Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered

[ACS]

Is a crew cab rear bench the same as the front - difference being one is on a sliding track the other is fixed mount? Do the mounts and tracks interchange between seat bases?

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by ACS

Is a crew cab rear bench the same as the front - difference being one is on a sliding track the other is fixed mount? Do the mounts and tracks interchange between seat bases?

The answer is yes, on all your questions.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Mudflat

What dye are you using for plastic and vinyl? OEM colors available?

Sorry I must have missed this. I get my dye and prep materials from USA1 Industries, and yes they have all the correct OEM colors that match.

[kglowacky]

is a 78 silverado bench seat the same as a 79 gmc 1/2 ton??? will it bolt right in?

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by kglowacky

is a 78 silverado bench seat the same as a 79 gmc 1/2 ton??? will it bolt right in?

Yes, they are the same seat. All the 73-87 seats will bolt right into the cab floor.
Actually GMC Seats are slightly different. They have that little extra chrome piece, were the seat hinge is. Here are two pics of 73-80 seats.
1st pic is a Chevy
2nd pic is a GMC

[fordguy40]

Fantastic work. Still wish I was closer!

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by fordguy40

Fantastic work. Still wish I was closer!

I can always ship you one. I have probably shipped at least a dozen out to CA.

[wbort27]

the chrome came on my chevy custom vinyl Cheyenne 75 I am original owner maybe I got a gmc seat when it was made

[fordguy40]

Originally Posted by TKCR

I can always ship you one. I have probably shipped at least a dozen out to CA.

The shipping's a killer for me, Tina. But I do appreciate the quality of your work. Going to try to recover it myself, and depending how that turns out, you might still be hearing from me.

[evan]

I know it's not really related to your work but I'm wondering if you can provide some input? I was going to order a seat cover and sun visors from USA1 to match the tan seatbelts I got from SeatBeltStore.com but they want $238 dollars for shipping. What's my next best bet? Do you recommend the 38-2293-TN from LMC? Or should I look at a different supplier? It's for a mid-80's tilt seat.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by evan

I know it's not really related to your work but I'm wondering if you can provide some input? I was going to order a seat cover and sun visors from USA1 to match the tan seatbelts I got from SeatBeltStore.com but they want $238 dollars for shipping. What's my next best bet? Do you recommend the 38-2293-TN from LMC? Or should I look at a different supplier? It's for a mid-80's tilt seat.

USA1 is going to be your best bet. They are handmade here in the US. The colors match and the quality is A+.
A long time ago, I started off using covers made by ACME. These are supplied to LMC, Classic Industries and a few other online vendors. I didn’t take very long to realize these covers are not well made, and they would either be too big, which would leave lots of wrinkles. Or too small, then they would rip.

[69Tom]

Originally Posted by evan

I know it's not really related to your work but I'm wondering if you can provide some input? I was going to order a seat cover and sun visors from USA1 to match the tan seatbelts I got from SeatBeltStore.com but they want $238 dollars for shipping. What's my next best bet? Do you recommend the 38-2293-TN from LMC? Or should I look at a different supplier? It's for a mid-80's tilt seat.

Is shipping actually that expensive to CA or are they surcharging you? If that's the case, see if you can just provide them a shipping label for the stuff.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 69Tom

Is shipping actually that expensive to CA or are they surcharging you? If that's the case, see if you can just provide them a shipping label for the stuff.

There was someone else that I know, is running into that same issue. He lives in Canada and the shipping was crazy.

[69Tom]

Originally Posted by TKCR

There was someone else that I know, is running into that same issue. He lives in Canada and the shipping was crazy.

That's crazy. No real good reason for it other than "they can." I guess if you're somewhat close to the border and know someone in the US, maybe have it shipped to them....

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by evan

I know it's not really related to your work but I'm wondering if you can provide some input? I was going to order a seat cover and sun visors from USA1 to match the tan seatbelts I got from SeatBeltStore.com but they want $238 dollars for shipping. What's my next best bet? Do you recommend the 38-2293-TN from LMC? Or should I look at a different supplier? It's for a mid-80's tilt seat.

Originally Posted by 69Tom

That's crazy. No real good reason for it other than "they can." I guess if you're somewhat close to the border and know someone in the US, maybe have it shipped to them....

Well that is an option. I did offer my friend that. That he could have the stuff shipped to me, and then I would ship them to Canada. I’ve already sent him a couple of packages.

[evan]

Originally Posted by 69Tom

That's crazy. No real good reason for it other than "they can." I guess if you're somewhat close to the border and know someone in the US, maybe have it shipped to them....

I've looked into those options before but since I'm 350 miles north of the border it doesn't work when you factor in fuel to pick it up.

Thanks for the input from both of you. I'm still considering rolling the dice with LMC but I'll give it some more thought.

[evan]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Well that is an option. I did offer my friend that. That he could have the stuff shipped to me, and then I would ship them to Canada. I’ve already sent him a couple of packages.

Can I be your friend??? Hahaha

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by evan

Can I be your friend??? Hahaha

Sure, you can be my friend. I’ll do that for you. It will probably save you at least $100. When I get things from USA1, the shipping average is about $25-$30. Then whatever it would be for me to ship to you. $50 at the most maybe.

[evan]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Sure, you can be my friend. I’ll do that for you. It will probably save you at least $100. When I get things from USA1, the shipping average is about $25-$30. Then whatever it would be for me to ship to you. $50 at the most maybe.

Cool! I'll send you a PM shortly.

[TKCR]

Just finished this 81-87 Charcoal Velour Benchseat today. Fully restored using a NEW Foam. This will reside in West Virginia, when it gets picked up tomorrow.

[TKCR]

This is a Burgundy Velour Deluxe bench seat. Fully restored with New Foam. It is packed and ready to ship to NC.

[TKCR]

This one got picked up Sunday. Going to it’s new home in Michigan. Saddle Tan Velour Deluxe. I also restored her seatbelts and interior trim.

[85/Silverado]

wish my seat belts looked that clean. Awesome work.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 85/Silverado

wish my seat belts looked that clean. Awesome work.

They didn't start out that clean. It took some soaking, scrubbing and cleaning. That is a service that I'm offering now, seatbelt restoration. Take them out and send them to me, I'll get them looking good again.

[kglowacky]

how do you prep your plastic pieces for dying. It seems when I spay a piece it will scape off the next day with your finger nails. I think I am putting it on with thin coats maybe I have to go thinner. any thoughts/?