Seat Trim

[imjohnny]

Looking at recovering the seats in my 77 C20 Burb. The backs are in great shape but the bottom seat portion is getting tore up. Only has 2 rows right now, but going to pick up a third row from Old Classic Truck Parts. All benches. I would like to find the same material or something else period correct to do it in if I can. But I have also been thinking about a full reupholstery kit from stockinteriors.com.

Here is the question. If I do it myself, I want to put the trim squares on it. My two rows still have them. Are they easily removable and can they be put on the new upholstery? Did the third row have these trim pieces originally too? Can't seem to find reproductions of them anywhere. Thanks. Here is a pick of the second row of mine to give you an idea.

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[Tank6x2]

I’d bet they’ll be sewn into the fabric

 

[imjohnny]

I would think it is some sort of clip on or front and back pin thing. Don't see how they could sew it in. It is metal.

 

[Tank6x2]

Only one way to find out bubba!

 

[imjohnny]

Only one way to find out bubba!

Im gonna have to go full Indiana Jones on this aren't I?

 

[mrdap]

Definitely a nice touch to keep them!

 

[imjohnny]

Definitely a nice touch to keep them!

No way I want to lose them if I have em.

 

[TotalyHucked]

They're not re-popped, you'd have to find some NOS or used ones. I saw a picture not long ago somewhere on IG of a set a guy was selling, I think there's studs that grab something in the seat IIRC

 

[Bennyt]

They have 2 pins on them that go into a galvanized piece on the backside and are very sturdy. You need to pry them apart when removing and use pliers to snap them back together. Used ones sell on ebay for $25-50 apiece. They all seem to be in pretty good shape used. There are some billet reproductions available, but I believe they are $100+ each?

Take a look at Raybuck for your seat upholstery, I used them a few months back and was pretty happy with my experience. 3 different designs, 3 different materials, 15-20 color choices. They sent me samples and I got them within days. Something other competitors weren't able/ willing to do. If you do order from them, sign up for their newsletter right before you place your order for 10% off but you only have 5 days to use it. Saved me a $100.

 

[Tank6x2]

Im gonna have to go full Indiana Jones on this aren't I?

Yep

 

[imjohnny]

They have 2 pins on them that go into a galvanized piece on the backside and are very sturdy. You need to pry them apart when removing and use pliers to snap them back together. Used ones sell on ebay for $25-50 apiece. They all seem to be in pretty good shape used. There are some billet reproductions available, but I believe they are $100+ each?

Take a look at Raybuck for your seat upholstery, I used them a few months back and was pretty happy with my experience. 3 different designs, 3 different materials, 15-20 color choices. They sent me samples and I got them within days. Something other competitors weren't able/ willing to do. If you do order from them, sign up for their newsletter right before you place your order for 10% off but you only have 5 days to use it. Saved me a $100.

Thank you so much. Exactly what I was guessing, but wanted to find out. I have all of them still, but didn't want to tear up the seats till I was ready, and didn't want to do that till I knew if I could reuse these. I appreciate it. I'll check out raybuck too. Thanks for the tip.