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imdarren · 05-06-2002, 11:32 PM

Has anyone had their original factory bench seat rebuilt with new (Or better, modern) springs, foam and apolstry? If so, please tell me what type of place to look. An apolstry shop? Or some other type of place. I'm not interested in specific places across the country, because I don't want to ship it. Also what should a guy expect to spend?
Thanks!
Darren

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Darren
Washington State
darrengale67@hotmail.com

1972 GMC C1500 (Bone Stock)
1967 Chevy C10 LWB
Looking for a 72 3/4 Ton 4x4 Cheyenne Super with little or no rust.

damage · 05-07-2002, 01:26 AM

I picked up a long sheet of vinyl for $40 at local arts/crafts/apolstry shop... Took a class at local tech school during summer and learned how to apolster my own seat. Was really fun, learned alot, and came out with a nice looking/cheap bench seat. any broken springs were carefully tack welded back together. Parts seemed to loose some of the spring, but I guess you have to expect that when you heat it up like that. Oh yeah, foam was cheap too. Hope this helps...

**PICKMUP** · 05-07-2002, 02:02 AM

I have seat covers made up from the factory patterns. Then you can put them on yourself & save $$$. A new bottom foam cushion or pad over the original really improves the ride. If you are ever down in Olympia, I can show you some of these covers & completed seats. I also have matching door panel covers & dash pad covers. These are nice quality interiors that are very reasonable, if you will do the installation your self.

Sammy · 05-07-2002, 03:55 AM

I would be interested in seeing a few examples in pictures of some orignal seat covers maybe a hounds tooth design with matching door panels in a torquise color...and a price for such a setup...email me @
sammy9152@hotmail.com

Sammy · 05-07-2002, 03:59 AM

While we are on this subject bench seat that has a depression on the drivers side from the driver would this be loose springs, torn worn out padding or combo of both??

Huck · 05-07-2002, 07:37 AM

Re. question of depression on drivers side---after parting out several trucks, the common problem is springs breaking that support the side of the bench seat. Many are just worn, rusted and lose their tensel(sp) strength. Sometimes it's much better to just upgrade to a newer truck or car seat as there are plenty available in the recycle yards at a cost of less then a good repair/rebuild job. New original pattern covers can be had for $200+ which really isn't bad considering, but limited to a few color choices. Good luck-Huck.

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72 Cheyenne, 350, 5spd, LWB, Super trim.
71 GMC JIMMY 4X4 --needs stuff-!

johnnyp · 05-07-2002, 08:36 AM

I purchased a set of houndstooth original design bench seat covers from Jim Carter. They were not cheap ($245) but the quality is excellent and they are identical to the original covers. They have the houndstooth covers in 14 different color combinations.

I took the seat to a local upholstery shop.
They replaced the broken springs and put on the seat covers for $65. I can't believe the difference replacing the springs made. Before, I felt like I was falling out of the door, but now the seat is nice and firm.

I have pictures but haven't had a chance to download them from my camera.

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72 Sierra Grande - "Maych"

If a man speaks in the middle of a forest and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?

Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

Maych Home Page

[This message has been edited by johnnyp (edited May 07, 2002).]

imdarren · 05-07-2002, 08:54 PM

I guess is what I'm asking is, Is it normal for most (average) apolstry shops to be able to upgrade / rebuild the springs in the seat? Or is this somthing I should look at a diffrent type of shop for?
Darren

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Darren
Washington State
darrengale67@hotmail.com

1972 GMC C1500 (Bone Stock)
1967 Chevy C10 LWB
Looking for a 72 3/4 Ton 4x4 Cheyenne Super with little or no rust.

imdarren · 05-08-2002, 07:42 PM

Hello? Anyone?
Darren

bigvinnie · 05-08-2002, 08:20 PM

Looks like johnnyp had your answer.... a reputable upholstery shop should be able to replace springs, foam, and put on a seat cover in whatever color and style you want. Ask around and find a good one in your area...

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'72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA
http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm

05-06-2002, 11:32 PM	#1
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Original Factory Seat Restoration? Has anyone had their original factory bench seat rebuilt with new (Or better, modern) springs, foam and apolstry? If so, please tell me what type of place to look. An apolstry shop? Or some other type of place. I'm not interested in specific places across the country, because I don't want to ship it. Also what should a guy expect to spend? Thanks! Darren ------------------ Darren Washington State darrengale67@hotmail.com 1972 GMC C1500 (Bone Stock) 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Looking for a 72 3/4 Ton 4x4 Cheyenne Super with little or no rust. __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

05-07-2002, 02:02 AM	#3
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	I have seat covers made up from the factory patterns. Then you can put them on yourself & save $$$. A new bottom foam cushion or pad over the original really improves the ride. If you are ever down in Olympia, I can show you some of these covers & completed seats. I also have matching door panel covers & dash pad covers. These are nice quality interiors that are very reasonable, if you will do the installation your self. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

05-07-2002, 03:55 AM	#4
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	I would be interested in seeing a few examples in pictures of some orignal seat covers maybe a hounds tooth design with matching door panels in a torquise color...and a price for such a setup...email me @ sammy9152@hotmail.com __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-07-2002, 03:59 AM	#5
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	While we are on this subject bench seat that has a depression on the drivers side from the driver would this be loose springs, torn worn out padding or combo of both?? __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-07-2002, 08:36 AM	#7
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	I purchased a set of houndstooth original design bench seat covers from Jim Carter. They were not cheap ($245) but the quality is excellent and they are identical to the original covers. They have the houndstooth covers in 14 different color combinations. I took the seat to a local upholstery shop. They replaced the broken springs and put on the seat covers for $65. I can't believe the difference replacing the springs made. Before, I felt like I was falling out of the door, but now the seat is nice and firm. I have pictures but haven't had a chance to download them from my camera. ------------------ 72 Sierra Grande - "Maych" If a man speaks in the middle of a forest and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong? Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time. Maych Home Page [This message has been edited by johnnyp (edited May 07, 2002).] __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

05-07-2002, 01:26 AM	#2
damage Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 82	I picked up a long sheet of vinyl for $40 at local arts/crafts/apolstry shop... Took a class at local tech school during summer and learned how to apolster my own seat. Was really fun, learned alot, and came out with a nice looking/cheap bench seat. any broken springs were carefully tack welded back together. Parts seemed to loose some of the spring, but I guess you have to expect that when you heat it up like that. Oh yeah, foam was cheap too. Hope this helps...

05-07-2002, 07:37 AM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re. question of depression on drivers side---after parting out several trucks, the common problem is springs breaking that support the side of the bench seat. Many are just worn, rusted and lose their tensel(sp) strength. Sometimes it's much better to just upgrade to a newer truck or car seat as there are plenty available in the recycle yards at a cost of less then a good repair/rebuild job. New original pattern covers can be had for $200+ which really isn't bad considering, but limited to a few color choices. Good luck-Huck. ------------------ 72 Cheyenne, 350, 5spd, LWB, Super trim. 71 GMC JIMMY 4X4 --needs stuff-!

05-07-2002, 08:54 PM	#8
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	I guess is what I'm asking is, Is it normal for most (average) apolstry shops to be able to upgrade / rebuild the springs in the seat? Or is this somthing I should look at a diffrent type of shop for? Darren ------------------ Darren Washington State darrengale67@hotmail.com 1972 GMC C1500 (Bone Stock) 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Looking for a 72 3/4 Ton 4x4 Cheyenne Super with little or no rust. __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

05-08-2002, 07:42 PM	#9
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Hello? Anyone? Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

05-08-2002, 08:20 PM	#10
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	Looks like johnnyp had your answer.... a reputable upholstery shop should be able to replace springs, foam, and put on a seat cover in whatever color and style you want. Ask around and find a good one in your area... ------------------ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project



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