71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 03-18-2006, 06:55 AM

I have decided to put the bench seat back in my Suburban and I want to upholster it with the vinyl/houndstooth insert upholstery kit. Looks like board member GMCPauls is about the best price I have found yet. $269. Any one have any other pricing/availability info that may be better?

I also need the carpet kit...looks like about $315 is the best I have found.

MrGoodpliers · 03-18-2006, 10:15 AM

I bought one from Athey's. I can't remember for sure, but I think it was about $225.

72freak · 03-18-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGoodpliers

I bought one from Athey's. I can't remember for sure, but I think it was about $225.

Yep he has them for $225 but they are for trucks.....the ones for the Suburbans and Blazers (they have a back)are $265 and they are not in stock.

Thanks for the information....I had not heard of them...seem to be pretty good prices!!!

kevlo · 03-22-2006, 02:33 AM

classic industries has the carpet for $300....if saving 15 bucks matters.

72freak · 03-23-2006, 07:06 PM

I ended up ordering from Atheys. They were the best price of all I called.
$269.00 2 week delivery time. I was wanting to send some business to
GMCPauls, fellow board member, but they must be having phone troubles this week. I tried for 4 days to get through and it just rang busy. No response to emails either....I hope all is well with them?!?!?!

Brewski* · 03-23-2006, 09:05 PM

Trying to get through to GMC Pauls is a problem. They need better a better phone system/service. Sorry~!

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-23-2006, 09:28 PM

Not a burb, but my houndstooth covers came from Tim Christian

72freak · 03-23-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Brewski*

Trying to get through to GMC Pauls is a problem. They need better a better phone system/service. Sorry~!

I called regularly on and off for three days. I tried faxing a "request to be called" 2 times....once sucsessfully, and I e-mailed two times. I never heard back. On the fourth day I gave up.

smokekiki · 03-24-2006, 10:43 AM

Atheys is also a board supporting member.

**special-K** · 03-26-2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by smokekiki

Atheys is also a board supporting member.

Beat me to it!We all have to understand the pains of being a small business owner.Alot of these vendors do it on the side.Unfortunately they don`t get enough business to support themselves full-time.Most make up with superior customer service in all other aspects.

72freak · 03-26-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by smokekiki

Atheys is also a board supporting member.

Glad to know they are a board supporting member.
I will start dealing with them more often.
I will let you all know the how the seat upholstery looks when i get it.

sakohntr · 03-26-2006, 10:42 PM

I believe GMCPauls is in the process of moving to there new location. Outstanding people to deal with. Recently stopped in to there old place and will make it a point to do business there in the future. Bill Athey is also a standup guy. You cant go wrong at either vendor!

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-27-2006, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

Glad to know they are a board supporting member.

Several of the ones mentioned are, inluding TIM which I mentioned, here is the
link to VENDORS -> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a....php?f=15&a=10

72freak · 04-09-2006, 07:54 AM

Looks to be a great reproduction. Fit well and and went on with no problems.
I was lucky, my springs and seat foam were in great shape. I did do a little mod. to the seat bracket so it would sit back 2 more inches and lean back a bit also while using all the factory holes in the floor and seat.. When I do the middle seat I am going to move it back also to allow for more leg room there.

Thanks ATHEYS !!!!!!!!!

**Canadian694x4** · 04-10-2006, 12:37 PM

Looks Good!!

eagleuh1 · 03-02-2011, 05:52 PM

Where is Atheys on the board vendors list? Can't find it.

JoeKan · 03-25-2011, 02:52 PM

Looks good! What would you have to do if your seats need foam, as mine do? Can they foam be replaced also?
Thanks for sharing the pict.

CG · 03-26-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Where is Atheys on the board vendors list? Can't find it.

This is a five year old thread. I didnt see them on any vendors list either, but vendors cant always be identified by the board member names. I would pm a mod and ask them for a little help.

03-18-2006, 06:55 AM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery I have decided to put the bench seat back in my Suburban and I want to upholster it with the vinyl/houndstooth insert upholstery kit. Looks like board member GMCPauls is about the best price I have found yet. $269. Any one have any other pricing/availability info that may be better? I also need the carpet kit...looks like about $315 is the best I have found.

03-18-2006, 10:15 AM	#2
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: 71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery I bought one from Athey's. I can't remember for sure, but I think it was about $225. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

03-22-2006, 02:33 AM	#4
kevlo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Abbotsford, B.C. Posts: 12	Re: 71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery classic industries has the carpet for $300....if saving 15 bucks matters. __________________ '70 Chev K20 'burb ...it ain't easy being green

03-23-2006, 07:06 PM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery I ended up ordering from Atheys. They were the best price of all I called. $269.00 2 week delivery time. I was wanting to send some business to GMCPauls, fellow board member, but they must be having phone troubles this week. I tried for 4 days to get through and it just rang busy. No response to emails either....I hope all is well with them?!?!?!

03-23-2006, 09:05 PM	#6
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Re: 71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery Trying to get through to GMC Pauls is a problem. They need better a better phone system/service. Sorry~! Last edited by Brewski; 03-23-2006 at 09:07 PM.*

03-23-2006, 09:28 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: 71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery Not a burb, but my houndstooth covers came from Tim Christian __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-24-2006, 10:43 AM	#9
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Re: 71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery Atheys is also a board supporting member. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

03-26-2006, 10:42 PM	#12
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	Re: 71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery I believe GMCPauls is in the process of moving to there new location. Outstanding people to deal with. Recently stopped in to there old place and will make it a point to do business there in the future. Bill Athey is also a standup guy. You cant go wrong at either vendor! __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

04-09-2006, 07:54 AM	#14
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery Looks to be a great reproduction. Fit well and and went on with no problems. I was lucky, my springs and seat foam were in great shape. I did do a little mod. to the seat bracket so it would sit back 2 more inches and lean back a bit also while using all the factory holes in the floor and seat.. When I do the middle seat I am going to move it back also to allow for more leg room there. Thanks ATHEYS !!!!!!!!! Attached Images

04-10-2006, 12:37 PM	#15
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: 71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery Looks Good!! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

03-02-2011, 05:52 PM	#16
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: 71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery Where is Atheys on the board vendors list? Can't find it.

03-25-2011, 02:52 PM	#17
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: 71-72 Suburban houndstooth bench seat upholstery Looks good! What would you have to do if your seats need foam, as mine do? Can they foam be replaced also? Thanks for sharing the pict.



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