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mr402 · 01-06-2005, 11:14 PM

I've been looking locally for quite a while for late model seats. I'm finding them to be quite expensive. Best price so far is $500 for seats in so-so condition. Would cost another $300 to have them recovered. I've been looking at new aftermarket seats. 40-20-40 starting at that same $500 and going up from there depending on options. Most will ship for $85 - $100. Anyone have experience with some of the aftermarket brands? What should I watch for or stay away from?

GlennBrittain · 01-07-2005, 01:11 AM

I found a set at a local wrecking yard, red 50/50 lowback buckets with a center console, in a 90 model extended cab. I did not buy them as they will have to be recovered and the frames painted. i am getting prices on recovering before I go back. Lokk at this web site for prices of new seats.

http://www.4autostuff.net/carseats/

5150 · 01-07-2005, 01:29 AM

Try looking on ebay for some 99 and up buckets. They usually run around 200-300.

GlennBrittain · 01-07-2005, 02:11 AM

I think I may be able to pick up the 90 seats for less than 50 each. Yours sure look good. Is the shifter on an automatic if so is it a 700R4, and what brand.

5150 · 01-07-2005, 02:41 AM

Actually those are somebodyelse's that I kept the pic because mine aren't installed yet. Here are mine that I have. $75 off of ebay.

SWEET DEAL!!!!!!

skokie · 01-07-2005, 03:01 AM

I have those kinda seats in my 01 sierra. Nice seats but I like the heated leatther seats in my wifes 04 yukon better

4x4Poet · 01-07-2005, 03:14 AM

I have a local AutoWorld retailer that found a line of aftermarket seats for my burbs that bolt to the oem subframe. No need for drilling, fabrication, etc. since it bolts right to the subframe that already uses the oem, reinforced captive nuts. The seats were bench buckets with a smaller center seat. Nothing real fancy about the design. Vinyl and/or velour, IIRC. I think the center seat's back folds down to make a console, but I'm not sure. I'm going off memory from 2 yrs ago. He wanted about $400 for the seat. I could ask him for the brand name and model, if you want.

Jimbotronics · 01-07-2005, 10:10 AM

Hey Yellow69, those are the exact seats I have in my truck at the time being. They're ok if you're a shorter person. I'm 6' and they're not a comfortable ride for me, I feel all cramped up. Although, that was an extremely good buy though. I've seen just the jump seat go for that price.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-07-2005, 10:16 AM

I know what you mean, I went to a yard and they wanted 350 for a crappy 94 seat. They had this sweet pimped out 04 dodge truck, totaled of course, with full leather, power, heated seat....they wanted 1200 for the seat....NO JOKE!!!

gr8scott51 · 01-07-2005, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mr402

I've been looking locally for quite a while for late model seats. I'm finding them to be quite expensive. Best price so far is $500 for seats in so-so condition. Would cost another $300 to have them recovered. I've been looking at new aftermarket seats. 40-20-40 starting at that same $500 and going up from there depending on options. Most will ship for $85 - $100. Anyone have experience with some of the aftermarket brands? What should I watch for or stay away from?

Portland swap meet, first weekend in April.

mr402 · 01-08-2005, 12:56 AM

Portland swap meet is my annual trek to pray to the car gods. I looked pretty carefully last year but the only thing close was a 2nd row seat. Seems the odds are pretty low on finding a close color match. I might wait until April before I make a final decision though

The thing I like about the after market seats is that they will bolt to the OEM subframe. There was a post a while back that discussed the safety issues of drilling new holes and the possibility of un-reinforced floor boards collapsing. The only reason Iâ€™m really looking is because I was rear ended 2 years ago. Other car was totaled, my 71 only had about $1,200 in damage. My medical bills were over $10k and my neck still hurts. I never want to go through that ordeal again so yes, safety is a big issue for me. Besides, my wife and kids occasionally ride with me.

At any rate I was just wondering if anyone had experience with some of the after market companies before I lay down my hard earned money.

moneyguru · 01-08-2005, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mr402

Portland swap meet is my annual trek to pray to the car gods. I looked pretty carefully last year but the only thing close was a 2nd row seat. Seems the odds are pretty low on finding a close color match. I might wait until April before I make a final decision though

The thing I like about the after market seats is that they will bolt to the OEM subframe. There was a post a while back that discussed the safety issues of drilling new holes and the possibility of un-reinforced floor boards collapsing. The only reason Iâ€™m really looking is because I was rear ended 2 years ago. Other car was totaled, my 71 only had about $1,200 in damage. My medical bills were over $10k and my neck still hurts. I never want to go through that ordeal again so yes, safety is a big issue for me. Besides, my wife and kids occasionally ride with me.

At any rate I was just wondering if anyone had experience with some of the after market companies before I lay down my hard earned money.

Even if they bolt to the OEM subframe you can have the floorboard rip out if you are using seatbelts that are integrated to the seat. If you use the original lapbelt then you would be good.

hth

mr402 · 01-08-2005, 01:24 AM

Plan is good OE seats or aftermarket. Will be putting in three point belts, not integrated. Was going to ask who makes good 3 point belts in a later post.

4x4Poet · 01-08-2005, 04:25 AM

My mistake.

Since you've already found some aftermarket seats that bolt to the OEM seat frame, how 'bout passing on your finds? Let us know the aftermarket seat brand names. You might stir up some posts from members who recognise the brand name.

And I might learn of another seat brand I could source.

mrwilmoth · 01-08-2005, 06:04 AM

anyone have the oem replacement bench? the whole thing?

moneyguru · 01-08-2005, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mrwilmoth

anyone have the oem replacement bench? the whole thing?

OEm replacement or factory.....I'm not sure what you are asking for..

busterwivell · 01-08-2005, 11:25 AM

I got my 3 point belts at the LA Roadster show from a vendor there. When I installed them, the driver's seat wouldn't retract well. I called him and he said, "You don't still have the gas tank in the cab, do you?" I did at the time. Since I switched out the tank, they are ok. Juliano's carries the belts, too.

mr402 · 01-08-2005, 04:25 PM

I've found a few links for aftermarket seats.

http://www.atthemart.com/default.html
http://www.cksales.net/truckind.htm
http://www.newsales.com/truckind.htm

Last 2 appear to be the same.

**Already Gone** · 01-08-2005, 05:59 PM

I have a set of buckets with the console from a wrecked 96 Silverado Z71. They are the grey tweedy color that were on many trucks of that vintage in excellent shape with no rips or tears. I'd attach pics but i've got them in the back of my truck in storage for the winter but can probably get you pics if you are really interested. I want 400.00 US for them and of couse you'd have to pay the shipping from here in Saskatchewan which shouldn't be too expensive.

HeavyD · 01-08-2005, 07:59 PM

Already Gone did you have them mounted in a 67-72 truck? If so, how did you fit (legroom etc..). I was going to have my factory seat redone in Saskatoon but might consider yours if it would work well in my truck.

mr402 · 01-08-2005, 09:10 PM

Already Gone. Sent you a PM.

**Already Gone** · 01-09-2005, 02:59 PM

Heavy D, the seats are not in the truck yet they are sitting in the box. I was going to install them this spring but have decided to sell them and get what I really want is a set of seats with the attached shoulder belts from a 2000 to 2005 Silverado Extended cab, and wreckers around here want a 1000.00 for them. You realize that 400.00 US is 500.00CDN, but there would be no shipping charge as we live so close together.

dinnut · 01-09-2005, 04:17 PM

i dont think any of yall can be my deal. last day of swapmeet. late 90s lincoln navigator leather power buckets in good shape with flip up console for 30 or 35 dollars! he said they were like 100 or more the day before i dont know if they are heated tho. i need to figure out how to wire up the power part of the seats!

rennspd · 01-09-2005, 04:27 PM

I bought these on e-bay for $40 plus $65 shipping! not bad at all especially for the price!

Huck · 01-09-2005, 07:08 PM

Have these Buick Park Avenue all power and nice soft leather!! $450.+ship

01-06-2005, 11:14 PM	#1
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	More on replacement seats I've been looking locally for quite a while for late model seats. I'm finding them to be quite expensive. Best price so far is $500 for seats in so-so condition. Would cost another $300 to have them recovered. I've been looking at new aftermarket seats. 40-20-40 starting at that same $500 and going up from there depending on options. Most will ship for $85 - $100. Anyone have experience with some of the aftermarket brands? What should I watch for or stay away from?

01-07-2005, 01:11 AM	#2
GlennBrittain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panola County Texas Posts: 401	Seats I found a set at a local wrecking yard, red 50/50 lowback buckets with a center console, in a 90 model extended cab. I did not buy them as they will have to be recovered and the frames painted. i am getting prices on recovering before I go back. Lokk at this web site for prices of new seats. http://www.4autostuff.net/carseats/

01-07-2005, 01:29 AM	#3
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Try looking on ebay for some 99 and up buckets. They usually run around 200-300. Attached Images __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

01-07-2005, 02:41 AM	#5
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Actually those are somebodyelse's that I kept the pic because mine aren't installed yet. Here are mine that I have. $75 off of ebay. SWEET DEAL!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

01-07-2005, 03:01 AM	#6
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,300	I have those kinda seats in my 01 sierra. Nice seats but I like the heated leatther seats in my wifes 04 yukon better __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-07-2005, 02:11 AM	#4
GlennBrittain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panola County Texas Posts: 401	I think I may be able to pick up the 90 seats for less than 50 each. Yours sure look good. Is the shifter on an automatic if so is it a 700R4, and what brand.

01-07-2005, 03:14 AM	#7
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	I have a local AutoWorld retailer that found a line of aftermarket seats for my burbs that bolt to the oem subframe. No need for drilling, fabrication, etc. since it bolts right to the subframe that already uses the oem, reinforced captive nuts. The seats were bench buckets with a smaller center seat. Nothing real fancy about the design. Vinyl and/or velour, IIRC. I think the center seat's back folds down to make a console, but I'm not sure. I'm going off memory from 2 yrs ago. He wanted about $400 for the seat. I could ask him for the brand name and model, if you want. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 01-07-2005 at 03:17 AM.

01-07-2005, 10:10 AM	#8
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Hey Yellow69, those are the exact seats I have in my truck at the time being. They're ok if you're a shorter person. I'm 6' and they're not a comfortable ride for me, I feel all cramped up. Although, that was an extremely good buy though. I've seen just the jump seat go for that price. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

01-07-2005, 10:16 AM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I know what you mean, I went to a yard and they wanted 350 for a crappy 94 seat. They had this sweet pimped out 04 dodge truck, totaled of course, with full leather, power, heated seat....they wanted 1200 for the seat....NO JOKE!!! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-08-2005, 12:56 AM	#11
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Portland swap meet is my annual trek to pray to the car gods. I looked pretty carefully last year but the only thing close was a 2nd row seat. Seems the odds are pretty low on finding a close color match. I might wait until April before I make a final decision though The thing I like about the after market seats is that they will bolt to the OEM subframe. There was a post a while back that discussed the safety issues of drilling new holes and the possibility of un-reinforced floor boards collapsing. The only reason Iâ€™m really looking is because I was rear ended 2 years ago. Other car was totaled, my 71 only had about $1,200 in damage. My medical bills were over $10k and my neck still hurts. I never want to go through that ordeal again so yes, safety is a big issue for me. Besides, my wife and kids occasionally ride with me. At any rate I was just wondering if anyone had experience with some of the after market companies before I lay down my hard earned money.

01-08-2005, 01:24 AM	#13
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Plan is good OE seats or aftermarket. Will be putting in three point belts, not integrated. Was going to ask who makes good 3 point belts in a later post.

01-08-2005, 04:25 AM	#14
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	My mistake. Since you've already found some aftermarket seats that bolt to the OEM seat frame, how 'bout passing on your finds? Let us know the aftermarket seat brand names. You might stir up some posts from members who recognise the brand name. And I might learn of another seat brand I could source. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

01-08-2005, 06:04 AM	#15
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	anyone have the oem replacement bench? the whole thing?

01-08-2005, 11:25 AM	#17
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I got my 3 point belts at the LA Roadster show from a vendor there. When I installed them, the driver's seat wouldn't retract well. I called him and he said, "You don't still have the gas tank in the cab, do you?" I did at the time. Since I switched out the tank, they are ok. Juliano's carries the belts, too. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

01-08-2005, 04:25 PM	#18
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	I've found a few links for aftermarket seats. http://www.atthemart.com/default.html http://www.cksales.net/truckind.htm http://www.newsales.com/truckind.htm Last 2 appear to be the same.



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01-08-2005, 05:59 PM	#19
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,068	Buckets and Console I have a set of buckets with the console from a wrecked 96 Silverado Z71. They are the grey tweedy color that were on many trucks of that vintage in excellent shape with no rips or tears. I'd attach pics but i've got them in the back of my truck in storage for the winter but can probably get you pics if you are really interested. I want 400.00 US for them and of couse you'd have to pay the shipping from here in Saskatchewan which shouldn't be too expensive. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-08-2005, 07:59 PM	#20
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,170	Already Gone did you have them mounted in a 67-72 truck? If so, how did you fit (legroom etc..). I was going to have my factory seat redone in Saskatoon but might consider yours if it would work well in my truck. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-08-2005, 09:10 PM	#21
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Already Gone. Sent you a PM.

01-09-2005, 02:59 PM	#22
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,068	They Are Loose Heavy D, the seats are not in the truck yet they are sitting in the box. I was going to install them this spring but have decided to sell them and get what I really want is a set of seats with the attached shoulder belts from a 2000 to 2005 Silverado Extended cab, and wreckers around here want a 1000.00 for them. You realize that 400.00 US is 500.00CDN, but there would be no shipping charge as we live so close together. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-09-2005, 04:17 PM	#23
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i dont think any of yall can be my deal. last day of swapmeet. late 90s lincoln navigator leather power buckets in good shape with flip up console for 30 or 35 dollars! he said they were like 100 or more the day before i dont know if they are heated tho. i need to figure out how to wire up the power part of the seats! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-09-2005, 04:27 PM	#24
rennspd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gulf Breeze Florida Posts: 101	I bought these on e-bay for $40 plus $65 shipping! not bad at all especially for the price! Attached Images __________________ 71 swb c-10

01-09-2005, 07:08 PM	#25
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Have these Buick Park Avenue all power and nice soft leather!! $450.+ship Attached Images

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