[Vwpickups] Re: Vwpickups Digest, Vol 50, Issue 7

Don Tran trangen at gmail.com
Fri Apr 17 12:35:10 CDT 2009 

I got a seat from Craigslist for free, turns out the rails fit but not the
seat/belt buckle, watch out for that,

some seats have them the belt/buckle built-into the seat. and some don't,
and I couldn't remove it or reverse the seats, because the buckles are in
the middle, the seats are driver and passenger specific,
then their are the ones that fasten by the door and by the bottom center

some of the newer ones I couldnt' get them to fit, I had to return the seats
to the junk yard,

On Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM, <vwpickups-request at neubayern.net> wrote:

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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:11:02 -0700
> From: <decker at toledotel.com>
> Subject: Re: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
> To: "Robert Cisneros" <luckeed0g at yahoo.com>,    <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
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> Hi Bob;
>    As you found there are other good options rather than recovering the
> stock seats. Unless I was trying to restore a Rabbit pickup to bone stock I
> wouldn't consider recovering the stock seats. I first tried a set of 1983
> GTI seats and they were better than the stock Rabbit truck seats except for
> one major problem. They have taller seat bottoms and I was always hitting
> my
> head getting into the truck. I think if one looks around there are lot's of
> options in later 80s Jetta seats that will work . There are more than
> Corrado seats that the bottoms are adjustable.
> Brian Decker
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Cisneros" <luckeed0g at yahoo.com>
> To: <vwpickups at neubayern.net>; <decker at toledotel.com>
> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 9:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
>
>
> >
> > To add to Brian's suggestion, I had 83-84 GTI seats in my
> > truck for a couple of years.  They were very supportive but
> > a bit worn out.  I found a set of Recaro seats from a '90
> > Jetta on Craigslist that were in perfect shape for about
> > $250.  They are even better than the GTI seats and were
> > a pretty easy bolt in job. Note that these seats have
> > high bolsters and are quite firm compared to the stock
> > Rabbit seat.
> >
> > I think that as Brian said, the Corrado seats, or seat
> > bottoms are a bit lower, and for for taller folks, might
> > make a good option.  To me, these seats were a better
> > choice than recovering a set of basic Rabbit seats.
> >
> > -Bob
> >  San Jose, CA
> >
> >
> > --- On Thu, 4/16/09, decker at toledotel.com <decker at toledotel.com> wrote:
> >
> > > From: decker at toledotel.com <decker at toledotel.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
> > > To: "John Jelly" <jell29 at telus.net>, vwpickups at neubayern.net
> > > Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 7:40 AM
> > > I use Corrado seats in mine. They have good bolsters and the
> > > bottoms can
> > > be lowered to give a little more room in your truck. I
> > > think you will find
> > > that seats from a two door either A1 or A2 will probably
> > > work. You sometime
> > > have to do some changing on the seat belt hookups and move
> > > seat bottoms from
> > > right to left to get the seat back adjusters to fit but
> > > usualy you can work
> > > it out. Corrado seats aren't easy to find but I have
> > > them in both my Rabbit
> > > pickups.
> > > Brian Decker
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "John Jelly" <jell29 at telus.net>
> > > To: <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 4:10 PM
> > > Subject: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
> > >
> > >
> > > Looking for ideas for repair or replace driving seat, the
> > > grey covering
> > > material has fallen apart.
> > > Somewhere to get same material. or replacement seats used?
> > > Thanks for any leads!
> > > John J.
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:14:05 -0700
> From: Don Tran <trangen at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Vwpickups] Re: Vwpickups Digest, Vol 50, Issue 6
> To: vwpickups at neubayern.net
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> I am in SoCal, and the pick-ur-parts here will let you have a seat for
> $50.00 in very good condition, which I think is a VERY GOOD deal.
>
> On the other hand, I just had my driver seat re-upholstered with brand new
> matching color material, (entire seat & cushion) for $100 even, then they
> did the head liner for $60, and the dash carpet cover (which was cracked in
> 2 places, 2 LARGE cracks) for $30.
>
> I gotta admit they did a Fantastic job, I just love looking at the
> headliner
> now, it's like a brand new car,
>
> next they have spray booths you can rent here for $70.00 plus $50 for 2
> gallons of white paint, (truck is white),
>
> I just gotta primer it, prep and tape it then spray
>
>
>
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> >   2. Re: 81 vw rabbit pickup. (william thompson)
> >   3. Re: 81 vw rabbit pickup. (decker at toledotel.com)
> >   4. Re: 81 vw rabbit pickup. (Robert Cisneros)
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> > Message: 1
> > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:10:14 -0700
> > From: "John Jelly" <jell29 at telus.net>
> > Subject: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
> > To: <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
> > Message-ID: <416AE7B9046245B19AF16BF29C1BC758 at jelly09ffb3c62>
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> > Looking for ideas for repair or replace driving seat, the grey covering
> > material has fallen apart.
> > Somewhere to get same material. or replacement seats used?
> > Thanks for any leads!
> > John J.
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:13:28 -0700
> > From: "william thompson" <thecraftedcow at comcast.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
> > To: "John Jelly" <jell29 at telus.net>
> > Cc: Volkswagen Pickup List <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
> > Message-ID: <007601c9be30$8d4e8210$90fc734c at homelrmqqm1lky>
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> >        reply-type=original
> >
> >  Hi John,
> > I am a bunny trucker who does upholstery as a livelihood. I should pull
> the
> > seat on mine and create new covers. Taking them on and off is easy enough
> > that I can do, If you can't find something else, send me a sample of the
> > grey, if you want. I will try to match if for shine, colour and grain
> > pattern. Making four covers is easier than making four...one at a time. I
> > do
> > not use cheapest vinyl a available. I do it right. The scrim foam under
> the
> > stitching is 1/2' and the foam is backed with a piece of fabric, so the
> > lands and grooves are pronounced. Labour and material, I can't quote
> until
> > I
> > know what vinyl is what you want. You can also put a fabric insert into
> the
> > center of the back and bottom as well. I think that is what I will do
> with
> > mine. I think I will also go away from black. It looks like the inside of
> a
> > cave.
> >
> > I am doing a 55Chev in genuine tuck and roll. It is two shades of
> grey.The
> > rolls will be 2" wide and a half " high, but stuffed with 1"foam, so each
> > section will have some cush to it.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Jelly" <jell29 at telus.net>
> > To: <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 4:10 PM
> > Subject: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
> >
> >
> > Looking for ideas for repair or replace driving seat, the grey covering
> > material has fallen apart.
> > Somewhere to get same material. or replacement seats used?
> > Thanks for any leads!
> > John J.
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> > Message: 3
> > Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:40:25 -0700
> > From: <decker at toledotel.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
> > To: "John Jelly" <jell29 at telus.net>,    <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
> > Message-ID: <000c01c9bea1$483959e0$0500000a at braindec>
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> >
> >    I use Corrado seats in mine. They have good bolsters and the bottoms
> can
> > be lowered to give a little more room in your truck. I think you will
> find
> > that seats from a two door either A1 or A2 will probably work. You
> sometime
> > have to do some changing on the seat belt hookups and move seat bottoms
> > from
> > right to left to get the seat back adjusters to fit but usualy you can
> work
> > it out. Corrado seats aren't easy to find but I have them in both my
> Rabbit
> > pickups.
> > Brian Decker
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Jelly" <jell29 at telus.net>
> > To: <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 4:10 PM
> > Subject: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
> >
> >
> > Looking for ideas for repair or replace driving seat, the grey covering
> > material has fallen apart.
> > Somewhere to get same material. or replacement seats used?
> > Thanks for any leads!
> > John J.
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> > Message: 4
> > Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:32:19 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Robert Cisneros <luckeed0g at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
> > To: vwpickups at neubayern.net, decker at toledotel.com
> > Message-ID: <402996.5970.qm at web83508.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> >
> > To add to Brian's suggestion, I had 83-84 GTI seats in my
> > truck for a couple of years.  They were very supportive but
> > a bit worn out.  I found a set of Recaro seats from a '90
> > Jetta on Craigslist that were in perfect shape for about
> > $250.  They are even better than the GTI seats and were
> > a pretty easy bolt in job. Note that these seats have
> > high bolsters and are quite firm compared to the stock
> > Rabbit seat.
> >
> > I think that as Brian said, the Corrado seats, or seat
> > bottoms are a bit lower, and for for taller folks, might
> > make a good option.  To me, these seats were a better
> > choice than recovering a set of basic Rabbit seats.
> >
> > -Bob
> >  San Jose, CA
> >
> >
> > --- On Thu, 4/16/09, decker at toledotel.com <decker at toledotel.com> wrote:
> >
> > > From: decker at toledotel.com <decker at toledotel.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
> > > To: "John Jelly" <jell29 at telus.net>, vwpickups at neubayern.net
> > > Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 7:40 AM
> > > I use Corrado seats in mine. They have good bolsters and the
> > > bottoms can
> > > be lowered to give a little more room in your truck. I
> > > think you will find
> > > that seats from a two door either A1 or A2 will probably
> > > work. You sometime
> > > have to do some changing on the seat belt hookups and move
> > > seat bottoms from
> > > right to left to get the seat back adjusters to fit but
> > > usualy you can work
> > > it out. Corrado seats aren't easy to find but I have
> > > them in both my Rabbit
> > > pickups.
> > > Brian Decker
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "John Jelly" <jell29 at telus.net>
> > > To: <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 4:10 PM
> > > Subject: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
> > >
> > >
> > > Looking for ideas for repair or replace driving seat, the
> > > grey covering
> > > material has fallen apart.
> > > Somewhere to get same material. or replacement seats used?
> > > Thanks for any leads!
> > > John J.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:46:09 -0500
> From: "David Utley" <fahrvergnugen at cox.net>
> Subject: RE: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
> To: <decker at toledotel.com>, "'John Jelly'" <jell29 at telus.net>,
>        <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
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> +1 for the Corrado seats...  I'm 6'4", I need every bit of space I can, and
> these are the best seats for that need...
>
> David
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: decker at toledotel.com [mailto:decker at toledotel.com]
> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 9:40 AM
> To: John Jelly; vwpickups at neubayern.net
> Subject: Re: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
>
>    I use Corrado seats in mine. They have good bolsters and the bottoms can
> be lowered to give a little more room in your truck. I think you will find
> that seats from a two door either A1 or A2 will probably work. You sometime
> have to do some changing on the seat belt hookups and move seat bottoms
> from
> right to left to get the seat back adjusters to fit but usualy you can work
> it out. Corrado seats aren't easy to find but I have them in both my Rabbit
> pickups.
> Brian Decker
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Jelly" <jell29 at telus.net>
> To: <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 4:10 PM
> Subject: [Vwpickups] 81 vw rabbit pickup.
>
>
> Looking for ideas for repair or replace driving seat, the grey covering
> material has fallen apart.
> Somewhere to get same material. or replacement seats used?
> Thanks for any leads!
> John J.
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