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Big Irish · 01-13-2013, 09:27 PM

I plan on replacing my factory 51 seat with a 88-98 Gm full size bench seat .I do not want to relocate my brand new fuel tank . Any thoughts on how much space I will gain ? Any photo's that might show the space ? Truck is in storage .Any help appreciated .
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solidaxel · 01-15-2013, 02:20 PM

The factory seats in the AD will last a long time, you can gain more room if you remove the springs on the back cushion and build a plywood insert and foam cushion.
I kept the stock tank behind the seat and everything fits!

Big Irish · 01-15-2013, 02:23 PM

Thanks for the idea .

**mr48chev** · 01-15-2013, 07:16 PM

I've had a lot of seats in my truck over the past 40 years and the most comfortable was the stock seat that a friend in Texas redid for me when I built the truck the first time.

Done right and maybe with flat springs rather than coil springs you could gain a few inches by modifying the leanback and still have a comfortable seat.

01-13-2013, 09:27 PM	#1
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Seat swap legroom I plan on replacing my factory 51 seat with a 88-98 Gm full size bench seat .I do not want to relocate my brand new fuel tank . Any thoughts on how much space I will gain ? Any photo's that might show the space ? Truck is in storage .Any help appreciated . Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

01-15-2013, 02:20 PM	#2
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Seat swap legroom The factory seats in the AD will last a long time, you can gain more room if you remove the springs on the back cushion and build a plywood insert and foam cushion. I kept the stock tank behind the seat and everything fits! Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-15-2013, 02:23 PM	#3
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Seat swap legroom Thanks for the idea . __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

01-15-2013, 07:16 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Seat swap legroom I've had a lot of seats in my truck over the past 40 years and the most comfortable was the stock seat that a friend in Texas redid for me when I built the truck the first time. Done right and maybe with flat springs rather than coil springs you could gain a few inches by modifying the leanback and still have a comfortable seat. __________________ 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.

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