Seat Option for AD Trucks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Houston54 · 06-19-2008, 05:23 PM

For those of us with ADs who choose to replace the seat with something else for better access, comfort or looks I have found a new option you may want to consider.

I found this seat at a local salvage yard. It is from a late model (1995) GMC Safari SLT. The seat has integrated belts, arm rests and a fold down center console. The width side to side is 54 inches and the drivers position is centered behind the steering wheel.

I had to take 4 inches off the riser and weld on a mounting flange of 3/16 plate. The rear mounting holes lined up perfectly with the rear cab supports so I only have to reinforce the front bolts.

If you are looking for a seat you might keep your eyes open for one of these. There was one other seat there in the yard if any Houston area members need one. Drop me a line and I will give you the info.

GRIMSS · 06-19-2008, 07:02 PM

Nice find. there should be a ton of these around.

Tri5Nerd · 06-19-2008, 09:28 PM

Nice find, what's the length from the floor to the bottom of the headrest, I'm thinking those would work in the 55 big window.

Tri5

entourageguy · 08-10-2008, 05:37 PM

Did we ever get a measurment on this?
Anyone else find a good combo for the 55-59 trucks?
I'm looking around for an 88-95 full size to put in so I could take an extra kid with me...

Tri5Nerd · 08-11-2008, 01:31 AM

I think those were the rear seats from the GMC Safari, I went to the yard and found them to be rear seats. I'm still looking for something that will fit the 55-59 big window that has intergrated beats. I was told to look at the late model Chryster Sebring convertable seats. They are low enough and have the beats built in.

Tri5

pugs · 08-11-2008, 06:00 AM

Im using one from an 89 chevy truck, did cut down the moun like 3" but width is perfect

entourageguy · 08-11-2008, 07:15 AM

Does that seat have the fold down arm rest for the driver?

Atomsplitter · 08-11-2008, 07:21 PM

Try looking at Chevy Tahoe's and similar, I had seen a few at the Barrie Auto Flea Market with the integrated seat belts.

Houston54 · 08-12-2008, 09:43 AM

I am not able to provide the requested dimension as I have already modified the seat to fit my application. I would think this seat would not be wide enough for a task force truck. I am planning to use a middle row seat from a 99 Suburban for my 58. The only draw back to that is it does not mount on tracks but being tall this is not a problem.

The seat shown is the third row seat from the Safari van. The middle row seat does not have the integrated seat belts on both sides.

After using the seat for over 1,000 miles I am happy with it. Sure beat paying big bucks to rebuild an original or other donor.

entourageguy · 08-12-2008, 12:15 PM

Does 3rd row seat you used have slides?

Houston54 · 08-12-2008, 06:18 PM

Yes it does. I am not sure if the middle row seat assembly from the Safari/Astro vans have the tracks but the rear seat assembly does.

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 08-13-2008, 11:23 PM

I found a Cad. Escalade 2nd row seat for mine.

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...99708909vsKOGt

entourageguy · 08-13-2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG CHEVY 3600

I found a Cad. Escalade 2nd row seat for mine.

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...99708909vsKOGt

Have you got any dimensions on that seat? It look nice. What kind of $$ did you have to pay for it?
Do both sides fold forward? What type of mounting is on the bottom?

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 08-14-2008, 07:37 AM

It is a tight fit for my AD but will work out. Both seat backs fold forward and it attaches with 4 bolts to the floorboard. You can find a bunch of 2nd row GM products (Suburban, Yukon, Escalade) on Ebay. I paid $300 but nothing for freight as the seller was here in Dallas.

06-19-2008, 05:23 PM	#1
Houston54 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: location Posts: 527	Seat Option for AD Trucks For those of us with ADs who choose to replace the seat with something else for better access, comfort or looks I have found a new option you may want to consider. I found this seat at a local salvage yard. It is from a late model (1995) GMC Safari SLT. The seat has integrated belts, arm rests and a fold down center console. The width side to side is 54 inches and the drivers position is centered behind the steering wheel. I had to take 4 inches off the riser and weld on a mounting flange of 3/16 plate. The rear mounting holes lined up perfectly with the rear cab supports so I only have to reinforce the front bolts. If you are looking for a seat you might keep your eyes open for one of these. There was one other seat there in the yard if any Houston area members need one. Drop me a line and I will give you the info. Attached Images Last edited by Houston54; 06-23-2008 at 09:42 AM. Reason: Added model year of donor

06-19-2008, 07:02 PM	#2
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Seat Option for AD Trucks Nice find. there should be a ton of these around. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-19-2008, 09:28 PM	#3
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Seat Option for AD Trucks Nice find, what's the length from the floor to the bottom of the headrest, I'm thinking those would work in the 55 big window. Tri5 Last edited by Tri5Nerd; 06-21-2008 at 12:06 AM.

08-10-2008, 05:37 PM	#4
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Seat Option for AD Trucks Did we ever get a measurment on this? Anyone else find a good combo for the 55-59 trucks? I'm looking around for an 88-95 full size to put in so I could take an extra kid with 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 Last edited by entourageguy; 08-10-2008 at 05:43 PM.

08-11-2008, 01:31 AM	#5
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Seat Option for AD Trucks I think those were the rear seats from the GMC Safari, I went to the yard and found them to be rear seats. I'm still looking for something that will fit the 55-59 big window that has intergrated beats. I was told to look at the late model Chryster Sebring convertable seats. They are low enough and have the beats built in. Tri5

08-11-2008, 06:00 AM	#6
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: Seat Option for AD Trucks Im using one from an 89 chevy truck, did cut down the moun like 3" but width is perfect __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

08-11-2008, 07:15 AM	#7
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Seat Option for AD Trucks Does that seat have the fold down arm rest for the driver? __________________ ................................................................ 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

08-11-2008, 07:21 PM	#8
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: Seat Option for AD Trucks Try looking at Chevy Tahoe's and similar, I had seen a few at the Barrie Auto Flea Market with the integrated seat belts.

08-12-2008, 09:43 AM	#9
Houston54 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: location Posts: 527	Re: Seat Option for AD Trucks I am not able to provide the requested dimension as I have already modified the seat to fit my application. I would think this seat would not be wide enough for a task force truck. I am planning to use a middle row seat from a 99 Suburban for my 58. The only draw back to that is it does not mount on tracks but being tall this is not a problem. The seat shown is the third row seat from the Safari van. The middle row seat does not have the integrated seat belts on both sides. After using the seat for over 1,000 miles I am happy with it. Sure beat paying big bucks to rebuild an original or other donor.

08-12-2008, 12:15 PM	#10
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Seat Option for AD Trucks Does 3rd row seat you used have slides? __________________ ................................................................ 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

08-12-2008, 06:18 PM	#11
Houston54 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: location Posts: 527	Re: Seat Option for AD Trucks Yes it does. I am not sure if the middle row seat assembly from the Safari/Astro vans have the tracks but the rear seat assembly does.

08-13-2008, 11:23 PM	#12
BIG CHEVY 3600 BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 382	Re: Seat Option for AD Trucks I found a Cad. Escalade 2nd row seat for mine. http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...99708909vsKOGt __________________ If I were given 8 hours to chop down a large tree, I would spend the first 6 hours sharpening my ax. Abraham Lincoln http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/w...cpZZ3QQtppZZ20

08-14-2008, 07:37 AM	#14
BIG CHEVY 3600 BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 382	Re: Seat Option for AD Trucks It is a tight fit for my AD but will work out. Both seat backs fold forward and it attaches with 4 bolts to the floorboard. You can find a bunch of 2nd row GM products (Suburban, Yukon, Escalade) on Ebay. I paid $300 but nothing for freight as the seller was here in Dallas. __________________ If I were given 8 hours to chop down a large tree, I would spend the first 6 hours sharpening my ax. Abraham Lincoln http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/w...cpZZ3QQtppZZ20

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