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dan42 · 02-22-2007, 10:33 AM

I am trying to rebuild the seat in my 3/4 ton so that it's comfortable, and the upholstery guy is more than happy to take my money. I'm starting to think is it worth it, or is there something else out there that is more comfortable that I can pull out of a junked car (or truck) that looks right in the truck. I have a blazer tank so that gives me a little more room. Any ideas?

TierAngst · 02-22-2007, 02:00 PM

A few people are running the new style Tahoe buckets, it is what I'll eventually go with. I can't say how comfortable they really are but they at least look comfy. They're a bit pricey though, going for like $600 a set plus shipping on ebay.

cstanley · 02-22-2007, 02:39 PM

i had a '96 ford bench in my truck (sold to a board member) that was very comfy. it had high headrests, but you can get one out of a 4-door. the back seat doesn't have the head rests. it also sits a little lower, so it's more comfy. they can be had pretty reasonably if you want a bench.

also, after i sold said seat, i rebuilt my original bench with new foams and houndstooth kit. it was almost $800 just to do the seat back to original.

dan42 · 02-22-2007, 03:18 PM

That's a good idea. Right now it has buckets from a '96 chevy extended cab, which are comfortable, but don't look right.

mac · 02-22-2007, 03:28 PM

And I got a $150 set from an '06 HHR with 3 miles on it that look great but the mounting was a fab job from hell. Remember the floors aren't stiffened any where but at the original seat mount points.

brak · 02-22-2007, 03:32 PM

I've got buckets out of a 02 chrysler 300m.
Full power, heated, leather, and man are they comfy

paid less than $100 for the pair.

cstanley · 02-23-2007, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by brak

I've got buckets out of a 02 chrysler 300m.
Full power, heated, leather, and man are they comfy

paid less than $100 for the pair.

got any pics of those installed? i'm very curious...

brak · 02-24-2007, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstanley

got any pics of those installed? i'm very curious...

as indicated in the pics, the seats are currently just sitting in my truck, because i' have started tearing my truck apart, and it's easier to store them there.

originally i had them mounted directly to the floor like in the pics (you can see in the last pic where the welds were), using 1/2" flat stock welded to the floor with threaded holes to mount the rear, and 1/4" flat stock bent at approx 75 degrees to mount the front. Since the seats are powered, I had the seats at max height adjustment and the ride was perfect.

I have since removed those brackets (preparing to fix the rust in the floor), and am planning to raise the seats an inch or two, to give me more flexibility in the height adjustment.

gkolmatycki · 02-23-2007, 03:38 PM

I installed a pair of black microsuede Corbeau racing seats in my '69. Comfy as hell & hold you tight in the corners. Look amazing too. But they sure as hell aren't cheap. I paid about $1500 CDN for the them. Mind you my truck is an ongoing project, has been for years.

**special-K** · 02-24-2007, 09:00 AM

The full-foam cloth insert seats I find comfortable.

bcanini · 02-24-2007, 09:42 AM

my buddy buckets are real comfy!!

Brian

cflvulcan · 02-24-2007, 07:31 PM

i have 02 blazer buckets. i was at the local chevy dealer cause i had to bring my moms truck in for some recall stuff. and i was walking around the lot and they were junking this blazer and i did some talking and ended up with the seats and console for nothing. the console i didnt use cause it was too narrow, it looked funny. i only wish i got the seatbelts too, still gotta go buy them. they are all electric and more comfortable then the 97 malibu i had. anyone know the headrests come out??

pissonNOS · 02-24-2007, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cflvulcan

i have 02 blazer buckets. i was at the local chevy dealer cause i had to bring my moms truck in for some recall stuff. and i was walking around the lot and they were junking this blazer and i did some talking and ended up with the seats and console for nothing. the console i didnt use cause it was too narrow, it looked funny. i only wish i got the seatbelts too, still gotta go buy them. they are all electric and more comfortable then the 97 malibu i had. anyone know the headrests come out??

I was actually going to mention blazer seats the ones in my blazer are very comfy seeing as i put on 80 miles a day

**Tim Christian** · 02-24-2007, 08:40 PM

I have a Teas seat and LOVE it!!!

cflvulcan · 02-25-2007, 12:48 AM

they fit flush to the floor too. its almost like the brackets were made to fit...

pissonNOS · 02-25-2007, 01:02 AM

hmm something to think about when mine bits the dust then haha any idea if a 96 set of seat would be about the same?

KAILUAZ · 02-25-2007, 03:14 AM

VinceM sold me these out of a 2000 3500, they fit right in and I didn't have to do anything with the seat brackets. I used angle iron under the cab for support. In fact the front bolt holes lined up just right. I left the jump seat out of the middle.

Snohog · 02-25-2007, 07:22 AM

Tim, how was the mounting on the Teas bench, have been looking at those and if I cant get a set of buddy buckets pretty soon Im going to get Teas

71meangreenc10 · 02-25-2007, 11:11 AM

Teas Seat????
More info on this please...

Smitty

Snohog · 02-25-2007, 12:50 PM

Here is what I know, URL below. I have seen the seats at shows and sat in them. Very comfortable and very pricey.

http://www.teasdesign.com/contact/

**Tim Christian** · 02-25-2007, 07:22 PM

Hey Guys, The Teas seat is the most comfortable seat I have ever sit on. I used the slider brackets they provide with the seat but I did have to mount a 2in square steel tubing between the bracket and floor.

**Tim Christian** · 02-25-2007, 07:26 PM

WOW!!!! I just looked at there web site when I bought mine 5 years ago it run me $750.00 shipped to my door now the same seat is $1200.00 + shipping!

Snohog · 02-26-2007, 06:23 AM

Tim, were you able to use original holes in floor with the spacer or did it requre new holes and support underneath the flloor?

**Already Gone** · 02-26-2007, 04:38 PM

I just bought these seats for my truck and they are from an 2004 Chev Ext Cab.. I havent installed them yet but I'm sure they will be comfy and a big reason I bought them was cause of the shoulder belts. I'll reinforce the floor when I install so the seats wont rip out in an accident. I was in a bad accident with a train last spring and I think the biggest reason I walked away ( besides the fact I was driving a 1990 Burb) was because I was wearing my seat/shoulder belt.

KAILUAZ · 02-26-2007, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

I just bought these seats for my truck and they are from an 2004 Chev Ext Cab.. I havent installed them yet but I'm sure they will be comfy and a big reason I bought them was cause of the shoulder belts. I'll reinforce the floor when I install so the seats wont rip out in an accident. I was in a bad accident with a train last spring and I think the biggest reason I walked away ( besides the fact I was driving a 1990 Burb) was because I was wearing my seat/shoulder belt.

+1 for the shoulder belts!!

02-22-2007, 10:33 AM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? I am trying to rebuild the seat in my 3/4 ton so that it's comfortable, and the upholstery guy is more than happy to take my money. I'm starting to think is it worth it, or is there something else out there that is more comfortable that I can pull out of a junked car (or truck) that looks right in the truck. I have a blazer tank so that gives me a little more room. Any ideas?

02-22-2007, 02:00 PM	#2
TierAngst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 51	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? A few people are running the new style Tahoe buckets, it is what I'll eventually go with. I can't say how comfortable they really are but they at least look comfy. They're a bit pricey though, going for like $600 a set plus shipping on ebay.

02-22-2007, 02:39 PM	#3
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? i had a '96 ford bench in my truck (sold to a board member) that was very comfy. it had high headrests, but you can get one out of a 4-door. the back seat doesn't have the head rests. it also sits a little lower, so it's more comfy. they can be had pretty reasonably if you want a bench. also, after i sold said seat, i rebuilt my original bench with new foams and houndstooth kit. it was almost $800 just to do the seat back to original. __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/ Last edited by cstanley; 02-22-2007 at 02:41 PM.

02-22-2007, 03:18 PM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? That's a good idea. Right now it has buckets from a '96 chevy extended cab, which are comfortable, but don't look right.

02-22-2007, 03:28 PM	#5
mac Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 166	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? And I got a $150 set from an '06 HHR with 3 miles on it that look great but the mounting was a fab job from hell. Remember the floors aren't stiffened any where but at the original seat mount points.

02-22-2007, 03:32 PM	#6
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? I've got buckets out of a 02 chrysler 300m. Full power, heated, leather, and man are they comfy paid less than $100 for the pair. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

02-23-2007, 03:38 PM	#9
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? I installed a pair of black microsuede Corbeau racing seats in my '69. Comfy as hell & hold you tight in the corners. Look amazing too. But they sure as hell aren't cheap. I paid about $1500 CDN for the them. Mind you my truck is an ongoing project, has been for years. __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

02-24-2007, 09:00 AM	#10
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02-24-2007, 09:42 AM	#11
bcanini "Taste It" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 280	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? my buddy buckets are real comfy!! Brian __________________ 71 Chevrolet short fleet Cheyenne air cab/tilt w buddy buckets pretty stock other wise. 2007 Silverado Crew with the MAX Pack and loaded 2007 CX-9 "Hopefully when I die.. my wife wont sell my stuff for what I said I paid for it" It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission.

02-24-2007, 07:31 PM	#12
cflvulcan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 315	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? i have 02 blazer buckets. i was at the local chevy dealer cause i had to bring my moms truck in for some recall stuff. and i was walking around the lot and they were junking this blazer and i did some talking and ended up with the seats and console for nothing. the console i didnt use cause it was too narrow, it looked funny. i only wish i got the seatbelts too, still gotta go buy them. they are all electric and more comfortable then the 97 malibu i had. anyone know the headrests come out?? Last edited by cflvulcan; 02-24-2007 at 07:32 PM.

02-24-2007, 08:40 PM	#14
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,389	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? I have a Teas seat and LOVE it!!! Attached Images

02-25-2007, 12:48 AM	#15
cflvulcan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 315	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? they fit flush to the floor too. its almost like the brackets were made to fit...

02-25-2007, 01:02 AM	#16
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? hmm something to think about when mine bits the dust then haha any idea if a 96 set of seat would be about the same? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

02-25-2007, 03:14 AM	#17
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? VinceM sold me these out of a 2000 3500, they fit right in and I didn't have to do anything with the seat brackets. I used angle iron under the cab for support. In fact the front bolt holes lined up just right. I left the jump seat out of the middle. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

02-25-2007, 07:22 AM	#18
Snohog Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 127	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? Tim, how was the mounting on the Teas bench, have been looking at those and if I cant get a set of buddy buckets pretty soon Im going to get Teas __________________ 68 SWB all over the garage 86 LWB silverado 2006 silverado SS



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02-25-2007, 11:11 AM	#19
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? Teas Seat???? More info on this please... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

02-25-2007, 12:50 PM	#20
Snohog Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 127	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? Here is what I know, URL below. I have seen the seats at shows and sat in them. Very comfortable and very pricey. http://www.teasdesign.com/contact/ __________________ 68 SWB all over the garage 86 LWB silverado 2006 silverado SS

02-25-2007, 07:22 PM	#21
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,389	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? Hey Guys, The Teas seat is the most comfortable seat I have ever sit on. I used the slider brackets they provide with the seat but I did have to mount a 2in square steel tubing between the bracket and floor.

02-25-2007, 07:26 PM	#22
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,389	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? WOW!!!! I just looked at there web site when I bought mine 5 years ago it run me $750.00 shipped to my door now the same seat is $1200.00 + shipping!

02-26-2007, 06:23 AM	#23
Snohog Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 127	Re: does anyone have a comfortable seat out there? Tim, were you able to use original holes in floor with the spacer or did it requre new holes and support underneath the flloor? __________________ 68 SWB all over the garage 86 LWB silverado 2006 silverado SS

02-26-2007, 04:38 PM	#24
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