Well I went to the upholstery shop today and they said they charge $55/hr. labor and they would expect the install to take from 5-8hrs. So that's roughly $400. Screw that! I might have to try and do this myself.

 

Does anybody have pictures of their install? Or can someone post a link to the install thread? I did a search but couldn't come up with anything.

 

I personally don't and I did a search and couldn't find anything either. For 400 plus dollars you can do it yourself, screw it up, buy another set of covers and still be ahead of the game. I was a first time installer myself and I to didn't have any instructions or install pics. It's basically very self explanatory. Take your time on the first seat and see how it's put together, it will make sense to you. I personally recommend using zip ties instead of the metal O-Rings that is currently used in your stock seat covers as the zip ties are much easier to work with and your hands will forgive you. These are used to secure the seat covers to the foam seat shell. Once your done, you can stand back, have a look, and congratulate yourself on one hell of an accomplishment. We (those that have done this swap) are all here to lend a hand if you need it!

 

Does anybody have any neoprene seat covers? I've seen a couple of pretty sweet pairs and think it would be easier and cheaper to get those then to go with the leather since I don't plan on installing it myself.

 

Here are several threads on doing it yourself. It is not a hard job. 400 bucks is WAY out of line.
I went to four shops for my center seat. Prices 85-125-150 on the same street, same day. I then went to the next town over. The guy there just didn't need more work, but wanted to tell me how to do it myself... Helpful but I have no skill with upholstery.
So I went with the 125, just liked that place a little better.
Rear stitching should run you 48-85 bucks. That's assuming you have the 20% and the Scab rear seat.
a 45 buck (shipped) console gets you a black armrest for either console.

If you read these threads, and still have questions, just ask.
Chris


https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...light=hog+ring

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...ght=destroying

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=394813

 

 

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Yup, they are really fine looking.

Your seats are much prettier, but to be fair, you should post the the cost for those making comparisons.


If you were doing it with the take offs and since you have a Screw with console that's about 105-125 in black oem with a half days work.

Kinda think those pretty covers set you back at least ten times as much.

Mind you, that's cheaper than the King Ranch option, and at least to my eye it looks more plush.
Chris

 

$825 total after tax. Got them at cost. They picked up the truck and returned it the next day.

 

That is a great price. How did you get em at cost? And what brand are they, if you don't mind?
Chris

 

www.classicsofttrim.com

I work for a dealer and they only work for dealers.

 

That's awesome. You get leather seats for $90. I paid $950 for mine

 

Those seats are bad ***! I want something like that, minus the yellow, but I want neoprene covers, but with that look. SWEET SEATS!

 

I can't find anything about them on ebay and theres no F150 parts visible on their website - how the heck do I get a set of seat covers from them?

 

Multi item post.

One, the take offs are at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-F...QQcmdZViewItem

Or search for "f150 leather crew." in section parts and accesories.

Two
My pictures of black in gray with the Supercrew console, and with the 20%

Notice my steering wheel is the black leather. Original was black plastic, then I had a gray plastic, now black leather. The black and gray motif is all through the truck from the factory. Black with gray buttons, gray with black buttons. etc.






Frankly, it looks best with the area empty, but I need somewhere to rest my arm. You could use leather like cloth and cover the seat sides, and put a carpet over the holes and the airbag module. Still, needs armrests.
Chris

 

I only have a reg cab so does anybody just need the rear seat covers? I'd be happy to split up the eBay auction. email/pm me and we can set something up