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Mon, 27 January 2020 19:15

6cuda6

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So i need an opinion on those that have done the Honda seat swap.....how are they long term, are they comfortable etc?
The current seats we have in the Hughes were put in by the PO at one point and dont recline and sadly they are way to upright to be comfortable as we found out on our 850 mile purchase run home....

Rich Mondor, Brockville, ON 77 Hughes 2600

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Re: Honda seats [message #351599 is a reply to message #351598]

Mon, 27 January 2020 20:01

Larry

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6cuda6 wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 19:15

So i need an opinion on those that have done the Honda seat swap.....how are they long term, are they comfortable etc?
The current seats we have in the Hughes were put in by the PO at one point and dont recline and sadly they are way to upright to be comfortable as we found out on our 850 mile purchase run home....

If you do a "Honda seats" search in the GMC Photo site, there are several albums outlining the installation procedure. Simple and straight forward. I did the Honda seat install back in 2005. Never looked back. An easy install, comfy seats, and lasted until this year when I had to have one "pleather" panel on the drivers seat replaced. Happened in a spot where the driver slid over that spot every time you entered or exited the seat. So that is some 15 yrs and 80K miles before I had to do anything but a yearly scrubbing down.
Here is a couple of links:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/seats-from-honda-odyssey/p28239-slide114.html:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5501-honda-seat-installation.html[/url]

Larry

78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.

[Updated on: Mon, 27 January 2020 20:57]

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Re: Honda seats [message #351600 is a reply to message #351598]

Tue, 28 January 2020 02:21

GMC Cruse

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6cuda6 wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 20:15

So i need an opinion on those that have done the Honda seat swap.....how are they long term, are they comfortable etc?
The current seats we have in the Hughes were put in by the PO at one point and dont recline and sadly they are way to upright to be comfortable as we found out on our 850 mile purchase run home....

In 2009, I put leather 2009 Odyssey middle row seats in mine. Shortly after, took a trip from Michigan to California and back. Drove 10-12 hours a day and found them to be very comfortable. They are still comfortable and still look good.

Mike K. '75 PB Southeast Michigan

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Tue, 28 January 2020 11:36

rjw

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Larry wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 21:01

6cuda6 wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 19:15
So i need an opinion on those that have done the Honda seat swap.....how are they long term, are they comfortable etc?
The current seats we have in the Hughes were put in by the PO at one point and dont recline and sadly they are way to upright to be comfortable as we found out on our 850 mile purchase run home....
If you do a "Honda seats" search in the GMC Photo site, there are several albums outlining the installation procedure. Simple and straight forward. I did the Honda seat install back in 2005. Never looked back. An easy install, comfy seats, and lasted until this year when I had to have one "pleather" panel on the drivers seat replaced. Happened in a spot where the driver slid over that spot every time you entered or exited the seat. So that is some 15 yrs and 80K miles before I had to do anything but a yearly scrubbing down.
Here is a couple of links:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/seats-from-honda-odyssey/p28239-slide114.html:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5501-honda-seat-installation.html[/url]

I installed the Honda seats in 2009 and I couldn't be happier. Except for the fact that that it seems that 2009 was only a few years ago and not 11. Time is flying by way to fast!

You can follow this link to lots of photos of the install and finished product.

http://palmbeachgmc.com/seats.html

Yes I know my site is way out of date, but I have a new version almost ready to upload to my hosting account.

Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com

Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.

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Re: Honda seats [message #351602 is a reply to message #351598]

Tue, 28 January 2020 15:53

Carl S.

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My coach's PO installed similar seats out of a Chrysler mini van. I have had the coach for almost 12 years now and have driven it over 45,000 miles sitting in one of those seats. It has been very comfortable and is just now showing some signs of wear on the seat panel that I slide over to get in and out of the seat (like Larry's)

I don't see a downside to them.

Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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Re: Honda seats [message #351603 is a reply to message #351598]

Tue, 28 January 2020 20:18

JohnL455

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I junked all the Honda track parts and used unistrut to
mate to GMC bases. This added a bit of height so may not be comfortable if you have shorter legs. Fairly comfortable but on very long days I add a small pillow down low for added lumbar in the right place. Eventually I want to repad and recover the factory seats to restore the look .

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

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Re: [GMCnet] Honda seats [message #351774 is a reply to message #351600]

Tue, 28 January 2020 09:51

powwerjon

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When we acquired our present coach in 2011, a Buskirk Stretch chassis #5
built in 1997. It came with the Flexsteel leather seats for RV use. They
look nice, but were not that comfortable over long distances. The Honda
seat was the hot tip for a seat replacement in 2011 and many GMC'ers
installed them, including us. The middle row seats with arm rest were the
model of choice and at that time were available from a handicap van maker
who took them out when up-fitting the vans. The 2 colors available when
the cream and tan colors and they were under $200 for the pair + shipping.
Arrived in a big box, mounted on the 6-way electric seat base and the rest
is history. We have done thousands of miles each year since and they have
been very comfortable for 6-8 hrs a day driving. If you have the stock
bases you can use the seat mounts off the factory with slight
modifications. I have a set of modified brackets and home, but sadly no
pictures. The Toyota Sienna seats have also been used.

The following is a number of pictures, be sure to look at them all.

Ours mounted on 6-way electric seat bases:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/1978-buskirk-stretch/p48921-g2-gmcmi-2013-388.html

Toyota Seats:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/toyota-sienna-seats/p60081-toyota-sienna-reclining-cockpit-seats.html

Honda Seats:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/texas/p63292-honda-seats.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/sitzwaffen-gmc/p56315-00522.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/men-27s-mall-gems/p48481-honda-odyssey-center-row-seats.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/men-27s-mall-gems/p48480-honda-odyssey-center-row-seats.html

Honda seat on factory base:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member-galleries/p42570-honda-seats.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member-galleries/p42569-honda-seats.html

How to install on factory base:
<
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/honda-seat-installation/p32618-a-variation-on-the-installation-of-honda-odyssey-seats.html
>
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http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/honda-seat-installation/p32620-a-variation-on-the-installation-of-honda-odyssey-seats.html
>

Very good albums:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/seats-from-honda-odyssey/p28239-slide114.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5087-removal-of-honda-seat-base.html

If you can find a good set , 09,10 &11 years were best.

J.R. Wright
GMC Great Laker
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMC Eastern States
GMCMHI
TZE Zone Restorations
78 Buskirk Custom 29.5' Stretch
75 Avion (Under going Frame up Restoration)
On Location in Tucson (I don't do winter)

On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 1:21 AM Mike via Gmclist
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> 6cuda6 wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 20:15
>> So i need an opinion on those that have done the Honda seat swap.....how
> are they long term, are they comfortable etc?
>> The current seats we have in the Hughes were put in by the PO at one
> point and dont recline and sadly they are way to upright to be comfortable
> as
>> we found out on our 850 mile purchase run home....
>
>
> In 2009, I put leather 2009 Odyssey middle row seats in mine. Shortly
> after, took a trip from Michigan to California and back. Drove 10-12 hours
> a
> day and found them to be very comfortable. They are still comfortable and
> still look good.
> --
> Mike K.
> '75 PB
> Southeast Michigan
>
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Re: Honda seats [message #351787 is a reply to message #351598]

Wed, 29 January 2020 17:17

6cuda6

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Thanks for the info guys....i picked up the seats as the deal was to good and your experiences will make these great.

Rich Mondor, Brockville, ON 77 Hughes 2600

[Updated on: Wed, 29 January 2020 19:57]

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Re: [GMCnet] Honda seats [message #351811 is a reply to message #351599]

Fri, 31 January 2020 14:54

Len Novak

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I did mine back, maybe 10 years ago........so far, so good.

Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/

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6cuda6 wrote on Mon, 27 January 2020 19:15
> So i need an opinion on those that have done the Honda seat swap.....how
are they long term, are they comfortable etc?
> The current seats we have in the Hughes were put in by the PO at one point
and dont recline and sadly they are way to upright to be comfortable as
> we found out on our 850 mile purchase run home....

If you do a "Honda seats" search in the GMC Photo site, there are several
albums outlining the installation procedure. Simple and straight forward. I
did the Honda seat install back in 2005. Never looked back. An easy install,
comfy seats, and lasted until this year when I had to have one "pleather"
panel on the drivers seat replaced. Happened in a spot where the driver slid
over that spot every time you entered or exited the seat. So that is
some 15 yrs and 80K miles before I had to do anything but a yearly scrubbing
down.
Here's one of the links:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5501-honda-seat-installation.html

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Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.

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