Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Desert1957

Any idea what this would look like in Blue? I'm considering doing both my seats in my Crew Cab Dually.

Finally did a blue for a customer in Tennessee

[hatzie]

Originally Posted by TKCR

More pics

I like the way you protect the bottom of the seat foam from the springs with Jute.
It's those little touches that make for a quality re-build.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by hatzie

I like the way you protect the bottom of the seat foam from the springs with Jute.
It's those little touches that make for a quality re-build.

Several reason why I use the jute;
It's part of the rebuild kit, which helps build and firm up the foam.
It gives the bottom of the seat a cleaner look.
As you said, it also protects the bottom of the seat foam from the springs.
In most cases, Jute can not be used when a new foam bottom is installed on the seat. The new cover is impossible to get on. (see pic)

Some upholstery shops use batting, but it doesn't hold up and it's messy. I only use batting on the small holes that need filled in. But most of the time, it's best just to replace a bad section with new piece of foam.(see pic) It's ideal to use a NEW seat bottom foam, but it's too pricey for some. But I have customers insist on having a NEW foam. If the original foam is too damaged, it gets tossed.
When I tear down seats that have been "rebuilt" at one time, I have found that people use all sorts of stuff. Towels, carpet, hard foam, newspapers, cardboard and luan paneling just to name a few.

[3drburb]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Did this seat today for a customer in Dubai. 81-87 fully restored with new foam, in Burgandy.

That is a great looking seat. That color and your work is top notch.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 3drburb

That is a great looking seat. That color and your work is top notch.

Thanks

[Man With A Gun]

Wow. Very very nice.

[Advanced Design]

I’ve been quietly tagging along and really appreciate the skill you put into redoing the seats and the knowledge you share here. I have one on the “to do” list and will be getting in contact for one of yours when it is time. Thanks for sharing!

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

I’ve been quietly tagging along and really appreciate the skill you put into redoing the seats and the knowledge you share here. I have one on the “to do” list and will be getting in contact for one of yours when it is time. Thanks for sharing!

Your Welcome and Thank You for the kind words. Looking forward to possibly working on a seat for you.

[Roaddogg]

Does that tan seat above have the holes for the seat belts to go through.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Roaddogg

Does that tan seat above have the holes for the seat belts to go through.

No it does not. That is a 73-80 Benchseat, those did not have the seatbelt holes. The belts came up between the seat.
The 81-87 bench seats have the belt cutout holes.

[Roaddogg]

Ok thanks that's exactly what I was wondering. Someone local has one listed as 81-87 but it has no cutouts. What is the difference in the track to tell the 81-87 tracks from the rest?

[Roaddogg]

Thank you very much for the picture and info very informative. You definitely are the seat master.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Roaddogg

Thank you very much for the picture and info very informative. You definitely are the seat master.

I'm learning, I have gotten a lot of help from a few members on here, when I first started on this venture a few years ago.

[OLEBEATER]

I have a 72 bench seat needing new upholstery. B4 this can happen I need to find the side spring on the driver edge to replace. Is something you can supply? Any help will be appreciated. Roland...………..

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by OLEBEATER

I have a 72 bench seat needing new upholstery. B4 this can happen I need to find the side spring on the driver edge to replace. Is something you can supply? Any help will be appreciated. Roland...………..

Can you be a bit more specific, I'm not sure exactly what you are needing. Is it the big adjust spring on the drivers side track?

[TKCR]

Black seems to be the most popular. Just adding more pics of seats that have been built.

[Man With A Gun]

Do you do your own sandblasting?

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Man With A Gun

Do you do your own sandblasting?

Yes, but if I get too many frames at one time and they are more than I can handle. I have a friend that has a BIG sandblaster. I take the seat bottom frames to him. He can get them done a lot faster, so it's easier just to pay him. I do the seat backs, some of the seat bottoms, the tracks and all the hardware.
Like the buckets, I had to let Jimmy do the frames, but I did the tracks.

[Man With A Gun]

What media do you use... sand, walnut shells, something else?

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Man With A Gun

What media do you use... sand, walnut shells, something else?

I have used the glass beads in the past, then I tried this, and it is pretty fast cutting. A bit more dusty than I like

https://www.tptools.com/Speed-Bead-A....html?b=d*8019

[TKCR]

Built a Charcoal Velour/Vinyl Deluxe benchseat for a customers in Texas. This one was with a New Foam seat bottom.

[Jaysonb]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Built a Charcoal Velour/Vinyl Deluxe benchseat for a customers in Texas. This one was with a New Foam seat bottom.

That looks great! That is the same seat that I need for my 85 gmc, do you mind sharing where you got that particular upholstery?

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Jaysonb

That looks great! That is the same seat that I need for my 85 gmc, do you mind sharing where you got that particular upholstery?

I have a guy that makes them for me. When I first started doing the seats several years ago, I used a local guy, but he was getting up there in years. Then I used a few from Classic Industries, they were pretty good. Then I found this guy at a Swap Meet here in Ohio, but he's from NC. His covers are hands down the best, probably better than the originals. He uses thicker foam backing for one. The fit, well they are perfect.

[hatzie]

I've gotta say it again.... I really like the Jute used between the foam and the springs.
It's the little touches like this that are the difference between an OK job and quality workmanship.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by hatzie

I've gotta say it again.... I really like the Jute used between the foam and the springs.
It's the little touches like this that are the difference between an OK job and quality workmanship.

Thanks hatzie!!