******

It would be great if you could do a write-up on the whole process with pics, part numbers, tips for the FAQ. I'm sure it would take some time; but, it would be nice to have.

 

That's what TampSVT and I have in mind once we get it all sorted out.

Here are the pics that I've taken of this process to date. There will be more added to this album and some info put in the captions of the pics.

Click the seat pic for album
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******,

Looks great so far! Where did you end up getting the center console?

I get a lot of people asking me why mine is the onlu F-150 they have seen with a center console.

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I got the console from LWM It is out of the newer model Expedition. It had been in storage and was very dirty but I took it all apart and cleaned it up. Overall it is in very good condition.

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Rick
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LWM was where I got mine, too. I think I was the 2nd person on the board to order one (first was 97CustomXLT) and now they cannot get enough of them to sell to other board members.

Mine came out of a '98 Expy and was filthy when I got it with a few minor scrathes but it looked like new once I cleaned it and put some protectant on it.

Can't wait to see what the finished product looks like. Have you thought about putting a sub under it? There is a how-to on F150world.

 

No plans to do the sub install at this time. Maybe later. It depends on if I get bored or not.

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My seat is finished!

Got to clean the carpets and put it all back together tomorrow.

Rick and I will collectively put together a consise "how-to" for anyone else that wants to do the same.

Rich

 

DONE!!!!

With the brackets bolted down and the shell off. There are holes in the floor for the brackets. Anyone notice the wires sticking out of the top... Not a bad time to run some wiring for later...

Shell is bolted back on. Lined up perfectly.

The console did not fit flush to the floor. Since it was bracketed on firmly, there was no moving it. Solution, bring the carpet up to meet it. Got under the carpet and filled with some padding. Matches perfectly now.

Interior back together. Upholstery cleaned and Scotchguarded. Ready for the next project...

Rich

 

I have a question. Are you guys doing anything to the drivers seat bottom? The right side "bolster" is a little smaller than the left or do you not even notice it when done?

00 Black #2242

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BDAZ:

The pass. seat was made exactly the same as the driver's seat. The inside bolster is straighter than the outside on both seats.

There was nothing to do to the drivers seat. With the straight inside bolsters, makes it look like the console should be there...

Rich

 

Very, Very nice work guys. You inspire us all!

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TampaSVT,

Did you take the seat to an seat place to get it done or did you do the side of it yourself?

Dan

 

Pawn:

I took it to a local upholstery shop. Total cost was $200.00 to have it remade as a bucket seat.

Rich

 

ok, dumb question # 1.where do you get the material to cover the seats?

 

gp - we had the cover from the bench seat cut down to make the cover for the bucket.

Click the seat pic for album
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