replaced my old bench seat for buddy buckets today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

into69z · 03-01-2011, 06:38 PM

spent a couple of hours cleaning and installing my new seat. Now I have to finish the floor and install carpet.

**leddzepp** · 03-01-2011, 06:39 PM

WOW....those are NICE Steve

vectorit · 03-01-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

WOW....those are NICE Steve

X2!

Who did your upholstery work on those buckets?

I am looking for a shop to do my 3 benches.

sjarrett71 · 03-01-2011, 06:56 PM

I'm officially jealous!

into69z · 03-01-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

X2!

Who did your upholstery work on those buckets?

I am looking for a shop to do my 3 benches.

I took it to Ramirez Upholstery 909 874-5388-located in Rialto

Jesse is a real nice guy and I like his work.

Thanks for the compliments!

19seventeeCustom · 03-01-2011, 07:14 PM

awwww...that looks sweet,,,,

Im about to be in the same boat,, thowing the stocker out and going with buddy buckets

scrapmetalart · 03-01-2011, 07:15 PM

Looks really good.

vectorit · 03-01-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by into69z

I took it to Ramirez Upholstery 909 874-5388-located in Rialto

Jesse is a real nice guy and I like his work.

Thanks for the compliments!

You wouldn't happen to know how he charges? Hourly, piece work, or if they quote a job as a project?

Being that I have 3 bench seats, and need the covers made from scratch. The quotes I have gotten so far, have been way out of my budget.

I plan to supply all the vinyl and cloth as well.

Sammy · 03-01-2011, 09:14 PM

Looks good. When you get your carpet in you most likely want something to cover the ugly internal tank also. You can use a fiber board covered in carpet or the same material your seats are.

into69z · 03-01-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

You wouldn't happen to know how he charges? Hourly, piece work, or if they quote a job as a project?

Being that I have 3 bench seats, and need the covers made from scratch. The quotes I have gotten so far, have been way out of my budget.

I plan to supply all the vinyl and cloth as well.

Jesse just gave me a price for the whole job-$550.00 and that included repainting the frame-without repainting the frame, the price would be $150.00 less or $400.00!! When I looked at covers, they were like $380 and I would still have someone put it all together. Jesse's price included all new foam and he painted the springs the foam sits on. very clean work IMO.

C/10 King · 03-01-2011, 11:10 PM

Very nice! The colors match perfect, I think I'm jealous too.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-01-2011, 11:14 PM

Wow made interior look WAY better!

67chevy1series · 03-01-2011, 11:16 PM

those look so sexy! nice choice!

vectorit · 03-01-2011, 11:21 PM

Hmmm I will have to give the guy a call and see what he says about my situation.

Did you supply pre made covers, or did he make those from scratch?

550.00 isn't bad at all considering all the extra work in doing a bucket set up like yours.

Wondering what he'd charge for a bench...

550.00 x 3 = 1,650.00 give or take.

Plus another 1,500 to 2 grand for material.

getting in the hood of of 4 grand for me, so you can see where I stand

I will get in touch with him to see if he can work with me on what I want, and maybe come to some sort of number that works good for the both of us.

manimal · 03-02-2011, 12:08 AM

Hey Steve! Those buckets look great in there! I too would like to know what vectorit asked......are you still movin?

cheyenne shortstep · 03-02-2011, 12:14 AM

Just got mine done and installed in my '72. Victor at V&J Upholstery in Vista Ca. 760-598-4168. I supplied the black Tweed and he did them for me in return for a referral on a high end leather job on a high dollar '66 Chevelle. Victor and I go way back and he has done countless interiors for me. He also did my tank cover and kick panels/door bottoms some years ago on this truck.

into69z · 03-02-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Hmmm I will have to give the guy a call and see what he says about my situation.

Did you supply pre made covers, or did he make those from scratch?

550.00 isn't bad at all considering all the extra work in doing a bucket set up like yours.

Wondering what he'd charge for a bench...

550.00 x 3 = 1,650.00 give or take.

Plus another 1,500 to 2 grand for material.

getting in the hood of of 4 grand for me, so you can see where I stand

I will get in touch with him to see if he can work with me on what I want, and maybe come to some sort of number that works good for the both of us.

He did everything from scratch-no pre-formed stuff. He used what was left of my old covers for a pattern and the old seat forms to make new seat foams. I went across the street to J&j auto frabics and picked out the material for the seats. J&J has almost everything you need to to do your entire interior including window channels and such-great people.

into69z · 03-02-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by manimal

Hey Steve! Those buckets look great in there! I too would like to know what vectorit asked......are you still movin?

Shawn-moving out around the 20th of this month-been here since 64 so you know I will miss the weather. There will probably be more parts in the pick-a-parts for you guys now! Thanks for everything.

Rooster's 67 · 03-02-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Wondering what he'd charge for a bench...

550.00 x 3 = 1,650.00 give or take.

Plus another 1,500 to 2 grand for material.

getting in the hood of of 4 grand for me, so you can see where I stand

WOW what kinda materials you wrappin them seats in?

/movie goldfinger comes to mind//

vectorit · 03-02-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooster's 67

WOW what kinda materials you wrappin them seats in?

/movie goldfinger comes to mind//

I am a perfectionist to a fault.
So I am using OEM fabric, and the correct color vinyl.

If I have to pay a higher price to be right - then so be it.

VA72C10 · 03-02-2011, 01:29 AM

Those look great!

CG · 03-02-2011, 01:31 AM

Those look really comfy. Great price for a great job. I dont think we have anyone up here that reasonable.

wwotr · 03-02-2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by into69z

spent a couple of hours cleaning and installing my new seat. Now I have to finish the floor and install carpet.

Steve,
What an amazing Transformation!
A+ my Friend!!!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-02-2011, 11:23 AM

Very very nice. I find mine to be real comfortable, how about you?

budnikguy · 03-02-2011, 11:30 AM

Gorgeous!!!!

03-01-2011, 06:38 PM	#1
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	replaced my old bench seat for buddy buckets today spent a couple of hours cleaning and installing my new seat. Now I have to finish the floor and install carpet. Attached Images __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

03-01-2011, 06:39 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,037	Re: replaced my old bench seat for buddy buckets today WOW....those are NICE Steve __________________ 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

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sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: replaced my old bench seat for buddy buckets today I'm officially jealous! __________________ -Scott-

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19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: replaced my old bench seat for buddy buckets today awwww...that looks sweet,,,, Im about to be in the same boat,, thowing the stocker out and going with buddy buckets

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Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: replaced my old bench seat for buddy buckets today Looks good. When you get your carpet in you most likely want something to cover the ugly internal tank also. You can use a fiber board covered in carpet or the same material your seats are. __________________ '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"

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03-01-2011, 11:21 PM	#14
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: replaced my old bench seat for buddy buckets today Hmmm I will have to give the guy a call and see what he says about my situation. Did you supply pre made covers, or did he make those from scratch? 550.00 isn't bad at all considering all the extra work in doing a bucket set up like yours. Wondering what he'd charge for a bench... 550.00 x 3 = 1,650.00 give or take. Plus another 1,500 to 2 grand for material. getting in the hood of of 4 grand for me, so you can see where I stand I will get in touch with him to see if he can work with me on what I want, and maybe come to some sort of number that works good for the both of us. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

03-02-2011, 12:08 AM	#15
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: replaced my old bench seat for buddy buckets today Hey Steve! Those buckets look great in there! I too would like to know what vectorit asked......are you still movin? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

03-02-2011, 12:14 AM	#16
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: replaced my old bench seat for buddy buckets today Just got mine done and installed in my '72. Victor at V&J Upholstery in Vista Ca. 760-598-4168. I supplied the black Tweed and he did them for me in return for a referral on a high end leather job on a high dollar '66 Chevelle. Victor and I go way back and he has done countless interiors for me. He also did my tank cover and kick panels/door bottoms some years ago on this truck. Attached Images

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03-02-2011, 11:23 AM	#24
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