The Stupid Interior Questions Thread

[Curt]

I've done some searching and can't find anything... Does anyone have a master list of all the bulbs (especially interior)?
Some of the backlighting on the interior controls are out, but I don't want to go pulling things apart until I'm ready to repair. For instance the right side of A/C controls is backlit but not the left.

I've seen a variety of DIY bulb replacement threads for specific things, but no "master" list sticky type thing.

Here's the site I use to find some of the bulb sizes I need: http://www.modifiedlife.com/1996-chevrolet-suburban-car-light-bulb-size-information/
Just to let you know, this is for my 1996 Suburban, might need to change it depending on your year.

 

[Not An SS]

Whats the best source for stock cloth interior upholstery? Is foam available to repair the bases?

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[east302]

Replacement foam for 1995-1999 leather equipped trucks is available...

http://www.theseatshop.com/driver-bottom-foam-cushion-bucket-seats-only.html?cat=1384&seat_cover=3

I'm pretty sure that the cloth on the GMT400 trucks was glued to the foam and didn't use Velcro like the leather seats. It wouldn't be as easily removed and replaced. An auto upholstery shop, then, may be your best bet. They could probably make new foam cushions as well.

Edit to add:

I have seen reproduction cloth covers for 88-94 bench/buckets and the Cheyenne bench seats for 95-99 listed at National Parts Depot (npdlink.com) but am not sure how they are attached without damaging the existing foam. Their website doesn't show seat pictures, but if you browse their online catalog they have photos. They don't look that bad, you might try contacting them for the specifics on installation.

Maybe this link will work...

http://www.nationalpartsdepot.com/f...ernal_link&utm_campaign=Chevy_Truck_1947_1998

Good luck, hope this helps.




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[Not An SS]

Thanks for that info, East302. I'll check that link when I get home. Didnt know that the foam was attached to the material either.

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[east302]

Maybe sewlow will chime in, he could probably run through the options for you.

 

[Fringeofinsanity]

Anyon know where I can get the door pull strap? I have one that's broken and haven't been able to find a replacement anywhere. Thanks

 

[1500z71]

I've done some searching and can't find anything... Does anyone have a master list of all the bulbs (especially interior)?
Some of the backlighting on the interior controls are out, but I don't want to go pulling things apart until I'm ready to repair. For instance the right side of A/C controls is backlit but not the left.

I've seen a variety of DIY bulb replacement threads for specific things, but no "master" list sticky type thing.

http://www.modifiedlife.com/1998-chevrolet-pickup-car-light-bulb-sizes-guide/

Doubt that will help but it's a good reference for most all bulbs. There are a ton of people on here that I have done the LED swap and they mention bulb size. May have to do a little digging or DM'ing.

EDIT: crap someone beat me to it. Still, hope you find what you need

 

[mackguy]

Good info there. Looking specifically for the AC backlights, which they give a few options for. Looks like there are 10 packs on Amazon for around $10 so I'll probably try the best shot soon and see what I end up with.

 

[sewlow]

Whats the best source for stock cloth interior upholstery? Is foam available to repair the bases?

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Last place I found original roll-stock fabric was via the dealership. And that was more than a few years ago. Plus it was crazy expensive! IIRC $120.00/yd. plus tax! And that's cheap from GM compared to other fabrics that I've bought from them! And they require a minimum 1 yard purchase. Ouch! Don't know if they'll even have that listed anymore seeing the age that these trucks are getting up to, now.
That listing that east302 posted for the cushion foam is very nice & probably the best way to go. If the original has lasted at least 16 years from when the last models of GMT400's were made. $220.00 averaged over the next 16 is cheap! But I look at that & figure a decent auto upholstery shop that knows what they're doing could do a lot of foam repairs & still be under that price. Only thing, though. A repair is just that. A repair. A band-aid. It may or may not last as long as the original did. I wouldn't bet on it.
So...what it comes down to is...Do you figure on keeping the truck for 16 years+ to justify that $220.00? It's also personal preference. Does your pocket book feel that that $220.00 is reasonable? If not, is that repair of the existing foam for maybe $100.00-$150.00, which could last 1/2 as long, a better deal?
Don't quote me on that repair price, though. That's just an edumacated guess, based on what it would cost in my shop. I can't predict what some other shops would charge.

 

[east302]

What about the cost of building new cushions from scratch? Is that something normally done when there are no aftermarket options? I think the OP was looking at 88-94 and the cushion that I posted was for the 95 and up...unless they were somehow interchangeable?


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