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Old Apr 6, 2016 | 02:54 PM
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"New" Bench seat

Bought an OEM takeoff from a guy on ebay and had my local upholster put on the cover and completely rebuild the bench. I thought I would be embarrassed to say I paid $650 for everything, but after seeing the used benches on craigslist and at the local yards I am very happy with how it turned out.





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Old Apr 6, 2016 | 04:33 PM
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Wow! That looks great.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2016 | 05:25 PM
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Thanks - it's the first time I really splurged on something for my truck - most of the time my purchases fall into the "how much could I sell the ones I have if on craigslist if I upgrade" category or "well its broken so I better replace it" category. This was pure pocket burn.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2016 | 09:48 PM
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Looks OE on the topside. Very reinforced. I traded my bench for these. They paid 800 to get done. Its an ok price for what u got.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2016 | 11:10 PM
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Looks great but man thats alot of money to recondition a old bench seat.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2016 | 11:13 PM
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Looks OE on the topside. Very reinforced. I traded my bench for these. They paid 800 to get done. Its an ok price for what u got.
Yep top is OEM take off from a 95 - some guy on ebay sells them for $400. Pretty much the same I would pay for the upholstery shop to make me one.

Those seats look really sharp.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 09:33 AM
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Assume $650 includes the shipping from eBay?

That's a decent price in my opinion.

Local yards near me charge around $120 for the complete bench (seat and back). Assuming you can find one that isn't destroyed (rip, torn, stained, etc).

I asked an upholsterer once how much to rebuild my seat and one near me quoted $300 to $500 including new foam and new fabric. Of course the variable was the quality of the fabric. And, my 96's bench didn't have all that intricate stitching that you've got.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by htownoag
Looks OE on the topside. Very reinforced. I traded my bench for these. They paid 800 to get done. Its an ok price for what u got.
Damn! Those look sharp. I wouldn't mind having my crew done like that. It would take my desire for SuperDuty seats away.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 11:41 AM
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<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="6" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td nowrap="nowrap">BLDTruth, What year is that bench from? The bench if my 95 F250 XLT is the same color but Don't have the center console, and what are those 2 pull ***** for on the front?


<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="6" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td nowrap="nowrap">htownoag, That's a sharp looking setup too, wouldn't mind having that in my truck.
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by warren561
Assume $650 includes the shipping from eBay?

That's a decent price in my opinion.

Local yards near me charge around $120 for the complete bench (seat and back). Assuming you can find one that isn't destroyed (rip, torn, stained, etc).

I asked an upholsterer once how much to rebuild my seat and one near me quoted $300 to $500 including new foam and new fabric. Of course the variable was the quality of the fabric. And, my 96's bench didn't have all that intricate stitching that you've got.
$400 shipped for the cover, $250 for the upholsterer to put it on and rebuild the bench, which included a complete bottom up re-build and some welding to fix a broken support. Check out the user clotheshorse392000 on ebay if interested in the seat material. Highly recommended seller. She has them in all of the original colors (blue/tan/red/gray) too.

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Originally Posted by Mike1
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="6" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td nowrap="nowrap">BLDTruth, What year is that bench from? The bench if my 95 F250 XLT is the same color but Don't have the center console, and what are those 2 pull ***** for on the front?


<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="6" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td nowrap="nowrap">htownoag, That's a sharp looking setup too, wouldn't mind having that in my truck.
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94 F150 XLT standard cab - the ***** hold the cup holder on.
 
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I just went the other night and picked up a red bench from a 92 ext cab that someone already had re upholstered on the driver side for $100. Had to pull it myself but 4 bolts and it was mine. Wish I had one with the arm rest though but oh well, beggers cant be choosers, mine was trashed.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 08:08 PM
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There is nothing better than planting ur behind on that very supportive seat while driving home after a long day of work.

I only got to sit on my seat one time. But it felt good compared to my worn out captains.

Thanks guys im trying to get my 94 going so those seats can have a new home. They are currently in my closet
 
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 08:32 PM
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the best seat for a truck is a bench.she looks good.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2016 | 10:49 AM
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Alright here she is all finished - complete interior restoration.











New handles and vent window latches - painted the rear view mirrors





New silver dash trim and new dashpad - lucky to find such a good conditioned one in this color





It's actually red again!





Gave the thresholds a quick paint job - should have painted the screws too hehe

Should be good for another 20 years or so
 
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