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Guardrail · 10-29-2005, 02:58 PM

Gonna recover my stock seat with a repop "scroll" seat cover. New foam, and take care of any broken springs while it's apart. No more duct tape sticking to my clothes

. I was recently listening the females in my family have conversation about seat heaters. It occurred to me that would be pretty simple, so I looked on Ebay and found some. It seems like the good ones are around $80 per side. That doesn't seem too bad. It would be kinda cool as a "stealth" luxury option that you would never really notice. Anyone have any experience with aftermarket seat heater's?

phantom dually · 10-29-2005, 03:03 PM

Not aftermarket but My Tahoe has them and I love em!!

71SWBChevy · 10-29-2005, 06:45 PM

My dad's truck has them and they are really nice when you get up at 4 in the morning in November to go hunting, almost to nice, hard to get out. They are also nice if you've been working all day and your back is sore, even if its hot out I've turned the heaters in the seats on and had the A/C on full blast. If your using leather seats and this will be a daily driver I would say they are a neccesity.

86swb · 10-30-2005, 10:17 AM

We have leather seats in my wifes Liberty and on cold days I think the heater would surely be nice. I like leather but seems to always be hot in the summer and clold in the winter months. (that is if you live where you "do" have seasons.)

86swb · 10-30-2005, 10:19 AM

Hey 71SWB where is Philport, Ky. close to?

Guardrail · 11-13-2005, 07:04 PM

So, I couldn't resist. I ordered the $80 ea. seat heaters, got the scroll seat cover, and dropped it all off at the upholstry shop. Turns out the seat does have 1 broken spring and needs some foam repair from where the broken spring cut into it. The upholstry guy said it's very common for the spring right at the edge on the drivers side to break.

I'm supposed to get the it back this week all redone with seat heaters installed. I already wired the truck, so it'll be plug & play when I get the seat back.

BigMike · 11-13-2005, 07:13 PM

Cool...Let us know how it turns out. Where did you buy them from? I saw them in the LMC catalog for $149 for 2 11x22 sheets (enough for one side of a bench seat) Did you pay $80 for each element, or for the pair to do one side?

Mike

cdowns · 11-13-2005, 07:15 PM

i usually just leave the windows open and the seats heat up just fine

68haywagon · 11-13-2005, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

i usually just leave the windows open and the seats heat up just fine

Guardrail · 11-13-2005, 08:34 PM

I paid $80 per side. Each side includes heaters for bottom and back. The kits are made in Germany and are put together well. The way they're made you can fold them, trim the lengths, or cut holes in them and it doesn't damage the elements. For our bench seats they require none of that, but my point is you could use them on anything.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Carbo...QQcmdZViewItem

We'll see if they can survive my 250lbs for a while.

I couldn't decide where I wanted the switches. I'm an avid non dash cutter, but this time I said what the hell.....

**68 Stepside** · 11-13-2005, 08:38 PM

Excellent idea. I think I'll try that on my next project truck!! The Super Duty has them, and I dont' believe I've turned them off in a month.

**John Fabris** · 11-13-2005, 08:51 PM

Those are good heaters. i installed them on the wifes 68 Olds 442, and I hid the buttons under the seats. Very easy to install and use!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-13-2005, 08:54 PM

Hmmmm sounds like a good upgrade, maybe someone needs to write
this up for the FAQ's section, sounds like a good option for oldies

Guardrail · 11-13-2005, 11:44 PM

I've been taking as many pics as I can along the way. I'll put something together for the FAQ section when it's complete.

shifty · 11-14-2005, 12:22 AM

Those are super cool. I want to get some, but I hope to install some buckets with heaters built in already

bouncytruck · 11-14-2005, 11:39 AM

Wow, those are cool. I might have to do the same. Do you have the stock wire harness? If so, any issues with tapping into it?

1-PU70 · 11-14-2005, 04:23 PM

I have themin my factory buckets and the wife loves them. Heres some pics

70rs/ss · 11-14-2005, 04:55 PM

I got up this morning to my mirror thermometer reading ice (05 Yukon) and I sold my K5 last week, so my new project will have them as ice on the @ss is not pretty! Let us know how they work and if you'd recommend them to us.

Guardrail · 11-18-2005, 01:45 AM

I got the seat back from the upholstery shop monday morning. I had already run the wires for the seat heaters under the carpet and mounted the switches over the weekend. So all I had to do was bolt in the seat and plug in the connectors. I purposely left the truck outside all night a couple times already just so I could drive it when it's cold...hey these are comfy.

**Yukon Jack** · 11-18-2005, 12:12 PM

So how long does it take to noticeably warm up? Seat sure looks great.

Guardrail · 11-18-2005, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

So how long does it take to noticeably warm up? Seat sure looks great.

It starts to get noticeably warm within a couple minutes. I wouldn't imagine I could ask for much faster on only 12 volts. I have no complaints about them, that's for sure.

Green Monster · 05-23-2006, 09:30 AM

Very nice work guys. I just saw these in LMC last night and was contemplating making a purchase for my 72 Blazer. How are the heaters holding up? I think I will mount the switches in the ashtray or on the front of the seat where you less likely to see them.

10-29-2005, 02:58 PM	#1
Guardrail And Don't Call Me Shirley Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 115	Seat Heaters? Gonna recover my stock seat with a repop "scroll" seat cover. New foam, and take care of any broken springs while it's apart. No more duct tape sticking to my clothes . I was recently listening the females in my family have conversation about seat heaters. It occurred to me that would be pretty simple, so I looked on Ebay and found some. It seems like the good ones are around $80 per side. That doesn't seem too bad. It would be kinda cool as a "stealth" luxury option that you would never really notice. Anyone have any experience with aftermarket seat heater's? __________________ Rick Tucker 1969 C20/Custom Camper (the Green Machine)Sold 1970 GMC 4000 COE (future Ramp Truck) 1972 K10 Longbed (restoration begins June 2020)

10-29-2005, 03:03 PM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Re: Seat Heaters? Not aftermarket but My Tahoe has them and I love em!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

10-29-2005, 06:45 PM	#3
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: Seat Heaters? My dad's truck has them and they are really nice when you get up at 4 in the morning in November to go hunting, almost to nice, hard to get out. They are also nice if you've been working all day and your back is sore, even if its hot out I've turned the heaters in the seats on and had the A/C on full blast. If your using leather seats and this will be a daily driver I would say they are a neccesity.

10-30-2005, 10:17 AM	#4
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Seat Heaters? We have leather seats in my wifes Liberty and on cold days I think the heater would surely be nice. I like leather but seems to always be hot in the summer and clold in the winter months. (that is if you live where you "do" have seasons.) __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-30-2005, 10:19 AM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Seat Heaters? Hey 71SWB where is Philport, Ky. close to? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-13-2005, 07:04 PM	#6
Guardrail And Don't Call Me Shirley Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 115	Re: Seat Heaters? So, I couldn't resist. I ordered the $80 ea. seat heaters, got the scroll seat cover, and dropped it all off at the upholstry shop. Turns out the seat does have 1 broken spring and needs some foam repair from where the broken spring cut into it. The upholstry guy said it's very common for the spring right at the edge on the drivers side to break. I'm supposed to get the it back this week all redone with seat heaters installed. I already wired the truck, so it'll be plug & play when I get the seat back. Attached Images __________________ Rick Tucker 1969 C20/Custom Camper (the Green Machine)Sold 1970 GMC 4000 COE (future Ramp Truck) 1972 K10 Longbed (restoration begins June 2020)

11-13-2005, 07:13 PM	#7
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Seat Heaters? Cool...Let us know how it turns out. Where did you buy them from? I saw them in the LMC catalog for $149 for 2 11x22 sheets (enough for one side of a bench seat) Did you pay $80 for each element, or for the pair to do one side? Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

11-13-2005, 07:15 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Seat Heaters? i usually just leave the windows open and the seats heat up just fine __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-13-2005, 08:34 PM	#10
Guardrail And Don't Call Me Shirley Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 115	Re: Seat Heaters? I paid $80 per side. Each side includes heaters for bottom and back. The kits are made in Germany and are put together well. The way they're made you can fold them, trim the lengths, or cut holes in them and it doesn't damage the elements. For our bench seats they require none of that, but my point is you could use them on anything. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Carbo...QQcmdZViewItem We'll see if they can survive my 250lbs for a while. I couldn't decide where I wanted the switches. I'm an avid non dash cutter, but this time I said what the hell..... Attached Images __________________ Rick Tucker 1969 C20/Custom Camper (the Green Machine)Sold 1970 GMC 4000 COE (future Ramp Truck) 1972 K10 Longbed (restoration begins June 2020)

11-13-2005, 08:38 PM	#11
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	Re: Seat Heaters? Excellent idea. I think I'll try that on my next project truck!! The Super Duty has them, and I dont' believe I've turned them off in a month. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

11-13-2005, 08:51 PM	#12
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Seat Heaters? Those are good heaters. i installed them on the wifes 68 Olds 442, and I hid the buttons under the seats. Very easy to install and use!!! __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

11-13-2005, 08:54 PM	#13
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Seat Heaters? Hmmmm sounds like a good upgrade, maybe someone needs to write this up for the FAQ's section, sounds like a good option for oldies __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-13-2005, 11:44 PM	#14
Guardrail And Don't Call Me Shirley Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 115	Re: Seat Heaters? I've been taking as many pics as I can along the way. I'll put something together for the FAQ section when it's complete. __________________ Rick Tucker 1969 C20/Custom Camper (the Green Machine)Sold 1970 GMC 4000 COE (future Ramp Truck) 1972 K10 Longbed (restoration begins June 2020)

11-14-2005, 12:22 AM	#15
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Seat Heaters? Those are super cool. I want to get some, but I hope to install some buckets with heaters built in already __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

11-14-2005, 11:39 AM	#16
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Seat Heaters? Wow, those are cool. I might have to do the same. Do you have the stock wire harness? If so, any issues with tapping into it? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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11-14-2005, 04:23 PM	#17
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	Re: Seat Heaters? I have themin my factory buckets and the wife loves them. Heres some pics Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters Last edited by 1-PU70; 11-14-2005 at 04:25 PM.

11-14-2005, 04:55 PM	#18
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Seat Heaters? I got up this morning to my mirror thermometer reading ice (05 Yukon) and I sold my K5 last week, so my new project will have them as ice on the @ss is not pretty! Let us know how they work and if you'd recommend them to us.

11-18-2005, 01:45 AM	#19
Guardrail And Don't Call Me Shirley Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 115	Re: Seat Heaters? I got the seat back from the upholstery shop monday morning. I had already run the wires for the seat heaters under the carpet and mounted the switches over the weekend. So all I had to do was bolt in the seat and plug in the connectors. I purposely left the truck outside all night a couple times already just so I could drive it when it's cold...hey these are comfy. Attached Images __________________ Rick Tucker 1969 C20/Custom Camper (the Green Machine)Sold 1970 GMC 4000 COE (future Ramp Truck) 1972 K10 Longbed (restoration begins June 2020)

11-18-2005, 12:12 PM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Seat Heaters? So how long does it take to noticeably warm up? Seat sure looks great. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-23-2006, 09:30 AM	#22
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: Seat Heaters? Very nice work guys. I just saw these in LMC last night and was contemplating making a purchase for my 72 Blazer. How are the heaters holding up? I think I will mount the switches in the ashtray or on the front of the seat where you less likely to see them. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

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