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Flint70step · 06-16-2011, 07:27 PM

I think the small pleets would better suit your interior.The vinyl edges give the seat a contrast in materials and make the fabric stand out more.The vinyl frontier it is!!

**N2TRUX** · 06-16-2011, 08:39 PM

The seat on the left Montie.

**CC69Rat** · 06-16-2011, 09:00 PM

Either would be killer but I like the one on the left. (more vinyl showing) Small pleat

Awesome truck btw.

Zoomin · 06-16-2011, 10:08 PM

Aren't the small pleats going to be too square shouldered to work on the buddies?
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**leddzepp** · 06-16-2011, 10:33 PM

Small pleats, with vinyl bolsters. The big pleats/full houndstooth covers look too busy. A small amount of vinyl gives it just the right amount of contrast. I was torn also, but my upholsterer talked me into small pleats with vinyl, so the houndstooth looks like an "insert". The center seat on the buddies looks better with full houndstooth. I am partial though,a s this is how I had my set done, and could not be happier.

cjohnson6772 · 06-16-2011, 10:36 PM

Agree with leddzepp. Do the small pleats. Surround the outside seats with vinyl, but let the houndstooth go to the edge of the center seat

**chewychevy67** · 06-16-2011, 11:06 PM

small pleat

**KevsClassics** · 06-17-2011, 12:00 AM

tubbedII · 06-17-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

You stated you liked the full hounds cover. I'm with you on that and you should go with your gut. It will tie all the seats together better and look really sweet in you truck.

I think Brian is onto something here...it probably would be a good idea to sit the complete kit on top to see how it looks as a package to make a fair comparison.

I personally like the full hounds cover, but mainly because I don't like sitting on vinyl or leather. I do have to agree though that the small pleats have a cleaner look in the picture you posted.

VA72C10 · 06-17-2011, 03:50 PM

added pics on the first page of some finished with the vinyl and small pleats...

Cole Trickle · 06-17-2011, 04:47 PM

small pleat with vinyl.......no question about it

Leroy-B1 · 06-17-2011, 09:44 PM

small pleats

C/10 King · 06-17-2011, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint70step

I think the small pleets would better suit your interior.The vinyl edges give the seat a contrast in materials and make the fabric stand out more.The vinyl frontier it is!!

Good point, thanks

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Okay, Mister Funny.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubbedII

I think Brian is onto something here...it probably would be a good idea to sit the complete kit on top to see how it looks as a package to make a fair comparison.

I personally like the full hounds cover, but mainly because I don't like sitting on vinyl or leather. I do have to agree though that the small pleats have a cleaner look in the picture you posted.

Now, why didn't I think of that.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

added pics on the first page of some finished with the vinyl and small pleats...

Thanks for the photo's, they were a big help.

SIXT8LOU · 06-18-2011, 05:40 AM

Ask ritchiee, he knows best....

Jeffs70 · 06-18-2011, 05:49 AM

i say small. gives it the original look.

1972hays · 06-22-2011, 03:13 PM

i like the small more but the thing is what floats your boat not mine

1972hays · 07-07-2011, 07:26 PM

small

06-16-2011, 07:27 PM	#26
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? I think the small pleets would better suit your interior.The vinyl edges give the seat a contrast in materials and make the fabric stand out more.The vinyl frontier it is!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

06-16-2011, 08:39 PM	#27
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? The seat on the left Montie. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-16-2011, 09:00 PM	#28
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,216	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? Either would be killer but I like the one on the left. (more vinyl showing) Small pleat Awesome truck btw. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

06-16-2011, 10:08 PM	#29
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? Aren't the small pleats going to be too square shouldered to work on the buddies? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

06-16-2011, 10:33 PM	#30
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,076	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? Small pleats, with vinyl bolsters. The big pleats/full houndstooth covers look too busy. A small amount of vinyl gives it just the right amount of contrast. I was torn also, but my upholsterer talked me into small pleats with vinyl, so the houndstooth looks like an "insert". The center seat on the buddies looks better with full houndstooth. I am partial though,a s this is how I had my set done, and could not be happier. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-16-2011, 10:36 PM	#31
cjohnson6772 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 666	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? Agree with leddzepp. Do the small pleats. Surround the outside seats with vinyl, but let the houndstooth go to the edge of the center seat

06-16-2011, 11:06 PM	#32
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,579	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? small pleat

06-17-2011, 12:00 AM	#33
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06-17-2011, 03:50 PM	#35
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06-17-2011, 04:47 PM	#36
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Bucket seats covers...Big pleat or little pleat? small pleat with vinyl.......no question about it __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

06-17-2011, 09:44 PM	#37
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06-18-2011, 05:40 AM	#39
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06-18-2011, 05:49 AM	#40
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06-22-2011, 03:13 PM	#41
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