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The1960APE · 01-15-2016, 02:43 PM

I just ordered my seat for the 1961 Apache, The company I ordered it from offered two widths, 50" & 58" the seat is a 40/20/40 split. They kept telling me that everyone with that year truck runs a 50" wide, When I measure my cab from door to door I am at 62" or 64" I told them that 50" would be to narrow, they were a bit argumentative about it but I insisted that they build a 58" wide.
That being said I went out to my buddies 88 single cab, from inside door panel to door panel it measures 60" and has a 57" seat.
Anyone care to chime in about which width I need? Am I missing something?

jonzcustomshop · 01-15-2016, 05:46 PM

I just did a "loose" measurement of mine to order some fabric, I got 55 inches

**Palf70Step** · 01-15-2016, 06:50 PM

I know the 88-94 bench seats fit in our trucks great width wise. I definitely think you were better with the 58" wide. I wonder if their measurements are based on seat spring width or overall seat width.

chazz · 01-16-2016, 05:27 PM

60APE, where did you order your seat from ? thanks

01-15-2016, 02:43 PM	#1
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	1961 Seat Width I just ordered my seat for the 1961 Apache, The company I ordered it from offered two widths, 50" & 58" the seat is a 40/20/40 split. They kept telling me that everyone with that year truck runs a 50" wide, When I measure my cab from door to door I am at 62" or 64" I told them that 50" would be to narrow, they were a bit argumentative about it but I insisted that they build a 58" wide. That being said I went out to my buddies 88 single cab, from inside door panel to door panel it measures 60" and has a 57" seat. Anyone care to chime in about which width I need? Am I missing something?

01-15-2016, 05:46 PM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1961 Seat Width I just did a "loose" measurement of mine to order some fabric, I got 55 inches __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

01-15-2016, 06:50 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: 1961 Seat Width I know the 88-94 bench seats fit in our trucks great width wise. I definitely think you were better with the 58" wide. I wonder if their measurements are based on seat spring width or overall seat width. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-16-2016, 05:27 PM	#4
chazz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: colorado Posts: 13	Re: 1961 Seat Width 60APE, where did you order your seat from ? thanks



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