Thinking of going with Bucket Seats.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**76sierraclassic** · 06-06-2005, 02:07 PM

I'm thinking of changing out the bench seat in my 76 GMC to go with some more "modern" bucket seats. I've looked around the internet and found these. I'm thinking of going with the Venice or Newport seats and wondered if anyone out there has had any experience with this company or these seats.

It looks like they offer a "bolt in kit" which allows these seats to bolt into the same holes that the current bench seat bolts into.

Any input will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike W.

ElGracho · 06-06-2005, 07:33 PM

Mike 'Swervin' Ervin has some experience with these guys. They used to be Salesco. I think he eventually got his seats, but it took a really long time and they were hard to deal with and pretty unprofessional.

87 STEPPER · 06-06-2005, 07:54 PM

Well,

Im not shure if that's the guys that swervin used but he went through Hell.

If i were you id'e try to get some locally so you can sit in them and see how they feel and fit your ass.

That's one item i would never buy over the net or even through mail order!

piecesparts · 06-06-2005, 10:33 PM

Those type of seats take a lot of cab space and make it hard for anyone that is of any size to sit behind the steering wheel. Take a look at a conversion van outlet and you will see the same seats for them. The seat is really thick and it would not fit my truck and me.

**76sierraclassic** · 06-06-2005, 11:49 PM

Thanks for the input guys.....

Anyone else have opinions, I'm still listening...

Thanks,
Mike W.

Nolowrider · 06-07-2005, 07:43 AM

I too was looking at those. I posted a thread asking about the company and the seats. A few members chimmed in and said that they had bad dealings with them. Someone told me to check the BBB, but I never did. They look like nice seats and a good price too. I just got side tracked and never followed up on them.

Slonaker · 06-07-2005, 12:04 PM

That, apparently, is Salesco. This is the contact info for the wwwsales.net (the one the poster linked to) domain:

Administrative Contact:
smith, kris cs@salesco.com
1890 FERNRIDGE DR
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773-1308
US
909-305-3590

I have never seen anyone say that they had a good experience with purchasing from them.

Slonaker

**76sierraclassic** · 06-07-2005, 12:26 PM

Well, I guess that settles that then.....I won't be doing business with these guys.....

Maybe I'll just have the old bench seat re-upholstered and call it done.

Thanks,
Mike W.

06-06-2005, 02:07 PM	#1
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	Thinking of going with Bucket Seats.... I'm thinking of changing out the bench seat in my 76 GMC to go with some more "modern" bucket seats. I've looked around the internet and found these. I'm thinking of going with the Venice or Newport seats and wondered if anyone out there has had any experience with this company or these seats. It looks like they offer a "bolt in kit" which allows these seats to bolt into the same holes that the current bench seat bolts into. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks, Mike W.

06-06-2005, 07:33 PM	#2
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Mike 'Swervin' Ervin has some experience with these guys. They used to be Salesco. I think he eventually got his seats, but it took a really long time and they were hard to deal with and pretty unprofessional. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

06-06-2005, 07:54 PM	#3
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Well, Im not shure if that's the guys that swervin used but he went through Hell. If i were you id'e try to get some locally so you can sit in them and see how they feel and fit your ass. That's one item i would never buy over the net or even through mail order! __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE Last edited by 87 STEPPER; 06-06-2005 at 07:54 PM.

06-07-2005, 12:04 PM	#7
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	That, apparently, is Salesco. This is the contact info for the wwwsales.net (the one the poster linked to) domain: Administrative Contact: smith, kris cs@salesco.com 1890 FERNRIDGE DR SAN DIMAS, CA 91773-1308 US 909-305-3590 I have never seen anyone say that they had a good experience with purchasing from them. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

06-06-2005, 10:33 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Those type of seats take a lot of cab space and make it hard for anyone that is of any size to sit behind the steering wheel. Take a look at a conversion van outlet and you will see the same seats for them. The seat is really thick and it would not fit my truck and me.

06-06-2005, 11:49 PM	#5
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	Thanks for the input guys..... Anyone else have opinions, I'm still listening... Thanks, Mike W.

06-07-2005, 07:43 AM	#6
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	I too was looking at those. I posted a thread asking about the company and the seats. A few members chimmed in and said that they had bad dealings with them. Someone told me to check the BBB, but I never did. They look like nice seats and a good price too. I just got side tracked and never followed up on them.

06-07-2005, 12:26 PM	#8
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	Well, I guess that settles that then.....I won't be doing business with these guys..... Maybe I'll just have the old bench seat re-upholstered and call it done. Thanks, Mike W.



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