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12-18-2003, 02:57 AM | #1 |
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What seat to use in a '59?
A leaky gas tank has ruined what was left of the bench seat in my '59 Fleetside. I want to upgrade to something more modern and comfortable. Has anyone found an easy replacement from something else that fits in halfway easily? I heard that a Suburban middle seat is good, but what year?
I also want to get that gas tank out of the cab. What options have others used to get something under the bed? Thanks! |
12-18-2003, 10:55 AM | #2 |
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Got my seat out of a Jap mini van. fits nice. Had to fabricate brackets for it. It's real comfortable. has armrests, headrests, belts for 3. I'd suggest taking a tape measure out to the local bone yard and see what you can find.
After a lot of research and junbkyard hunts I foud a web site with repro fuel tanks for most vehicles i know of. the cool part about it was it had dimensions and pictures showing filler tube and sending unit locations. What works out best in my opinion is a '56 Belair. I was able to mount it between the frame rails behind the rear axle without any modifications to the frame or cross member. I brought the filler tube out through the left rear fender and plan a late model fuel door. I have pics of all this but can't seem to attach anything successfully. anybody got any hints for me?
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12-18-2003, 07:20 PM | #3 |
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i believe the newer (99-current) suburban 2nd or 3rd row seats fit in the 55-59.
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12-18-2003, 09:23 PM | #4 |
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I've got a 60/40 seat from late 80's-early'90's Chevy PU in my '57 GMC PU.
Fits like a glove. |
12-19-2003, 03:12 PM | #5 |
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Check this out DC:
E. St. Phillips' Truck (see 'interior') St. Phillips has a larger seat photo here.
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12-20-2003, 03:22 AM | #6 | |
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12-24-2003, 02:16 AM | #7 |
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i love the bench in my 93 GMC 1/2 ton Solid bench but a bucket like shape in the driver side (like a 40/60, but no split)
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12-29-2003, 12:47 AM | #8 |
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I am planning on using the 40-20-40 seats from a 99-current Chevy truck due to the integrted seat belts.Check these out !I have them in my daily ride and I love them.Just make sure you reinforce the floor properly.
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12-30-2003, 03:29 AM | #9 |
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Gas tank between the rails
Here is a picture of a fuel tank in a customer's '57 Chevy Pickup frame.
This is a 22-gallon tank that has it's filler neck located behind the license plate of a step-down rear bumper. No sense in ruining a good varnish job in the bed or cutting a hole in the side of a fender. My two cents worth.... rico
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01-04-2004, 01:20 AM | #10 |
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Thanks for the information!
The pictures are great! Thanks to everyone for their ideas. I'm going to go full out on the gas tank back in the frame, when I take the bed off in the Spring. Having the filler neck come out behind the license plate is too obvious for me to come up with myself. I also located a bench seat from a '94 GMC pick-up which should bolt in very nicely. As to the rotten gas tank, well, any purists out there should stop reading right now. I have an in-cab tank out of a mid 70's Ford, which sits in there really nice, and the filler tube points right out of the standard opening! Remember, this is only temporary until I can get a tank back in the frame. But keep those ideas and experiences coming!
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