Is there anything worth saving from the seats?

[OlgaAK]

I'm solo, disabled, and don't have much access to electric, so getting the seats out is quite a slow process. So far I've been able to get 5 seats totally out and used the bottom cushions from about 8 of them to make a temporary sleeping space that is softer than the floor (I can't put in an actual mattress until I get more seats out.)

I took one seat apart just to see what's inside, and the fabric is fire-resistant. Is there any use for this fabric, or any other part that would be worth saving from the seats?

[PNW_Steve]

The change that you find behind the cushions.

I scored almost $3

[o1marc]

The metal frames worth in the neighborhood of $5-$6/100lbs. Between seat frames, ceiling panels, and wall panels paid $60 at the scrap yard.

[PNW_Steve]

Originally Posted by o1marc

The metal frames worth in the neighborhood of $5-$6/100lbs. Between seat frames, ceiling panels, and wall panels paid $60 at the scrap yard.

I am envious of you guys that get paid for scrap. We usually have to pay to dump it. A couple of ceiling panels, heaters and that chunk that I cut out of my rear cap will probably cost me about $18 to get rid of.

[Native]

And to think that THEY are turnning around and selling it to recyclers after you pay them to take it!


The seat metal has been ut to use in a number of ways. There is even a thread on the subject of "How have you repurposed your seats".

[david.dgeorge07]

We made our sub mattresses with them. Topped with memory foam toppers and they make for a comfy bed.

It was some work but I broke them down completely and recycled the metal, kept the foam, trashed the covers and plywood.

[o1marc]

Originally Posted by PNW_Steve

I am envious of you guys that get paid for scrap. We usually have to pay to dump it. A couple of ceiling panels, heaters and that chunk that I cut out of my rear cap will probably cost me about $18 to get rid of.

Where are you located, there are a number of recyclers in Wenatchee

[PNW_Steve]

Originally Posted by o1marc

Where are you located, there are a number of recyclers in Wenatchee

I am in Dayton. Wenatchee is about 3-1/2 hours from here.

There is a recycler in Pasco. A bit over 70 miles away. Round trip I use 11-12 gallons of fuel @ $3.59 a gallon. So roughly $42 in fuel and about 2-1/2 hours drive time.

I could haul it up there but I would be upside down once you account for time, fuel and wear & tear on my truck.

[o1marc]

Originally Posted by PNW_Steve

I am in Dayton. Wenatchee is about 3-1/2 hours from here.

There is a recycler in Pasco. A bit over 70 miles away. Round trip I use 11-12 gallons of fuel @ $3.59 a gallon. So roughly $42 in fuel and about 2-1/2 hours drive time.

I could haul it up there but I would be upside down once you account for time, fuel and wear & tear on my truck.

How about this place in Dayton? Oops, Dayton, Oh.

[PNW_Steve]

Originally Posted by o1marc

How about this place in Dayton? Oops, Dayton, Oh.

That may be a bit of a drive......