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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bandera, Texas
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My 85 K20 had the original seat cushion in it. The previous owner who is a good friend of mine and my next door neighbor recovered the seat a few years ago, but it seemed really low and felt like I was sitting on the floorboard. Ordered a new cushion from USA 1 and some hog rings and pliers from Amazon. Pulled the seat, removed the cover, tightened the springs and had it all back together in just over 2 hours. Heck of a lot easier than I had imagined and luckily the frame and springs were in decent shape. All I can say is WOW! It made a huge difference. If I'd have known it was this simple, I'd have done this on my last 3 trucks. Don't be afraid to tackle this one yourself. My butt is much happier now and I don't look like a gangsta driving my truck anymore...
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Location: Ohio
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Re: New Bench Seat Cushion
The new cushions are a big improvement, just too bad Its a little on the pricey side. You did a good job on your seat!!
![]() I would use them on every seat I rebuild.
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FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR Last edited by TKCR; 11-18-2017 at 08:33 PM. |
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Re: New Bench Seat Cushion
Cheapest I could find was $200 from USA1. Definitely not cheap, but well worth it for me. May be the best upgrade I've done in a long time!
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Re: New Bench Seat Cushion
I bought several from there at a decent price, since I bought them at the same time. They also brought them to a Swap Meet here in Ohio. So I just went and picked them up from the Swap Meet. That alone saved a bunch of $$$ on shipping. But your right, it is worth the extra money spent.
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FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR |
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Re: New Bench Seat Cushion
Sending you a PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Swaledale, IA
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Re: New Bench Seat Cushion
I ordered a new cushion myself this week along with a new cover (just like yours pictured). I'm glad to hear that it was easy to install and also a big improvement!
Upon review of the stock spring setup on the bench, I think it could be improved. I am going to see if I can work in some "zigzag" springs that the modern seats use - i really dislike the springy feeling of the stock bench, would like something with a firmer feeling. |
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Re: New Bench Seat Cushion
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FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR |
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