Easy factory bench to "factory buckets" !

[9teen69]

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[67c10rustbuket]

Great idea, I thought of buying original buckets and buddy buckets just to copy the frame work. The idea of cutting bench seats never crossed my mind. Can't wait to see what you end up with. Great idea!!

[Syndrome]

Just so happens that I've got 2 bench seat frames.. I want buckets but I also like the middle seat for the ladies. Decisions..

[Grumpy old man]

Here are a couple pictures showing the outside seat track lined up with factory mounts and how th inside seat track sits level and easy to mount thru the floor panel .


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[rkn463]

Awesome work! I do have a couple of questions:

1 are you cutting them in such a way that factory bucket upholstery would fit?
2 how much did you remove to achieve the proper width?

Keep up the good work!

[70STOVEBOLT]

Any updates on this project? I would love to see the finished product.

[chopnchaneled]

I'm in also.
Thanks

[Undone]

Yeah, What happened?

[Grumpy old man]

I have been out of town for a family emergency ,And will post more pictures when I return home .

the easiest way to get a good measurement is to remove all the seat material and padding and bolt the seat frame back into the truck

use a straight edge to get a line directly down thru the middle of the steering wheel and mark the seat frame

once you have that measurement you can measure in on the other side and that should give you the correct amount to remove from the center and still have the seat centered in the middle of the steering wheel

reweld the now cut frame and take them to your local upholstery shop for new custom upholstery , no need for expensive replacement foam or covers !

[rkn463]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I have been out of town for a family emergency ,And will post more pictures when I return home .

the easiest way to get a good measurement is to remove all the seat material and padding and bolt the seat frame back into the truck

use a straight edge to get a line directly down thru the middle of the steering wheel and mark the seat frame

once you have that measurement you can measure in on the other side and that should give you the correct amount to remove from the center and still have the seat centered in the middle of the steering wheel

reweld the now cut frame and take them to your local upholstery shop for new custom upholstery , no need for expensive replacement foam or covers !

Thanks for the info!

[67_ShortFleet]

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[sleeper68]

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[mikeb81]

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[texjake]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I always liked the look of the 2001 Audi TT quatro leather seats ,I have a couple of saddle colored leather hides about the same shade as the seats with the rawhide edge lacing I think some seats and a custom built console using this design would look great in a '67 ,The bolsters on the seat bottom will have to be a little lower due to the seat height and being able to easily get in and out of the truck I like the western "saddle " style the lacing gives them .And whats the sense of spending big money to lower and improve the suspension of your truck if your slapping from side to side in the cab going thru the corners ? What do you think ?



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I like the contour & bolsters of these seats but that huge edge stitching (aka: rawhide edge lacing) on the sides reminds me of a baseball glove stitch or a baseball stitch or a football lace. I'm not really too crazy about the way that rawhide edge lacing looks. Just my 2¢ worth. It also looks like it might be rough on the back of the legs getting in & out of the vehicle if wearing shorts or if your woman/wife/girlfriend/mistress or lady friend was wearing a dress or short skirt...lol

[dmartin1]

nice idea!

[AZBIG1]

nice

[71Eagle]

Genius!!

[Lees68GMC]

Sweet!

Buckaroo Buckets!

[6600DURAMAX]

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[72 K20]

Subscribed !!! Great Idea !!

[tinlid]

What is the part number of that dual regulator and what does it fit? I see part of a web site link but nothing beyond the http. Where did you find it, please.

Great thread!

[Grumpy old man]

Originally Posted by tinlid

What is the part number of that dual regulator and what does it fit? I see part of a web site link but nothing beyond the http. Where did you find it, please.

Great thread!

infiniteinnovations.com also premierproducts.com are parts suppliers for limousine builders and carries the correct regulator to convert your small rear window to power up and down ,this will require confident fabrication skills and more than a gasless mig welder and the cost to have a body shop install this custom idea would be very high as you will have to fabricate everything using a few supplier parts .

1. wiring and switch
2. regulator
3. glass
4. water drain system inside the truck
5. regulator mounting brackets
6. window glass run and gaskets
7. very detailed measuring and removal of existing glass supporting metal
8. very confident body working skills
9. the ability to weld without distorting the cab sheet metal
10. The cash and time for such a custom project

I have never seen or heard of this being done and plan to be the first but giving away information is what this board is about , if someone else is planning on this mod let me know and we can exchange notes and sources .

I will be posting more pictures on the bucket seats later today !

[flashed]

Welcome back Mr Grumpy old man ,looking forward to more on your plans .

[Willys47]

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[Grumpy old man]

Ok , Well Today I finally have time to get on these seats and start cutting the cab for the power rear window after building several interiors for my friends who are ready for the local shows , I've gathered all the seat and window parts and will be posting heavy pictures on how "I" decided to build them there are always more than one way to skin a cat so add any comments good or bad (I have thick skin ) and we'll see how this all works out , Pictures coming this evening ...