Bench Seat Comfort - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DaBigKahuna · 01-09-2012, 01:02 AM

Since I've got my truck mostly sorted out and also because my daily driver has been in the shop for the past week, I've been driving the C/10 pretty much daily for the past 2 weeks.

I'm finding after 3-4 hours on the bench seat, my butt starts to get sore. Admittedly, I'm larger than average, 6'0" 300lbs... hey I come by my Da Big Kahuna nickname honestly!

I'm wondering if it's because I'm on a 40 year old seat and new foam and seat cover would fix it up or if I should be looking at other seats. I think my seat has been recovered. It's got some tweedy looking cloth on it. I don't think it's original.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-09-2012, 10:54 AM

Bad foam will cause the seat to be uncomfortable over time. If you know an upholstery shop, have them check out your seat so they can give you an opinion on the foam's condition.

Jim

PanelDeland · 01-09-2012, 11:25 AM

Since we're the same size.I'll tell you that the factory seat(utility bucket) in mine was very uncomfortable after a couple hours.I took it out to find that the springs were broken and the PO had put a piece of plywood under it to supposrt.Then he built the underneath up with blocks between the frrame of the seat and the plywiood.The foam and cover were original and in decent shape but the cushioning from the springs was GONE!!!.Check out what you got before you decide to just throw new foam and covers on it.

webfoot · 01-09-2012, 12:36 PM

I have the comfort bench in mine and I think it is pretty nice. I think these have thicker foam from the factory. (option z62)

**slomotion** · 01-09-2012, 01:39 PM

Mine is all stock and after an hour and a half I'm ready to get out and stretch. I think they just weren't that attuned to "creature comforts" back then and it's just state-of-the-art for that time period. I did put a tilt column in mine which seems to help my arms and shoulders, but as you said, I still get butt-sprung much sooner then in my late model.

woodwright · 01-09-2012, 01:59 PM

To me, the 88-98 truck seats are alot more comfortable. They almost bolt right in, and the low back seats look like they belong there. The backs are also a little thinner so you will probably gain a little leg room. You can probably get a nice one for half the price it would take to rebuild yours. Just my opinion.

chopnchaneled · 01-09-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

Mine is all stock and after an hour and a half I'm ready to get out and stretch. I think they just weren't that attuned to "creature comforts" back then and it's just state-of-the-art for that time period. I did put a tilt column in mine which seems to help my arms and shoulders, but as you said, I still get butt-sprung much sooner then in my late model.

X's two

GRX · 01-09-2012, 02:03 PM

My truck came with an aftermarket bench. Not sure the brand. Pretty comfortable. Then again there is about a third less of me than you guys. I much prefer the bench over buckets. Comes in handy when you and your lady want to go park in a field. If ya get my drift.

DaBigKahuna · 01-09-2012, 03:40 PM

Thanks for the info guys!

rcrahn · 01-09-2012, 03:50 PM

I have spent alot of money on my project and had to make alot of decisions on what to spend money on. Let me tell you, a good seat makes or breaks the entire vehicle. I have no intentions of "poor boying it" on the seat and I've tried several. At a goodguys show I was able to sit it a Teas Design seat. It was better than sitting on my sofa and that's what I'm going with.

For you at 6' 300 lbs I highly recommend it.

dukcaln · 01-09-2012, 05:07 PM

88 bench in mine......feels good...... but a re-foaming may make you want to drive further!

midniteblues · 01-09-2012, 08:36 PM

I bounce all over my nicely recoverd factory bench. i almost need shocks for it!! the next time i redo a seat i will put supports in the seat springs somehow

DaBigKahuna · 01-09-2012, 08:42 PM

I looked at the Teas Design but they look a little too modern for my taste. I'm sure they are way comfortable.

I'd like to see the 88-98 benches. if they look like they belong, it sounds like a good way to go. I would love to pick up a little leg room as well. I don't have the in cab tank so I can move back a little.

**jocko** · 01-09-2012, 09:31 PM

recommend the custom shop route - have them make a firm, with memory foam topper (newer upholstery shop trend) for use with your stock seat and covers. Best of both worlds.

fastwillie 696969 · 01-10-2012, 02:58 AM

i going to use a thermo foam for my butt ,whats your butt number ---47

01-09-2012, 01:02 AM	#1
DaBigKahuna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Disneyland, CA Posts: 486	Bench Seat Comfort Since I've got my truck mostly sorted out and also because my daily driver has been in the shop for the past week, I've been driving the C/10 pretty much daily for the past 2 weeks. I'm finding after 3-4 hours on the bench seat, my butt starts to get sore. Admittedly, I'm larger than average, 6'0" 300lbs... hey I come by my Da Big Kahuna nickname honestly! I'm wondering if it's because I'm on a 40 year old seat and new foam and seat cover would fix it up or if I should be looking at other seats. I think my seat has been recovered. It's got some tweedy looking cloth on it. I don't think it's original.

01-09-2012, 10:54 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Bench Seat Comfort Bad foam will cause the seat to be uncomfortable over time. If you know an upholstery shop, have them check out your seat so they can give you an opinion on the foam's condition. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

01-09-2012, 11:25 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Bench Seat Comfort Since we're the same size.I'll tell you that the factory seat(utility bucket) in mine was very uncomfortable after a couple hours.I took it out to find that the springs were broken and the PO had put a piece of plywood under it to supposrt.Then he built the underneath up with blocks between the frrame of the seat and the plywiood.The foam and cover were original and in decent shape but the cushioning from the springs was GONE!!!.Check out what you got before you decide to just throw new foam and covers on it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-09-2012, 12:36 PM	#4
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: Bench Seat Comfort I have the comfort bench in mine and I think it is pretty nice. I think these have thicker foam from the factory. (option z62) __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

01-09-2012, 01:39 PM	#5
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: Bench Seat Comfort Mine is all stock and after an hour and a half I'm ready to get out and stretch. I think they just weren't that attuned to "creature comforts" back then and it's just state-of-the-art for that time period. I did put a tilt column in mine which seems to help my arms and shoulders, but as you said, I still get butt-sprung much sooner then in my late model. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

01-09-2012, 01:59 PM	#6
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Bench Seat Comfort To me, the 88-98 truck seats are alot more comfortable. They almost bolt right in, and the low back seats look like they belong there. The backs are also a little thinner so you will probably gain a little leg room. You can probably get a nice one for half the price it would take to rebuild yours. Just my opinion. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

01-09-2012, 02:03 PM	#8
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: Bench Seat Comfort My truck came with an aftermarket bench. Not sure the brand. Pretty comfortable. Then again there is about a third less of me than you guys. I much prefer the bench over buckets. Comes in handy when you and your lady want to go park in a field. If ya get my drift. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

01-09-2012, 03:40 PM	#9
DaBigKahuna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Disneyland, CA Posts: 486	Re: Bench Seat Comfort Thanks for the info guys!

01-09-2012, 03:50 PM	#10
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Bench Seat Comfort I have spent alot of money on my project and had to make alot of decisions on what to spend money on. Let me tell you, a good seat makes or breaks the entire vehicle. I have no intentions of "poor boying it" on the seat and I've tried several. At a goodguys show I was able to sit it a Teas Design seat. It was better than sitting on my sofa and that's what I'm going with. For you at 6' 300 lbs I highly recommend it.

01-09-2012, 05:07 PM	#11
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: Bench Seat Comfort 88 bench in mine......feels good...... but a re-foaming may make you want to drive further! __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

01-09-2012, 08:36 PM	#12
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Bench Seat Comfort I bounce all over my nicely recoverd factory bench. i almost need shocks for it!! the next time i redo a seat i will put supports in the seat springs somehow __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

01-09-2012, 08:42 PM	#13
DaBigKahuna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Disneyland, CA Posts: 486	Re: Bench Seat Comfort I looked at the Teas Design but they look a little too modern for my taste. I'm sure they are way comfortable. I'd like to see the 88-98 benches. if they look like they belong, it sounds like a good way to go. I would love to pick up a little leg room as well. I don't have the in cab tank so I can move back a little.

01-09-2012, 09:31 PM	#14
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Bench Seat Comfort recommend the custom shop route - have them make a firm, with memory foam topper (newer upholstery shop trend) for use with your stock seat and covers. Best of both worlds.

01-10-2012, 02:58 AM	#15
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Bench Seat Comfort i going to use a thermo foam for my butt ,whats your butt number ---47 __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

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