Gsmblue Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I'm gonna run the truck to an upholsterer next week and get a firm quote. I just realizes, with you carpet, you have an existing template to work too! I do not, so you should have a much easier time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 I just realizes, with you carpet, you have an existing template to work too! I do not, so you should have a much easier time! Good point! Also if the back edge of new carpet is a finshed edge and matches the profile of the cab wall, I may cut it in half under the seat and overlap it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Good point! Also if the back edge of new carpet is a finshed edge and matches the profile of the cab wall, I may cut it in half under the seat and overlap it there. I think it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmboy60 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I think it is! my upholstery guy in syracuse used the template from my bench seat and made the same all for 450.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 my upholstery guy in syracuse used the template from my bench seat and made the same all for 450.00 That is sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_S85 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 If you plan on keeping truck long term I probably would find a local upholstry shop to make the covers for you. They can source better material than what LMC offers. I actually found a place that sells bulk leather hide that I may buy if the local upholstry shop cant source quality shadow blue leather to cover a bench seat. I dont mind about final cost as I want the upholstry to handle wear and tear of daily driving for decades. Hmm that is a sound idea. The two shops I spoke to said they could do a basic blue easy. It might get pricy if I wanted to get one of the fancy materials (plaid). I could also pick through what they have leftover for inserts and such, but probably would not be an original material. THat's not too big a deal to me obviously, if I'm going to LMC for a generic Ford upholstery. I'll have to think on it and discuss with wife to see if we can fund that little extra from price of LMC to local shop anytime soon. We had it worked out for the LMC. And then borrow a truck to take seat to upholsterer. Irony? Thats my thing I dont know about pattern. I recall the original seats having a pleated vinyl seat but dont remember the exact textures or patterns. It was just a solid blue vinyl seat. I planned on talking with which ever upholstry shop that does the job to see what they think would be a factory looking early 80s Ford design. I want the leather to mimic the factory look but I want changes here and there. Such as on the front of the seat on the driver side I want a pocket sewn into the leather for tossing things such as my wallet or extra keys. I saw a GM truck that had that treatment done on the upholstry and really liked the idea at giving you a storage option with the OE style bench seat without having to add map pockets on the doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 If you plan on keeping truck long term I probably would find a local upholstry shop to make the covers for you. They can source better material than what LMC offers. I actually found a place that sells bulk leather hide that I may buy if the local upholstry shop cant source quality shadow blue leather to cover a bench seat. I dont mind about final cost as I want the upholstry to handle wear and tear of daily driving for decades. Hmm that is a sound idea. The two shops I spoke to said they could do a basic blue easy. It might get pricy if I wanted to get one of the fancy materials (plaid). I could also pick through what they have leftover for inserts and such, but probably would not be an original material. THat's not too big a deal to me obviously, if I'm going to LMC for a generic Ford upholstery. I'll have to think on it and discuss with wife to see if we can fund that little extra from price of LMC to local shop anytime soon. We had it worked out for the LMC. And then borrow a truck to take seat to upholsterer. Irony? Thats my thing I dont know about pattern. I recall the original seats having a pleated vinyl seat but dont remember the exact textures or patterns. It was just a solid blue vinyl seat. I planned on talking with which ever upholstry shop that does the job to see what they think would be a factory looking early 80s Ford design. I want the leather to mimic the factory look but I want changes here and there. Such as on the front of the seat on the driver side I want a pocket sewn into the leather for tossing things such as my wallet or extra keys. I saw a GM truck that had that treatment done on the upholstry and really liked the idea at giving you a storage option with the OE style bench seat without having to add map pockets on the doors. The row of pockets is one thing I love about the saddle blanket cover. I don't mind if it's not a stock pattern or material. Just want it nice. I'll let them do what they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 The row of pockets is one thing I love about the saddle blanket cover. I don't mind if it's not a stock pattern or material. Just want it nice. I'll let them do what they want. Been to local guy. See photos. Vinyl outside and center. Cloth inserts on each side. $450 and he's going to fix the bottom pad, broken rod in seat back, etc. And cover the seat. I'm taking just the seat to him so I can put the carpet in while he does the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Been to local guy. See photos. Vinyl outside and center. Cloth inserts on each side. $450 and he's going to fix the bottom pad, broken rod in seat back, etc. And cover the seat. I'm taking just the seat to him so I can put the carpet in while he does the seat. Looks good! Gonna be fancy schmancy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 Looks good! Gonna be fancy schmancy! A little. But I think that cloth pattern will keep the 80s look. I don't want it looking like super modern. Trying to stay period rightish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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