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CG · 11-29-2009, 02:24 AM

I emailed them today to see if they would sell a seat with no upholstery. They emailed back saying they cant do that, but they will use material I send them if it meets their safety standards. Would be done in their style though.

I already have a seat for my panel, but I really liked the way the center folds up and stays there without having to rest against the back of the cab. Looks like it also has rear cup holders in it when its folded down flat. Thought it might look cool in place of the bench Im using.

POPO1984 · 11-29-2009, 07:10 AM

those look sweet

*vegaschevy* · 01-05-2010, 05:54 AM

any updates on the install?

wwotr · 01-06-2010, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegaschevy

any updates on the install?

Unfortunatley that wont happen until the Truck is back home from the Body Shop, see thread here at:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...03#post3713903

Hoping to have it home as SOON as this Friday, but I can never tell with the Body Shop.

echo72 · 01-06-2010, 03:21 PM

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wwotr · 02-02-2010, 02:58 AM

update 2/1/10:
Just a note that I haven't forgot about anybody on this Thread.
My Truck IS back Home from the Body Shop.
But seeing as though My Garage is only 290 SQ. FT. there's NOT enough room to work inside to install the Seats.
2nd thing is, that it's gotta NOT be Raining/Snowing, so I can pull the Truck outside to do the Install (take step by step pictures for my Website and everybody here).
3rd it's gotta be above 60 Degrees, because my circulation is so bad in my Hands, that I loose the Dexterity, in them, if it's much colder than 60 Degrees.

So suffice to say...I'm in a holding pattern ...AND IT SUCKS!!!

dfwright · 01-05-2010, 10:39 AM

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C20-67_N_MO · 02-02-2010, 01:53 PM

Cool!

Will keep an eye on this one.

Looks great!

wwotr · 02-05-2010, 04:20 AM

Think I'm gonna work at pulling out my old Bench Seat out tomorrow, while my Truck is inside it's VERY SMALL GARAGE.

Since I've gone through Multiple Operations in the last 2 years, and my Hand Dexterity is somewhat limited, I was going to ask for any pointers/Do's or Don'ts in removing the seat.
Seem pretty staright forward with 4 Bolts (one on each corner), holding it down......correct?

Thanks in Advance!

grassman92 · 02-05-2010, 09:25 AM

Lots of pics Can't wait to check it out

dan42 · 02-05-2010, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

Think I'm gonna work at pulling out my old Bench Seat out tomorrow, while my Truck is inside it's VERY SMALL GARAGE.

Since I've gone through Multiple Operations in the last 2 years, and my Hand Dexterity is somewhat limited, I was going to ask for any pointers/Do's or Don'ts in removing the seat.
Seem pretty staright forward with 4 Bolts (one on each corner), holding it down......correct?

Thanks in Advance!

Yup. They are a piece of cake to take out.

wwotr · 02-05-2010, 10:45 PM

UPDATE 2/6/10:

OK as promised I've created a "Picture Gallery" of my New "Seat Install".

You can see it by going to:
http://home.pon.net/wwotr/towing.htm

It will be slow going, as I have other Personal issues/Time Constraints going on in between installing Seats.
Today was taking out the old seat, putting it in back of the Bed.
Then I took out the NEW Seats/Boxes/Brackets/Center Console out of Storage (in the Garage) and threw IT into the bed of my Truck.
Tomorrow will be Vacuuming/cleaning and spraying some Rustolieum on the floorboard. There is currently No Rust and the Pan looks DAMN GOOD for 38 Years old! I do need to see if I can find a set of Retractable Seatbelts,
(like in the Picture Gallery) BEFORE I put the seats back in.
If anyone has some used Belts in Gray that are in Good Shape, just taking up space in your Garage and wanna sell cheap.... drop me a line!

Neal Molder · 02-05-2010, 11:14 PM

Ya those seats look very close to the factory buddy bucketseats. except with a cooler console. I would love to know what kind of quality they are as well. I will be tossing around seat ideas in the near future. There must be somebody else on this forum who installed them already. Maybe you should start a thread asking for that particular seat brand installed.

wwotr · 02-05-2010, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Molder

Ya those seats look very close to the factory buddy bucketseats. except with a cooler console. I would love to know what kind of quality they are as well. I will be tossing around seat ideas in the near future. There must be somebody else on this forum who installed them already. Maybe you should start a thread asking for that particular seat brand installed.

The quality (so far) is FANTASTIC. Meets all the Seat Manufactorers Standards. I'm glad I popped the extra$$ for the Leather as opposed to the Vinyl.
Keep stopping by this Thread.
I've been pretty thourough in creating Picture Galleries on my Website, to show all the Mods I'm doing.

rcrahn · 02-25-2010, 08:35 PM

Any progress on the seat install?
Really interested in seeing how they look in the truck?

wwotr · 02-25-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcrahn

Any progress on the seat install?
Really interested in seeing how they look in the truck?

Ordering matching seat belts this weekend. As soon as they arrive,
I'll install them and THEN the seats.
Probably another 2-3 weeks.

71STPSDE · 04-15-2010, 09:38 AM

What size did you get? I can't wait to see these installed. I've been looking at these for a long time. I'm glad someone bit the bullet finally. Good luck.

rcrahn · 04-15-2010, 11:23 PM

Thanks for posting the update. Looks good so far. Those brackets are nice! Please show us the seats when they are installed.

VA72C10 · 04-17-2010, 08:22 AM

Are the seats in

wwotr · 04-17-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Are the seats in

Sub Frame goes in today and depending on how that goes, Seats will go in either Today or Tomorrow!

wwotr · 04-17-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

Sub Frame goes in today and depending on how that goes, Seats will go in either Today or Tomorrow!

Adapters and Sub Frame in!

TOMORROW WE INSTALL !!!

wwotr · 04-18-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

Adapters and Sub Frame in!

TOMORROW WE INSTALL !!!

SEATS ARE IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Took my Wife and I, about 2 Hours, from start to finish.

Leaving now for a "Pride Ride".

Will post pictures after 6pm (PDT).
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!

VA72C10 · 04-17-2010, 11:32 PM

Man, you have more self control than me...I would have at least set the seats in there to see them...

wwotr · 04-17-2010, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Man, you have more self control than me...I would have at least set the seats in there to see them...

I knew that comment might come up.

There is one MAJOR reason that they're not in there now.
After 7 operations on BOTH Shoulders, Wrists and Tendons in the last 2 years, I don't have the Strength to lift them in myself,
and I DON'T want to risk screwing them up because I "didn't want to wait".

Another reason, is that its been 6 Months since I bought these seats, and my Wife has been along for that Journey (Good & Bad), so she wants to help me install them tomorrow.

Not a lot of guys are married for 20 years and have their Wife say,.........
"No your NOT...because I wanna help you install them"!

My Wife is a Hot Rodders Dream. Restores her own Cars and would rather go to a Car/Bike Show, then to watch ANY type of Sports.

VA72C10 · 04-18-2010, 12:17 AM

very cool...you're excused

11-29-2009, 02:24 AM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Purchasing my seats today!!! I emailed them today to see if they would sell a seat with no upholstery. They emailed back saying they cant do that, but they will use material I send them if it meets their safety standards. Would be done in their style though. I already have a seat for my panel, but I really liked the way the center folds up and stays there without having to rest against the back of the cab. Looks like it also has rear cup holders in it when its folded down flat. Thought it might look cool in place of the bench Im using.

11-29-2009, 07:10 AM	#2
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01-05-2010, 05:54 AM	#3
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01-06-2010, 03:21 PM	#5
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02-02-2010, 02:58 AM	#6
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Purchasing my seats today!!! update 2/1/10: Just a note that I haven't forgot about anybody on this Thread. My Truck IS back Home from the Body Shop. But seeing as though My Garage is only 290 SQ. FT. there's NOT enough room to work inside to install the Seats. 2nd thing is, that it's gotta NOT be Raining/Snowing, so I can pull the Truck outside to do the Install (take step by step pictures for my Website and everybody here). 3rd it's gotta be above 60 Degrees, because my circulation is so bad in my Hands, that I loose the Dexterity, in them, if it's much colder than 60 Degrees. So suffice to say...I'm in a holding pattern ...AND IT SUCKS!!! __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

01-05-2010, 10:39 AM	#7
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02-05-2010, 04:20 AM	#9
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Purchasing my seats today!!! Think I'm gonna work at pulling out my old Bench Seat out tomorrow, while my Truck is inside it's VERY SMALL GARAGE. Since I've gone through Multiple Operations in the last 2 years, and my Hand Dexterity is somewhat limited, I was going to ask for any pointers/Do's or Don'ts in removing the seat. Seem pretty staright forward with 4 Bolts (one on each corner), holding it down......correct? Thanks in Advance! __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE" Last edited by wwotr; 02-05-2010 at 04:21 AM.

02-05-2010, 09:25 AM	#10
grassman92 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lewiston Michigan Posts: 41	Re: Purchasing my seats today!!! Lots of pics Can't wait to check it out

02-05-2010, 10:45 PM	#12
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Purchasing my seats today!!! UPDATE 2/6/10: OK as promised I've created a "Picture Gallery" of my New "Seat Install". You can see it by going to: http://home.pon.net/wwotr/towing.htm It will be slow going, as I have other Personal issues/Time Constraints going on in between installing Seats. Today was taking out the old seat, putting it in back of the Bed. Then I took out the NEW Seats/Boxes/Brackets/Center Console out of Storage (in the Garage) and threw IT into the bed of my Truck. Tomorrow will be Vacuuming/cleaning and spraying some Rustolieum on the floorboard. There is currently No Rust and the Pan looks DAMN GOOD for 38 Years old! I do need to see if I can find a set of Retractable Seatbelts, (like in the Picture Gallery) BEFORE I put the seats back in. If anyone has some used Belts in Gray that are in Good Shape, just taking up space in your Garage and wanna sell cheap.... drop me a line! __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE" Last edited by wwotr; 02-05-2010 at 10:48 PM. Reason: Seats,Seatbelt,72,GMC

02-05-2010, 11:14 PM	#13
Neal Molder The Black Pearl Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 63	Re: Purchasing my seats today!!! Ya those seats look very close to the factory buddy bucketseats. except with a cooler console. I would love to know what kind of quality they are as well. I will be tossing around seat ideas in the near future. There must be somebody else on this forum who installed them already. Maybe you should start a thread asking for that particular seat brand installed.

02-25-2010, 08:35 PM	#15
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Purchasing my seats today!!! Any progress on the seat install? Really interested in seeing how they look in the truck?

04-15-2010, 09:38 AM	#17
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Re: Purchasing my seats today!!! What size did you get? I can't wait to see these installed. I've been looking at these for a long time. I'm glad someone bit the bullet finally. Good luck. __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350

04-15-2010, 11:23 PM	#18
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Purchasing my seats today!!! Thanks for posting the update. Looks good so far. Those brackets are nice! Please show us the seats when they are installed.

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