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Seat covers

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:59 am
by ChrisC
Who makes the best seat upholstry for the M-37?
Does anyone offer a kit with the foam and all the fixinn's?

Re: Seat covers

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:35 am
by vtdeucedriver
The canvas on mine is from weebee. I like it.

Re: Seat covers

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:05 pm
by m-37Bruce
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 ......

Re: Seat covers

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:15 pm
by w30bob
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

Re: Seat covers

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:15 am
by Cal_Gary
Got mine from Beechwood Canvas-top quality....
Gary

Re: Seat covers

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:31 pm
by outsider
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

Re: Seat covers

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:18 am
by neverfinished
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

Re: Seat covers

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:21 pm
by w30bob
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

Re: Seat covers

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:01 pm
by m-37Bruce
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!

Re: Seat covers

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:07 pm
by DJ
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.