1550: need seat, Oliver Decals best source?

I think someone here once suggested Oliver Decals in Iowa as a good source as their white color seats were pleated like the originals. Is this still a good recommendation? I'm caught between just ordering a seat back from somebody and getting along with black (non-stock?), or just breaking down and ordering the whole thing that looks nice. I am also drawn somewhat to the three piece that has the second, higher back support. I suspect these were NOT Oliver original configurations, but I see some advantage in terms of safety and comfort for this old guy.

But they are pricy at $225. Will they bolt right into the original Bostrom?

Opinions appreciated. Thanks, Dennis

But since you"re asking:

If I were buying decals or the three piece high capacity seat you are talking about for a tractor that I was going to keep and use I would buy from Dumont Decals in Iowa for these three reasons: Superb Quality, Excellent Customer Service, and their commitment to preserving the Oliver history. They have a wonderful museum full of Oliver tractors and memorabilia and that means something to me. They"ve always treated me great.

Has to be one in the same place, right?

Is the 3-piece seat not like the original Oliver in that it has the third, upper support? Anyone use that one?

Thanks,
Dennis

Jerry Stairs at AgParts First(also highly recommended)sells the upper backrest brackets and all cushions if you want to go that route. He also has all the parts for your boostrom seat configuration. (shock absorber, rollers,etc.)

I was looking to buy 2 (or 3) pieces. Unbolt each individual piece of mine and install the new stuff, one section at a time. I have uphostry wear-out problems, not seat frame or function problems.

Hope I'm not making a mess out of these questions.

Dennis

You said you might want to keep your bottom seat cushion as is. I was stating that if you wanted to replace only the backrest or wanted to buy the brackets for an upper backrest or needed a shock absorber AgPartsFirst has those items individually.

I appreciate the help and patience.

Dennis

I got my decals for myt 1600 from Dumont's, and the seat cushions from Ag Parts First. My 1600 has a different style seat, more like what was on the later 880's and such, and was originally a black pleated vinyl. The replacements were just that and cost about $125 if I remember right. Never had to buy a new cushion for our 1855 yet, although I did swap out the bad seat frame with that from our 1755 (blown engine) this summer.

Both places are great guys to deal with, and both have good products. I know Ag Parts gets their seat cushions from Hy-capacity (from the sticker that was on mine), so if it's a matter of price or quality, ask Dumont's where their seats come from. So far I'm very pleased with the quality of the seat cushions on my 1600.

Donovan from Wisconsin