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cstanley · 02-01-2006, 05:42 PM

ok, guys. had it out with the wife, and she won (surprise.) we're goin' back to the factory bench seat.

i tore down the old bench the other night, and ordered replacement foam for the seat and back, as well as a new houndstooth cover (it's been sitting in dad's storage unit for about the past 12 years with a helluvalot of weight on top, so it's in nasty shape.) frame's good, springs are good, and it needs a good sandblastin' (anyone in DFW area willing to let me have a go with their sandblasting booth?)

anyway, as if the foam and upholstery weren't pricey enough (felt like voluntary highway robbery) i think that since i've got it apart, i'm going to install a pair of those carbon fiber heated seat inserts (my wife's favorite part of modern cars.)

anyone done this? any problems?

also, i seem to all of a sudden have a nice comfy '95 ford seat that needs a home...

CG · 02-01-2006, 09:27 PM

im curious where you get the seat heaters youre talking about

cstanley · 02-01-2006, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

im curious where you get the seat heaters youre talking about

i've found a number of options. first saw them in the latest LMC Truck catalog, then did some research. i saw the ones on ebay, as well as some others.
longhornman talked about putting some in as well, but i never heard a conclusion. i just did a search on the board here and found the info, including a set that a board member found that heat as well as cool.

just google 'em. heated seat kit
Jeg's had a set, as well as Summit Racing. i've seen the prices range from $69 a seat to $200 a seat (2 required for the bench)

they seem to be a popular product, but i haven't heard too many of our board members discuss them.

**68 Stepside** · 02-01-2006, 09:36 PM

There's a member that's done it for sure, but I can't recall his name off the top of my head. Got the heaters very affordably off ebay. From what I recall he's very happy with them. Hopefully he'll see this and chime in, good luck!

Russell · 02-01-2006, 09:37 PM

What didn't she like about 95 seats?

8bolt · 02-01-2006, 10:00 PM

I'm curious to why you would need heated seats in tx ?

cstanley · 02-01-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 8bolt

I'm curious to why you would need heated seats in tx ?

looney wife.

but we always have fun riding together, and she's strange enough that she likes the heat even during the 11-1/2 months it's not coldish, especially because i'll run the a/c until snow blows out of the vents

**Hart_Rod** · 02-01-2006, 10:03 PM

Make sure you add a 30 amp fuse and a fusible link. We had some neighbors whose house burnt down due to a seat heater. The car had been in the garage for 2 days before it caught on fire. I'm also adding a smoke detector to my garage.

Rob

Chrome8 · 02-01-2006, 10:12 PM

8034469759 ebay item number for the carbon fiber heaters. I saved this when i saw that a member had put them in. I've never put in a set myself but they seem similar to the aftermarket ones we put into used caddilacs that don't have em. BTW, much cheaper than the brand i'm using but the ones we buy have gm wiring so they plug right in. They are nice to have.....

wibilly · 02-01-2006, 10:40 PM

i'm with you 8bolt if i were there i'd want a refer unit in mine

Novaguy73 · 02-01-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cstanley

ok, guys. had it out with the wife, and she won (surprise.) we're goin' back to the factory bench seat.

i tore down the old bench the other night, and ordered replacement foam for the seat and back, as well as a new houndstooth cover (it's been sitting in dad's storage unit for about the past 12 years with a helluvalot of weight on top, so it's in nasty shape.) frame's good, springs are good, and it needs a good sandblastin' (anyone in DFW area willing to let me have a go with their sandblasting booth?)

anyway, as if the foam and upholstery weren't pricey enough (felt like voluntary highway robbery) i think that since i've got it apart, i'm going to install a pair of those carbon fiber heated seat inserts (my wife's favorite part of modern cars.)

anyone done this? any problems?

also, i seem to all of a sudden have a nice comfy '95 for seat that needs a home...

Got any pictures of the 95 seat? Please PM me im looking for a seat setup

cstanley · 02-01-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Novaguy73

Got any pictures of the 95 seat? Please PM me im looking for a seat setup

seat looks like this

roger0080 · 02-02-2006, 12:23 AM

Heated seats for Dallas Texas? Uh?

02-01-2006, 05:42 PM	#1
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	heated factory bench! ok, guys. had it out with the wife, and she won (surprise.) we're goin' back to the factory bench seat. i tore down the old bench the other night, and ordered replacement foam for the seat and back, as well as a new houndstooth cover (it's been sitting in dad's storage unit for about the past 12 years with a helluvalot of weight on top, so it's in nasty shape.) frame's good, springs are good, and it needs a good sandblastin' (anyone in DFW area willing to let me have a go with their sandblasting booth?) anyway, as if the foam and upholstery weren't pricey enough (felt like voluntary highway robbery) i think that since i've got it apart, i'm going to install a pair of those carbon fiber heated seat inserts (my wife's favorite part of modern cars.) anyone done this? any problems? also, i seem to all of a sudden have a nice comfy '95 ford seat that needs a home... Last edited by cstanley; 02-01-2006 at 11:04 PM.

02-01-2006, 09:27 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: heated factory bench! im curious where you get the seat heaters youre talking about

02-01-2006, 09:36 PM	#4
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: heated factory bench! There's a member that's done it for sure, but I can't recall his name off the top of my head. Got the heaters very affordably off ebay. From what I recall he's very happy with them. Hopefully he'll see this and chime in, good luck! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

02-01-2006, 09:37 PM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: heated factory bench! What didn't she like about 95 seats? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-01-2006, 10:00 PM	#6
8bolt Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: COLD COUNTY Posts: 168	Re: heated factory bench! I'm curious to why you would need heated seats in tx ?

02-01-2006, 10:03 PM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,859	Re: heated factory bench! Make sure you add a 30 amp fuse and a fusible link. We had some neighbors whose house burnt down due to a seat heater. The car had been in the garage for 2 days before it caught on fire. I'm also adding a smoke detector to my garage. Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-01-2006, 10:12 PM	#9
Chrome8 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Park Rapids, MN Posts: 288	Re: heated factory bench! 8034469759 ebay item number for the carbon fiber heaters. I saved this when i saw that a member had put them in. I've never put in a set myself but they seem similar to the aftermarket ones we put into used caddilacs that don't have em. BTW, much cheaper than the brand i'm using but the ones we buy have gm wiring so they plug right in. They are nice to have..... __________________ 1969 K20 not running, complete but rusty with wrecker boom and push bumper 1969 GMC C20 un-molested rust free original paint "a 4 eyed girl named 'Tina" 1971 Chev K20 4X4 Box Delete Commercial Truck Flatbed "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Confucius Last edited by Chrome8; 02-01-2006 at 10:13 PM.

02-01-2006, 10:40 PM	#10
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: heated factory bench! i'm with you 8bolt if i were there i'd want a refer unit in mine __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

02-02-2006, 12:23 AM	#13
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Re: heated factory bench! Heated seats for Dallas Texas? Uh? __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...



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