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Old Jan 14, 2023 | 05:26 AM
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I am in the process of replacing my driver side seat cushion and cover. This got me thinking about rest of the seat. It's easy to find both sides when it comes to replacing bottoms but what about center or the backs? I couldn't find like new covers for any of those. Is this something I may have to have done professionally? There is nothing wrong with them but it will defiantly noticed new to old lol. I will continue to look. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 14, 2023 | 09:14 AM
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Doesn't LMC truck sell the coverings??
 
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Old Jan 14, 2023 | 01:24 PM
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Doesn't LMC truck sell the coverings??
They sell only a cover. I'm looking to replacing the factory cloth . I just got the driver side foam and cloth cover that matches the original color. I haven't found anything other then the replacement for base for both side. It may be just a age thing and are no longer available.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2023 | 01:36 PM
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Rock Auto sells some... but, it's pricey.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2023 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Sirriggs
They sell only a cover. I'm looking to replacing the factory cloth . I just got the driver side foam and cloth cover that matches the original color. I haven't found anything other then the replacement for base for both side. It may be just a age thing and are no longer available.
I've run into the same issue. My driver's side seat fabric has a couple of holes worn into it and I took it to an upholstery shop to see if they could pickup the fabric and repair the seat. No luck with them finding the OEM colored fabric.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2023 | 05:00 PM
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You are correct but pain to look through them.
Atomic, That also concerns me on finding the oe fabric. I may have to just try and contact a a few around here. If not, then maybe look into maybe trying to clean them with a good team cleaner to see if maybe I can breath some color and life back? Thanks for the help guys.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 09:04 AM
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You can use good used upholstery from the passenger side, I believe they are identical other than the holes for the controls.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 09:27 AM
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You can use good used upholstery from the passenger side, I believe they are identical other than the holes for the controls.
The upholstery isn't damaged on any other part then the driver side due to getting in and out. Solved that by the new foam and cover. Now we have the difference in new and old . This is why I was seeing if it was possible to do this within a decent budget. I wasn't sure if I could change out parts like the bottoms? Really I could get both bottoms replaced but finding the back and the center piece. I believe at this point. I may focus on finding the oe style material. This truck seats are the multicolored cloth style seats. The light gray with black, yellow and red type. I also will nbe looking into a small steam cleaner and try it. Who knows, maybe I can get some like back into it?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2023 | 02:27 PM
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Try to find a product called Workhorse for cleaning the old fabric.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2023 | 06:51 PM
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I’ve had reasonable success using Goo-Gone to break up and release grime on fabric… massage it in a little and let it sit… then scrub it with a stiff brush… rinse with water.
 
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