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67RS/SSx2 · 08-12-2022, 09:57 PM

I now have my blue plaid SMS seat cover for my Highlander. Will install it soon before hot weather disappears. That blue plaid with the white trim sure is pretty. Would hate to see it get all dirty/greasy when I use my truck as a truck.

Do any of you have a temporary seat cover you throw in there to protect your nice upholstery? I have seat belts so ability to accommodate those would be nice. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

**FleetsidePaul** · 08-12-2022, 11:12 PM

I have a Mexican blanket. They look cool.

**Richard** · 08-13-2022, 04:08 AM

The Mexican blanket style bench seat covers are available in the $40 range, amazon, ebay, etc. What was on my truck before I tore it down. Hope you plan to enjoy the nice upholstery on your seat a bit. Have never understood the reason people spring for a nice/upgraded interior and cover it up with cheap seat covers for someone else to have and enjoy in the future.

**TKCR** · 08-13-2022, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

Have never understood the reason people spring for a nice/upgraded interior and cover it up with cheap seat covers for someone else to have and enjoy in the future.

My thoughts exactly. I restore seats, and have had a few people do just that, cover the new beautiful upholstery up with some sort of blanket. I never understood that.

67RS/SSx2 · 08-13-2022, 09:56 AM

The cover is intended for occasional temporary use only. Most of the time I will be sitting on that beautiful plaid upholstery.

Don't know what a Mexican blanket is. Will look into that.

**Steeveedee** · 08-13-2022, 10:44 AM

I just did the upholstery in my truck. Black vinyl. We'll use a Mexican blanket when it's exposed to the sun. Not fond of fried ham(s). The California sun is brutal.

**jocko** · 08-13-2022, 11:57 AM

I leave an old large towel behind/under the seat and use that in case I happen to be jumping in when I'm all greasy or whatever. Works just fine. Recommend use one big enough so that you can hang it over the back and still cover the bottom, or just use two or something like that.

**FleetsidePaul** · 08-13-2022, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 67RS/SSx2

Don't know what a Mexican blanket is. Will look into that.

I like the idea of the big towel on the seat because I'm old and drink beer so I occasionally crap my pants.

Go ahead and try to get that vision out of your head.

57taskforce · 08-13-2022, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard

The Mexican blanket style bench seat covers are available in the $40 range, amazon, ebay, etc. What was on my truck before I tore it down. Hope you plan to enjoy the nice upholstery on your seat a bit. Have never understood the reason people spring for a nice/upgraded interior and cover it up with cheap seat covers for someone else to have and enjoy in the future.

High desert UV rays! That’s why my rip free, minimal wear, original upholstery CST/Cheyenne seat is covered. The sun eats almost everything at 6,000+ feet.

**FleetsidePaul** · 08-14-2022, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

High desert UV rays! That’s why my rip free, minimal wear, original upholstery CST/Cheyenne seat is covered. The sun eats almost everything at 6,000+ feet.

You got that right. My house was repainted a couple of years ago and I've got the painters over there now doing it again. It's all blistered and peeling.

Red paint fades fast. This Valvoline sign is in my garage by the door and the red still faded.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-15-2022, 12:48 PM

Good idea covering those, think I'll do that. They fail early and my SMS and repair is going to run $1200ish.

Off topic, does anyone make a pull-off cover for a dash pad?

**Steeveedee** · 08-15-2022, 02:48 PM

I see where LMC had a cover that you can attach. I guess it goes over the old one? It costs more than just buying a new complete pad.

I was looking at replacing my dash pad, but once the wife found out how invasive that surgery was, she just wants a piece of carpet on it to cover the ugly.

I have a really nice piece of walnut that I could make a "pad" with, but that doesn't get the old one off in preparation for installation.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-15-2022, 05:03 PM

Surgery can be a pickle. Even the cutting nuts if not careful, they nearly taught me a valuable lesson, always flush to the surface off & on. Seems a dash pad's pad wouldn't be that difficult, wrap the perimeter with a band similar panty waists, comes off easy, secure when she needs it.

My truck was parked next to a morning window etc, but I threw white towels on it. Paid off. I wonder if SMS rebuilds dash pads? I was surprised to see they have Deluxe material.

Looking forward to seeing that walnut dash.

**Steeveedee** · 08-15-2022, 06:22 PM

And I'd love to do it! The wood working part, anyway... not the surgery! I was looking at an upgrade for the whole instrument cluster, with all new gauges, speedo and tach. Holy guacamole, that stuff has gone up in price!

The temp gauge is inoperative, I want an 80 PSI oil pressure gauge (it pegs cold, with what I believe is a 60 psi gauge- it's the original) and I'd like to put the trans temp gauge in the blanked hole. If I'm going to do those three things, I might as well go all in. Speedos are a joke- none of them read below 120 MPH. I was telling my wife I could get a speedo that goes to 180.

I've actually had the truck to 75 MPH, but I was concerned that shell could get damaged.

08-12-2022, 09:57 PM	#1
67RS/SSx2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 252	Seat Cover to Protect Fabric I now have my blue plaid SMS seat cover for my Highlander. Will install it soon before hot weather disappears. That blue plaid with the white trim sure is pretty. Would hate to see it get all dirty/greasy when I use my truck as a truck. Do any of you have a temporary seat cover you throw in there to protect your nice upholstery? I have seat belts so ability to accommodate those would be nice. Any suggestions? Thanks! __________________ 1972 C20 402/TH400/3.54 Highlander 1969 Camaro RS with SS trim, 1967 Camaro RS/SS (sold) 1983 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 crew cab (sold) 1972 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super (sold) 1984 Chevy Silverado C20 crew cab (bought new by my uncle, in the family until I sold it)

08-12-2022, 11:12 PM	#2
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Seat Cover to Protect Fabric I have a Mexican blanket. They look cool. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

08-13-2022, 04:08 AM	#3
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,692	Re: Seat Cover to Protect Fabric The Mexican blanket style bench seat covers are available in the $40 range, amazon, ebay, etc. What was on my truck before I tore it down. Hope you plan to enjoy the nice upholstery on your seat a bit. Have never understood the reason people spring for a nice/upgraded interior and cover it up with cheap seat covers for someone else to have and enjoy in the future. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

08-13-2022, 09:56 AM	#5
67RS/SSx2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 252	Re: Seat Cover to Protect Fabric The cover is intended for occasional temporary use only. Most of the time I will be sitting on that beautiful plaid upholstery. Don't know what a Mexican blanket is. Will look into that. __________________ 1972 C20 402/TH400/3.54 Highlander 1969 Camaro RS with SS trim, 1967 Camaro RS/SS (sold) 1983 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 crew cab (sold) 1972 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super (sold) 1984 Chevy Silverado C20 crew cab (bought new by my uncle, in the family until I sold it)

08-13-2022, 10:44 AM	#6
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Seat Cover to Protect Fabric I just did the upholstery in my truck. Black vinyl. We'll use a Mexican blanket when it's exposed to the sun. Not fond of fried ham(s). The California sun is brutal. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-13-2022, 11:57 AM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,931	Re: Seat Cover to Protect Fabric I leave an old large towel behind/under the seat and use that in case I happen to be jumping in when I'm all greasy or whatever. Works just fine. Recommend use one big enough so that you can hang it over the back and still cover the bottom, or just use two or something like that.

08-15-2022, 12:48 PM	#11
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: Seat Cover to Protect Fabric Good idea covering those, think I'll do that. They fail early and my SMS and repair is going to run $1200ish. Off topic, does anyone make a pull-off cover for a dash pad? __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

08-15-2022, 02:48 PM	#12
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Seat Cover to Protect Fabric I see where LMC had a cover that you can attach. I guess it goes over the old one? It costs more than just buying a new complete pad. I was looking at replacing my dash pad, but once the wife found out how invasive that surgery was, she just wants a piece of carpet on it to cover the ugly. I have a really nice piece of walnut that I could make a "pad" with, but that doesn't get the old one off in preparation for installation. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-15-2022, 05:03 PM	#13
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: Seat Cover to Protect Fabric Surgery can be a pickle. Even the cutting nuts if not careful, they nearly taught me a valuable lesson, always flush to the surface off & on. Seems a dash pad's pad wouldn't be that difficult, wrap the perimeter with a band similar panty waists, comes off easy, secure when she needs it. My truck was parked next to a morning window etc, but I threw white towels on it. Paid off. I wonder if SMS rebuilds dash pads? I was surprised to see they have Deluxe material. Looking forward to seeing that walnut dash. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

08-15-2022, 06:22 PM	#14
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Seat Cover to Protect Fabric And I'd love to do it! The wood working part, anyway... not the surgery! I was looking at an upgrade for the whole instrument cluster, with all new gauges, speedo and tach. Holy guacamole, that stuff has gone up in price! The temp gauge is inoperative, I want an 80 PSI oil pressure gauge (it pegs cold, with what I believe is a 60 psi gauge- it's the original) and I'd like to put the trans temp gauge in the blanked hole. If I'm going to do those three things, I might as well go all in. Speedos are a joke- none of them read below 120 MPH. I was telling my wife I could get a speedo that goes to 180. I've actually had the truck to 75 MPH, but I was concerned that shell could get damaged. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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