Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Raymo · 12-18-2010, 05:22 PM

I'm tired of sit'n on my weak spring pickup seat. Looking for newer seat choices. I guess I could rebuild it as the seat is in really good shape but can't find seat springs. The gentleman that had my 56 before I did was a little bigger than me so she's a little weak and a back killer after a 600 mile trip.
Lets see some of your seats with what they came out of.
Thanks,
Raymo

entourageguy · 12-18-2010, 09:11 PM

88-98 chev full size p/u bench

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Rude Dude · 12-19-2010, 11:10 AM

I have the same seat from 89 Chevy Truck. I cut lower brackets in pie cut and rewelded more of a tilt plus it sits lower in back of cab. I hate seeing top of seat in rear window it is just me no offense to anyone intended. Here are some pics sorry bad quality they are off phone I have new leather covers not installed so all you see is foam.

Raymo · 12-19-2010, 01:55 PM

I do also think the back of the seat should be low. They just don't look right with high backs. I kind of like buckets too but that bench seat is nice to place things on when going down the road. No salvage yards close to me so I'll have to travel about 150 miles to go look I guess.

sgtusmc · 12-19-2010, 05:03 PM

I don't really like the seat being visible through the rear window. There's a couple of trucks here in town that have them sticking up kind of high. I think entourageguy hit the nail on the head with his seat. It looks awesome in there, with a kick ass upholstery job to boot.

RockTonka · 12-20-2010, 01:28 AM

Here's another option. Had Twisted Stitch build a custom bench based on a low side suspension seat. Gained gut and leg room...

Kim57 · 12-26-2010, 01:01 AM

Thaks for the pics tbrown. I like the way those look.
Kim

Tchia65 · 12-28-2010, 12:37 AM

Out of 2003 Impala. Installation was straight forward. I think they will look pretty good in two tone vinyl.

marks 59 · 02-07-2011, 11:05 AM

New guy with a 59 in progress. I'm trying to find a good seat for my project and stumbled across this site. Looks like you all have come up with some good ideas. I would probably direct this towards Entourageguy as it would appear that his seat would be a nice fit for what I'm looking to do. You said 88 to 98 seats will fit if I read correctly. Did you have to anything with the exception of the mounting to get it to fit? It really appears to fit nice. Any hints or other suggestions? Thanks in advance for any input. Wouldn't mind seeing some wheels/rim ideas either as I'm getting close to the finish.

entourageguy · 02-09-2011, 12:45 PM

basically I set the seat in with the base between the two raised portions and bolted it in.Some guys cut a wedge out of the base to lean the seat back but so far the stock has worked for me.

marks 59 · 02-09-2011, 01:39 PM

Thanks Brian, went to your garage and noticed a different seat from the one posted here. Don't mean to be nosey but whats the story with that. I like the one you have with the fold down center. Would you mind sharing a little more info on that as to what that came out of and why you changed it. Thanks,Mark

Black_Sheep · 09-11-2017, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by entourageguy

basically I set the seat in with the base between the two raised portions and bolted it in.Some guys cut a wedge out of the base to lean the seat back but so far the stock has worked for me.

Same here, a seat from an '89 standard cab Chevy fits like it was made for a '58...

tmoble · 02-09-2011, 02:23 PM

looks like he sorta re-did the interior. door panels are different too. wonder if he did it get rid of the sets sticking up into the window?

Brian, that's a gorgeous truck.

tmoble · 02-09-2011, 02:47 PM

Brian, do you have a build thread somewhere?

tmoble · 02-09-2011, 07:13 PM

oops, duplicate

tmoble · 02-09-2011, 07:14 PM

looks like he still logs on:
# Last Activity: Today 09:45 AM

entourageguy · 02-09-2011, 10:47 PM

The front seat that was in it before was out of a gm product. The PO said it was out of a lumina. It worked ok but was getting worn out and I wanted a bench seat for the extra person.
I wanted to put my own look to the interior and brighten it up inside. I have a friend that does upholstery.
I don't really have a build page as it looked like this when I bought it. I've changed the suspension, wheels, interior and redid the box with tank under floor.
I'm glad some people like my truck.

You can see where the base sits between the two raised parts on the floor
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These seats are also available with an arm rest. Some of these had the upholstery glued to the foam making it very hard to recover. Mine had a zip off cover from the factory.
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This is what the headliner looks like now
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parkwood · 12-13-2011, 12:55 AM

Wise Guys seat frame covered in leather.....

Kim57 · 12-13-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by parkwood

Wise Guys seat frame covered in leather.....

That's a nice looking seat.
Kim

entourageguy · 12-14-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

That's a nice looking seat.
Kim

I like that as well

mknittle · 12-13-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by parkwood

Wise Guys seat frame covered in leather.....

looks nice! did you do the stitching?

parkwood · 12-13-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mknittle

looks nice! did you do the stitching?

I would love to know how to do it but no i didn't, i have a guy who does all the interiors for me...

1956chevtruck · 12-14-2011, 12:06 AM

Here's what I did with mine. Stock bench seat with a new stock Cameo cover from carsinc.com. I like it and it's simple and nice and stock.
Byron

mknittle · 12-14-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by parkwood

I would love to know how to do it but no i didn't, i have a guy who does all the interiors for me...

Looks great.I am teaching myself upholstery There isn't many people around this area that are good at it that are willing to teach. it is a lot of fun though.

Nikotrans · 11-30-2014, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by parkwood

Wise Guys seat frame covered in leather.....

Nice - how do you like them? Are they a direct bolt in replacement?

I assume you went with the springs and foam option and had them covered to match your interior theme. Looks like you opted out of the 6-way power option too.

It also looks like your '56 made the cover of Classic Trucks (Feb 2015 edition). Your truck has the look I'm striving for with my '57 - stock with a classy, modern touch. Very nice.

12-18-2010, 05:22 PM	#1
Raymo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 101	Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck I'm tired of sit'n on my weak spring pickup seat. Looking for newer seat choices. I guess I could rebuild it as the seat is in really good shape but can't find seat springs. The gentleman that had my 56 before I did was a little bigger than me so she's a little weak and a back killer after a 600 mile trip. Lets see some of your seats with what they came out of. Thanks, Raymo

12-18-2010, 09:11 PM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck 88-98 chev full size p/u bench __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

12-19-2010, 11:10 AM	#3
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck I have the same seat from 89 Chevy Truck. I cut lower brackets in pie cut and rewelded more of a tilt plus it sits lower in back of cab. I hate seeing top of seat in rear window it is just me no offense to anyone intended. Here are some pics sorry bad quality they are off phone I have new leather covers not installed so all you see is foam. Last edited by Rude Dude; 12-30-2010 at 11:50 PM.

12-19-2010, 01:55 PM	#4
Raymo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 101	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck I do also think the back of the seat should be low. They just don't look right with high backs. I kind of like buckets too but that bench seat is nice to place things on when going down the road. No salvage yards close to me so I'll have to travel about 150 miles to go look I guess.

12-19-2010, 05:03 PM	#5
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck I don't really like the seat being visible through the rear window. There's a couple of trucks here in town that have them sticking up kind of high. I think entourageguy hit the nail on the head with his seat. It looks awesome in there, with a kick ass upholstery job to boot. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

12-20-2010, 01:28 AM	#6
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck Here's another option. Had Twisted Stitch build a custom bench based on a low side suspension seat. Gained gut and leg room... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

12-26-2010, 01:01 AM	#7
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck Thaks for the pics tbrown. I like the way those look. Kim

12-28-2010, 12:37 AM	#8
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck Out of 2003 Impala. Installation was straight forward. I think they will look pretty good in two tone vinyl. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

02-07-2011, 11:05 AM	#9
marks 59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fargo ND Posts: 6	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck New guy with a 59 in progress. I'm trying to find a good seat for my project and stumbled across this site. Looks like you all have come up with some good ideas. I would probably direct this towards Entourageguy as it would appear that his seat would be a nice fit for what I'm looking to do. You said 88 to 98 seats will fit if I read correctly. Did you have to anything with the exception of the mounting to get it to fit? It really appears to fit nice. Any hints or other suggestions? Thanks in advance for any input. Wouldn't mind seeing some wheels/rim ideas either as I'm getting close to the finish.

02-09-2011, 12:45 PM	#10
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck basically I set the seat in with the base between the two raised portions and bolted it in.Some guys cut a wedge out of the base to lean the seat back but so far the stock has worked for me. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

02-09-2011, 01:39 PM	#11
marks 59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fargo ND Posts: 6	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck Thanks Brian, went to your garage and noticed a different seat from the one posted here. Don't mean to be nosey but whats the story with that. I like the one you have with the fold down center. Would you mind sharing a little more info on that as to what that came out of and why you changed it. Thanks,Mark

02-09-2011, 02:23 PM	#13
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck looks like he sorta re-did the interior. door panels are different too. wonder if he did it get rid of the sets sticking up into the window? Brian, that's a gorgeous truck.

02-09-2011, 02:47 PM	#14
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck Brian, do you have a build thread somewhere?

02-09-2011, 07:13 PM	#15
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck oops, duplicate Last edited by tmoble; 02-09-2011 at 07:14 PM.

02-09-2011, 07:14 PM	#16
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck looks like he still logs on: # Last Activity: Today 09:45 AM



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02-09-2011, 10:47 PM	#17
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck The front seat that was in it before was out of a gm product. The PO said it was out of a lumina. It worked ok but was getting worn out and I wanted a bench seat for the extra person. I wanted to put my own look to the interior and brighten it up inside. I have a friend that does upholstery. I don't really have a build page as it looked like this when I bought it. I've changed the suspension, wheels, interior and redid the box with tank under floor. I'm glad some people like my truck. You can see where the base sits between the two raised parts on the floor These seats are also available with an arm rest. Some of these had the upholstery glued to the foam making it very hard to recover. Mine had a zip off cover from the factory. This is what the headliner looks like now __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 02-09-2011 at 11:00 PM.

12-13-2011, 12:55 AM	#18
parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck Wise Guys seat frame covered in leather..... Attached Images

12-14-2011, 12:06 AM	#23
1956chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Qualicum Beach British Columbia Canada Posts: 132	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck Here's what I did with mine. Stock bench seat with a new stock Cameo cover from carsinc.com. I like it and it's simple and nice and stock. Byron Attached Images

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