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Tucson38 · 10-24-2011, 11:34 AM

Has anyone purchased seats from Discount-Van-Truck (discountvantruck)?
How is the quality of their products? Hate to pay freight on something like this unseen.

Quotes to reupholster my original seats run $375 - $425. For that much maybe it's time for an upgrade.

Thanks for any feedback.
1985 K25 HD4wd

tucsonjwt · 10-24-2011, 07:58 PM

I would go with newer seats with integral seat belts, like a late model Silverado or Sierra - I have seen them for about $250 - recover may or may not be needed. Fabricating brackets might make seats higher. Also, late 90s Chrysler Sebring convertible seats.

Your41Plague12 · 10-24-2011, 09:02 PM

Here is a link from FSC that I read. It's a really good write-up and it shows how nice the seats really are. These were put in a '78 K10.

Tucson38 · 10-25-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

Here is a link from FSC that I read. It's a really good write-up and it shows how nice the seats really are. These were put in a '78 K10.

Thanks for the great link. Appreciate the help.

Your41Plague12 · 10-25-2011, 11:09 AM

No problem! If you can afford them, I strongly suggest buying them. They look really nice.

**special-K** · 10-25-2011, 11:16 AM

Aren't those seats really expensive? Who can say how long they'd last? Have they been out that long?

Your41Plague12 · 10-25-2011, 11:22 AM

According to the website, here are the ones he got. This shows the price.

Tucson38 · 10-25-2011, 11:35 PM

Hit a couple of salvage places today. Didn't really find much of any value. Back to the drawing board.

10-24-2011, 11:34 AM	#1
Tucson38 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 164	New Seats question Has anyone purchased seats from Discount-Van-Truck (discountvantruck)? How is the quality of their products? Hate to pay freight on something like this unseen. Quotes to reupholster my original seats run $375 - $425. For that much maybe it's time for an upgrade. Thanks for any feedback. 1985 K25 HD4wd

10-24-2011, 07:58 PM	#2
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: New Seats question I would go with newer seats with integral seat belts, like a late model Silverado or Sierra - I have seen them for about $250 - recover may or may not be needed. Fabricating brackets might make seats higher. Also, late 90s Chrysler Sebring convertible seats.

10-24-2011, 09:02 PM	#3
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: New Seats question Here is a link from FSC that I read. It's a really good write-up and it shows how nice the seats really are. These were put in a '78 K10. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

10-25-2011, 11:09 AM	#5
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: New Seats question No problem! If you can afford them, I strongly suggest buying them. They look really nice. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

10-25-2011, 11:16 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New Seats question Aren't those seats really expensive? Who can say how long they'd last? Have they been out that long? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-25-2011, 11:22 AM	#7
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: New Seats question According to the website, here are the ones he got. This shows the price. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

10-25-2011, 11:35 PM	#8
Tucson38 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 164	Re: New Seats question Hit a couple of salvage places today. Didn't really find much of any value. Back to the drawing board.

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