Upholstery pointers?

[buffydores]

SMS Auto Fabrics. Have your local upholstery shop match the stitch pattern. That said, looking at your picture, you're not gonna get much better than what you got. The rear seat material is just 43 years old. The other option is to change the front and back seat surfaces to factory correct fabric. Pattern 8434/8134 is the correct plaid for that year. SMS should have some.

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[bigschuss]

Originally Posted by buffydores

SMS Auto Fabrics. Have your local upholstery shop match the stitch pattern. That said, looking at your picture, you're not gonna get much better than what you got. The rear seat material is just 43 years old. The other option is to change the front and back seat surfaces to factory correct fabric. Pattern 8434/8134 is the correct plaid for that year. SMS should have some.

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I just received a sample and a quote from SMS for my '84 Blazer. $149 a yard...I was stunned. I've never done a reupholstery job before. I need 5 yards for both front seats and the rear. I could not believe the price for a yard of fabric. Think I'll be doing some cheapo seat covers for the time being.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by bigschuss

I just received a sample and a quote from SMS for my '84 Blazer. $149 a yard...I was stunned. I've never done a reupholstery job before. I need 5 yards for both front seats and the rear. I could not believe the price for a yard of fabric. Think I'll be doing some cheapo seat covers for the time being.

They are very expensive. Your looking at anywhere between $800-$2000 for covers alone. The low end of that, is for Benchseats for the pickups. I’ve had people insisted on have the “exact” material that was used. It try to tell them it’s going to cost more, but they want to know anyways. So when I tell them $800 just for the cover, when my entire complete restored BenchSeat is $800. That would make my seats about $1400-$1500 now. Why? When there are color matched, comparable and less expensive fabrics out there. SEM, is like paying top $$$ for NOS parts. And I’m not saying there’s nothing wrong with paying for NOS if you have the means to do so. But when there is comparable products out there for less, then it boils down on what your willing to spend. Seats are expensive enough, especially bucket seats and then add the rear seat from the Blazer. Just sayin’

[bigschuss]

Originally Posted by TKCR

They are very expensive. Your looking at anywhere between $800-$2000 for covers alone. The low end of that, is for Benchseats for the pickups. I’ve had people insisted on have the “exact” material that was used. It try to tell them it’s going to cost more, but they want to know anyways. So when I tell them $800 just for the cover, when my entire complete restored BenchSeat is $800. That would make my seats about $1400-$1500 now. Why? When there are color matched, comparable and less expensive fabrics out there. SEM, is like paying top $$$ for NOS parts. And I’m not saying there’s nothing wrong with paying for NOS if you have the means to do so. But when there is comparable products out there for less, then it boils down on what your willing to spend. Seats are expensive enough, especially bucket seats and then add the rear seat from the Blazer. Just sayin’

I totally hear you. I don't necessarily need OEM fabric. I'd be quite happy with some type of similar burgundy/red plaid material that was decently color matched to my K5's burgundy interior.

Would you recommend a supplier?

Thanks.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by bigschuss

I totally hear you. I don't necessarily need OEM fabric. I'd be quite happy with some type of similar burgundy/red plaid material that was decently color matched to my K5's burgundy interior.

Would you recommend a supplier?

Thanks.

The link I posted above, #11

[bigschuss]

Originally Posted by TKCR

The link I posted above, #11

Thank you. Missed that.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by bigschuss

Thank you. Missed that.

Your welcome. There’s a lot to look at. I just ordered a yard of Fabric, and I got it the next day. I suppose it helps both of us are in Ohio.