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FAKKY · 10-22-2019, 02:34 PM

What would/did you guys pay for decent bench seats.

Been scouring craigslist/offerup/letgo and generally its all crappycrap out of dodge vans and such. Price is good if I just throw a cover over it ..... but anything decent is over $400.

Custom looks like $500 - $1000.

Time to start going to car shows ?

lol

_Ogre · 10-22-2019, 02:41 PM

$0

FAKKY · 10-22-2019, 02:42 PM

Your killing me

nvrdone · 10-22-2019, 11:14 PM

I paid $25.00 for a 3rd row seat out of an Astro van. still in plastic. found it at a garage sale. it's in my '49 so I don't think its wide enough for your 57 panel.
I do have a set of buckets out of a mustang in good shape if you were a bit closer.

FAKKY · 10-23-2019, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

I paid $25.00 for a 3rd row seat out of an Astro van. still in plastic. found it at a garage sale. it's in my '49 so I don't think its wide enough for your 57 panel.
I do have a set of buckets out of a mustang in good shape if you were a bit closer.

Thx nvrdone

svr · 10-23-2019, 09:54 AM

Gave $30 for a '96 single cab Silverado seat at local pik and pul, foam and tracks all good, cover worn and stained.

FAKKY · 10-23-2019, 09:59 AM

Yeah.

I have found seats for vans in average condition for $50.
But I'm really looking for something that has a bit more of a period look.

I have two bucket seats from an audit in there right now ...... only reason for looking at something a bit more vintage looking - doesnt look quite right.

**mr48chev** · 10-23-2019, 12:43 AM

Most of those FB Market place and Craigslist adds are someone thinking that they are going to get rich selling their old seats. Totaled the ride, only had liability because it was paid off years ago, wrecked it and trying to get more than it would sell for out of the parts.

All I can say is know exactly what you want and are willing to pay and maybe search a bit further out.

From the looks of things you live were a lot of us would at least like to spend the cold months and chances are disposable $$ may generally be a bit more available to a lot of folks in the area and paying 500 for a seat that brings 200 150 miles away isn't a big deal for them but it screws up prices for working folks.

mick53 · 10-24-2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Most of those FB Market place and Craigslist adds are someone thinking that they are going to get rich selling their old seats. Totaled the ride, only had liability because it was paid off years ago, wrecked it and trying to get more than it would sell for out of the parts.

All I can say is know exactly what you want and are willing to pay and maybe search a bit further out.

From the looks of things you live were a lot of us would at least like to spend the cold months and chances are disposable $$ may generally be a bit more available to a lot of folks in the area and paying 500 for a seat that brings 200 150 miles away isn't a big deal for them but it screws up prices for working folks.

Did I read a thread of yours once that said a 2nd row astro van seat has seat belts built in it?

FAKKY · 10-23-2019, 09:12 AM

Here's an example.

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts/6989664085.html

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts...998305398.html

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts...998322803.html

_Ogre · 10-23-2019, 12:53 PM

normal bench seat will block access to the back of your panel
or at least require the flexibility of a 10 year old gymnast to get in back

better buckets might be your best choice

FAKKY · 10-23-2019, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

normal bench seat will block access to the back of your panel
or at least require the flexibility of a 10 year old gymnast to get in back

better buckets might be your best choice

Like these ?

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts...998304121.html

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts...999958679.html

**joedoh** · 10-23-2019, 03:21 PM

go to the yard yourself, offer to pull it. I use 88-98 chevy seats in my trucks, never paid over $75 and that was for a really nice recovered one seen below. most are $50 or less. that style has benches, 60/40 splits, or buckets with console. sometimes you can even find buckets with a center seat/console.

regan56 · 10-24-2019, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

go to the yard yourself, offer to pull it. I use 88-98 chevy seats in my trucks, never paid over $75 and that was for a really nice recovered one seen below. most are $50 or less. that style has benches, 60/40 splits, or buckets with console. sometimes you can even find buckets with a center seat/console.

How does it fit? Ive looked at those for my project..but nowhere near ready for it.

**joedoh** · 10-24-2019, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

guys, guys, guys... fakky is dealing with a panel truck
none of the options shown will work to gain access to the back of a panel

well except my suggestion of a 60/40 or bucket set from 88-98. the early ext cab 88-98 didnt have a 3rd door so the passenger seat moved up to give access.

Quote:

Originally Posted by regan56

How does it fit? Ive looked at those for my project..but nowhere near ready for it.

perfect fit in 47-55.1, should fit task force well too. here are pictures of the two I have done, recovered. both started as $50 seats, ~$500 to recover.

Marty68 · 10-25-2019, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

well except my suggestion of a 60/40 or bucket set from 88-98. the early ext cab 88-98 didnt have a 3rd door so the passenger seat moved up to give access.

perfect fit in 47-55.1, should fit task force well too. here are pictures of the two I have done, recovered. both started as $50 seats, ~$500 to recover.

VERY nice

FAKKY · 10-23-2019, 03:32 PM

Might have to.
I called the yard .... but they said they didnt know what was in stock in terms of seats.
So Ill have to go for a wander.

The online inventory have to search by specific year/model.

55cruiser · 10-23-2019, 07:32 PM

Hi I used a second row seat from a Buick Rendevous. Leather like material, tip forward, arm rest with cup holder. $ 100.00 from local wrecker.

FAKKY · 10-24-2019, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 55cruiser

Hi I used a second row seat from a Buick Rendevous. Leather like material, tip forward, arm rest with cup holder. $ 100.00 from local wrecker.

I'll have to show that pic to my wife ...... different to what I was thinking ... but kinda like it.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-24-2019, 02:35 AM

Do you not have the stock bench seat?

I ask because I used my stock seat but removed the springs and used a wood backer with modern foam that lets you shape it however you (or your upholsterer) wants.

I didn't realize this was how I was going to go so I had my stock seat sandblasted and powder coated gloss black before then removing the perfect unbroken springs. They're still in my garage!

Obviously, it bolts right back down but appears custom. Well, at least to me!

FAKKY · 10-24-2019, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Do you not have the stock bench seat?
...
...
Obviously, it bolts right back down but appears custom. Well, at least to me!

I dont.
It came with seats sort of like a old camaro bucket seat but they were pretty rough. So I sold them for like $50. as quotes on refinishing with vinyl were $400 and up.

In haste I bought some audi s8 seats ..... and they are ok .... was just thinking of going a little more classic look.

my56chevytruck · 10-28-2019, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Do you not have the stock bench seat?

I ask because I used my stock seat but removed the springs and used a wood backer with modern foam that lets you shape it however you (or your upholsterer) wants.

I didn't realize this was how I was going to go so I had my stock seat sandblasted and powder coated gloss black before then removing the perfect unbroken springs. They're still in my garage!

Obviously, it bolts right back down but appears custom. Well, at least to me!

Nice looking Dan.

No Handle Sam · 10-30-2019, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Do you not have the stock bench seat?

I ask because I used my stock seat but removed the springs and used a wood backer with modern foam that lets you shape it however you (or your upholsterer) wants.

I didn't realize this was how I was going to go so I had my stock seat sandblasted and powder coated gloss black before then removing the perfect unbroken springs. They're still in my garage!

Obviously, it bolts right back down but appears custom. Well, at least to me!

That looks great!!

1project2many · 10-24-2019, 06:39 AM

I agree that CL seems to be a tough market down there. Here's a Nova seat: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/pts...993398193.html

FAKKY · 10-24-2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

I agree that CL seems to be a tough market down there. Here's a Nova seat: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/pts...993398193.html

Yup.
That's probably the best one out there $$ wise..... Was hoping for vinyl/leather.
Maybe I'll go check it out this weekend. I emailed him a week ago ... generally only available in mornings (I work) or weekends.

10-22-2019, 02:34 PM	#1
FAKKY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redington Beach Posts: 1,317	bench seats What would/did you guys pay for decent bench seats. Been scouring craigslist/offerup/letgo and generally its all crappycrap out of dodge vans and such. Price is good if I just throw a cover over it ..... but anything decent is over $400. Custom looks like $500 - $1000. Time to start going to car shows ? lol __________________ FAKKY 57 PANEL BUILD

10-22-2019, 02:41 PM	#2
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: bench seats $0 __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

10-22-2019, 02:42 PM	#3
FAKKY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redington Beach Posts: 1,317	Re: bench seats Your killing me __________________ FAKKY 57 PANEL BUILD

10-22-2019, 11:14 PM	#4
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: bench seats I paid $25.00 for a 3rd row seat out of an Astro van. still in plastic. found it at a garage sale. it's in my '49 so I don't think its wide enough for your 57 panel. I do have a set of buckets out of a mustang in good shape if you were a bit closer.

10-23-2019, 09:54 AM	#6
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: bench seats Gave $30 for a '96 single cab Silverado seat at local pik and pul, foam and tracks all good, cover worn and stained. __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

10-23-2019, 09:59 AM	#7
FAKKY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redington Beach Posts: 1,317	Re: bench seats Yeah. I have found seats for vans in average condition for $50. But I'm really looking for something that has a bit more of a period look. I have two bucket seats from an audit in there right now ...... only reason for looking at something a bit more vintage looking - doesnt look quite right. __________________ FAKKY 57 PANEL BUILD

10-23-2019, 12:43 AM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: bench seats Most of those FB Market place and Craigslist adds are someone thinking that they are going to get rich selling their old seats. Totaled the ride, only had liability because it was paid off years ago, wrecked it and trying to get more than it would sell for out of the parts. All I can say is know exactly what you want and are willing to pay and maybe search a bit further out. From the looks of things you live were a lot of us would at least like to spend the cold months and chances are disposable $$ may generally be a bit more available to a lot of folks in the area and paying 500 for a seat that brings 200 150 miles away isn't a big deal for them but it screws up prices for working folks. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-23-2019, 09:12 AM	#10
FAKKY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redington Beach Posts: 1,317	Re: bench seats Here's an example. https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts/6989664085.html https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts...998305398.html https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts...998322803.html __________________ FAKKY 57 PANEL BUILD

10-23-2019, 12:53 PM	#11
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: bench seats normal bench seat will block access to the back of your panel or at least require the flexibility of a 10 year old gymnast to get in back better buckets might be your best choice __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

10-23-2019, 03:21 PM	#13
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: bench seats go to the yard yourself, offer to pull it. I use 88-98 chevy seats in my trucks, never paid over $75 and that was for a really nice recovered one seen below. most are $50 or less. that style has benches, 60/40 splits, or buckets with console. sometimes you can even find buckets with a center seat/console. Attached Images __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

10-23-2019, 03:32 PM	#17
FAKKY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redington Beach Posts: 1,317	Re: bench seats Might have to. I called the yard .... but they said they didnt know what was in stock in terms of seats. So Ill have to go for a wander. The online inventory have to search by specific year/model. __________________ FAKKY 57 PANEL BUILD

10-23-2019, 07:32 PM	#18
55cruiser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: london ON Posts: 31	Re: bench seats Hi I used a second row seat from a Buick Rendevous. Leather like material, tip forward, arm rest with cup holder. $ 100.00 from local wrecker. Attached Images

10-24-2019, 02:35 AM	#20
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,341	Re: bench seats Do you not have the stock bench seat? I ask because I used my stock seat but removed the springs and used a wood backer with modern foam that lets you shape it however you (or your upholsterer) wants. I didn't realize this was how I was going to go so I had my stock seat sandblasted and powder coated gloss black before then removing the perfect unbroken springs. They're still in my garage! Obviously, it bolts right back down but appears custom. Well, at least to me! Attached Images __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

10-24-2019, 06:39 AM	#24
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: bench seats I agree that CL seems to be a tough market down there. Here's a Nova seat: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/pts...993398193.html



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