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Hellbent · 04-19-2016, 09:22 AM

I have been asked to post how I modified these 2010 Dodge Ram Seats to fit my 69 C-10. Hopefully this will help someone out there. I picked the seats up from the local pick a part. $35 for the set, the covers were trashed. Neglected to take before pics, wish now I would have. The seats had head rests which I removed while recovering them. I purchased the leather hide from Kyson Leather- Labeled as Modern Black. It had the flat black sheen I was searching for. Patterned the flames off the valve covers and transferred the pattern to the leather. Hand stitched the flame pattern on to 1/2" sew foam. The center console lid was done with a foam overlay. This is the result after about 30 hrs.

Hellbent · 04-19-2016, 09:32 AM

Seat Frame Modification:
I utilized the factory seat mounting locations already on the floor board. To do this, I cut off the dodge seat mounting tabs and placed the frame work in the truck. I used 2" flat bar to span between the adjustment rails of the frame. Measured and cut the flat bar, then located the mounting holes on the floor board, marked the flat bar and pre-drilled the hole. Bolted the flat bar to the floor and lined the frame work to the flat bar. I did this for both sides, aligned everything and then welded the flat bar to the seat frame with everything in place.

Hellbent · 04-19-2016, 09:39 AM

The actual frame modification took just a few hours to do. Here is the mounted results.

flashed · 04-19-2016, 09:42 AM

That looks as good as BuddyBuckets and probably sits better ,very nice seats and your custom upholstery is killer.

Hellbent · 04-19-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

That looks as good as BuddyBuckets and probably sits better ,very nice seats and your custom upholstery is killer.

I think they are a comfortable alternative. Thanks for the compliment.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-19-2016, 10:09 AM

How much do a set of those run?

XwalkerX · 04-19-2016, 10:49 AM

these look really REALLY good

NoNeck · 04-19-2016, 10:58 AM

Nice... they look right at home in there. I like them A LOT. Does the console have the 12V power source and MP3 outlets inside?

POP

projectking · 04-19-2016, 11:01 AM

I have the same seats, pm me the cost for a set of covers minus the flame stitching. Thank you.

sduckworth13 · 04-19-2016, 11:05 AM

Wow! Your seats turned out excellent.

Hellbent · 04-19-2016, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

How much do a set of those run?

Seats cost $35. Upholstery materials about $400.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoNeck

Nice... they look right at home in there. I like them A LOT. Does the console have the 12V power source and MP3 outlets inside?

POP

Yes they have the 12V power supply but do not have MP3.

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectking

I have the same seats, pm me the cost for a set of covers minus the flame stitching. Thank you.

Sorry, I'm not looking for projects.

Steve Cole · 04-19-2016, 01:33 PM

Those look amazing! Excellent work! I have two questions for you. Is the seat cushion roughly the same height from the floor as original seats? (Is the ride height the same) and did you have to cut down the backrest to get it below the window?

Thanks!

sierragrande71 · 04-19-2016, 02:38 PM

Definitely better than spending 500 plus bucks factory buddy buckets!!

R.S.S. · 04-19-2016, 02:42 PM

Awesome!

Steve Cole · 04-19-2016, 03:14 PM

Looks like you ditched the plastic cover pieces on the side as well.

Hellbent · 04-19-2016, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Cole

Those look amazing! Excellent work! I have two questions for you. Is the seat cushion roughly the same height from the floor as original seats? (Is the ride height the same) and did you have to cut down the backrest to get it below the window?

Thanks!

1. Sorry, I do not have the dimensions from the original seat. I rid of it years ago. Front of this seat ride height is 11".
2. That's what I love about this seat. I didn't have to make any major modifications. I only removed the head rest and filled the holes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sierragrande71

Definitely better than spending 500 plus bucks factory buddy buckets!!

My thoughts exactly. However, if this was an original build, factory buddies would be the way to go. This truck never had a chance at originality.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Cole

Looks like you ditched the plastic cover pieces on the side as well.

Actually no, this model seat did not have the plastic but rather a cardboard covered curtain that hides the tracks. (I should add that I intentionally chose this seat because of simplicity, no electronics or controls that I didn't need) I do plan to fabricate something to conceal the tracks- but that will be down the road during finishing.

**jeffahart** · 04-19-2016, 05:49 PM

Nice, I love the storage too. You get the armrest with storage and you can lift it for a center seat. Does the center seat lift for more storage too. The last two Rams I owned you could lift the center seat for storage also.

Tempting to get rid of the bench. But my junkie old bench is surprisingly comfortable. I put new upholstery on top of old junk springs and stuffing. Comfortable believe it or not.

But those look real nice!

Hellbent · 04-19-2016, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffahart

Nice, I love the storage too. You get the armrest with storage and you can lift it for a center seat. Does the center seat lift for more storage too. The last two Rams I owned you could lift the center seat for storage also.

Tempting to get rid of the bench. But my junkie old bench is surprisingly comfortable. I put new upholstery on top of old junk springs and stuffing. Comfortable believe it or not.

But those look real nice!

No, there is no additional storage with the center seat. That would have been nice though. Thanks for the compliment.

Steve Cole · 04-19-2016, 06:37 PM

Does the center seat have a seatbelt as well? Does the center belt attach to the frame or the cab floor?
Thanks.

Hellbent · 04-19-2016, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Cole

Does the center seat have a seatbelt as well? Does the center belt attach to the frame or the cab floor?
Thanks.

Yes, it has an adjustable lap belt. The belt and receivers attach to the seat framework.
I'm actually in the middle of designing a way to secure those belt points from the frame of the seat to the floor board. Just for peace of mind.

Steve Cole · 04-20-2016, 07:57 AM

Custom dash, suicide doors, this truck is going to be amazing! Show us more pics when you can!

Steve Cole · 04-20-2016, 08:27 AM

I just read your entire build thread, you do excellent work! I have never met anyone who was good at upholstery and welding!

Hellbent · 04-20-2016, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Cole

I just read your entire build thread, you do excellent work! I have never met anyone who was good at upholstery and welding!

Hey Thanks Steve-

71meangreenc10 · 04-20-2016, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellbent

No, there is no additional storage with the center seat. That would have been nice though. Thanks for the compliment.

03 and 06's have the under storage under the center console. I have the 06 in my burb.

Smitty

iregalado · 04-22-2016, 02:12 AM

Thank you vet much awesome work and great write up, really appreciate the time you put into showing us your work and skills.

04-19-2016, 09:22 AM	#1
Hellbent Don't blame the messenger Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 318	Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat I have been asked to post how I modified these 2010 Dodge Ram Seats to fit my 69 C-10. Hopefully this will help someone out there. I picked the seats up from the local pick a part. $35 for the set, the covers were trashed. Neglected to take before pics, wish now I would have. The seats had head rests which I removed while recovering them. I purchased the leather hide from Kyson Leather- Labeled as Modern Black. It had the flat black sheen I was searching for. Patterned the flames off the valve covers and transferred the pattern to the leather. Hand stitched the flame pattern on to 1/2" sew foam. The center console lid was done with a foam overlay. This is the result after about 30 hrs. Attached Images __________________ On the Level Just a guy with a hammer and a grinder. OH!, and an HOA- enough said...: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372525 "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge while others just gargle."

04-19-2016, 09:32 AM	#2
Hellbent Don't blame the messenger Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 318	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat Seat Frame Modification: I utilized the factory seat mounting locations already on the floor board. To do this, I cut off the dodge seat mounting tabs and placed the frame work in the truck. I used 2" flat bar to span between the adjustment rails of the frame. Measured and cut the flat bar, then located the mounting holes on the floor board, marked the flat bar and pre-drilled the hole. Bolted the flat bar to the floor and lined the frame work to the flat bar. I did this for both sides, aligned everything and then welded the flat bar to the seat frame with everything in place. Attached Images __________________ On the Level Just a guy with a hammer and a grinder. OH!, and an HOA- enough said...: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372525 "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge while others just gargle."

04-19-2016, 09:39 AM	#3
Hellbent Don't blame the messenger Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 318	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat The actual frame modification took just a few hours to do. Here is the mounted results. Attached Images __________________ On the Level Just a guy with a hammer and a grinder. OH!, and an HOA- enough said...: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372525 "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge while others just gargle."

04-19-2016, 09:42 AM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat That looks as good as BuddyBuckets and probably sits better ,very nice seats and your custom upholstery is killer.

04-19-2016, 10:09 AM	#6
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat How much do a set of those run? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-19-2016, 10:49 AM	#7
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat these look really REALLY good

04-19-2016, 10:58 AM	#8
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat Nice... they look right at home in there. I like them A LOT. Does the console have the 12V power source and MP3 outlets inside? POP __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

04-19-2016, 11:01 AM	#9
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat I have the same seats, pm me the cost for a set of covers minus the flame stitching. Thank you. __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

04-19-2016, 11:05 AM	#10
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat Wow! Your seats turned out excellent. __________________ Scott

04-19-2016, 01:33 PM	#12
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat Those look amazing! Excellent work! I have two questions for you. Is the seat cushion roughly the same height from the floor as original seats? (Is the ride height the same) and did you have to cut down the backrest to get it below the window? Thanks!

04-19-2016, 02:38 PM	#13
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat Definitely better than spending 500 plus bucks factory buddy buckets!!

04-19-2016, 02:42 PM	#14
R.S.S. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 54	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat Awesome!

04-19-2016, 03:14 PM	#15
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat Looks like you ditched the plastic cover pieces on the side as well.

04-19-2016, 05:49 PM	#17
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,907	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat Nice, I love the storage too. You get the armrest with storage and you can lift it for a center seat. Does the center seat lift for more storage too. The last two Rams I owned you could lift the center seat for storage also. Tempting to get rid of the bench. But my junkie old bench is surprisingly comfortable. I put new upholstery on top of old junk springs and stuffing. Comfortable believe it or not. But those look real nice! __________________ White K20

04-19-2016, 06:37 PM	#19
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat Does the center seat have a seatbelt as well? Does the center belt attach to the frame or the cab floor? Thanks.



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04-20-2016, 07:57 AM	#21
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat Custom dash, suicide doors, this truck is going to be amazing! Show us more pics when you can!

04-20-2016, 08:27 AM	#22
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat I just read your entire build thread, you do excellent work! I have never met anyone who was good at upholstery and welding!

04-22-2016, 02:12 AM	#25
iregalado Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: salinas, california Posts: 26	Re: Custom Seat - Install 2010 Dodge Ram Seat Thank you vet much awesome work and great write up, really appreciate the time you put into showing us your work and skills.

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