Best place to buy a houndstooth bench seat cover these days? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-27-2022, 11:16 PM

Working on a 71 C10, I'm looking for quality over price.. But for all I know they're all the same covers. Appreciate any input.

Thanks

**Steeveedee** · 04-28-2022, 12:14 AM

I want a B&W houndstooth seat cover for my truck, as the brocade(?) black vinyl is hotter than the brazed hinges of hell in the summer time. I'm interested to see what people come up with, in response to your question.

Accelo · 04-28-2022, 12:28 AM

Something close was discussed on the board. and the conscious seemed to be usa1industries.com had really nice stuff.

CG · 04-28-2022, 05:48 PM

You might shoot SoCoC10 a PM, he was selling houndstooth covers made by the guy that made the truck world covers. I got a couple from him ... super nice. But it has been awhile.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=148447

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-13-2022, 11:40 AM

Near as I can tell the best place is SMS, because they have the exact material for 71-72. I was surprised they have it. Bring money though, runs $165 a yard for the hounds tooth & $85 for vinyl. I was going to have the local upholstery shop make it, but we're taking a chance on SMS doing it for $875

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 06-13-2022, 12:30 PM

I ordered mine from Classic Parts about 2 years ago as at the time it was the only place I could find that had blue with blue/black houndstooth in stock/short wait anywhere. It was a PUI Cover and its a decent piece. Its doing its job while I assemble factory sport buckets for my truck.

BASE · 06-13-2022, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

I ordered mine from Classic Parts about 2 years ago as at the time it was the only place I could find that had blue with blue/black houndstooth in stock/short wait anywhere. It was a PUI Cover and its a decent piece. Its doing its job while I assemble factory sport buckets for my truck.

That looks really nice. It exactly what I'm wanting to put in my blue '68. I wish you were closer, we could probably make a deal once your buckets are done.

4cowboy · 07-29-2023, 02:43 AM

71shortbed402, How did that seat cover turn out that you ordered from SMS? I too am looking for exact original houndstooth cover. I need one for 72 Cheyenne super in blue. They quoted me about the same cost, wondering whether to pay the extra.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-30-2023, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 4cowboy

71shortbed402, How did that seat cover turn out that you ordered from SMS? I too am looking for exact original houndstooth cover. I need one for 72 Cheyenne super in blue. They quoted me about the same cost, wondering whether to pay the extra.

It's looks fantastic, the material is identical original. Fit is pending, if only the guy who's repairing the seat and installing the cover would call

04-27-2022, 11:16 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Best place to buy a houndstooth bench seat cover these days? Working on a 71 C10, I'm looking for quality over price.. But for all I know they're all the same covers. Appreciate any input. Thanks __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-28-2022, 12:14 AM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,111	Re: Best place to buy a houndstooth bench seat cover these days? I want a B&W houndstooth seat cover for my truck, as the brocade(?) black vinyl is hotter than the brazed hinges of hell in the summer time. I'm interested to see what people come up with, in response to your question. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

04-28-2022, 12:28 AM	#3
Accelo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,169	Re: Best place to buy a houndstooth bench seat cover these days? Something close was discussed on the board. and the conscious seemed to be usa1industries.com had really nice stuff.

04-28-2022, 05:48 PM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,787	Re: Best place to buy a houndstooth bench seat cover these days? You might shoot SoCoC10 a PM, he was selling houndstooth covers made by the guy that made the truck world covers. I got a couple from him ... super nice. But it has been awhile. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=148447 __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

06-13-2022, 11:40 AM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: Best place to buy a houndstooth bench seat cover these days? Near as I can tell the best place is SMS, because they have the exact material for 71-72. I was surprised they have it. Bring money though, runs $165 a yard for the hounds tooth & $85 for vinyl. I was going to have the local upholstery shop make it, but we're taking a chance on SMS doing it for $875 Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

06-13-2022, 12:30 PM	#6
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 414	Re: Best place to buy a houndstooth bench seat cover these days? I ordered mine from Classic Parts about 2 years ago as at the time it was the only place I could find that had blue with blue/black houndstooth in stock/short wait anywhere. It was a PUI Cover and its a decent piece. Its doing its job while I assemble factory sport buckets for my truck. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

07-29-2023, 02:43 AM	#8
4cowboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: North Dakota Posts: 17	Re: Best place to buy a houndstooth bench seat cover these days? 71shortbed402, How did that seat cover turn out that you ordered from SMS? I too am looking for exact original houndstooth cover. I need one for 72 Cheyenne super in blue. They quoted me about the same cost, wondering whether to pay the extra. Last edited by 4cowboy; 07-29-2023 at 02:53 AM.



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