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68Gold/white · 07-18-2020, 07:43 PM

Ehhh, It'll happen THe way you want!!!

Too many good possibilities with all the good folks here.

GerhardH · 07-19-2020, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ThreeQuarter

Hey Gerhard, I’m risking rudely bursting your bubble, but am I seeing that the fabric pattern on your new cover is turned 90° from the original?

High Threequarter,
you are absolutly right. I was not aware until I read this thread.

But let say I can live with them, anyway a wonderful seat- and I believe now all other 50. anniversary trucks have a wrong pattern :-)!!

GerhardH · 07-19-2020, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northerngmc

No email

No tracking

Maybe try this address, i got yesterday a fast answer:

northerngmc · 07-20-2020, 12:26 PM

I emailed SMS on the weekend so see if my seat covers were enroute. Here is the response I received this morning.

We are still waiting on the new roll of material to come in from the mill, unfortunately we didn’t have enough in stock to do all the covers we had orders for.

I guess I will continue to wait.....

GerhardH · 07-22-2020, 05:09 PM

Regarding the wrong pattern:
SMS shows a excellent service. They advised a change for free, Unfortunatly I have build in already and have not anymore the old one,

Therefore they offer to send the material and I can organize a local service.

Great!

**ThreeQuarter** · 07-22-2020, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerhardH

Regarding the wrong pattern:
SMS shows a excellent service. The advised a change for free, Unfortunatly I have build in already and have not anymore the old one,

Therefore they offer to send the material and I can organize a local service.

Great!

That’s good customer service!

**KevinK7** · 07-25-2020, 07:54 AM

My covers arrived from SMS. I was only expecting one package, but BOTH showed up

I ordered Fawn for my '68 Utility, and had sent back a 50th set due to incorrect pattern and both look amazing.
The net, I'm very pleased with SMS, no only in the quality of the upholstery, but their customer service as well. I had my 50th covers for close to a year before I realized the pattern was incorrect and they did not hesitate at all to take them back. Very happy

I know some have asked for photos of the Fawn covers, I'll get some today and post shortly.

Photos of Fawn covers:

Thanks,

Kevin

northerngmc · 09-19-2020, 02:04 PM

Update from SMS. Fabric is in, they hope to ship in October.....

northerngmc · 11-06-2020, 08:13 PM

Another update after asking SMS

The cloth is still being made, I will check to see when it will be ready. I will be back to you the first of next week.

northerngmc · 02-02-2021, 08:15 PM

Is anyone else still waiting for 50th covers from SMS?

Ordered and PAID May 6

June 16 “Will be a few months.”

July 20 “We are still waiting on the new roll of material”

Sep 18 “Almost ready, will be an October delivery”

Nov 6 “The cloth is still being made”

Dec 17 “ suppose to be here right after the holiday’s”

Feb 2 “The material will be here in the next couple of weeks”

I am getting frustrated.......

bucktruck68 · 02-02-2021, 11:54 PM

I’m not surprised. I called several times and left 3 messages back when they were running their special. A month later after the discount expired they called me back asking if I wanted to order. I declined. Glad I did after seeing your post. I think they put out a good product but are probably struggling getting help to run the operation or maybe they are just that busy. Hope you get it soon.

northerngmc · 06-13-2021, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northerngmc

Is anyone else still waiting for 50th covers from SMS?

Ordered and PAID May 6

June 16 “Will be a few months.”

July 20 “We are still waiting on the new roll of material”

Sep 18 “Almost ready, will be an October delivery”

Nov 6 “The cloth is still being made”

Dec 17 “ suppose to be here right after the holiday’s”

Feb 2 “The material will be here in the next couple of weeks”

I am getting frustrated.......

Saga Continues

May 11 "I know the material came in, let me check and see when the covers will be done."

June 9 "The seat cover supervisor never got back to me. I will check with him again."

I really want my seat cover. I wanted it a year ago.

bucktruck68 · 06-13-2021, 10:46 PM

Man that’s ridiculous. I hope you eventually get it. Sooner than later. Might be quicker to just ask for the fabric and have a local upholstery company make them for you. Good luck.

northerngmc · 07-09-2021, 12:24 PM

This month's reply from SMS on my inquiry to when I may get the cover I ordered in May 2020.

"I talked to production and you’re covers will be shipping in the next two weeks."

northerngmc · 08-03-2021, 10:42 PM

15 months after ordering snd paying for my seat cover IT ARRIVED!

Time to start figuring out how to install it.

68Gold/white · 08-05-2021, 12:42 AM

I’m not believing you until I see pictures!!!

northerngmc · 08-05-2021, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

I’m not believing you until I see pictures!!!

I think I will wait until winter now when the truck is parked to recover the seat.

**ThreeQuarter** · 08-05-2021, 11:33 PM

Glad to hear it finally arrived. That’s a long time to wait.

northerngmc · 11-03-2021, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

I’m not believing you until I see pictures!!!

Truck is parked for the winter. Time to install the seat cover.

Bottom went well.

But it was missing some of the clips. I needed to rob the clips from the top held to make it work. Now I am trying to track down more clips.
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**georgieb51** · 11-06-2021, 09:38 PM

That is beautiful!!

68Gold/white · 11-07-2021, 12:23 AM

Yes, job well done!!!

northerngmc · 11-11-2021, 05:49 PM

Thanks

Top was a pretty tight fight. I ended up earning the whole seat up in the furnace toom(warmest room in the house) then with the assistance of my wife we pulled it on.

I happy with how it looks.

I didn’t find more clips but the SMS cover has canvas sewn on for hog rings. So I used more hog rings to supplement the missing clips.

I also installed the 2” lower FCF brackets. I sit lower! I am 6’3” so ever inch helps. I will look into sliding the column forward now to give some steering wheel to belly room. I hadn’t before because I had read that it just pushes the wheel down into your legs.
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northerngmc · 11-11-2021, 05:53 PM

Hummmmm.

Photo updated and I can’t figure out how to post pics.

northerngmc · 11-12-2021, 04:50 PM

Finally photos

**68bowtie** · 11-12-2021, 06:05 PM

Looks amazing, thanks for sharing.

07-18-2020, 07:43 PM	#51
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,436	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers Ehhh, It'll happen THe way you want!!! Too many good possibilities with all the good folks here.

07-20-2020, 12:26 PM	#54
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers I emailed SMS on the weekend so see if my seat covers were enroute. Here is the response I received this morning. We are still waiting on the new roll of material to come in from the mill, unfortunately we didn’t have enough in stock to do all the covers we had orders for. I guess I will continue to wait..... __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

07-22-2020, 05:09 PM	#55
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers Regarding the wrong pattern: SMS shows a excellent service. They advised a change for free, Unfortunatly I have build in already and have not anymore the old one, Therefore they offer to send the material and I can organize a local service. Great! __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400 Last edited by GerhardH; 08-05-2020 at 01:17 AM.

07-25-2020, 07:54 AM	#57
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 652	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers My covers arrived from SMS. I was only expecting one package, but BOTH showed up I ordered Fawn for my '68 Utility, and had sent back a 50th set due to incorrect pattern and both look amazing. The net, I'm very pleased with SMS, no only in the quality of the upholstery, but their customer service as well. I had my 50th covers for close to a year before I realized the pattern was incorrect and they did not hesitate at all to take them back. Very happy I know some have asked for photos of the Fawn covers, I'll get some today and post shortly. Photos of Fawn covers: Thanks, Kevin __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th Last edited by KevinK7; 07-27-2020 at 11:41 AM.

09-19-2020, 02:04 PM	#58
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers Update from SMS. Fabric is in, they hope to ship in October..... __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

11-06-2020, 08:13 PM	#59
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers Another update after asking SMS The cloth is still being made, I will check to see when it will be ready. I will be back to you the first of next week. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

02-02-2021, 08:15 PM	#60
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers Is anyone else still waiting for 50th covers from SMS? Ordered and PAID May 6 June 16 “Will be a few months.” July 20 “We are still waiting on the new roll of material” Sep 18 “Almost ready, will be an October delivery” Nov 6 “The cloth is still being made” Dec 17 “ suppose to be here right after the holiday’s” Feb 2 “The material will be here in the next couple of weeks” I am getting frustrated....... __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

02-02-2021, 11:54 PM	#61
bucktruck68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: concord, NC Posts: 51	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers I’m not surprised. I called several times and left 3 messages back when they were running their special. A month later after the discount expired they called me back asking if I wanted to order. I declined. Glad I did after seeing your post. I think they put out a good product but are probably struggling getting help to run the operation or maybe they are just that busy. Hope you get it soon.

06-13-2021, 10:46 PM	#63
bucktruck68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: concord, NC Posts: 51	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers Man that’s ridiculous. I hope you eventually get it. Sooner than later. Might be quicker to just ask for the fabric and have a local upholstery company make them for you. Good luck.

07-09-2021, 12:24 PM	#64
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers This month's reply from SMS on my inquiry to when I may get the cover I ordered in May 2020. "I talked to production and you’re covers will be shipping in the next two weeks." __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

08-03-2021, 10:42 PM	#65
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers 15 months after ordering snd paying for my seat cover IT ARRIVED! Time to start figuring out how to install it. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

08-05-2021, 12:42 AM	#66
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,436	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers I’m not believing you until I see pictures!!!

08-05-2021, 11:33 PM	#68
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,523	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers Glad to hear it finally arrived. That’s a long time to wait. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

11-06-2021, 09:38 PM	#70
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,597	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers That is beautiful!! __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

11-07-2021, 12:23 AM	#71
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,436	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers Yes, job well done!!!



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11-11-2021, 05:49 PM	#72
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers Thanks Top was a pretty tight fight. I ended up earning the whole seat up in the furnace toom(warmest room in the house) then with the assistance of my wife we pulled it on. I happy with how it looks. I didn’t find more clips but the SMS cover has canvas sewn on for hog rings. So I used more hog rings to supplement the missing clips. I also installed the 2” lower FCF brackets. I sit lower! I am 6’3” so ever inch helps. I will look into sliding the column forward now to give some steering wheel to belly room. I hadn’t before because I had read that it just pushes the wheel down into your legs. Posted via Mobile Device

11-11-2021, 05:53 PM	#73
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers Hummmmm. Photo updated and I can’t figure out how to post pics.

11-12-2021, 04:50 PM	#74
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers Finally photos Attached Images __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

11-12-2021, 06:05 PM	#75
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,805	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Seat Covers Looks amazing, thanks for sharing. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

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