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austex66 · 10-11-2009, 10:05 PM

I recently recieved my seat back from the upholstery shop and it turned out great. I decided to go with the hounds tooth inserts since all vinyl is hell here in TX. Now I need to decide what to do with the door panels...

JRBECK64 · 10-11-2009, 10:11 PM

Looks great.

JRBECK64

glendale · 10-11-2009, 10:12 PM

looks good! i never would have thought of the houndstooth. very slick.

65Custom · 10-11-2009, 10:15 PM

yep I agree and it looks great they did a good job

brawley · 10-11-2009, 10:16 PM

it would be sweet if you could cover the door panels with the same material

**slepysal** · 10-11-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by brawley

it would be sweet if you could cover the door panels with the same material

that would look nice

*LILRED66* · 10-11-2009, 10:21 PM

How about the black around the perimeter and the houndstooth insert, similar to the seat?

austex66 · 10-11-2009, 10:22 PM

Thanks!
Thats what the owner of the shop suggested....said he could fill the inner part of my door panel now with the same material. I just don't know about having cloth where your hands are reaching for the handles all the time. May get dirty.

463 · 10-11-2009, 10:29 PM

that's nice very nice.

Revoh · 10-11-2009, 11:13 PM

That's pretty neat!

**Corts60** · 10-12-2009, 12:01 AM

I am a big fan of houndstooth material but have yet to put it in a project. The seat turned out great.

markeb01 · 10-12-2009, 12:21 AM

That's beautiful workmanship. You really got your moneys worth.

Nailz · 10-12-2009, 12:49 AM

Oh yeah, im jealous! Looks great..

**Captainfab** · 10-12-2009, 01:17 AM

That seat is just awesome.....reminds me of my '68 Camaro. I really like the houndstooth also. I didn't realize until recently that the houndstooth was available in the '67-'72's. I'm definitely going to have to have a seat like that someday. Thanks for posting this

*LILRED66* · 10-12-2009, 07:46 AM

Hounds tooth was also available in the '60-'66. Here is a picture of a '64 Chevy C10, I sold to a friend.

As far as hounds tooth on the door panels centers getting dirty, a good coat of 3M Scotchguard will prevent any staining. I suggest doing the same to the hounds tooth on the seat. My pants are usually as dirty as my hands, so if one area gets dirty, so does the other, but I try to make sure I am not dirty when I get into one of my trucks with a freshly upholstered seat.

Tx Firefighter · 10-12-2009, 07:58 AM

Did Fat Lucky over at Austin Speed Shop do that seat for you ?

austex66 · 10-12-2009, 01:19 PM

Yes, I already put a couple coats of scotch guard on the cloth, stuff works great. TX, I had a shop in San Marcos do it, Gabriel & Son. They also do high end custom work. They had a couple 3 window fords in there last time I was in. Nice work indeed!

muddpile · 10-12-2009, 02:06 PM

Wow! I'm diggin the houndstooth for sure!

Bears63 · 10-12-2009, 02:07 PM

What did it run to get the seat done? I'm curious.

austex66 · 10-12-2009, 11:15 PM

Thanks for the comps! The guy did it for $400,(I had the cushion) and when he called when it was ready, he said cash is better...

19GMC63 · 10-12-2009, 11:35 PM

Very nice.... I love houndstooth.

Vernski · 10-13-2009, 12:44 PM

Thumbs up looks great, I would paint the door inserts satin black that will compleat it.---Vernski

Bears63 · 10-13-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by austex66

The guy did it for $400

I'll have to talk to my local upholstery place then. I was asking because the last seat I did cost me right at $300 doing it myself. I can't imagine that my local shop would be too much higher than what you paid. Man, that does look nice with the houndstooth.

protrash64 · 10-14-2009, 07:40 PM

Nice choice...excellent result!!

10-11-2009, 10:05 PM	#1
austex66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 78	Got my seat back I recently recieved my seat back from the upholstery shop and it turned out great. I decided to go with the hounds tooth inserts since all vinyl is hell here in TX. Now I need to decide what to do with the door panels... __________________ 66' Chevy SWB:350ci-th350,frt. disc brakes, pwr steering, 5-lug waltshow.com/Chevy

10-11-2009, 10:11 PM	#2
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: Got my seat back Looks great. JRBECK64

10-11-2009, 10:12 PM	#3
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	Re: Got my seat back looks good! i never would have thought of the houndstooth. very slick.

10-11-2009, 10:15 PM	#4
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 513	Re: Got my seat back yep I agree and it looks great they did a good job

10-11-2009, 10:16 PM	#5
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: Got my seat back it would be sweet if you could cover the door panels with the same material

10-11-2009, 10:21 PM	#7
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Got my seat back How about the black around the perimeter and the houndstooth insert, similar to the seat?

10-11-2009, 10:22 PM	#8
austex66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 78	Re: Got my seat back Thanks! Thats what the owner of the shop suggested....said he could fill the inner part of my door panel now with the same material. I just don't know about having cloth where your hands are reaching for the handles all the time. May get dirty. __________________ 66' Chevy SWB:350ci-th350,frt. disc brakes, pwr steering, 5-lug waltshow.com/Chevy

10-11-2009, 10:29 PM	#9
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: Got my seat back that's nice very nice. __________________ Trueman

10-11-2009, 11:13 PM	#10
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Got my seat back That's pretty neat! __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.

10-12-2009, 12:01 AM	#11
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Got my seat back I am a big fan of houndstooth material but have yet to put it in a project. The seat turned out great. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

10-12-2009, 12:21 AM	#12
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Got my seat back That's beautiful workmanship. You really got your moneys worth.

10-12-2009, 12:49 AM	#13
Nailz Shlong bed club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 83	Re: Got my seat back Oh yeah, im jealous! Looks great..

10-12-2009, 01:17 AM	#14
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Got my seat back That seat is just awesome.....reminds me of my '68 Camaro. I really like the houndstooth also. I didn't realize until recently that the houndstooth was available in the '67-'72's. I'm definitely going to have to have a seat like that someday. Thanks for posting this __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-12-2009, 07:46 AM	#15
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Got my seat back Hounds tooth was also available in the '60-'66. Here is a picture of a '64 Chevy C10, I sold to a friend. As far as hounds tooth on the door panels centers getting dirty, a good coat of 3M Scotchguard will prevent any staining. I suggest doing the same to the hounds tooth on the seat. My pants are usually as dirty as my hands, so if one area gets dirty, so does the other, but I try to make sure I am not dirty when I get into one of my trucks with a freshly upholstered seat. Attached Images

10-12-2009, 07:58 AM	#16
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Got my seat back Did Fat Lucky over at Austin Speed Shop do that seat for you ? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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10-12-2009, 01:19 PM	#17
austex66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 78	Re: Got my seat back Yes, I already put a couple coats of scotch guard on the cloth, stuff works great. TX, I had a shop in San Marcos do it, Gabriel & Son. They also do high end custom work. They had a couple 3 window fords in there last time I was in. Nice work indeed! __________________ 66' Chevy SWB:350ci-th350,frt. disc brakes, pwr steering, 5-lug waltshow.com/Chevy

10-12-2009, 02:06 PM	#18
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Got my seat back Wow! I'm diggin the houndstooth for sure! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

10-12-2009, 02:07 PM	#19
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: Got my seat back What did it run to get the seat done? I'm curious. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

10-12-2009, 11:15 PM	#20
austex66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 78	Re: Got my seat back Thanks for the comps! The guy did it for $400,(I had the cushion) and when he called when it was ready, he said cash is better... __________________ 66' Chevy SWB:350ci-th350,frt. disc brakes, pwr steering, 5-lug waltshow.com/Chevy

10-12-2009, 11:35 PM	#21
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Got my seat back Very nice.... I love houndstooth.

10-13-2009, 12:44 PM	#22
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: Got my seat back Thumbs up looks great, I would paint the door inserts satin black that will compleat it.---Vernski

10-14-2009, 07:40 PM	#24
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