71-72 seat cover problems - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 07-25-2020, 01:01 PM

I just bought a seat cover from LMC trucks for the 71-72 seats as my truck is a 71. I am having trouble getting the covers to fit. My seat folds forward and from the research I have just done I have a 67-68 seat. Is it possible to use the covers i have on this 68 seat so i can keep the folding part? I don't have a gas tank in the cab an need access to the area behind my seat. Hopefully Grumpy can shed some light on this.

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 07-25-2020, 01:02 PM

I also have a 69 CST seat but the frame is a little rusty.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-25-2020, 01:29 PM

The 71 seat cover will not work on the 67-68 frame , The seat covers attach to the frame differently . If you look at the bottom of the seat frames you can see how they are different the 71 has holes to attach the cover with hog rings the 67-8 does not they are installed with clips into the groove also the sides of the back rest are attached different the 71 has "legs" of material to cover the side mounting brackets after the seat bottom and back rest are bolted together , Time to send that seat cover back or take it and the seat to your local auto upholstery shop and have them fix the cover and install it for you .

**Grumpy old man** · 07-25-2020, 01:37 PM

I looked and found this shop in your area .

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 07-25-2020, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I looked and found this shop in your area .

I called them and they are not taking any work for at least two months, ill figure something out.

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-26-2020, 10:53 AM

My first truck in high school was a 72. I put a 67-68 bench that folded in it. A local upholster made a 71-72 houndstooth cover work on it.

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 07-26-2020, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

My first truck in high school was a 72. I put a 67-68 bench that folded in it. A local upholster made a 71-72 houndstooth cover work on it.

I’m gonna try to make this one work, I may get it on where I need it and mark where it needs a nip and tuck and take it to a shop to have it altered to work.

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 07-26-2020, 07:25 PM

I got the bottom on and it fit pretty good. The back rest is what will cause trouble though.

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 07-26-2020, 10:03 PM

Making some progress

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 07-26-2020, 11:24 PM

And almost finished, got to clean up and paint the seat mounts. I don't know why they flipped over, anyone know how to fix the pics.

07-25-2020, 01:01 PM	#1
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,161	71-72 seat cover problems I just bought a seat cover from LMC trucks for the 71-72 seats as my truck is a 71. I am having trouble getting the covers to fit. My seat folds forward and from the research I have just done I have a 67-68 seat. Is it possible to use the covers i have on this 68 seat so i can keep the folding part? I don't have a gas tank in the cab an need access to the area behind my seat. Hopefully Grumpy can shed some light on this. Attached Images

07-25-2020, 01:02 PM	#2
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,161	Re: 71-72 seat cover problems I also have a 69 CST seat but the frame is a little rusty. Attached Images Last edited by CarlsLQ9SS; 07-25-2020 at 01:07 PM. Reason: Pictures

07-25-2020, 01:29 PM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 71-72 seat cover problems The 71 seat cover will not work on the 67-68 frame , The seat covers attach to the frame differently . If you look at the bottom of the seat frames you can see how they are different the 71 has holes to attach the cover with hog rings the 67-8 does not they are installed with clips into the groove also the sides of the back rest are attached different the 71 has "legs" of material to cover the side mounting brackets after the seat bottom and back rest are bolted together , Time to send that seat cover back or take it and the seat to your local auto upholstery shop and have them fix the cover and install it for you . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-25-2020, 01:37 PM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 71-72 seat cover problems I looked and found this shop in your area . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-26-2020, 10:53 AM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: 71-72 seat cover problems My first truck in high school was a 72. I put a 67-68 bench that folded in it. A local upholster made a 71-72 houndstooth cover work on it. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-26-2020, 07:25 PM	#8
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,161	Re: 71-72 seat cover problems I got the bottom on and it fit pretty good. The back rest is what will cause trouble though. Attached Images

07-26-2020, 10:03 PM	#9
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,161	Re: 71-72 seat cover problems Making some progress Attached Images

07-26-2020, 11:24 PM	#10
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,161	Re: 71-72 seat cover problems And almost finished, got to clean up and paint the seat mounts. I don't know why they flipped over, anyone know how to fix the pics. Attached Images Last edited by CarlsLQ9SS; 07-26-2020 at 11:30 PM.



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