I done did it.

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 08/03/2020 at 18:52 • Filed to: seats.

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These aren’t mine, and I’m only doing the fronts, but I have identical full leather covers on order for the 80. I also purchased the factory seat heater switches and plan to install seat heaters. Any advice on where to get quality carbon fiber heat pads? I realize there are many out there, but there are probably only a few good ones.

Thanks.

I was a little bummed they only sell the premium covers (full leather) instead of my prefered 70 leather 30 vinyl (about $180 difference) but he gave me $80 off to sweeten the deal so that helped.

This is going to be an expensive project. $40 to fix the broken gearbox on the passenger side, $150 in switches (damn this obsession to factory appearance and function!) About $800 is covers (ouch) and another $500 for install. There goes most of my boat money. There isn’t going to be enough left over for rust repair. Don’t judge.

I’m still hoping I can get the labor done for free, but my free installer has too many projects and is also partial to not wanting to. Plus I...er...he won’t be nearly as good at foam repair and making them fit tight.

shop-teacher > HammerheadFistpunch 08/03/2020 at 19:00

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I think you'll be happy you did this once it's done.

The Snowman > HammerheadFistpunch 08/03/2020 at 19:01

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The upholstery shop by the China Town harbor freight is cheap and would knock this out real quick for you.

HammerheadFistpunch > The Snowman 08/03/2020 at 19:06

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I found a guy I like, but his quote for their cover was much higher

HammerheadFistpunch > shop-teacher 08/03/2020 at 19:10

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I think so too.  I kept thinking about just getting seat covers and calling it a day but I just like these seats.  Why? I have no idea.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > HammerheadFistpunch 08/03/2020 at 19:10

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$800 for covers oof!

HammerheadFistpunch > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 08/03/2020 at 19:11

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yeah, but thats cheaper than the other set I was looking at. I was hoping for 600 but...yeah.

dogisbadob > HammerheadFistpunch 08/03/2020 at 19:12

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they look cool

shop-teacher > HammerheadFistpunch 08/03/2020 at 19:24

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Nothing wrong with that.

rockingthe2 > HammerheadFistpunch 08/03/2020 at 19:48

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I used some like $60 amazon seat heater pads in my old MR2 and they ended up working until I sold the car like 3 years later. Can’t say past that but they got pretty hot when I had them. 

onlytwowheels > HammerheadFistpunch 08/03/2020 at 20:08

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http://www.rostra.com/pdf/Rostra-Seat-Comfort.pdf

http://www.rostra.com/comfortheat-automotive-seat-heater-by-rostra.php

Sovande > HammerheadFistpunch 08/03/2020 at 21:05

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I think you made the right choice. Those will look awesome and you sit on them every time you get in the car. Get the steering wheel recovered too. It will feel like a new truck. 

avalonian > HammerheadFistpunch 08/03/2020 at 21:37

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If you do the fronts will it match the rest? I didn't Toyota had 2 tone. The backs must be in nice shape to not do the whole car! Can't wait for the final result.

HammerheadFistpunch > Sovande 08/03/2020 at 23:08

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I’ m REALLY looking forward to it. Bummed that it will be “2-3 weeks” before delivery, but oh well.

HammerheadFistpunch > onlytwowheels 08/03/2020 at 23:08

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Those look like the ticket, but I don’t need the relays and switches and stuff, just the pads.

HammerheadFistpunch > avalonian 08/03/2020 at 23:09

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yeah it will match, obviously the rears wont be new, its a 23 year old truck but they are okay.  Not as good as the 3rd row but those never get used.  Yeah the 40th anniversary does 2 tone.  looks nice.

Sovande > HammerheadFistpunch 08/04/2020 at 05:47

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I’m waiting for the rest of my new wheels to ship so I feel your pain. 

avalonian > HammerheadFistpunch 08/04/2020 at 08:58

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Oh thats dope, can't wait to see the final result. You think you could even put cooled seats in the front with it being all disassembled?