Who makes the best seat upholstry for the M-37?
Does anyone offer a kit with the foam and all the fixinn's?
Seat covers
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Seat covers
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1942 Ford GPW
1942 Chrysler Fire Pump
1943 Hudson Invader
1944 WC-52
1951 M100
1952 M-37
1985 Dodge W-150 (Ex-Air Force line truck)
President Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum
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1942 Ford GPW
1942 Chrysler Fire Pump
1943 Hudson Invader
1944 WC-52
1951 M100
1952 M-37
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Re: Seat covers
The canvas on mine is from weebee. I like it.
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1951 M37
1954 M37
1953 M62
1967 M54A1C
1968 M54A2C
1968 M52A2
1966 M151A1
http://linehaulrvn.tripod.com
1951 M37
1954 M37
1953 M62
1967 M54A1C
1968 M54A2C
1968 M52A2
1966 M151A1
Re: Seat covers
Typically they all do quality work, most of the guys have their fav, I do like WEE BEE, but never gave the other guys a chance. They do offer the foam, but the foam takes up valuable space in any package. Depending on where you live, I'd go with someone that was close by, or same area, west coast, north-east, does that make sense?
Another, even better idea, attend an event, such as Aberdeen/Ripkin or the Red Ball Express, the spring season is blooming with events, call the dealer ask 'em if they are planning on attending, save shipping, make a new friend and meet some like minded OD nut's!
Try it, I have always had a great time at Aberdeen, now Ripkin Field, the plus side is prices are rock bottom and plenty of deals on great stuff!
Sorry for running on ......
Another, even better idea, attend an event, such as Aberdeen/Ripkin or the Red Ball Express, the spring season is blooming with events, call the dealer ask 'em if they are planning on attending, save shipping, make a new friend and meet some like minded OD nut's!
Try it, I have always had a great time at Aberdeen, now Ripkin Field, the plus side is prices are rock bottom and plenty of deals on great stuff!
Sorry for running on ......
Bruce,
1953 M-37 w/ow
Retired Again
Keep Em Rollin'
VMVA
1953 M-37 w/ow
Retired Again
Keep Em Rollin'
VMVA
Re: Seat covers
Chris,
Doesn't sound like you're looking for a DIY project with recovering the seats, but the cheapskate way is to buy the burlap and foam at an Arts & Crafts store (or an upolstery shop), pickup two Army pup tent halves (about $5 apiece) at one of the MV shows.......and make the covers yourself for almost nothing. Even if you don't have the old seat covers to use as a guide...you can guestimate pretty easily what the patterns should be.
regards,
bob
Doesn't sound like you're looking for a DIY project with recovering the seats, but the cheapskate way is to buy the burlap and foam at an Arts & Crafts store (or an upolstery shop), pickup two Army pup tent halves (about $5 apiece) at one of the MV shows.......and make the covers yourself for almost nothing. Even if you don't have the old seat covers to use as a guide...you can guestimate pretty easily what the patterns should be.
regards,
bob
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Got mine from Beechwood Canvas-top quality....
Gary
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
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1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
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Re: Seat covers
Chris, Dave from WeeBee goes to Findlay in May. If you call him ahead of time he will bring things for you to pick up at the show. Iv'e done that several times myself.
Steve
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Re: Seat covers
Got a set from New Life a couple of weeks ago. They seem to be great quality and Mona was very helpful with my questions when I ordered them and got them in just a few days. Price seemed very reasonable too.
Ted
Ted
1951 m-37
1953 M-37 USAF
2 M-101A1 trailers
NRA Life
1953 M-37 USAF
2 M-101A1 trailers
NRA Life
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Hi Ted,
Sorry for sounding ignorant......most of the guys on here are used to it by now.........but who is "New Life"?
How about some pics of your seats?
thanks,
bob
Sorry for sounding ignorant......most of the guys on here are used to it by now.........but who is "New Life"?
How about some pics of your seats?
thanks,
bob
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New Life and Judy, are another manufacture of canvas for us and other Mil Veh owners. Quality work & all around nice folks to boot. It sounds like they might have some inventory, give 'em a call Bob!
Bruce,
1953 M-37 w/ow
Retired Again
Keep Em Rollin'
VMVA
1953 M-37 w/ow
Retired Again
Keep Em Rollin'
VMVA
Re: Seat covers
New Life Canvas , in Mn. I've bought several items from her . Always been happy with it. Check her website,some popular things she has in stock,making for quick delivery.