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gwcrim · 07-20-2016, 02:59 PM

I've been researching a replacement seat for my 1980 standard cab C10. Shop 4 Seats, Cerullo, and Procar are all mentioned in this forum as options. Has anyone had any experience with Dick's? Dicksautoparts.com

They (of course ) claim that their seats fit well. The price for a set of high backs, brackets and shipping is under $1000! I always say if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.

Anyone care to chime in?

andrewmp6 · 07-21-2016, 02:27 AM

Look at http://shop4seats.com/ i believe someone on here bought a set from them.

JWall · 07-21-2016, 07:27 AM

Might check into http://www.tmiproducts.com/trucks/chevy/1973-87.html as well.
No personal experience but have seen some ads for them & have a buddy looking at them for a current build.
They have some nice looking stuff!

gwcrim · 07-21-2016, 07:47 AM

Thanks for the replies. I've read every seat thread here about 5 time each. Seems like the aftermarket bolt in 40/20/40 seats either raise you up or don't go back far or sometimes both.

The sporty deep buckets with big bolsters might work OK but what do you do for a middle seat? Here's a great example.

http://corbeau.com/sport-reclining/sport-seat.html

I'm going to the salvage yard today. Maybe they'll have something nice. I feel like Goldilocks.

tucsonjwt · 07-21-2016, 11:09 AM

I favor Chrysler Sebring Convertible seats - 2001-2002 model. They have integral seat belts, but you have to check to see that the inertial lock feature works without the power on (early 1997-2000 seats are like that, I think.) I have a pair of leather seats from a 2001 that will go in my 83. I got the center console out of the Chrysler but I don't think I will use it (too narrow and low for me.) I will build a wood console to fit the opening with a foam and cloth top cover. I have an SM 465 floor shifter so the console must be tailored to fit the long rearward throw.

I like the relative low rise back on the Sebring seats and the long travel on the headrests, since I am 6'1" and need that. The driver's seat has power adjustments and I like that also.

If you are looking at power seats in a junkyard here is a tip. Take the 18 volt battery out of your power drill and stick two pieces of solid copper wire (like 12 GA romex) into the two contacts of the battery. Get two pieces of stranded wire with alligator clips on the ends (like from a DC continuity tester or a multimeter, or just rig up two pieces of stranded wire with alligator clips on both ends.) Shove two solid wires into the contacts of the connector on the bottom of the power seat and connect those two wires with alligator clips to the wires coming from the battery. Operate the seat switch and verify that the seat motor is working properly. This process saves buying a seat with a bad motor. Make sure your battery is fully charged before going to the junkyard.

andrewmp6 · 07-22-2016, 02:42 AM

Jwall i didn't know tmi made anything for these trucks,I have used their recover kit for a mustang that made the oem seats in to sport seats it worked good and sit really nice.

gwcrim · 07-22-2016, 05:15 PM

I've been hemming and hawing about this for months. Today I pulled the trigger. I ordered Corbeau Sport seats in black vinyl and cloth. I like that they are in stock for quick shipping. They have a removable head rest so I can use it if it fits or take it off for more room. There have modest bolsters to keep me in place but not so extreme as to make ingress and egress an issue... or so I hope. They price out pretty reasonably and shipping was cheaper than most. I'll post photos as I make progress.

http://corbeau.com/sport-seat.html

JAG123 · 07-22-2016, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwcrim

I've been hemming and hawing about this for months. Today I pulled the trigger. I ordered Corbeau Sport seats in black vinyl and cloth. I like that they are in stock for quick shipping. They have a removable head rest so I can use it if it fits or take it off for more room. There have modest bolsters to keep me in place but not so extreme as to make ingress and egress an issue... or so I hope. They price out pretty reasonably and shipping was cheaper than most. I'll post photos as I make progress.

http://corbeau.com/sport-seat.html

Please post pics !!

gwcrim · 07-22-2016, 11:21 PM

The remaining piece to the puzzle will be what to do for a middle seat. I'm on it though.

07-20-2016, 02:59 PM	#1
gwcrim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Steubenville Posts: 21	Dick's seats I've been researching a replacement seat for my 1980 standard cab C10. Shop 4 Seats, Cerullo, and Procar are all mentioned in this forum as options. Has anyone had any experience with Dick's? Dicksautoparts.com They (of course ) claim that their seats fit well. The price for a set of high backs, brackets and shipping is under $1000! I always say if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. Anyone care to chime in?

07-21-2016, 02:27 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Dick's seats Look at http://shop4seats.com/ i believe someone on here bought a set from them.

07-21-2016, 07:27 AM	#3
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Dick's seats Might check into http://www.tmiproducts.com/trucks/chevy/1973-87.html as well. No personal experience but have seen some ads for them & have a buddy looking at them for a current build. They have some nice looking stuff! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

07-21-2016, 07:47 AM	#4
gwcrim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Steubenville Posts: 21	Re: Dick's seats Thanks for the replies. I've read every seat thread here about 5 time each. Seems like the aftermarket bolt in 40/20/40 seats either raise you up or don't go back far or sometimes both. The sporty deep buckets with big bolsters might work OK but what do you do for a middle seat? Here's a great example. http://corbeau.com/sport-reclining/sport-seat.html I'm going to the salvage yard today. Maybe they'll have something nice. I feel like Goldilocks.

07-21-2016, 11:09 AM	#5
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Dick's seats I favor Chrysler Sebring Convertible seats - 2001-2002 model. They have integral seat belts, but you have to check to see that the inertial lock feature works without the power on (early 1997-2000 seats are like that, I think.) I have a pair of leather seats from a 2001 that will go in my 83. I got the center console out of the Chrysler but I don't think I will use it (too narrow and low for me.) I will build a wood console to fit the opening with a foam and cloth top cover. I have an SM 465 floor shifter so the console must be tailored to fit the long rearward throw. I like the relative low rise back on the Sebring seats and the long travel on the headrests, since I am 6'1" and need that. The driver's seat has power adjustments and I like that also. If you are looking at power seats in a junkyard here is a tip. Take the 18 volt battery out of your power drill and stick two pieces of solid copper wire (like 12 GA romex) into the two contacts of the battery. Get two pieces of stranded wire with alligator clips on the ends (like from a DC continuity tester or a multimeter, or just rig up two pieces of stranded wire with alligator clips on both ends.) Shove two solid wires into the contacts of the connector on the bottom of the power seat and connect those two wires with alligator clips to the wires coming from the battery. Operate the seat switch and verify that the seat motor is working properly. This process saves buying a seat with a bad motor. Make sure your battery is fully charged before going to the junkyard.

07-22-2016, 02:42 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Dick's seats Jwall i didn't know tmi made anything for these trucks,I have used their recover kit for a mustang that made the oem seats in to sport seats it worked good and sit really nice.

07-22-2016, 05:15 PM	#7
gwcrim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Steubenville Posts: 21	Re: Dick's seats I've been hemming and hawing about this for months. Today I pulled the trigger. I ordered Corbeau Sport seats in black vinyl and cloth. I like that they are in stock for quick shipping. They have a removable head rest so I can use it if it fits or take it off for more room. There have modest bolsters to keep me in place but not so extreme as to make ingress and egress an issue... or so I hope. They price out pretty reasonably and shipping was cheaper than most. I'll post photos as I make progress. http://corbeau.com/sport-seat.html

07-22-2016, 11:21 PM	#9
gwcrim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Steubenville Posts: 21	Re: Dick's seats The remaining piece to the puzzle will be what to do for a middle seat. I'm on it though.



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