I took my entire seat in and had the local upholsterer replace the foam and
install new grey material with pleats.
Total cost was $320.00. I went for something that looked good too, not
original. And, ya, it looks good.
Brad Rusnak
49 Chev 1/2 Ton
----- Original Message -----
From: Stephanie <stephanie@annexe.cwnet.com>
To: Ole Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 11:23 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] restoring seat questions
> I just tore the aftermarket cover off of my seats, and they need some help
> bad. I should probably replace the foam, shouldn't I? I'm not going for
> all original, so I don't mind using newer materials. I'm going to have my
> local upholstery shop cover it with grey cloth. What price range am I
> looking at for both top/lower? If I tore it down to just metal
> frame/springs, would they fit it with a one piece new foam that held the
> original shape?
>
> Anyone have any pics? Maybe examples of materials of cloth...
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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