TMI seats ....how are they - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

harpo231 · 03-24-2017, 01:08 PM

Anyone got the tmi seats installed ? Wondering if they are comfy and well made . want buckets in the BLUE MULE ..gonna not use cheap lookin console they offer.

67 chevelle · 03-24-2017, 01:09 PM

They better be for that price

chevy72blu · 03-24-2017, 01:42 PM

I saw them in LMC recently, too. Havent heard much. They look nice in the pictures

88Stanger · 03-24-2017, 04:01 PM

expensive is what they are.....

68Stepbed · 03-24-2017, 04:31 PM

People say they're pricey, but by the time you have an upholsterer rebuild and recover a factory seat with quality components and do the same customization, it's not as far off. Another good point is they're all new seats, not rebuilt stuff.

As for comfort, I've only ridden in a couple, but they seemed to be very comfy and good quality.

12secondnova · 03-24-2017, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by harpo231

Anyone got the tmi seats installed ? Wondering if they are comfy and well made . want buckets in the BLUE MULE ..gonna not use cheap lookin console they offer.

Never seen there ''blue mule'' do they offer them indifferent colors? Ive only ever seen the black. I would love to have a set in red

harpo231 · 03-24-2017, 08:57 PM

You can design any color scheme you want

edhtrd71 · 03-27-2017, 05:20 PM

I have a tmi bench seat in my 71 and it is pretty comfy. I don't have any long miles in the seat yet. They are very expensive but the seat looks great. I haven't seen any affordable upholstery shop turn out a seat like this. It looks like a seat you would see in a very high dollar build.

harpo231 · 03-28-2017, 10:41 AM

Thanks Ed... I'm goin all out with this build so I do want a quality seat. Guess these will work...

flipper58 · 03-28-2017, 11:02 AM

I am waiting on a TMI split bench from forum vendor ProPerformance. Mine are black with green/black houndstooth inserts. I ordered the door panels as well, with the same houndstooth inserts. I will post pics once they arrive. Pricey, yes, but once you consider the time and materials for a very good re-upholstery and cleaning up the frame, etc., it's pretty close.
Phil

harpo231 · 03-28-2017, 11:12 AM

Thanks Flip look forward to seeing them !

67ChevyRedneck · 03-28-2017, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

People say they're pricey, but by the time you have an upholsterer rebuild and recover a factory seat with quality components and do the same customization, it's not as far off. Another good point is they're all new seats, not rebuilt stuff.

As for comfort, I've only ridden in a couple, but they seemed to be very comfy and good quality.

This, with new foams and cover, and me still doing all the work, it was +/-$500 to rebuild my bench seat.

I have TMI seats in my mustang. I have about 8K miles of long 10-12+ hour days on the hot rod power tour driving in them, very comfy. I've also sat in their sample seats at shows before, they all felt pretty nice. Their "Sport R" seats are the comfy-est, but I don't like the look with the suede and chrome ring things.

harpo231 · 03-29-2017, 02:53 PM

Ya I dont like the grommets either,seems like on a hot day they could burn the daddy parts !! Goin with the plain and a stock type console havin made

**davischevy** · 03-29-2017, 09:08 PM

I have TMI seats in my 65 Chevelle and I am very happy.

**davischevy** · 03-31-2017, 08:47 PM

Where do these worms come from?

nicklear36 · 04-01-2017, 05:10 PM

I don't know but they look sweet

flipper58 · 03-26-2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by harpo231

Thanks Flip look forward to seeing them !

I meant to post this a long time ago. Getting closer to actually installing the seat this spring.

FRCvette · 03-26-2018, 02:33 PM

^^^ Nice seat. I want the same seat with white and black houndstooth.

MfBox · 03-27-2018, 01:39 PM

they look great but i have never seen anyone with them installed in real life.

they also look a little uncomfortable

**Grumpy old man** · 03-27-2018, 09:03 PM

I think they look a little weird with the wide raised center section ?, has anyone installed a set and run a center line down the steering wheel to see if they actually are centered with the wheel ? or are they just another generic "custom" seat ?

FRCvette · 03-27-2018, 09:35 PM

I seen one in a c/10 at a local car show here last year. The owner said it was very comfortable. He let me sit in and I thought it fit good and felt comfy.

Artofdeath · 03-28-2018, 11:27 AM

If you don't mind me asking, what seat belt are you going to use with that seat Flipper? Can't wait to see a pic of that sitting in your truck. Thanks for posting!

MfBox · 03-28-2018, 12:07 PM

if you get a set of these like that red one pictured above what does that run installed?

flipper58 · 03-28-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Artofdeath

If you don't mind me asking, what seat belt are you going to use with that seat Flipper? Can't wait to see a pic of that sitting in your truck. Thanks for posting!

Got them from seatbeltsplus.com, in black. And I can't wait either.
Phil

MfBox · 03-28-2018, 06:58 PM

looked at there site 2200 for the top end seats 550 for the center fountain and 270 for the mounting bracket. so around 3k installed by yourself at the top end.

03-24-2017, 01:08 PM	#1
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	TMI seats ....how are they Anyone got the tmi seats installed ? Wondering if they are comfy and well made . want buckets in the BLUE MULE ..gonna not use cheap lookin console they offer.

03-24-2017, 01:09 PM	#2
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: TMI seats ....how are they They better be for that price __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive

03-24-2017, 01:42 PM	#3
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: TMI seats ....how are they I saw them in LMC recently, too. Havent heard much. They look nice in the pictures __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

03-24-2017, 04:01 PM	#4
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,644	Re: TMI seats ....how are they expensive is what they are.....

03-24-2017, 04:31 PM	#5
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: TMI seats ....how are they People say they're pricey, but by the time you have an upholsterer rebuild and recover a factory seat with quality components and do the same customization, it's not as far off. Another good point is they're all new seats, not rebuilt stuff. As for comfort, I've only ridden in a couple, but they seemed to be very comfy and good quality. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-24-2017, 08:57 PM	#7
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: TMI seats ....how are they You can design any color scheme you want

03-27-2017, 05:20 PM	#8
edhtrd71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edinburg, Texas. Posts: 194	Re: TMI seats ....how are they I have a tmi bench seat in my 71 and it is pretty comfy. I don't have any long miles in the seat yet. They are very expensive but the seat looks great. I haven't seen any affordable upholstery shop turn out a seat like this. It looks like a seat you would see in a very high dollar build.

03-28-2017, 10:41 AM	#9
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: TMI seats ....how are they Thanks Ed... I'm goin all out with this build so I do want a quality seat. Guess these will work...

03-28-2017, 11:02 AM	#10
flipper58 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pleasant Ridge, MI Posts: 285	Re: TMI seats ....how are they I am waiting on a TMI split bench from forum vendor ProPerformance. Mine are black with green/black houndstooth inserts. I ordered the door panels as well, with the same houndstooth inserts. I will post pics once they arrive. Pricey, yes, but once you consider the time and materials for a very good re-upholstery and cleaning up the frame, etc., it's pretty close. Phil

03-28-2017, 11:12 AM	#11
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: TMI seats ....how are they Thanks Flip look forward to seeing them !

03-29-2017, 02:53 PM	#13
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: TMI seats ....how are they Ya I dont like the grommets either,seems like on a hot day they could burn the daddy parts !! Goin with the plain and a stock type console havin made

03-29-2017, 09:08 PM	#14
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: TMI seats ....how are they I have TMI seats in my 65 Chevelle and I am very happy. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

03-31-2017, 08:47 PM	#15
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: TMI seats ....how are they Where do these worms come from? __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

04-01-2017, 05:10 PM	#16
nicklear36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 191	Re: TMI seats ....how are they I don't know but they look sweet Attached Images

03-26-2018, 02:33 PM	#18
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 693	Re: TMI seats ....how are they ^^^ Nice seat. I want the same seat with white and black houndstooth. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb



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03-27-2018, 01:39 PM	#19
MfBox Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Glendale Colorado Posts: 84	Re: TMI seats ....how are they they look great but i have never seen anyone with them installed in real life. they also look a little uncomfortable

03-27-2018, 09:03 PM	#20
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: TMI seats ....how are they I think they look a little weird with the wide raised center section ?, has anyone installed a set and run a center line down the steering wheel to see if they actually are centered with the wheel ? or are they just another generic "custom" seat ?

03-27-2018, 09:35 PM	#21
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 693	Re: TMI seats ....how are they I seen one in a c/10 at a local car show here last year. The owner said it was very comfortable. He let me sit in and I thought it fit good and felt comfy. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

03-28-2018, 11:27 AM	#22
Artofdeath Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Sandusky, Ohio USA Posts: 104	Re: TMI seats ....how are they If you don't mind me asking, what seat belt are you going to use with that seat Flipper? Can't wait to see a pic of that sitting in your truck. Thanks for posting!

03-28-2018, 12:07 PM	#23
MfBox Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Glendale Colorado Posts: 84	Re: TMI seats ....how are they if you get a set of these like that red one pictured above what does that run installed?

03-28-2018, 06:58 PM	#25
MfBox Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Glendale Colorado Posts: 84	Re: TMI seats ....how are they looked at there site 2200 for the top end seats 550 for the center fountain and 270 for the mounting bracket. so around 3k installed by yourself at the top end.

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