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**70cst** · 10-27-2020, 10:42 PM

Well I had a new seat bottom installed and WOW... what a difference.

Mike told me the seat cushion was totally shot.

Costs $214

EVRLET · 10-28-2020, 01:29 AM

Not to rain down on your excitement, but my opinion is that you got ripped off. The seat foam is only $60 and only takes about an hour to change. So he charged you $154 an hour and no special skill is needed to do this. I spent $210 and got a brand new seat foam and brand new all leather seat bottom replacement in my ‘03 Denali.

Just sayin...

**70cst** · 10-28-2020, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by EVRLET

Not to rain down on your excitement, but my opinion is that you got ripped off. The seat foam is only $60 and only takes about an hour to change. So he charged you $154 an hour and no special skill is needed to do this. I spent $210 and got a brand new seat foam and brand new all leather seat bottom replacement in my ‘03 Denali.

Just sayin...

I was pleased with what he did for the $$$ I spent and I do not like leather so no umbrella needed

**hatzie** · 10-28-2020, 12:54 PM

If you're happy with it great.

I put a Durofoam seat foam in my truck. https://www.theseatshop.com/store/pr...?category=Foam
You unbolt the cushion frame from the track and take it out cover, cushion, and frame. It's bloody easy to do. You flip the butt cushion assembly upside down on top of a towel on the workbench, unclip the fabric or leather, pull the foam out and reverse the process. I had to vacuum off the disintegrating butt foam from the fabric and frame but that was pretty much it.
It took me a little over an hour because I'm slow.
Made a world of difference in how it feels.

**leddzepp** · 10-30-2020, 01:14 AM

Foam looks good, as long as you’re happy with the ride/comfort that’s all that matters

I checked out the link and install videos and plan to order new foam and a replacement cover for the drivers side seat bottom on my 03. If I can redo bench and bucket seats from a 67-72 with hog rings this will be a breeze.

**DANTIP** · 10-30-2020, 06:23 AM

Experienced upholstery guys are great at making things look and feel right! I’m confident most people on the forum could get the job done, but fewer could make it look and feel right. The seat looks great!! Enjoy!!

**70cst** · 10-30-2020, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DANTIP

Experienced upholstery guys are great at making things look and feel right! I’m confident most people on the forum could get the job done, but fewer could make it look and feel right. The seat looks great!! Enjoy!!

That's the key ...

legendman · 10-30-2020, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EVRLET

Not to rain down on your excitement, but my opinion is that you got ripped off. The seat foam is only $60 and only takes about an hour to change. So he charged you $154 an hour and no special skill is needed to do this. I spent $210 and got a brand new seat foam and brand new all leather seat bottom replacement in my ‘03 Denali.

Just sayin...

Where can you get them for $60 ?

I just picked a 2000 GMC and the seat bottom looks and feels worn.
Cover is fine though.

Thanks

EVRLET · 10-30-2020, 06:55 PM

Rockauto. You didn’t state what model GMC. Nonetheless, I looked under 2000 GMC Sierra 1500, but didn’t see it listed. Went to 2003 GMC Sierra 1500, under interior, seat cushion. It’s Dorman PN 926897.

Here’s my seat after installing the new foam and leather.

**hatzie** · 10-31-2020, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVRLET

Rockauto. You didn’t state what model GMC. Nonetheless, I looked under 2000 GMC Sierra 1500, but didn’t see it listed. Went to 2003 GMC Sierra 1500, under interior, seat cushion. It’s Dorman PN 926897.

Here’s my seat after installing the new foam and leather.

That foam actually fits. My experiences with Dorman over the last decade make me question anything with their name on it.

71gmcC15 · 11-02-2020, 11:46 AM

I plane on converting my cloth seats to leather. And new foam. About $1000 to do it. But when done I'll have one of the only work trucks with six way power leather seats with arm rest.

**hatzie** · 11-02-2020, 03:44 PM

Leather is cold in the winter and there's plenty of that season in SD.
The cloth seat trucks don't have the heater elements and heater electronics that the Leather interior trucks have.

71gmcC15 · 11-02-2020, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

Leather is cold in the winter and there's plenty of that season in SD.
The cloth seat trucks don't have the heater elements and heater electronics that the Leather interior trucks have.

I'm not driving it in the winter so problem solved. Haha.

**truckdude239** · 11-02-2020, 09:28 PM

I got a foam off ebay for 60 buxs Nd a cover I ened up with a set of used seats for the heater pad and after about 6months I put the used foam in cuase the ebay foam had already flattened out

10-27-2020, 10:42 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	New Foam Bottom Seat WOW Well I had a new seat bottom installed and WOW... what a difference. Mike told me the seat cushion was totally shot. Costs $214 Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-28-2020, 01:29 AM	#2
EVRLET Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 371	Re: New Foam Bottom Seat WOW Not to rain down on your excitement, but my opinion is that you got ripped off. The seat foam is only $60 and only takes about an hour to change. So he charged you $154 an hour and no special skill is needed to do this. I spent $210 and got a brand new seat foam and brand new all leather seat bottom replacement in my ‘03 Denali. Just sayin... __________________ Customization is what you want it to look like -- not what other people think it should look like

10-28-2020, 12:54 PM	#4
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: New Foam Bottom Seat WOW If you're happy with it great. I put a Durofoam seat foam in my truck. https://www.theseatshop.com/store/pr...?category=Foam You unbolt the cushion frame from the track and take it out cover, cushion, and frame. It's bloody easy to do. You flip the butt cushion assembly upside down on top of a towel on the workbench, unclip the fabric or leather, pull the foam out and reverse the process. I had to vacuum off the disintegrating butt foam from the fabric and frame but that was pretty much it. It took me a little over an hour because I'm slow. Made a world of difference in how it feels. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful. Last edited by hatzie; 10-28-2020 at 01:01 PM.

10-30-2020, 01:14 AM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: New Foam Bottom Seat WOW Foam looks good, as long as you’re happy with the ride/comfort that’s all that matters I checked out the link and install videos and plan to order new foam and a replacement cover for the drivers side seat bottom on my 03. If I can redo bench and bucket seats from a 67-72 with hog rings this will be a breeze. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-30-2020, 06:23 AM	#6
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: New Foam Bottom Seat WOW Experienced upholstery guys are great at making things look and feel right! I’m confident most people on the forum could get the job done, but fewer could make it look and feel right. The seat looks great!! Enjoy!!

10-30-2020, 06:55 PM	#9
EVRLET Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 371	Re: New Foam Bottom Seat WOW Rockauto. You didn’t state what model GMC. Nonetheless, I looked under 2000 GMC Sierra 1500, but didn’t see it listed. Went to 2003 GMC Sierra 1500, under interior, seat cushion. It’s Dorman PN 926897. Here’s my seat after installing the new foam and leather. Attached Images __________________ Customization is what you want it to look like -- not what other people think it should look like

11-02-2020, 11:46 AM	#11
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: New Foam Bottom Seat WOW I plane on converting my cloth seats to leather. And new foam. About $1000 to do it. But when done I'll have one of the only work trucks with six way power leather seats with arm rest. Attached Images __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

11-02-2020, 03:44 PM	#12
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: New Foam Bottom Seat WOW Leather is cold in the winter and there's plenty of that season in SD. The cloth seat trucks don't have the heater elements and heater electronics that the Leather interior trucks have. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

11-02-2020, 09:28 PM	#14
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: New Foam Bottom Seat WOW I got a foam off ebay for 60 buxs Nd a cover I ened up with a set of used seats for the heater pad and after about 6months I put the used foam in cuase the ebay foam had already flattened out __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube



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