M1008 Seat Cover Replacement/Upholstery

[cucvrus]

Scrap a truck because it needs a frame. No way. Change the frame. But yes the canvas seat covers will stink and destroy good clothing. I had them about a week and removed them. I opted for reupholstering. It just seems the right way to do something is the expensive way. But till you dance around and try every dime fix you may as well gone with the right way to begin with. Good Luck with the quick fix. And the new bottom covers that country has listed look authentic. I know you can't get one made for that. And to get it put on your bottom cushion you had better have a nice cushion with a bolster that is not butchered and worn down.

 

[porkysplace]

Scrap a truck because it needs a frame. No way. Change the frame. But yes the canvas seat covers will stink and destroy good clothing. I had them about a week and removed them. I opted for reupholstering. It just seems the right way to do something is the expensive way. But till you dance around and try every dime fix you may as well gone with the right way to begin with. Good Luck with the quick fix. And the new bottom covers that country has listed look authentic. I know you can't get one made for that. And to get it put on your bottom cushion you had better have a nice cushion with a bolster that is not butchered and worn down.

By the time the frame rusts through the rest of the truck isn't no better .
You want to waste your time working on rusting crusty junk , knock yourself out , even the backing plates on the axles were rusty . I'll just cut the plow off and move it to the next one.

 

[Zeus51]

Thanks for the replies. And thank you to the guys who have offered seat covers. I have my mind set on black vinyl (I know, I know.... No AC + black vinyl = misery), but it sure does look slick. After doing a lot of reading on here and seeing posts about how almost every internet company sends people covers, arm rests and dash pads from Dashes Direct, I went with the one that was middle of the road and Madrid Grain Vinyl from 1A Auto's website. Its definitely not the cheapest thing I found but I am hoping it fits well. I can't help but to agree with cucvrus when he says the right way is not always the cheapest way. I will post some follow up pics of the cover once I get it and start installing. The big limiting factor in this project is that I am definitely not an upholsterer. Here's the link to the one I got. It's the only one that I didn't see negative reviews on.

https://www.1aauto.com/seat-cover-upholstery-set/i/1aisu00011

 

[Recovry4x4]

I have had the covers John (jatonka) makes and don't recall an issue with the smell. They fit well and wear good. I also did the new lower cushions from Gimp and like those much better.

Frame rust, to each his own. I'm back halving my V30 this summer for rust abatement. Finding a 159" frame is no easy task. Mine will be a custom setup. Chassis cabs of that era were either 60 or 84" cab to axle. Mine will be 72.

 

[rodent]

Thanks for the replies. And thank you to the guys who have offered seat covers. I have my mind set on black vinyl (I know, I know.... No AC + black vinyl = misery), but it sure does look slick. After doing a lot of reading on here and seeing posts about how almost every internet company sends people covers, arm rests and dash pads from Dashes Direct, I went with the one that was middle of the road and Madrid Grain Vinyl from 1A Auto's website. Its definitely not the cheapest thing I found but I am hoping it fits well. I can't help but to agree with cucvrus when he says the right way is not always the cheapest way. I will post some follow up pics of the cover once I get it and start installing. The big limiting factor in this project is that I am definitely not an upholsterer. Here's the link to the one I got. It's the only one that I didn't see negative reviews on.

https://www.1aauto.com/seat-cover-upholstery-set/i/1aisu00011

Should look good. Its easy to do, just take your time and watch that video. Make sure it comes with hog rings and pliers or get your own. May want to get some 1" foam for the bottom if you re-use the old foam.

 

[milradioman]

I have had the covers John (jatonka) makes and don't recall an issue with the smell. They fit well and wear good. I also did the new lower cushions from Gimp and like those much better.

Frame rust, to each his own. I'm back halving my V30 this summer for rust abatement. Finding a 159" frame is no easy task. Mine will be a custom setup. Chassis cabs of that era were either 60 or 84" cab to axle. Mine will be 72.

That's good to hear about the jatonka seats, I have a M1008 that has the "horse blanket" seat cover on it, it worked to protect the original vinyl seat, but it is very uncomfortable.
I looked at John's web site, I didn't see a seat cover for the M1009, I will contact him when I am ready to replace the NOS ones I have.

 

[cucvrus]

I have had the covers John (jatonka) makes and don't recall an issue with the smell. They fit well and wear good. I also did the new lower cushions from Gimp and like those much better.

Frame rust, to each his own. I'm back halving my V30 this summer for rust abatement. Finding a 159" frame is no easy task. Mine will be a custom setup. Chassis cabs of that era were either 60 or 84" cab to axle. Mine will be 72.

Build the frame from a clean M1028/M1008 frame. You can add the short section right behind the cab. I send 2 new Ford's E 450's out this week to have the wheelbase stretched. The driveshaft balancing is the most expensive part. We send quite a few cut-a-way van chassis to Quigley for 4WD conversions. Cutting brand new vehicles apart. Gotta love it. But back on the seats. A few years back we built buses and had hundreds of right seats from brand new Ford and GM vans. Had so many brand new right doors and seats I ran them thru the compacter and sold them as shredder material. Shame. Back a few years we did some 6500 series medium duty trucks and removed brand new vinyl and cloth bench seats and replaced them with fire fighter (Scuba) seats. ??? I think they were called Scuba. Front and back seats. They sat around a long time and went shredder. Bolted right into an M1009 perfect. I had one in my Mule M1009.

 

[porkysplace]

That's good to hear about the jatonka seats, I have a M1008 that has the "horse blanket" seat cover on it, it worked to protect the original vinyl seat, but it is very uncomfortable.
I looked at John's web site, I didn't see a seat cover for the M1009, I will contact him when I am ready to replace the NOS ones I have.

Here is the link to JATONKAS M1009 sear covers.
http://www.jatonkam35s.com/CUCVM1009seatcovers.htm

 

[gimpyrobb]

Frame rust, to each his own. I'm back halving my V30 this summer for rust abatement. Finding a 159" frame is no easy task. Mine will be a custom setup. Chassis cabs of that era were either 60 or 84" cab to axle. Mine will be 72.

Is that for the wrecker rear? That thread hasn't seen much posted to it, just sayin...

 

[Recovry4x4]

Wrecker project died. Bed was scrapped and the truck sold in FL. Current owner got a great truck and here is where it's going.

The red flat bed dump is getting back halved. Rick, I do have the back half of an M1008 frame as the donor.

 

[FrankenCub]

I’d definitely be interested in some of that paperwork if you find it!

I can't find it, among a whole other pile of paperwork for upholstery suppliers. I had stacks of brochures for different types of materials for making custom seat covers to tarps for fire trucks. Am not happy
I'll be moving this spring some time, maybe it will show up when we're packing everything.

 

[Zeus51]

I can't find it, among a whole other pile of paperwork for upholstery suppliers. I had stacks of brochures for different types of materials for making custom seat covers to tarps for fire trucks. Am not happy
I'll be moving this spring some time, maybe it will show up when we're packing everything.

Thank you for looking anyway!

 

[Davb]

PM box cleaned up. I'm ready to recieve PMs again.

Hey I need a seat bottom for M1008. Do you have one ?

 

[Davb]

PM box cleaned up. I'm ready to recieve PMs again.

I need a NOS seat back cover for cucv. Would happen to have one ?

 

[Davb]

I have want is left of them that gimpyrobb and I bought that is only a very few left. 2/6/20

I need the back part of the cucv seat cover. Do you have one for sale ?

 

[MWMULES]

I need the back part of the cucv seat cover. Do you have one for sale ?

All Gimpy and I have/had were the NOS GI issue PU seat bottom skins , still $50+shipping​

 

[Davb]

All Gimpy and I have/had were the NOS GI issue PU seat bottom skins , still $50+shipping​

I already have the bottom, thanks

 

[Cucvnut]

All Gimpy and I have/had were the NOS GI issue PU seat bottom skins , still $50+shipping​

Have any more? I messaged rob he never responded

 

[MWMULES]

Sorry no, we finally ran out last fall.

 

[Cucvnut]

Thanks, seems like they are all gone.