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67RS/SSx2 · 09-09-2021, 10:57 PM

Yesterday I ordered the blue plaid seat cover from SMS (8 week lead time). That pretty, new seat cover is going to make the rest of the interior look bad. So, guess what I have to do now???

I need input from those with experience for where to get a dash pad, carpet, door panels (parchment) , and arm rests (parchment). So...where do I get the good quality interior pieces?

Thanks!

**68350** · 09-10-2021, 05:50 AM

Carpet go with ACC for a company. They make good carpet. I’m not sure who carries good door panels these days, truckseats used to here on the boards and they were great quality.

KevinK7 · 09-10-2021, 08:28 AM

On the dash pad, if you locate the material, it's not that difficult to repair your original. This was my first time doing it and I was very pleased... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=dashpad+diy

**lks dcvn** · 09-10-2021, 08:47 AM

rockauto.com for the ACC carpet - same carpet everybody else sells for way less. Just picked up 2 sets of 80/20 nylon with mast backing (thick rubber for sound deadening) for my projects.

**HO455** · 09-10-2021, 01:29 PM

On the dash pad do a search and you will find threads dedicated to the short comings of dash pads available today. Doing a search on your parchment pieces should come up with similar findings. Unfortunately you're not going to find a supplier that has perfect OE replacements.
I will say that careful installation will make a difference when installing a repop pad.

tim_mc · 09-12-2021, 09:51 PM

If RockAuto doesn't have the color you need, try Stockinteriors.com for a wider variety of ACC carpet colors. I got my turquoise carpet through them at about the same price as RockAuto. They have five colors of blue to choose from. They can also offer the C10 carpet in other colors that are listed under Monte Carlo, Camaro, etc.

https://www.stockinteriors.com/items...88&MainCatId=1

**special-K** · 09-13-2021, 05:10 AM

Do you have your original door panels to restore?

fun in dirt · 09-13-2021, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tim_mc

If RockAuto doesn't have the color you need, try Stockinteriors.com for a wider variety of ACC carpet colors. I got my turquoise carpet through them at about the same price as RockAuto. They have five colors of blue to choose from. They can also offer the C10 carpet in other colors that are listed under Monte Carlo, Camaro, etc.

https://www.stockinteriors.com/items...88&MainCatId=1

I 2nd on using Stock Interiors!

67RS/SSx2 · 09-13-2021, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Do you have your original door panels to restore?

Yes, I do. They are a bit rough. Don't know if you can see in the pics but they seem to be beginning to break down (sort of flaking away). Not sure if I can restore them. The arm rests are clearly black repops.

What do you think...restorable? If so, how do I go a bout it?

Thanks!

**special-K** · 09-14-2021, 05:14 AM

Light media blasting, using walnut shells or used glass bead will take them back to solid surface.

**BigBird05** · 09-14-2021, 08:49 AM

Light sand blasting is worth a try. You've got nothing to loose.

**Blazerowner** · 09-14-2021, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Light media blasting, using walnut shells or used glass bead will take them back to solid surface.

What do recommend for the psi? Large or small nozzle?

**SoCoC10** · 09-18-2021, 07:44 AM

ACC black Carpet from RockAuto (cheapest) or Stockinteriors.com(best customer service). Black dash pad and Parchment white arm rests by the brand OER from Summit Racing (don’t buy Counterparts!). When you’re on the phone w/them ask them for a can of Parchment white spray dye/paint by OER manufactured by Colorbond to spray your door panels. Recondition your door panels or buy another pair of GM panels. Aftermarket 72 door panels are garbage.

67RS/SSx2 · 01-08-2022, 08:46 PM

17 weeks and counting on the SMS seat covers. Hope I don't end up regretting the purchase. Will try to call them next week to see what's up.

**TKCR** · 01-08-2022, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 67RS/SSx2

Yes, I do. They are a bit rough. Don't know if you can see in the pics but they seem to be beginning to break down (sort of flaking away). Not sure if I can restore them. The arm rests are clearly black repops.

What do you think...restorable? If so, how do I go a bout it?

Thanks!

Definitely restore those! I have restored door panels in worse shape than that. I’m usually over on the 73-87 side, but I’m all about restoring our trucks interior parts, even the seatbelts. I’ve been doing a few seatbelts lately for the earlier trucks.
Threads are on my Signature there at the bottom.

**davischevy** · 01-08-2022, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 67RS/SSx2

17 weeks and counting on the SMS seat covers. Hope I don't end up regretting the purchase. Will try to call them next week to see what's up.

CARSINC. says they have the blue plaid seat covers in stock. I would call and confirm.
https://carsinc.com/1972-chevrolet-p...ite-24209.html

52napco · 01-09-2022, 10:32 AM

CARS INC. are great to deal with although 5 months out on suburban seat covers.

TALLone71 · 01-10-2022, 09:06 PM

good info guys, I have been thinking about redoing the interior of my 72, my original dash pad is still crack free, but I know its dried out from age, I keep it inside or covered though.my door panels on the other hand, definately need some work,next project when the 71 is finished

67RS/SSx2 · 01-12-2022, 02:50 PM

Called SMS today. Had to leave a voice mail...could not talk to anyone. The greeting said they would get back to me within 24 hours. We'll see. Disappointing!

67RS/SSx2 · 01-12-2022, 02:58 PM

Duplicate.

**HO455** · 01-12-2022, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 67RS/SSx2

Called SMS today. Had to leave a voice mail...could not talk to anyone. The greeting said they would get back to me within 24 hours. We'll see. Disappointing!

I am local to SMS and I will say the Covid infections are currently at a fairly high level here and many local businesses especially the small ones are closed or only able to be open part time.

BB72CHEVKT · 01-12-2022, 05:14 PM

SMS is worth the wait triple what they told you then double it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-13-2022, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 67RS/SSx2

Called SMS today. Had to leave a voice mail...could not talk to anyone. The greeting said they would get back to me within 24 hours. We'll see. Disappointing!

I've been waiting 2 months for a call back from them.

67RS/SSx2 · 03-27-2022, 08:42 PM

Received an email saying my seat covers have shipped. Scheduled to arrive by Wednesday!

Was at a swap meet in southern Oklahoma yesterday. A vendor there had all colors of Highlander interior on display. Looked pretty good but did not have the scroll work on the borders. They wanted $850 so I am feeling good about what I paid.

Now I'm behind in getting everything else I need for other projects when the truck is out of service for the seat cover.

jumpsoffrock · 03-27-2022, 11:39 PM

7+ months? Yowza.

09-09-2021, 10:57 PM	#1
67RS/SSx2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 252	Highlander Interior Yesterday I ordered the blue plaid seat cover from SMS (8 week lead time). That pretty, new seat cover is going to make the rest of the interior look bad. So, guess what I have to do now??? I need input from those with experience for where to get a dash pad, carpet, door panels (parchment) , and arm rests (parchment). So...where do I get the good quality interior pieces? Thanks! __________________ 1972 C20 402/TH400/3.54 Highlander 1969 Camaro RS with SS trim, 1967 Camaro RS/SS (sold) 1983 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 crew cab (sold) 1972 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super (sold) 1984 Chevy Silverado C20 crew cab (bought new by my uncle, in the family until I sold it)

09-10-2021, 05:50 AM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Highlander Interior Carpet go with ACC for a company. They make good carpet. I’m not sure who carries good door panels these days, truckseats used to here on the boards and they were great quality. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

09-10-2021, 08:28 AM	#3
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 609	Re: Highlander Interior On the dash pad, if you locate the material, it's not that difficult to repair your original. This was my first time doing it and I was very pleased... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=dashpad+diy __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

09-10-2021, 08:47 AM	#4
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,338	Re: Highlander Interior rockauto.com for the ACC carpet - same carpet everybody else sells for way less. Just picked up 2 sets of 80/20 nylon with mast backing (thick rubber for sound deadening) for my projects.

09-10-2021, 01:29 PM	#5
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,787	Re: Highlander Interior On the dash pad do a search and you will find threads dedicated to the short comings of dash pads available today. Doing a search on your parchment pieces should come up with similar findings. Unfortunately you're not going to find a supplier that has perfect OE replacements. I will say that careful installation will make a difference when installing a repop pad. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

09-12-2021, 09:51 PM	#6
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 433	Re: Highlander Interior If RockAuto doesn't have the color you need, try Stockinteriors.com for a wider variety of ACC carpet colors. I got my turquoise carpet through them at about the same price as RockAuto. They have five colors of blue to choose from. They can also offer the C10 carpet in other colors that are listed under Monte Carlo, Camaro, etc. https://www.stockinteriors.com/items...88&MainCatId=1 __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column.

09-13-2021, 05:10 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Highlander Interior Do you have your original door panels to restore? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-14-2021, 05:14 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Highlander Interior Light media blasting, using walnut shells or used glass bead will take them back to solid surface. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-14-2021, 08:49 AM	#11
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Highlander Interior Light sand blasting is worth a try. You've got nothing to loose.

09-18-2021, 07:44 AM	#13
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	Re: Highlander Interior ACC black Carpet from RockAuto (cheapest) or Stockinteriors.com(best customer service). Black dash pad and Parchment white arm rests by the brand OER from Summit Racing (don’t buy Counterparts!). When you’re on the phone w/them ask them for a can of Parchment white spray dye/paint by OER manufactured by Colorbond to spray your door panels. Recondition your door panels or buy another pair of GM panels. Aftermarket 72 door panels are garbage. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 09-18-2021 at 08:03 AM.

01-08-2022, 08:46 PM	#14
67RS/SSx2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 252	Re: Highlander Interior 17 weeks and counting on the SMS seat covers. Hope I don't end up regretting the purchase. Will try to call them next week to see what's up. __________________ 1972 C20 402/TH400/3.54 Highlander 1969 Camaro RS with SS trim, 1967 Camaro RS/SS (sold) 1983 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 crew cab (sold) 1972 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super (sold) 1984 Chevy Silverado C20 crew cab (bought new by my uncle, in the family until I sold it)

01-09-2022, 10:32 AM	#17
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,098	Re: Highlander Interior CARS INC. are great to deal with although 5 months out on suburban seat covers.

01-10-2022, 09:06 PM	#18
TALLone71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Richmond va Posts: 179	Re: Highlander Interior good info guys, I have been thinking about redoing the interior of my 72, my original dash pad is still crack free, but I know its dried out from age, I keep it inside or covered though.my door panels on the other hand, definately need some work,next project when the 71 is finished

01-12-2022, 02:50 PM	#19
67RS/SSx2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 252	Re: Highlander Interior Called SMS today. Had to leave a voice mail...could not talk to anyone. The greeting said they would get back to me within 24 hours. We'll see. Disappointing! __________________ 1972 C20 402/TH400/3.54 Highlander 1969 Camaro RS with SS trim, 1967 Camaro RS/SS (sold) 1983 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 crew cab (sold) 1972 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super (sold) 1984 Chevy Silverado C20 crew cab (bought new by my uncle, in the family until I sold it)

01-12-2022, 02:58 PM	#20
67RS/SSx2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 252	Re: Highlander Interior Duplicate. __________________ 1972 C20 402/TH400/3.54 Highlander 1969 Camaro RS with SS trim, 1967 Camaro RS/SS (sold) 1983 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 crew cab (sold) 1972 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super (sold) 1984 Chevy Silverado C20 crew cab (bought new by my uncle, in the family until I sold it)



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01-12-2022, 05:14 PM	#22
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: Highlander Interior SMS is worth the wait triple what they told you then double it. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

03-27-2022, 08:42 PM	#24
67RS/SSx2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 252	Re: Highlander Interior Received an email saying my seat covers have shipped. Scheduled to arrive by Wednesday! Was at a swap meet in southern Oklahoma yesterday. A vendor there had all colors of Highlander interior on display. Looked pretty good but did not have the scroll work on the borders. They wanted $850 so I am feeling good about what I paid. Now I'm behind in getting everything else I need for other projects when the truck is out of service for the seat cover. __________________ 1972 C20 402/TH400/3.54 Highlander 1969 Camaro RS with SS trim, 1967 Camaro RS/SS (sold) 1983 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 crew cab (sold) 1972 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super (sold) 1984 Chevy Silverado C20 crew cab (bought new by my uncle, in the family until I sold it)

03-27-2022, 11:39 PM	#25
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 917	Re: Highlander Interior 7+ months? Yowza.

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