1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 12-06-2010, 12:15 PM

I am in the process of ordering a front seat upholstery kit for the 86 crew cab and I am a little unsure what color I have. Havng had a few of these "tan" interiors I have always called it tan. Unfortunatley there is NO tan option from the vendors.

I am told from the pictures I sent the board vendor that it is Palamino vinyl and Sandstone Velour

He is sending color swatches but while we wait for them I thought I would see what you all thought.

Color swatches in the links below.

http://acmeauto.us/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15970

http://acmeauto.us/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=4391

**old Rusty C10** · 12-06-2010, 12:58 PM

I would PM site vendor stitch and ask his opinion

*nbpro* · 12-06-2010, 01:10 PM

^^x2

72freak · 12-06-2010, 01:44 PM

PM'd STITCH....Thanks

*Stitch* · 12-06-2010, 03:00 PM

Looks like saddle tan to me. I have a seat here similar to that that I can match a color sample up to it and sew you a couple of covers but I don't know the correct factory name for that color. If you want me to sew your seat covers up it would probably better if you sent me a sample from your seat that I can match the material up to.
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72freak · 12-23-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitch

Looks like saddle tan to me. I have a seat here similar to that that I can match a color sample up to it and sew you a couple of covers but I don't know the correct factory name for that color. If you want me to sew your seat covers up it would probably better if you sent me a sample from your seat that I can match the material up to.
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Color info and materiial pattern sent....Still awaiting a response.

**Captkaos** · 12-07-2010, 12:31 AM

GM called it Saddle Tan in 1986.

72freak · 12-07-2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

GM called it Saddle Tan in 1986.

Excellent!!!!.....if that in fact is the same color as Palamino vinyl and Sandstone Velour then I dont need the color swatches and can move forward with the order.

**Captkaos** · 12-07-2010, 10:28 AM

I still would rather you select the colors you want. I sent you the range from light to dark for both vinyl and cloth. Dropped in the mail this morning.

72freak · 12-07-2010, 10:46 AM

Sounds good.......waiting by the box.

thepenguin99 · 12-07-2010, 06:55 PM

Palomino vinyl looks to dark in the links. The only reason I haven't ordered those exact colors for my truck is because of that. Please post back with what you come up with. I need a seat cover for my 86 and it is the exact same color as your truck inside.

72freak · 12-08-2010, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by thepenguin99

Palomino vinyl looks to dark in the links. The only reason I haven't ordered those exact colors for my truck is because of that. Please post back with what you come up with. I need a seat cover for my 86 and it is the exact same color as your truck inside.

They put that awfull color interior in a million of these square bodies. It would shock me if the upholstery circles didnt have that color correct. Although you never know!

motornut · 12-08-2010, 07:37 AM

1988 mine is darker and cognac

72freak · 12-08-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by motornut

1988 mine is darker and cognac

Didnt you decide to part your out?

Hows the dash pad? For sale?

motornut · 12-09-2010, 11:12 AM

yup will part out ,as it has now been written off.
may wait till spring it's about a half hour + from me
and now workin on the Jimmy
before i offer i have to pay a membership here.....and i am going too
can i just send a check....
and the dash is kinda colour changed here and there

thepenguin99 · 12-08-2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

They put that awfull color interior in a million of these sqauare bodies. It would shock me if the upholstery circles didnt have that color correct. Although you never know!

I really like the tan interior color actually. Looks good and goes with most exterior colors well. I do plan on having my dash covered in the tan rather than the brown it was though.

SCOTI · 12-09-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by thepenguin99

Palomino vinyl looks to dark in the links. The only reason I haven't ordered those exact colors for my truck is because of that. Please post back with what you come up with. I need a seat cover for my 86 and it is the exact same color as your truck inside.

Me too!

I picked up some burb buckets & a console for my CC dually. Since the back seat is actually pretty clean, I was going to try & find some OE material to match. Please let us know how close the colors are.

72freak · 12-18-2010, 08:27 AM

I have done some research and it looks like the colors that are offered are a VERY close match...not perfect...but close. Palamino vinyl and Sandstone Velour

However...for those doing a crew cab, blazer or suburban....the ones that are being offered are not an exact recration and if you are only doing part of your interior they WILL NOT MATCH the rest of it. The OE seats are made of (2) cloth type materials and (1) vinyl. The seats covers that are being offered are made of (1) cloth and (1) vinyl. There are 2 types of cloth that make up an OE seat and these covers are made only of the material that the "band" across the top back and down the center is made of. The stiching and patters are the same but thats it. See the picture below....the covers are made of the top material only.

If anyone has a link to an exact recreation that is offered please post it up.

SCOTI · 12-18-2010, 10:19 AM

So the material w/the 'woven pattern' is not used, just the 'plain' cloth in its place? The colors, piping, & seat stitch pattern are the same?

72freak · 12-18-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

So the material w/the 'woven pattern' is not used, just the 'plain' cloth in its place? The colors, piping, & seat stitch pattern are the same?

That is what i am being told...hopefully some of the site vendors that deal in these will chime in.

AuggieStyle · 12-09-2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

I am in the process of ordering a front seat upholstery kit for the 86 crew cab and I am a little unsure what color I have. Havng had a few of these "tan" interiors I have always called it tan. Unfortunatley there is NO tan option from the vendors.

I am told from the pictures I sent the board vendor that it is Palamino vinyl and Sandstone Velour

He is sending color swatches but while we wait for them I thought I would see what you all thought.

Color swatches in the links below.

http://acmeauto.us/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15970

http://acmeauto.us/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=4391

62D RPO CODE IS SADDLE TAN

http://www.rpocodes.com/gmrpocodes5through9.html

Jonboy · 12-18-2010, 11:27 AM

The lower cloth looks similar to the "Pallex" cluth that was offered in a lot of Pontiacs in teh 80's, too. I had a set of Sub buckets repaired using the original cloth a long time ago, and they wwere able to source the original material. That was probably 10 years ago. It might be worth the trouble to check a local upholstery shop, too.

SCOTI · 12-18-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

The lower cloth looks similar to the "Pallex" cluth that was offered in a lot of Pontiacs in teh 80's, too. I had a set of Sub buckets repaired using the original cloth a long time ago, and they wwere able to source the original material. That was probably 10 years ago. It might be worth the trouble to check a local upholstery shop, too.

My buddy has a piece of material that's the correct 'pattern' but incorrect color. He's trying to find something now but it's just a side gig for him so it may/may-not happen.

**Captkaos** · 12-18-2010, 03:09 PM

That is correct as far as the suppliers I know. I asked my vendor, just waiting on a response. The only "patterened" pieces I have don't match the factory, this is them:

SCOTI · 12-18-2010, 04:39 PM

<< My buddy has the piece on the left. That's what he was going to try to find a color match for.

12-06-2010, 12:15 PM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please I am in the process of ordering a front seat upholstery kit for the 86 crew cab and I am a little unsure what color I have. Havng had a few of these "tan" interiors I have always called it tan. Unfortunatley there is NO tan option from the vendors. I am told from the pictures I sent the board vendor that it is Palamino vinyl and Sandstone Velour He is sending color swatches but while we wait for them I thought I would see what you all thought. Color swatches in the links below. http://acmeauto.us/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=15970 http://acmeauto.us/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=4391 Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 12-06-2010 at 12:24 PM.

12-06-2010, 12:58 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please I would PM site vendor stitch and ask his opinion __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

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12-06-2010, 01:44 PM	#4
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please PM'd STITCH....Thanks __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

12-06-2010, 03:00 PM	#5
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please Looks like saddle tan to me. I have a seat here similar to that that I can match a color sample up to it and sew you a couple of covers but I don't know the correct factory name for that color. If you want me to sew your seat covers up it would probably better if you sent me a sample from your seat that I can match the material up to. Posted via Mobile Device

12-07-2010, 12:31 AM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please GM called it Saddle Tan in 1986. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-07-2010, 10:28 AM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please I still would rather you select the colors you want. I sent you the range from light to dark for both vinyl and cloth. Dropped in the mail this morning. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-07-2010, 10:46 AM	#10
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please Sounds good.......waiting by the box. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

12-07-2010, 06:55 PM	#11
thepenguin99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 435	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please Palomino vinyl looks to dark in the links. The only reason I haven't ordered those exact colors for my truck is because of that. Please post back with what you come up with. I need a seat cover for my 86 and it is the exact same color as your truck inside.

12-08-2010, 07:37 AM	#13
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please 1988 mine is darker and cognac Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

12-09-2010, 11:12 AM	#15
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please yup will part out ,as it has now been written off. may wait till spring it's about a half hour + from me and now workin on the Jimmy before i offer i have to pay a membership here.....and i am going too can i just send a check.... and the dash is kinda colour changed here and there Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

12-18-2010, 08:27 AM	#18
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please I have done some research and it looks like the colors that are offered are a VERY close match...not perfect...but close. Palamino vinyl and Sandstone Velour However...for those doing a crew cab, blazer or suburban....the ones that are being offered are not an exact recration and if you are only doing part of your interior they WILL NOT MATCH the rest of it. The OE seats are made of (2) cloth type materials and (1) vinyl. The seats covers that are being offered are made of (1) cloth and (1) vinyl. There are 2 types of cloth that make up an OE seat and these covers are made only of the material that the "band" across the top back and down the center is made of. The stiching and patters are the same but thats it. See the picture below....the covers are made of the top material only. If anyone has a link to an exact recreation that is offered please post it up. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

12-18-2010, 10:19 AM	#19
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please So the material w/the 'woven pattern' is not used, just the 'plain' cloth in its place? The colors, piping, & seat stitch pattern are the same? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-18-2010, 11:27 AM	#22
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please The lower cloth looks similar to the "Pallex" cluth that was offered in a lot of Pontiacs in teh 80's, too. I had a set of Sub buckets repaired using the original cloth a long time ago, and they wwere able to source the original material. That was probably 10 years ago. It might be worth the trouble to check a local upholstery shop, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-18-2010, 03:09 PM	#24
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please That is correct as far as the suppliers I know. I asked my vendor, just waiting on a response. The only "patterened" pieces I have don't match the factory, this is them: Attached Images __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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12-18-2010, 04:39 PM	#25
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: 1986 seat upholstery color question...Help please << My buddy has the piece on the left. That's what he was going to try to find a color match for. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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