice the price. But an upholstery shop should be able to make it right and no what to do to fix the seat if there are problems. On a side note, I can make you a cover for your bench seat for $250 in cloth but it'll be exactly the color and material you pick out not just what LMC has in stock or available Posted via Mobile Device

03-03-2011, 09:05 PM	#9
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Seat upholstery Before I answer that let me make a statement that is true in most cases. Leather seats, even ones from the factory, are leather on the surface where your body touches and vinyl on the trim and everywhere else. The only main exception to the rule is european cars like Mercedes, BMW, and Audis. If you want me to make the sear cover with a leather surface and vinyl trim you can add $400 to the price. If you want everything leather add $100 more to the $400 extra. Also, I can tell you that the technology in the process of making vinyl now is phenomenal. The vinyl looks and feels like leather. The only thing you miss out on is the leather smell and usually that's gone within a few months anyways. Also vinyl wears better, cleans up better, and won't shrink up and draw up like leather will. Posted via Mobile Device

03-03-2011, 09:39 PM	#10
framedragger01 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: metairie, la Posts: 4	Re: Seat upholstery thanks guys. That picture is exactly what I was expecting. The truck is going to be flat daytona blue with white rally wheels and I really wanted all black interior and the silver is just not gonna work in my opinion. Stitch I may look into getting some seats from you. I considered all vinyl seats but I keep thinking back to my 72 chevelle vinyl seats and all the times it felt like I burnt my legs and back on the hot ass vinyl.

03-03-2011, 09:39 PM	#11
jrcaprai Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 365	Re: Seat upholstery So about 650.00 with seating Leather and back and sides vinyl

03-03-2011, 09:42 PM	#12
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Seat upholstery Framedragger-I can do them cloth with vinyl trim If you'd like. Or I can do it all cloth. Depends on what you want. Jr.- that's exactly right Posted via Mobile Device

03-03-2011, 09:52 PM	#13
framedragger01 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: metairie, la Posts: 4	Re: Seat upholstery stitch do you have any pics similar to what it may look like, color doesnt matter.

03-03-2011, 10:15 PM	#14
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Seat upholstery Nope sorry. But I can tell you that of you want me to sew up your seat cover there are a multitude of different ways the seat cover can be put together. Posted via Mobile Device

03-03-2011, 10:28 PM	#15
framedragger01 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: metairie, la Posts: 4	Re: Seat upholstery Ok cool cause im looking for a low key look but a little old skool look. ill definitly hit you up when the time comes to get some. hopefully sooner than later

03-03-2011, 10:41 PM	#16
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Seat upholstery No problem. Just let me know. To get a simple old school look we could do like a 1 1/2" wide pleat across the surface of the seat in cloth and do vinyl trim with a cord between the surface and trim Posted via Mobile Device



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03-03-2011, 11:30 PM	#17
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Seat upholstery If you want excellent custom work you will have to pay for it. However, as mentioned above, if you just need a driver quality seat a local shop can come very close to stock fabric and look for less money. I think stock square seats are not very comfortable, so if I had to do it over again I would look for 2000 and up Silverado or Sierra seats with a factory center console or get Sebring convertible seats with console. You can get those seats for $250-$500 and sometimes the foam and fabric or leather are still serviceable. Just need to fab up the brackets/electrical, since seat belts are integrated.

03-04-2011, 10:48 AM	#19
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Seat upholstery Looks nice. My local upholsterer added more and firmer seat foam to try and make it last longer - raised the seat height about an inch but hopefully it won't flatten out as quickly.

03-04-2011, 04:13 PM	#21
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Seat upholstery I covered mine up with a Walmart close to OEM color fabric seat cover, and don't want to pull it off for a pic (lots of hooks and straps to keep it tight). But it looks just like your seat only with OEM style fabric. Door panel is just painted over stock with local upholsterer insert and carpet bottom. I like your Huskyliners, like mine, but I added Walmart treadmill mat to protect the hump and under the seat (outside). Attached Images

03-05-2011, 01:38 AM	#22
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Seat upholstery Some upholstery shops will do your seat for what it costs for a kit that is made in a sweat shop and you have to put it on yourself.

03-07-2011, 04:24 PM	#25
InLimbo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 34	Re: Seat upholstery Hey Stitch, have you ever done any seat covers in "mexican blanket"? And where are you at in SC - I am in the Charleston area.

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