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Upholstery
Hey Guys,
I was looking into re-upholstery kit for the driver side front seat. The seats are 40/20/40 style.
However, I couldn't locate a kit via an internet search.
SMS Auto Fabrics has the fabric but needs to be sewn and since I don't sew I am looking for a kit. Foam seat and back, seat fabric(already sewn) hog nose ring etc.
BTY the fabric seems to be expensive; $85 a yard and $79 a yard for the matching plain fabric.
So, does anyone one know of a company that provides a kit to recover the seat...I don't want seat covers.
Thanks as always!
jeff
I was looking into re-upholstery kit for the driver side front seat. The seats are 40/20/40 style.
However, I couldn't locate a kit via an internet search.
SMS Auto Fabrics has the fabric but needs to be sewn and since I don't sew I am looking for a kit. Foam seat and back, seat fabric(already sewn) hog nose ring etc.
BTY the fabric seems to be expensive; $85 a yard and $79 a yard for the matching plain fabric.
So, does anyone one know of a company that provides a kit to recover the seat...I don't want seat covers.
Thanks as always!
jeff
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From: Missouri
How did I know when I opened this thread that Joe would mention his last set of blues.
More on topic, I am looking at aftermarket replacement covers to replace the factory fabric because the drivers side is wearing by the door from sliding my rumph across it so often.
More on topic, I am looking at aftermarket replacement covers to replace the factory fabric because the drivers side is wearing by the door from sliding my rumph across it so often.
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Palm Bay, Florida
I have a local professional aircraft/marine/auto upholstery man here that CAN get most any factory upholstery that anyone would need AND rebuild any seat that needs rebuilding......it doesn't make sense to me to even attempt to try & find fabric on my own let alone try to sew/make it myself.
MY suggestion is to seek out a known reputable upholstery shop that caters to the custom crowd-this is the type of shop that will be your best bet in getting a seat rebuilt.
MY suggestion is to seek out a known reputable upholstery shop that caters to the custom crowd-this is the type of shop that will be your best bet in getting a seat rebuilt.
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Glen Rose, Texas
I was thinking about the dealer, but for the cost of the leather from them, Ive been able to find full seats on craigslist, ect for less money than just the covers.
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Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Bend, OR
Sucks.
Drivers seat is cracked, cant fix it...
Need to get a new bottom for hers now too.
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GUYS, Take your trucks to a local, known reputable home town type auto upholstery shop, THESE folks can and will rebuild/reupholster your seat bottoms or the whole seat just like factory (less any special logos) Believe me it CAN be done, don't say it can't be fixed until you take it to a pro!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Marseilles IL
I have leather seats. I was quoted $350 for a new bottom cushion and new cover for seat bottom and back. All new material. The guy says there is material that feels and looks just like leather but is stronger and wont crack like leather. Not the cheapest but not bad for a professionally redone leather seat. I wish I could find a good used leather seat because my truck is a daily driver and I cannot be without my truck for the two days it will take to get done. Check with a local upholstery shop you may be surprised. If you have cloth seats it may be inexpensive to have a pro do it.
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
My leather seat was all torn at seams and falling apart.
I put up with it for 2 years until one day I finally took it to a upolstery shop ..............
final cost $150 and it looks like new.
I put up with it for 2 years until one day I finally took it to a upolstery shop ..............
final cost $150 and it looks like new.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Southern Colorado
The problem with most aftermarket seat covers is not how they fit on the seat bottom, but how they fit on the backrest portion of the seat. Here was my solution:
If only the seat bottom is worn, I bought a set of inexpensive stretchy seat covers from Walmart (not the cheapest, but about 1 grade up from the cheapest), and cut the top portion off, leaving a generous 'shirt tail' flap. I installed the seat bottom cover (which fits tightly and looks nice) and left the shirt tail hanging out in the back. The bottom color matches pretty well and looks great.
If you look inside the truck, you see the OEM cover on the seatback and it doesn't look like you took a nice truck and afflicted it with crummy Walmart seat covers (because only the seat bottom is covered).
If your entire seat is worn out, then this won't work. I agree with the others - find a GOOD upholstery shop that can order OEM-quality seat fabrics and redo the seat or portions of the seat.
If only the seat bottom is worn, I bought a set of inexpensive stretchy seat covers from Walmart (not the cheapest, but about 1 grade up from the cheapest), and cut the top portion off, leaving a generous 'shirt tail' flap. I installed the seat bottom cover (which fits tightly and looks nice) and left the shirt tail hanging out in the back. The bottom color matches pretty well and looks great.
If you look inside the truck, you see the OEM cover on the seatback and it doesn't look like you took a nice truck and afflicted it with crummy Walmart seat covers (because only the seat bottom is covered).
If your entire seat is worn out, then this won't work. I agree with the others - find a GOOD upholstery shop that can order OEM-quality seat fabrics and redo the seat or portions of the seat.
Last edited by SteveH-CO; Oct 17, 2012 at 09:58 AM. Reason: grammar
Semper Fi
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Check out these guys. We have used their products and they are great. Good install videos as well.
Auto Upholstery | Leather Seat Covers | 3rd Row Seats | Home page
Auto Upholstery | Leather Seat Covers | 3rd Row Seats | Home page
Cross-Country
Joined: Jun 2004
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I just got a new seat bottom from ebay: 02-07 Ford F250 F350 Excursion Lariat Leather Driver Side Bottom Seat Cover Grey | eBay, it is exact match, very good quality. If the ebay link doesn't work, this is the company it came from, Houston Auto Upholstery | Car Upholstery Repair in Houston | Richmond Auto Upholstery. I called them with my order, just gave them the VIN number and interior code. Got the new cover in about 4 days.
More Turbo
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Full-time RV
I was looking at that company (Richmond Auto Upholstery) and looked like great quality stuff. How do you like the new cover? Match existing color well? Seem like good quality? Debating re-covering my two front Lariat seats.