Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**TKCR** · 06-17-2020, 07:48 AM

I’ve been working on the GMC seat, from the above post #449. Here are some before and after on some of the hardware.

**TKCR** · 06-21-2020, 07:41 PM

More before and after.

**hatzie** · 06-23-2020, 01:15 PM

New webbing or cleaning and dying the seatbelts?
They look great either way.

**TKCR** · 06-23-2020, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

New webbing or cleaning and dying the seatbelts?
They look great either way.

Thanks!
Cleaning and dyeing. I have more seatbelts that I have done on my build thread. I have said I probably ought to start a new thread for the seatbelts. But I’ve been putting them on the Build Thread.

Misled · 06-23-2020, 09:41 PM

Nice work!!!!

**TKCR** · 06-24-2020, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Misled

Nice work!!!!

Thank you

**K25alive** · 06-26-2020, 04:49 PM

Looking' Great! That chrome plate is flashy! Are the GM logos on the seatbelt ends readily available?

**TKCR** · 06-26-2020, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by K25alive

Looking' Great! That chrome plate is flashy! Are the GM logos on the seatbelt ends readily available?

Yep. Classic Parts, Classic Industries, Ebay, Firebird Central just to name a few.

**TKCR** · 06-26-2020, 10:05 PM

Got a couple of core seats today. They are 77-80 Crew Cab, front & rear seats. Both tilting seats. Time to start stripping to restore.

85/Silverado · 07-07-2020, 06:25 AM

When they restored my truck they didn't put the holes in the seat for the seat belts. Is there anything I can do?
The belts are behind the seat but they won't reach far enough to grab.

**TKCR** · 07-07-2020, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 85/Silverado

When they restored my truck they didn't put the holes in the seat for the seat belts. Is there anything I can do?
The belts are behind the seat but they won't reach far enough to grab.

The seat would have to come back out. The seat back would have to be separated from the seat bottom. Then the cover needs to be removed, holes cut and the bezels installed. The bezels are nearly impossible to install with the cover on the seat. I’m doing a seat right now, here’s a pic.

rodstored-72 · 07-07-2020, 12:54 PM

man!! you really do a nice job!!

nice eye candy!!...

keep it up

**TKCR** · 07-07-2020, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

man!! you really do a nice job!!

nice eye candy!!...

keep it up

Thank you

**hatzie** · 07-07-2020, 03:54 PM

Can you get those seatbelt passthrough tubes as new parts or are you refurbishing them?

If it's a trade secret I'll just shut up. LOL

**TKCR** · 07-07-2020, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

Can you get those seatbelt passthrough tubes as new parts or are you refurbishing them?

If it's a trade secret I'll just shut up. LOL

No your fine. I restore the OEM parts when I have the color that I need for the seat. If not, then new parts are available, and then those get dyed to the color needed.

**TKCR** · 07-12-2020, 11:51 AM

I did these 2 Charcoal Velour seats for a customer that has a CrewCab. Fully restored frames, tracks for the front and rear brackets for the back.

**TKCR** · 07-15-2020, 07:49 PM

The 2 Crew Cab Seats from the above post, got loaded up for a meet. Shipping both seats, even separately, was going going to be awfully expensive. So for half that amount, the customer paid to have them delivered half way, which was a 8hr round trip. So I hired my Parents to do the drive. They are visiting from Florida and bored out of their minds lol.

Mudflat · 07-16-2020, 08:30 AM

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

Desert1957 · 07-17-2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

The 2 Crew Cab Seats from the above post, got loaded up for a meet. Shipping both seats, even separately, was going going to be awfully expensive. So for half that amount, the customer paid to have them delivered half way, which was a 8hr round trip. So I hired my Parents to do the drive. They are visiting from Florida and bored out of their minds lol.

Any chance on them meeting me half way in Pa.? Got my crew cab seats front and rear.

ACS · 07-18-2020, 01:48 PM

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** · 07-18-2020, 05:48 PM

Quote:

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.

kglowacky · 07-20-2020, 09:17 PM

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

**TKCR** · 07-20-2020, 09:27 PM

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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 · 07-21-2020, 03:06 PM

Fantastic work. Still wish I was closer!

**TKCR** · 07-21-2020, 04:01 PM

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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.

06-17-2020, 07:48 AM	#1
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,952	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered I’ve been working on the GMC seat, from the above post #449. Here are some before and after on some of the hardware. Attached Images __________________ 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

06-21-2020, 07:41 PM	#2
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,952	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered More before and after. Attached Images __________________ 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

06-23-2020, 01:15 PM	#3
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,975	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered New webbing or cleaning and dying the seatbelts? They look great either way. __________________ 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; 06-23-2020 at 02:28 PM.

06-23-2020, 09:41 PM	#5
Misled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 549	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered Nice work!!!!

06-26-2020, 04:49 PM	#7
K25alive Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 274	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered Looking' Great! That chrome plate is flashy! Are the GM logos on the seatbelt ends readily available?

06-26-2020, 10:05 PM	#9
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,952	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered Got a couple of core seats today. They are 77-80 Crew Cab, front & rear seats. Both tilting seats. Time to start stripping to restore. Attached Images __________________ 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

07-07-2020, 06:25 AM	#10
85/Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port St. Joe Fl. Posts: 494	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered When they restored my truck they didn't put the holes in the seat for the seat belts. Is there anything I can do? The belts are behind the seat but they won't reach far enough to grab. Attached Images Last edited by 85/Silverado; 07-07-2020 at 07:17 AM.

07-07-2020, 12:54 PM	#12
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,999	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered man!! you really do a nice job!! nice eye candy!!... keep it up

07-07-2020, 03:54 PM	#14
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,975	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered Can you get those seatbelt passthrough tubes as new parts or are you refurbishing them? If it's a trade secret I'll just shut up. LOL __________________ 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.

07-12-2020, 11:51 AM	#16
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,952	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered I did these 2 Charcoal Velour seats for a customer that has a CrewCab. Fully restored frames, tracks for the front and rear brackets for the back. Attached Images __________________ 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

07-15-2020, 07:49 PM	#17
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,952	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered The 2 Crew Cab Seats from the above post, got loaded up for a meet. Shipping both seats, even separately, was going going to be awfully expensive. So for half that amount, the customer paid to have them delivered half way, which was a 8hr round trip. So I hired my Parents to do the drive. They are visiting from Florida and bored out of their minds lol. Attached Images __________________ 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

07-16-2020, 08:30 AM	#18
Mudflat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 48	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered What dye are you using for plastic and vinyl? OEM colors available?

07-18-2020, 01:48 PM	#20
ACS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 136	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered 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?

07-20-2020, 09:17 PM	#22
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 584	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered is a 78 silverado bench seat the same as a 79 gmc 1/2 ton??? will it bolt right in?

07-21-2020, 03:06 PM	#24
fordguy40 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Montclair, CA Posts: 149	Re: Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered Fantastic work. Still wish I was closer! __________________ A few Fords and a couple of Chevys



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