Several weeks ago I ordered a set of seat covers for my 50 Commander from Historic Automotive. As I already have Autocraft Seat covers in a couple of my cars and have used them in probably 6 other cars over the years, I somewhat new what I would get. Today I had some time and I put the rear ones on. This is a starlight so the seat is formed a little differnent on the sides. I had never installed them in a starlight. They fit over the seats like a glove after I removed the covers that must have been put on the car when it was almost new. It is nice to work with good quality products. While these are not original show quality, they sure are wonderful for what I want. The ones in my 47 are probably 25 years old and still look like new. My wife helped me put them on, she stretched them and I put on the hog rings. I have a set of regular hog rings pliers as the pliers they send with the covers are meant to frustrate you I think. I expect the fronts will fit just as well when I get a few minutes to put them on. A tip of the hat to both John of Historic and to Autocraft ( btw they are a USA company I think in Ohio).
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Thanks for the tip on that. I was going to start looking for some after I saw in the Truck Accessories brocure that Studebaker offered them. They were VERY colorful, probably just the right style for the times. I'll check this vendor to see if they have something similar. Now I need a steering wheel knob and I'll be all set.
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Originally posted by Maynard View PostThanks for the tip on that. I was going to start looking for some after I saw in the Truck Accessories brocure that Studebaker offered them. They were VERY colorful, probably just the right style for the times. I'll check this vendor to see if they have something similar. Now I need a steering wheel knob and I'll be all set.Last edited by JDP; 07-06-2010, 07:33 AM.JDP Maryland
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John, explain the difference between 'seat covers' and seat upholstery.Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
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I should have done my research before I jumped in there. After I did, I realized you were talking about upholstery.
I'd like to have some seat covers like (similar to) the ones Studebaker offered as a factory accessory. Can I send you a scan of the truck accessories brochure for 1957? I didn't think to scan the pages separately, so it's all 12 pages, as a pdf.
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Originally posted by bob40 View PostHad a beautiful seat cover when I was 19.Proud NON-CASO
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