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Tink · 03-07-2011, 10:08 AM

Anyone know if you can buy seat covers that fit the short back bucket seats? I've got a burgandy set from a 76 K5 that are going in a green truck and don't really have the time/$ to reupholster... so I'd like to find a set of seat covers that would fit. Or will I have to buy the high-back bucket covers and modify them?

Jonboy · 03-07-2011, 10:29 AM

I think PUI is reproducing them now. There are quite a few sets on ebay.

edit- I think I may have misread that. Are you looking for new upholstery, or some covers for teh seat? If it's just covers, I bet you will have to modify some high back ones.

*Stitch* · 03-07-2011, 10:34 PM

if you send me your old seat covers, I can make you some new covers using the old ones as a pattern...I can make them in the factory vinyl also...thanks

Chuck

f.monroe · 03-07-2011, 11:30 PM

Look at Jeffs(Bigblock73) website. He has a set that he used new covers on . think he bought them from CaptCaos . he is a site Vendor here. Just beautiful.
Frank

bigblock73 · 03-08-2011, 12:13 AM

I haven't seen low back seat covers...so you might have to get the high backs and modify to fit.

If you end up biting the bullet and getting "real" seat covers, contact Chris CaptKaos, I got mine from him and installed myself...pretty easy to do. Chuck (stitch) can hook you up too.

Thanks for the kind words Frank. Since the pics, I have added seat heaters and recovered them.

*Stitch* · 03-08-2011, 12:14 AM

what do you mean by 'real' seat covers?

bigblock73 · 03-08-2011, 12:17 AM

He is looking for cheap covers to go over his seats, not the actual seat cover material. Think mexican blanket over a bench seat. He wants the blanket without the mexican.

That is if I am reading his first post correctly.

bigblock73 · 03-08-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tink

...don't really have the time/$ to reupholster... so I'd like to find a set of seat covers that would fit.

This is what I took out of the post Chuck.

*Stitch* · 03-08-2011, 12:20 AM

ok gotcha...didn't know if you were saying that the high backs weren't real seat covers or that Chris was the only one to get the low back seat covers from...

*Stitch* · 03-08-2011, 12:21 AM

and p.s. seat heaters are nice...both my new truck and the wifes car both have them and we love them...on cold mornings they are great before the motor warms up and the heater kicks in

bigblock73 · 03-08-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitch

and p.s. seat heaters are nice...both my new truck and the wifes car both have them and we love them...on cold mornings they are great before the motor warms up and the heater kicks in

Or in my case, the only heat I have in the truck!

I want to enjoy the truck on those cool early spring and late fall evenings.

*Stitch* · 03-08-2011, 12:31 AM

good deal...they'll definitely knock the chill out of the seat...I don't necessarily want hot air blowing on me when my back and butt isn't warm...I'd rather the seat warm me up actually...like sleeping in a cool house under a big blanket...love it...call me wierd...lol

f.monroe · 03-08-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Thanks for the kind words Frank. Since the pics, I have added seat heaters and recovered them.

Jeff,
Did you use different covers than the ones pictured or just remove them , install the heaters ,and reinstall those covers?
Frank

bigblock73 · 03-08-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

Jeff,
Did you use different covers than the ones pictured or just remove them , install the heaters ,and reinstall those covers?
Frank

Same covers. Remove, put in heaters, re-cover. Did a better job the second time around too.

f.monroe · 03-08-2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Same covers. Remove, put in heaters, re-cover. Did a better job the second time around too.

I wont believe it until I see proof . I need to ask the Capt but I wonder if they are offered in dark Camel (brown)?
Frank

bigblock73 · 03-08-2011, 01:20 AM

No pics at the moment, but I'll take a couple.

Chris can send you samples if you like.

Tink · 03-08-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Think mexican blanket over a bench seat. He wants the blanket without the mexican.

LOL. Yup, pretty much it... something quick and dirty (well, maybe not dirty, but you know what I mean) to get by until I've got more time and money. Then I'll look into one of the guys here to get something done.

tucsonjwt · 03-08-2011, 03:42 PM

I have been using seat covers made by Bell on all of my new vehicles for the past few years. They are canvas type material with a waterproof backing. Lightweight, but very durable. Not a custom fit - but those usually cost big $$.
You can get a set of bucket covers off the internet or at Pep Boys, etc., for about $20/pair. They make a bench cover also.

http://www.bellautomotive.net/index....mart&Itemid=24

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Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Seat covers for 76 bucket seats?? Anyone know if you can buy seat covers that fit the short back bucket seats? I've got a burgandy set from a 76 K5 that are going in a green truck and don't really have the time/$ to reupholster... so I'd like to find a set of seat covers that would fit. Or will I have to buy the high-back bucket covers and modify them? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

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Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Seat covers for 76 bucket seats?? I think PUI is reproducing them now. There are quite a few sets on ebay. edit- I think I may have misread that. Are you looking for new upholstery, or some covers for teh seat? If it's just covers, I bet you will have to modify some high back ones. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241 Last edited by Jonboy; 03-07-2011 at 10:31 AM.

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Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Seat covers for 76 bucket seats?? if you send me your old seat covers, I can make you some new covers using the old ones as a pattern...I can make them in the factory vinyl also...thanks Chuck Last edited by Stitch; 03-08-2011 at 12:16 AM.

03-07-2011, 11:30 PM	#4
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Seat covers for 76 bucket seats?? Look at Jeffs(Bigblock73) website. He has a set that he used new covers on . think he bought them from CaptCaos . he is a site Vendor here. Just beautiful. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 03-07-2011 at 11:33 PM.

03-08-2011, 12:13 AM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Seat covers for 76 bucket seats?? I haven't seen low back seat covers...so you might have to get the high backs and modify to fit. If you end up biting the bullet and getting "real" seat covers, contact Chris CaptKaos, I got mine from him and installed myself...pretty easy to do. Chuck (stitch) can hook you up too. Thanks for the kind words Frank. Since the pics, I have added seat heaters and recovered them. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 03-08-2011 at 12:19 AM.

03-08-2011, 12:14 AM	#6
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Seat covers for 76 bucket seats?? what do you mean by 'real' seat covers?

03-08-2011, 12:17 AM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Seat covers for 76 bucket seats?? He is looking for cheap covers to go over his seats, not the actual seat cover material. Think mexican blanket over a bench seat. He wants the blanket without the mexican. That is if I am reading his first post correctly. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-08-2011, 12:20 AM	#9
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Seat covers for 76 bucket seats?? ok gotcha...didn't know if you were saying that the high backs weren't real seat covers or that Chris was the only one to get the low back seat covers from...

03-08-2011, 12:21 AM	#10
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Seat covers for 76 bucket seats?? and p.s. seat heaters are nice...both my new truck and the wifes car both have them and we love them...on cold mornings they are great before the motor warms up and the heater kicks in

03-08-2011, 12:31 AM	#12
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Seat covers for 76 bucket seats?? good deal...they'll definitely knock the chill out of the seat...I don't necessarily want hot air blowing on me when my back and butt isn't warm...I'd rather the seat warm me up actually...like sleeping in a cool house under a big blanket...love it...call me wierd...lol Last edited by Stitch; 03-08-2011 at 12:32 AM.

03-08-2011, 01:20 AM	#16
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Seat covers for 76 bucket seats?? No pics at the moment, but I'll take a couple. Chris can send you samples if you like. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-08-2011, 03:42 PM	#18
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,195	Re: Seat covers for 76 bucket seats?? I have been using seat covers made by Bell on all of my new vehicles for the past few years. They are canvas type material with a waterproof backing. Lightweight, but very durable. Not a custom fit - but those usually cost big $$. You can get a set of bucket covers off the internet or at Pep Boys, etc., for about $20/pair. They make a bench cover also. http://www.bellautomotive.net/index....mart&Itemid=24



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