Notices
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DP Tuner

A little interior work.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 5, 2020 | 07:33 PM
  #1  
Dan V's Avatar
Dan V
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,647
Likes: 891
From: north of Minneapolis, MN
A little interior work.

A good start, but not quite there yet.




The new leather (was cloth) came from Leather Seats Inc. I upgraded to two colors and more leather, still a bit of vinyl though.

The fit is really good, but, I think I might need some professional help with the 20% center. The foam on the drivers seat needs a little attention, and the upholstery shop said they can rebuild it for $90.
 
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2020 | 07:40 PM
  #2  
jstihl's Avatar
jstihl
Cargo Master
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 2,859
Likes: 365
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by Dan V
A good start, but not quite there yet.




The new leather (was cloth) came from Leather Seats Inc. I upgraded to two colors and more leather, still a bit of vinyl though.

The fit is really good, but, I think I might need some professional help with the 20% center. The foam on the drivers seat needs a little attention, and the upholstery shop said they can rebuild it for $90.
looks great, I was thinking of doing this in the future, is it pretty hard to get the Leather on? Do you have to remove the seats in order to get the leather on?
 
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2020 | 08:11 PM
  #3  
Dan V's Avatar
Dan V
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,647
Likes: 891
From: north of Minneapolis, MN
Originally Posted by jstihl
looks great, I was thinking of doing this in the future, is it pretty hard to get the Leather on? Do you have to remove the seats in order to get the leather on?
FTE brother...you are taking the seats out, and apart, to to fit the new leather on. It's remarkably easy though. And I think the results are worth it!
 
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2020 | 08:17 PM
  #4  
bigb56's Avatar
bigb56
Logistics Pro
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,609
Likes: 324
From: Arizona
Club FTE Silver Member

Do you use hog rings to fasten the leather? Also do you remove all the cloth first or just go over it?
 
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2020 | 08:24 PM
  #5  
Dan V's Avatar
Dan V
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,647
Likes: 891
From: north of Minneapolis, MN
Originally Posted by bigb56
Do you use hog rings to fasten the leather? Also do you remove all the cloth first or just go over it?
If you watch some of the Seat Shop videos (a competitor of LSI) you'll see some covers are held by hog rings. Mine were held by Velcro. When I mean held, I mean in the creases.

And the factory cover comes off and the new is installed. You have to cut a hole here and there, for a screw or actuator, and they fit tight.
 
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2020 | 08:39 PM
  #6  
Sous's Avatar
Sous
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Veteran: Air Force
Community Builder
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 27,347
Likes: 5,941
From: Lake Hartwell, GA
FTE Emeritus
They look great Dan!

The two tone reminds me of the black/silver Alcantara Recaro seats I had in my Audi S4 many years ago.
 
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2020 | 09:15 AM
  #7  
SkySkiJason's Avatar
SkySkiJason
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 12,782
Likes: 2,142
From: N.GA Mountains
Club FTE Gold Member
Nice!!!!!!
 
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2020 | 09:51 AM
  #8  
BBslider001's Avatar
BBslider001
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 10,590
Likes: 382
From: Texas
Man those are nice!!
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Jun 6, 2020 | 12:07 PM
  #9  
BWST's Avatar
BWST
Got Data?
10 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,241
Likes: 1,371
From: Lake Stevens, WA
Club FTE Gold Member
Dan, that has to be a rewarding job - sharp looking and comfortable, I bet.
 
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2020 | 08:43 PM
  #10  
Jdeshler's Avatar
Jdeshler
Fleet Mechanic
10 Year Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,895
Likes: 32
That 2 tone looks good! Mine was redone back in 2010 but Im getting some wear on the drivers seat again
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
four-sixty-power
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
11
Apr 17, 2017 06:27 PM
GeoTerra
Ford Truck Parts for Sale
2
Feb 16, 2017 10:40 PM
Dodge-My-Cummins
Ford Truck Parts for Sale
4
Aug 24, 2015 09:23 AM
billt28
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Apr 15, 2011 07:30 PM
qbenplaya00
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
21
Feb 1, 2011 02:22 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:06 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE