Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Mister-B* · 11-13-2012, 06:01 PM

I think I remember seeing on my SPID, that my truck came with some sort of custom cloth interior. Are these visors factory, or something else? Also, my bench seat has some fabric areas in between the vinyl that matches the fabric on the visors. There was also a fabric piece covering the dash pad, that seemed to match. It was glued into the seam pretty well. I ended up yanking out the dash cover, because it was old, crusty, and dusty.

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Davemotohead · 11-13-2012, 06:09 PM

I don't Know if those are Factory or not? But I would like to use them to get a pie out of the Oven!

*Mister-B* · 11-13-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Davemotohead

I don't Know if those are Factory or not? But I would like to use them to get a pie out of the Oven!

Lmfao! I know, right? I've been wanting to replace them, but new ones are like $75 for the pair. Gives me a thought though...if these are not factory, the original visors might be underneath and in pristine condition. I'll have to see if I can take them apart
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jephs422 · 11-13-2012, 06:11 PM

definitely look like oven mitts! LOL.

**Stocker** · 11-13-2012, 06:20 PM

Early customizing... not factory.

Hair · 11-13-2012, 06:28 PM

On the contrary, I do believe these ARE original. Some models, very few as we know, came with the rare corvette option. This however, is the even more rare Cadillac option.

PS... If some guy's wife did sew those up for him, he's got one cool wife!

kelsfine69 · 11-13-2012, 06:32 PM

Very common back in the 70's to re-do visers, door panels and dashes actually.

kcsa75 · 11-13-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Very common back in the 70's to re-do visers, door panels and dashes actually.

All that's missing are a row of those little balls hanging off each visor.

ChevLoRay · 11-13-2012, 07:16 PM

In my opinion....you should bust some seams and see what is underneath the missing bath towel. I'm betting that the originals were just covered and the OEM visors are in good shape.

What do you have to lose? Nothing. And, you'll gain a couple of BBQ pot holders.

BTW: the custom cloth was in lieu of the vinyl...meaning that the seat had cloth on it, either as an insert for the left and right seating positions, or the entire seat and back surfaces were cloth. It still had vinyl on the sides and back. But, the "custom" part of the interior did not mean that someone ordered a custom interior. Those covers on the visors are definately NOT GM.

*Mister-B* · 11-13-2012, 07:32 PM

LOL!!!

You guys were right! I cut the fabric off, and check out the like new pristine visors that were underneath, waiting to see the world again.

Quite the upgrade, huh? Total cost=0

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Davemotohead · 11-13-2012, 07:41 PM

Cool Deal!

Can you send me the pot holders now? Pizza is Ready!

*Mister-B* · 11-13-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Davemotohead

Cool Deal!

Can you send me the pot holders now? Pizza is Ready!

If you don't mind your pizza being coated with a layer of 40+ years of dust, be my guest lol
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kaynnon · 11-13-2012, 08:00 PM

When I saw them the first thing that came to mind was my grandmothers toilet seat cover a few years ago

*Mister-B* · 11-13-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kaynnon

When I saw them the first thing that came to mind was my grandmothers toilet seat cover a few years ago

Lol. Just need a copy of Reader's Digest sitting on the bench seat to complete the look
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slikside · 11-13-2012, 07:59 PM

LOL!!!

You guys were right! I cut the fabric off, and check out the like new pristine visors that were underneath, waiting to see the world again.

Quite the upgrade, huh? Total cost=0

No kidding!

Quick, go buy a lotto ticket!

Today is your lucky day!!

*Mister-B* · 11-13-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by slikside

LOL!!!

You guys were right! I cut the fabric off, and check out the like new pristine visors that were underneath, waiting to see the world again.

Quite the upgrade, huh? Total cost=0

No kidding!

Quick, go buy a lotto ticket!

Today is your lucky day!!

Seriously, I almost feel stupid that something so little and insignificant is still making me grin lol
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71sierragrande · 11-13-2012, 08:12 PM

Looks like you could sell those visors as NOS!

**jocko** · 11-13-2012, 09:19 PM

WOW! Who's laughin now!! Ha! Those visors (the originals) are preserved like a time capsule. The oldies look like classic diamond tuck - seems every hot rod had it (in black vinyl usually) back in the 70's. I'm kinda glad (now, in retrospect) that I could never afford it back then!

Very cool.

67c10rustbuket · 11-13-2012, 09:30 PM

Sweet deal, glad they didn't glue the towel on those. Those look perfect! Congrats on the free upgrade.

ole dollor · 11-13-2012, 09:47 PM

see you won after all.....can't beat a deal like that..

**70cst** · 11-13-2012, 11:24 PM

Sort of like an early Christmas present

CG · 11-13-2012, 11:40 PM

Too bad your whole truck wasn't covered with those covers =)

Very neat find, congrats!

*Mister-B* · 11-14-2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Too bad your whole truck wasn't covered with those covers =)

Very neat find, congrats!

Lol. Hey now, this truck's a beater, but it has character. But, yeah- I hear ya.
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SlowYourRoll · 11-13-2012, 11:47 PM

Lmao this thread is hilarious! I loved the pie in the oven and what a cool surprise!
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CG · 11-14-2012, 12:19 AM

I did a Google search and found this .... who knew?

11-13-2012, 06:01 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,332	Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? I think I remember seeing on my SPID, that my truck came with some sort of custom cloth interior. Are these visors factory, or something else? Also, my bench seat has some fabric areas in between the vinyl that matches the fabric on the visors. There was also a fabric piece covering the dash pad, that seemed to match. It was glued into the seam pretty well. I ended up yanking out the dash cover, because it was old, crusty, and dusty. Posted via Mobile Device

11-13-2012, 06:09 PM	#2
Davemotohead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: rosamond ca Posts: 130	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? I don't Know if those are Factory or not? But I would like to use them to get a pie out of the Oven!

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jephs422 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oxnard CA Posts: 301	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? definitely look like oven mitts! LOL. __________________ Jeff Savaglio Scott's Hotrods Oxnard CA 93030

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Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,731	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? Early customizing... not factory. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

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Hair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 406	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? On the contrary, I do believe these ARE original. Some models, very few as we know, came with the rare corvette option. This however, is the even more rare Cadillac option. PS... If some guy's wife did sew those up for him, he's got one cool wife!

11-13-2012, 06:32 PM	#7
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? Very common back in the 70's to re-do visers, door panels and dashes actually. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

11-13-2012, 07:16 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? In my opinion....you should bust some seams and see what is underneath the missing bath towel. I'm betting that the originals were just covered and the OEM visors are in good shape. What do you have to lose? Nothing. And, you'll gain a couple of BBQ pot holders. BTW: the custom cloth was in lieu of the vinyl...meaning that the seat had cloth on it, either as an insert for the left and right seating positions, or the entire seat and back surfaces were cloth. It still had vinyl on the sides and back. But, the "custom" part of the interior did not mean that someone ordered a custom interior. Those covers on the visors are definately NOT GM. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-13-2012, 07:32 PM	#10
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,332	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? LOL!!! You guys were right! I cut the fabric off, and check out the like new pristine visors that were underneath, waiting to see the world again. Quite the upgrade, huh? Total cost=0 Posted via Mobile Device

11-13-2012, 07:41 PM	#11
Davemotohead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: rosamond ca Posts: 130	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? Cool Deal! Can you send me the pot holders now? Pizza is Ready!

11-13-2012, 08:00 PM	#13
kaynnon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 72	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? When I saw them the first thing that came to mind was my grandmothers toilet seat cover a few years ago

11-13-2012, 07:59 PM	#15
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,184	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? LOL!!! You guys were right! I cut the fabric off, and check out the like new pristine visors that were underneath, waiting to see the world again. Quite the upgrade, huh? Total cost=0 No kidding! Quick, go buy a lotto ticket! Today is your lucky day!! __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, HEI, mostly stock, Survivor.

11-13-2012, 08:12 PM	#17
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? Looks like you could sell those visors as NOS! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

11-13-2012, 09:19 PM	#18
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? WOW! Who's laughin now!! Ha! Those visors (the originals) are preserved like a time capsule. The oldies look like classic diamond tuck - seems every hot rod had it (in black vinyl usually) back in the 70's. I'm kinda glad (now, in retrospect) that I could never afford it back then! Very cool.

11-13-2012, 09:30 PM	#19
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Are these visors factory, or did some guy's wife sew them up? Sweet deal, glad they didn't glue the towel on those. Those look perfect! Congrats on the free upgrade. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

11-13-2012, 09:47 PM	#20
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