1976 C-15 Family Heirloom

[Cameron76]

Few more photos.

[VileZambonie]

Wow, great job. Tell us more about it.

[ccz145a]

Wow is right! That looks great!

[baddogg79]

that is beautiful!

[GoatBeard]

Wow!  That's crazy!   

[nucknoel89]

Dang, that's kinda how I want my interior like, especially in regards to the digital gauges and the sill plates.  Nice stuff!

[GoatBeard]

I'd be interested to know how much it costs to recover your seat like that?  If you don't mind me asking...  Is it vinyl?

On my buckets I was quoted $200 per seat, but I didn't ask if it was more to do more than one color...  I assume it'd be way more than what he quoted.  Since I have a K5 I've got the 2 buckets and the back seat to cover...

[Cameron76]

Thanks for the compliments. The reactions make a big difference and make me realize I am doing a good job. 

The total out the door cost on everything was $850. I know I got a really good deal because the guy did a lot more work then I asked him too. For instance that price did not include the dash but he appreciated what I was doing and wanted to do his part to make it look as good as it could. The two tone work around the door speakers was also not discussed but something he thought would look good. The pictures really don't do it justice. Not too often do you find guys like this anymore.

Just the seat cost was $350. It is a soft vinyl fabric with extra padding so it is really confortable. Knowing what I know about upholstery, the $200 cost should cover a pretty good 2 tone job. If the two fabrics are the same price there should be no difference. I would get a couple quotes and find someone you feel comfortable with. This guy was the third shop I visited. After talking with him I know he was who I wanted to go with.

[Captkaos]

I'd be interested to know how much it costs to recover your seat like that?  If you don't mind me asking...  Is it vinyl?

On my buckets I was quoted $200 per seat, but I didn't ask if it was more to do more than one color...  I assume it'd be way more than what he quoted.  Since I have a K5 I've got the 2 buckets and the back seat to cover...

Goatbeard:
Check your PMs on availible seat upholstery.  don't want to hijack this post.

[GoatBeard]

Thanks for the info, Cameron!  You are 100% correct, it's almost impossible to find anyone like that anymore!  Back when I worked a lot, had a fleet of trucks to keep going and didn't have much time to tinker, I had a guy that would do engine work on my trucks.  When it came time to pay he would usually say something like, "Oh, it'll be about $15".  And that's after he did something like install a new carb and intake manifold and headers (not replacing a lightbulb, if you know what I mean).  I always gave him about triple (or more) what he asked, but it was nice to know I wasn't on the hook for $60+ an hour.

The guy that quoted me $200 per bucket was the 2nd quote I got.  The first place I called I asked them what kind of labor they'd charge me to re-cover the seat if I bought the material myself.  That guy wanted $250 each, with me providing the material!!!!      

I live fairly close to Huntsville, AL -- which is a pretty big city.  What I've found is that the further I can get prices for stuff outside of the city, the cheaper the prices!  The $200 price for covering each seat was with him providing the vinyl.  One of the buckets needs to have a piece welded in the back of it for support (but can't be done until the current vinyl is off) -- if you lean back really hard the seat just keeps bending back.  He wasn't going to charge extra for that, which is cool. 

I just find it hard to believe the price differences.  Again, your truck looks great!  I'm actually more jealous about the guy you found to work on it, who actually cares about his work and making the final product look "right" than up-charging for everything!   

Thanks for the info Chris, I'll be in touch!

[78 Chevyrado]

That looks so comfy!    Looks really trick!