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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 | My '54 Chevy truck is now getting some attention inside the cab. We patched the floor and made the new center piece from some Camaro quarter panel scrap and painted it all with Black Rustoleum, for safety sake, we installed a 12 volt electric windshield wiper motor that no longer needs engine vacuum, and the topper... the Mexican blanket upholstery job! http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/546/167/
You can take the girl off the farm, but you can't take the animals out of her truck. Watch the build of my 1954 Chevy at www.v8tvshow.com | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 | Lookin' good. I like the seat covers. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 | Thanks cletis, I love them, its so cool to have such a beater appearance on the outside and me to be comfy and cozy on the inside.
You can take the girl off the farm, but you can't take the animals out of her truck. Watch the build of my 1954 Chevy at www.v8tvshow.com | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 | Still no radio, trying to find one I can hide somewhere as I don't want to mess up the dash.
You can take the girl off the farm, but you can't take the animals out of her truck. Watch the build of my 1954 Chevy at www.v8tvshow.com | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 | Wow that is a cool old ad. I had no idea that actually made pre formed seat covers like that. We bought mexican blankets off ebay and sewed them on ourselves. Wasn't to hard to do, but the preformed would have definately been easier.
You can take the girl off the farm, but you can't take the animals out of her truck. Watch the build of my 1954 Chevy at www.v8tvshow.com | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 12 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 12 | Did you notice those seat covers in the old ad were plastic!? It would have been like sitting on a picnic table cover! My '54 has 1980s era velour...its pretty tacky (maroon) but in such good shape its far down my priority list to replace...unless you want to hire your self out for more blanket seat cover productions???? | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 | Did you notice those seat covers in the old ad were plastic!? The ad states the pictured seat cover is multi-colored fiber. A multi-color plaid plastic cover is also available. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 | wow,love the seat cover.how many blankets did you use.this is something i've been thinkin of doin.any details would be appreciated.........dave
1949 Chevrolet 3100 "When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,516 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,516 | When I bought my '52 suburban the seats,door panels,floor,armrests,etc. were covered with indoor/outdoor brown carpet. Yeah,,the nylon,brown,scratchy,"astro-turf" that they use on playfields and mobile home walkways.
I have NO IDEA what the person was thinking when they did that.
So,,,for the seats,I bought 3 mexican "sarape/blankets" from evil-bay. They work just fine,and look cool too!!
Now,,,,I just have to eradicate the rest of the astro-turf from the inside of the truck.
???What the [censored] do people use for brains when they do something like this??
At this point,I dont care cuz all 3 seats are there and everything else that belongs in there is there.
All 3 of them were 5'x7' and cost abt. 20.00 ea.
A heckuva deal for 60.00 and covering 3 seats. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 | What were they thinking, ouch!
I got mine from e-bay (evil bay, that is funny)
You can take the girl off the farm, but you can't take the animals out of her truck. Watch the build of my 1954 Chevy at www.v8tvshow.com | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 | I used two blankets, we sewed them on with a thick thread that looked like rope but I would compare it to about 80 lbs fishing line but made of thread.
I suggest getting some kind of eyelets and punching them into the fabric where you plan to run the thread, that will help the material from tearing as the thread gets pulled. Then we centered the blanket on the seat from side to side, wrapped it around the back to make sure it reached everywhere and sewed it up and to the seat springs. I didn't remove the material that was on the seat, just put the blankets right on top of the old vinyl or leather what ever that was.
Good luck and I'd love to see pics when you are finished.
You can take the girl off the farm, but you can't take the animals out of her truck. Watch the build of my 1954 Chevy at www.v8tvshow.com | | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 | Hey, Kelle
I think your seat cover came out fantastic ... and I'm enjoying watching all your other videos, too!
You're putting a great truck together, girl!
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | Second that one Alan!...nice truck!...the blanket seats are cool. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 147 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 147 | I knew I had saved those Mexican blankets for something. Thanks Kelle nice story on your truck.. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 | Way cool, Kelle  I was watching some of your videos a few weeks ago & I am impressed to the max. Besides your work, you are nice, pretty and explain clearly and thoroughly  Both you and your truck rock  Hmmmm, I'll bet I could find a couple Mexican blankets without going too far...  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 61 | Kelle,
The seats are tremendous. Next time to Nogalas I'll get some for mine. Video was great also. Had to order the DVD. Anxiously awainting its arrival.
Bill
Tempe, AZ
Bill S.
Tempe, AZ
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