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68bbc/20 · 02-26-2020, 10:04 PM

has anyone ordered the 68-72 side spring replacements from bills truck shop? I ordered the replacement springs from classic industries and they don't look
like they will fit, match or line up to the side springs without twisting them and possibly having to cut a chunk out of the new foam. the springs pictured on their web/catalog look to be correct not the generic zig-zag spring I have.

68bbc/20 · 02-26-2020, 10:25 PM

I ordered from usa1 not classic industries. the video on repairing the springs shows a totally different spring than what they sent me. shaped to match up to the original seat springs.

Astro-Balls · 02-27-2020, 07:34 PM

another thread..
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=801109

Molino · 02-28-2020, 12:05 AM

I used the side springs from Bills Truck Shop to replace the broken side springs in my 71 c10. The replacement springs fit perfectly and the seat is firm on the side again. I would recommend the springs to repair a seat with “side sag”. I was able to snag some clips from a local upholstery shop but they are available online also.
Russ

68bbc/20 · 02-28-2020, 07:43 AM

thanks for the replies! I looked into the springs you mentioned $14.95 each and $20.00 shipping quoted, usa1 industries had the same spring for $5.95 and 11.00 shipping. I ordered 4of them yesterday. what part of ohio are you in? I ran over to resto-world in Dayton Monday to pick up my seat foam/cover and several other parts. they have been very reasonable on their pricing and customer service has always been excellent for the past 10 years I've been doing business with them! highly recommend anyone looking to order parts to check out their web-catalog at resto-world.com

68Gold/white · 02-28-2020, 10:00 AM

Thanks to all posters, here. I need to repair a couple of my seats. I am sure these are the parts I need, also!!

Molino · 02-28-2020, 11:33 AM

[QUOTE=68bbc/20;8685903]thanks for the replies! I looked into the springs you mentioned $14.95 each and $20.00 shipping quoted.

The high shipping has something to do with the new tariffs according to the website since they are in Canada.
I’m in Akron but I am from a tiny village in eastern PA called Molino. Molino is about 12 miles south of Pottsville, home of Yuengling beer.
I did my seat last year and it turned into a fun project and I hope you have the same experience with your seat.
Russ

02-26-2020, 10:04 PM	#1
68bbc/20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: greencastle indiana Posts: 105	seat spring replacements has anyone ordered the 68-72 side spring replacements from bills truck shop? I ordered the replacement springs from classic industries and they don't look like they will fit, match or line up to the side springs without twisting them and possibly having to cut a chunk out of the new foam. the springs pictured on their web/catalog look to be correct not the generic zig-zag spring I have.

02-26-2020, 10:25 PM	#2
68bbc/20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: greencastle indiana Posts: 105	Re: seat spring replacements I ordered from usa1 not classic industries. the video on repairing the springs shows a totally different spring than what they sent me. shaped to match up to the original seat springs.

02-27-2020, 07:34 PM	#3
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: seat spring replacements another thread.. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=801109 __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

02-28-2020, 12:05 AM	#4
Molino Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Akron OH Posts: 60	Re: seat spring replacements I used the side springs from Bills Truck Shop to replace the broken side springs in my 71 c10. The replacement springs fit perfectly and the seat is firm on the side again. I would recommend the springs to repair a seat with “side sag”. I was able to snag some clips from a local upholstery shop but they are available online also. Russ

02-28-2020, 07:43 AM	#5
68bbc/20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: greencastle indiana Posts: 105	Re: seat spring replacements thanks for the replies! I looked into the springs you mentioned $14.95 each and $20.00 shipping quoted, usa1 industries had the same spring for $5.95 and 11.00 shipping. I ordered 4of them yesterday. what part of ohio are you in? I ran over to resto-world in Dayton Monday to pick up my seat foam/cover and several other parts. they have been very reasonable on their pricing and customer service has always been excellent for the past 10 years I've been doing business with them! highly recommend anyone looking to order parts to check out their web-catalog at resto-world.com

02-28-2020, 10:00 AM	#6
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,387	Re: seat spring replacements Thanks to all posters, here. I need to repair a couple of my seats. I am sure these are the parts I need, also!!

02-28-2020, 11:33 AM	#7
Molino Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Akron OH Posts: 60	Re: seat spring replacements [QUOTE=68bbc/20;8685903]thanks for the replies! I looked into the springs you mentioned $14.95 each and $20.00 shipping quoted. The high shipping has something to do with the new tariffs according to the website since they are in Canada. I’m in Akron but I am from a tiny village in eastern PA called Molino. Molino is about 12 miles south of Pottsville, home of Yuengling beer. I did my seat last year and it turned into a fun project and I hope you have the same experience with your seat. Russ



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