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Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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Folks, I came upon a person in the area with a stash of Honda Odyssey Middle Row seats. I bought this set for $100 from one seller, and another person here has a garage full of them. They take them out when they do wheelchair access conversions. They sell for $150 a pair and $150 for the middle thing which is also a center console. They have beige and grey. These are new and really nice. They are leather and smell nice too. I am putting them in my coach and possibly a set or two in my pickup. All I have to do is remove the latch bases and install some unistrut cross braces to bolt to the GMC swivel base.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/880361706.html

Let me know via private message and I will send you the contact details.


-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
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Re: Leather Seats [message #26979 is a reply to message #26966] Sat, 08 November 2008 18:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chris
I can't tell by the photo, do these seats have built in seatbelts? I have been looking at seats on LKQ's ebay store for a long while trying to get something on the west coast.
Randy
Chr$ wrote on Sat, 08 November 2008 15:08

Folks, I came upon a person in the area with a stash of Honda Odyssey Middle Row seats. I bought this set for $100 from one seller, and another person here has a garage full of them. They take them out when they do wheelchair access conversions. They sell for $150 a pair and $150 for the middle thing which is also a center console. They have beige and grey. These are new and really nice. They are leather and smell nice too. I am putting them in my coach and possibly a set or two in my pickup. All I have to do is remove the latch bases and install some unistrut cross braces to bolt to the GMC swivel base.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/880361706.html

Let me know via private message and I will send you the contact details.



Randall Burns
Sammamish WA
75 EX GB
Re: Leather Seats [message #27009 is a reply to message #26979] Sat, 08 November 2008 22:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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No. I really wanted those, but they are harder to come by, and never new. These are brand spankin new. They have a slot in the seat for the seatbelt clip, however, that the GMC belts will fit. I will be mounting my shoulder belts on the wall like someone else (Arch perhaps?) did.

I also don't like the look of the seats with the integral seatbelts as much. These are very comfortable.


-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
Re: Leather Seats [message #27066 is a reply to message #26966] Sun, 09 November 2008 15:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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Folks. there has been some interest in Private messaging on these seats. I may be able to get a good group buy price. I have so far two people wanting three pairs, plus I may buy two more pairs for my truck. There are quite a few available. I'll get better photos posted. I think we can get these for as little as $100 per pair if we buy enough.(fingers crossed)

-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
Re: [GMCnet] Leather Seats [message #27069 is a reply to message #27066] Sun, 09 November 2008 15:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chris;
Keep me posted.
Thanks;
Gordon

Chris Choffat wrote:
>
>
> Folks. there has been some interest in Private messaging on these
> seats. I may be able to get a good group buy price. I have so far two
> people wanting three pairs, plus I may buy two more pairs for my
> truck. There are quite a few available. I'll get better photos
> posted. I think we can get these for as little as $100 per pair if we
> buy enough.(fingers crossed)

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Re: [GMCnet] Leather Seats [message #27070 is a reply to message #27069] Sun, 09 November 2008 15:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chris
How wide is the center seat?
Thank you
Howard
All is Well
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> Chris;
> Keep me posted.
> Thanks;
> Gordon
>
> Chris Choffat wrote:
>>
>>
>> Folks. there has been some interest in Private messaging on these
>> seats. I may be able to get a good group buy price. I have so far two
>> people wanting three pairs, plus I may buy two more pairs for my
>> truck. There are quite a few available. I'll get better photos
>> posted. I think we can get these for as little as $100 per pair if we
>> buy enough.(fingers crossed)
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Leather Seats [message #27089 is a reply to message #27070] Sun, 09 November 2008 19:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Surprised I am interested Would like some mersurements Thanks olddog.
Re: [GMCnet] Leather Seats [message #27096 is a reply to message #26966] Sun, 09 November 2008 20:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Len Novak is currently offline  Len Novak   United States
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Chris,

I just showed my wife the seats, she is interested as we have gray seats in
the coach now. Please keep me in the loop.

Cheers,

Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/




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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Choffat
Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 3:09 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Leather Seats



Folks, I came upon a person in the area with a stash of Honda Odyssey Middle
Row seats. I bought this set for $100 from one seller, and another person
here has a garage full of them. They take them out when they do wheelchair
access conversions. They sell for $150 a pair and $150 for the middle thing
which is also a center console. They have beige and grey. These are new and
really nice. They are leather and smell nice too. I am putting them in my
coach and possibly a set or two in my pickup. All I have to do is remove the
latch bases and install some unistrut cross braces to bolt to the GMC swivel
base.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/880361706.html

Let me know via private message and I will send you the contact details.
--
-Chr$
77 Kingsley Under Rennovation
Scottsdale, AZ
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Len and Pat Novak 1978 GMC Kingsley The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see! Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375 www.bdub.net/novak/
Re: [GMCnet] Leather Seats [message #27110 is a reply to message #27066] Sun, 09 November 2008 21:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
rharms is currently offline  rharms   United States
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Chris,
Could you put me down for two seats, if the group buy moves ahead?

Russ Harms
78 Royale
Medicine Hat AB

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From: "Chris Choffat" <cchoffataz@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 2:23 PM
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>
>
> Folks. there has been some interest in Private messaging on these seats. I
> may be able to get a good group buy price. I have so far two people
> wanting three pairs, plus I may buy two more pairs for my truck. There
> are quite a few available. I'll get better photos posted. I think we can
> get these for as little as $100 per pair if we buy enough.(fingers
> crossed)
> --
> -Chr$
> 77 Kingsley Under Rennovation
> Scottsdale, AZ
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Re: [GMCnet] Leather Seats [message #27137 is a reply to message #27009] Mon, 10 November 2008 04:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hi Chris
Put me down for a pair of gray ones if the group buy goes thru, thanks
and good luck, ,,,,,Les Simpson

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Choffat" <cchoffataz@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 11:07 PM
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>
>
> No. I really wanted those, but they are harder to come by, and never new.
> These are brand spankin new. They have a slot in the seat for the seatbelt
> clip, however, that the GMC belts will fit. I will be mounting my shoulder
> belts on the wall like someone else (Arch perhaps?) did.
>
> I also don't like the look of the seats with the integral seatbelts as
> much. These are very comfortable.
> --
> -Chr$
> 77 Kingsley Under Rennovation
> Scottsdale, AZ
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Re: Leather Seats [message #27169 is a reply to message #26966] Mon, 10 November 2008 11:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chris, I responded with a private message per your instructions but have not heard back. I am interested in a set of tan leather seats, maybe the whole row of seats. I will be traveling through Phoenix on Wednesday the 12th of November and could pickup.

Let me know.

Any pictures of how you attached them?


Michael Foster
mfoster356@yahoo.com
714-235-6814
Re: [GMCnet] Leather Seats [message #27229 is a reply to message #26966] Mon, 10 November 2008 17:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I would be interested in a pair of beige of seats if you can line them up.
My coach is located in Palm Desert so I would need a little help getting
them there . . . arrange shipping
Please let me know how we can make this happen
Thanks


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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Choffat
Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 6:09 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Leather Seats



Folks, I came upon a person in the area with a stash of Honda Odyssey Middle
Row seats. I bought this set for $100 from one seller, and another person
here has a garage full of them. They take them out when they do wheelchair
access conversions. They sell for $150 a pair and $150 for the middle thing
which is also a center console. They have beige and grey. These are new and
really nice. They are leather and smell nice too. I am putting them in my
coach and possibly a set or two in my pickup. All I have to do is remove the
latch bases and install some unistrut cross braces to bolt to the GMC swivel
base.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/880361706.html

Let me know via private message and I will send you the contact details.
--
-Chr$
77 Kingsley Under Rennovation
Scottsdale, AZ
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Re: Leather Seats [message #27252 is a reply to message #26966] Mon, 10 November 2008 20:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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Folks, Overwhelming interest in these. The guy that has them has a house full of them so no need to worry. There should be enough to go around for all.

I will compile the list I get this week and submit the numbers to the owner. I'm shooting for $120 for a pair. Not sure how low they will go on the center thing, as they usually sell those on ebay for $450, they are apparantly $1400 at the dealer and are an option. I got my initial set from a different person who bought them from the guy who has a house full.

I may be able to get him to go lower, as we may be buying all of them. I may buy some on spec as we seem to be the market for them.

This week, I will mount them in my coach to answer some of the questions I have been getting regarding the width/engine hatch clearance.

They do have to be modified, but I am taking photos and will be posting the steps in the photo site. I'ts basically removing the quick release bases for the van and bolting on two strips of unistrut and a couple of standoffs to get them to match up. I am trying to get it all to fit within the plastic shrouds so that they hide all the unistrut.

I have to deal with where to store them all when I get them, or maybe I can get the owner to drop ship to you all who want them shipped.

I know of a warehouse in Mesa that may have room (wink wink nudge nudge)


-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
Re: Leather Seats [message #27256 is a reply to message #27252] Mon, 10 November 2008 20:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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""Folks, Overwhelming interest in these. The guy that has them has a house full of them so no need to worry. There should be enough to go around for all.""

Before I accepted a job at U-Haul, I interviewed with VMI--the van conversion company here in Phoenix. They threw all of the removed seats (Honda and Chrysler) in the dumpster. They had no interest in selling them, so I was always interested in how they wind back up in the market. They also sell these at the flea market @ Washington and 40 th st.


Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
Re: Leather Seats [message #27261 is a reply to message #27256] Mon, 10 November 2008 20:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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That wouldn't surprise me that they goto park n swap.

-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
Re: Leather Seats [message #27264 is a reply to message #26966] Mon, 10 November 2008 20:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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OK, I just test fit the drivers seat. It clears the hatch completely. The seat position is a bit higher, but that can be dealt with by using a plate in lieu of unistrut. I'm short, 5'6" and It was comfortable for me and I could mash the go pedal all the way to the floor.

The seats retain the full front-back and recline functions.

Very comfortable.

The plastic skirts may need trimming to clear the base when swiveling, and I had to bend the swivel lever nearly flat to clear the seat base without the skirts, so may need to carve a slot or leave the wall side skirt off. soft skirts will do here as well.

I know you all want photos. I have my camera full, but the cable is missing and my laptop is in my office, so i will have to upload them tomorrow.


-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
Re: [GMCnet] Leather Seats [message #27271 is a reply to message #27252] Mon, 10 November 2008 23:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chris, I'm interesred in a set of gray seats, thanks, Larry Conley, 74 Glacier, Riverside CO, ca.


--- On Mon, 11/10/08, Chris Choffat <cchoffataz@yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Chris Choffat <cchoffataz@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Leather Seats
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 6:07 PM
> Folks, Overwhelming interest in these. The guy that has them
> has a house full of them so no need to worry. There should
> be enough to go around for all.
>
> I will compile the list I get this week and submit the
> numbers to the owner. I'm shooting for $120 for a pair.
> Not sure how low they will go on the center thing, as they
> usually sell those on ebay for $450, they are apparantly
> $1400 at the dealer and are an option. I got my initial set
> from a different person who bought them from the guy who has
> a house full.
>
> I may be able to get him to go lower, as we may be buying
> all of them. I may buy some on spec as we seem to be the
> market for them.
>
> This week, I will mount them in my coach to answer some of
> the questions I have been getting regarding the width/engine
> hatch clearance.
>
> They do have to be modified, but I am taking photos and
> will be posting the steps in the photo site. I'ts
> basically removing the quick release bases for the van and
> bolting on two strips of unistrut and a couple of standoffs
> to get them to match up. I am trying to get it all to fit
> within the plastic shrouds so that they hide all the
> unistrut.
>
> I have to deal with where to store them all when I get
> them, or maybe I can get the owner to drop ship to you all
> who want them shipped.
>
> I know of a warehouse in Mesa that may have room (wink wink
> nudge nudge)
> --
> -Chr$
> 77 Kingsley Under Rennovation
> Scottsdale, AZ
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L Conley 260 glacier
Re: [GMCnet] Leather Seats [message #27273 is a reply to message #27252] Mon, 10 November 2008 23:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
GMCWiperMan is currently offline  GMCWiperMan   United States
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Chris,

Add me to the list for a pair of brown or tan ones.

Ken Henderson
Americus, GA
www.gmcwipersetc.com
'76 X-Birchaven
'

Chris Choffat wrote:
>
> Folks, Overwhelming interest in these. The guy that has them has a house full of them so no need to worry. There should be enough to go around for all.
>
> I will compile the list I get this week and submit the numbers to the owner. I'm shooting for $120 for a pair. Not sure how low they will go on the center thing, as they usually sell those on ebay for $450, they are apparantly $1400 at the dealer and are an option. I got my initial set from a different person who bought them from the guy who has a house full.
>
> I may be able to get him to go lower, as we may be buying all of them. I may buy some on spec as we seem to be the market for them.
>
> This week, I will mount them in my coach to answer some of the questions I have been getting regarding the width/engine hatch clearance.
>
> They do have to be modified, but I am taking photos and will be posting the steps in the photo site. I'ts basically removing the quick release bases for the van and bolting on two strips of unistrut and a couple of standoffs to get them to match up. I am trying to get it all to fit within the plastic shrouds so that they hide all the unistrut.
>
> I have to deal with where to store them all when I get them, or maybe I can get the owner to drop ship to you all who want them shipped.
>
> I know of a warehouse in Mesa that may have room (wink wink nudge nudge)
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Re: [GMCnet] Leather Seats [message #27282 is a reply to message #27273] Tue, 11 November 2008 07:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chris, would be interested in a pair of tan
Bill Backouris
77 Birchaven 455
Garden Grove Ca
Re: Leather Seats [message #27331 is a reply to message #26966] Tue, 11 November 2008 13:37 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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All,

the photos of my seats are on the photo site. It isn't fully installed, but you guys should be able to get the general idea.

Here is the link:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3625&ppuser=266


-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"

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