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84slopwaggin · 01-28-2007, 04:15 AM

I was thinking of doing this to my truck down the road. I think it looks simple and clean. Seems like the person had some extra molding left over that they added to the door. I never use the pull straps so I think this would work for me. My current seat is in awful shape on the drivers side. The springs and padding is so shot to the point of where it makes you feel as if your driving a low rider. The drivers side is torn and the padding is exposed. I was also at the salvage yard and I saw a seat from a 84. Springs and padding was in good shape, but it's faded and starting to wear thin on the drivers side. They quoted me a price of 85-100. It's obviously going to need a new cover later down the road, but I can't see myself paying that much only to have to recover it later this year. I also saw a late model bench maybe 88 up. It was in really good shape. I know that the later model seat sits alot higher, but I was thinking I could adjust the tilt steering and deal with it. What do you guys think? I haven't gotten a price on the later model bench, yet.

ARAMP1 · 01-28-2007, 05:25 PM

Here's what I did to my door panels. I think it's a much cleaner look than stock and more durable than the faded fabric and carpet.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 01-28-2007, 06:21 PM

I like the metal much better. It looks alot more durable too.

84slopwaggin · 01-28-2007, 09:17 PM

Nice, it's definetly durable.

84 400 · 01-28-2007, 10:14 PM

If yyou don't need a bench waht about some buckets with a center consal? My seat is bad like yours and i am going to get it reupolstered or find a nce bench that will work. my seat kills my lower back

As for the door panals i think that is a great idea. mine were so messed up that the Po wrapped them in carpet. looks pretty decent for what it is.

84slopwaggin · 01-29-2007, 10:04 AM

Hey 84 400 the P.O. did a nice job on the door panels. It's gonna take alot of work on my bench. The springs are busted to the point of where I'm almost sitting on the floor. You may need after market seats that would give you better support for your back.

84 400 · 01-29-2007, 05:21 PM

Well that was when we first got it. drove from Texas to Ma with that seat. every time i sit in it now it hurts my back
I don't know what to do. I need to seat three people and like to retain the stock mounting wholes.

and those stock seat belts.... why have them?? Junk Junk Junk!

01-28-2007, 04:15 AM	#1
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Door panels and seats I was thinking of doing this to my truck down the road. I think it looks simple and clean. Seems like the person had some extra molding left over that they added to the door. I never use the pull straps so I think this would work for me. My current seat is in awful shape on the drivers side. The springs and padding is so shot to the point of where it makes you feel as if your driving a low rider. The drivers side is torn and the padding is exposed. I was also at the salvage yard and I saw a seat from a 84. Springs and padding was in good shape, but it's faded and starting to wear thin on the drivers side. They quoted me a price of 85-100. It's obviously going to need a new cover later down the road, but I can't see myself paying that much only to have to recover it later this year. I also saw a late model bench maybe 88 up. It was in really good shape. I know that the later model seat sits alot higher, but I was thinking I could adjust the tilt steering and deal with it. What do you guys think? I haven't gotten a price on the later model bench, yet. Attached Images

01-28-2007, 05:25 PM	#2
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: Door panels and seats Here's what I did to my door panels. I think it's a much cleaner look than stock and more durable than the faded fabric and carpet. Attached Images

01-28-2007, 06:21 PM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Door panels and seats I like the metal much better. It looks alot more durable too. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

01-28-2007, 09:17 PM	#4
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Door panels and seats Nice, it's definetly durable.

01-28-2007, 10:14 PM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Door panels and seats If yyou don't need a bench waht about some buckets with a center consal? My seat is bad like yours and i am going to get it reupolstered or find a nce bench that will work. my seat kills my lower back As for the door panals i think that is a great idea. mine were so messed up that the Po wrapped them in carpet. looks pretty decent for what it is. Attached Images __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-29-2007, 10:04 AM	#6
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Door panels and seats Hey 84 400 the P.O. did a nice job on the door panels. It's gonna take alot of work on my bench. The springs are busted to the point of where I'm almost sitting on the floor. You may need after market seats that would give you better support for your back.

01-29-2007, 05:21 PM	#7
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Door panels and seats Well that was when we first got it. drove from Texas to Ma with that seat. every time i sit in it now it hurts my back I don't know what to do. I need to seat three people and like to retain the stock mounting wholes. and those stock seat belts.... why have them?? Junk Junk Junk! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 01-29-2007 at 05:22 PM.



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