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Jimbotronics · 08-09-2004, 08:31 PM

Where would I begin to look for seats? Preferrably a 40/60 out of a mid 90's chevy.

weasel29gm · 08-09-2004, 10:12 PM

Junk yards, e-bay, swap meets are the best bet.

stickshift_or_walk · 08-10-2004, 09:20 AM

Check out shops in your area that do truck customization and interior work. Often they will have pull-outs stored in the back room from trucks they've put custom seats in. I found a good selection that way, and the prices can be haggled, based on limited investment by the shop owner.

SSOW

**passthebuck** · 08-10-2004, 09:52 AM

Classic Trucks magazine JUST had a killer article on this topic. They went into detail on all posible combos.

Jimbotronics · 08-10-2004, 10:09 AM

Thanks for the info fellas - The original bench seat is like new, it's just not comfortable at all to me.

passthebuck - was it this months or last months issue?

s95930 · 08-10-2004, 10:25 AM

I used a 60/40 seat out of a 1999 chevy truck. I had to add a spacer to one of the brackets and drill some holes. But it was pretty easy. I sit a little closer to the sterring wheel but I am alot more comfortable. It even has an ajustable lumbar support. I picked it up at a local junk yard.

Jimbotronics · 08-10-2004, 10:46 AM

They're hot commodities - There's only three junk yards around this area that I know of and they never have any - guess I'll start looking a lil further out.

**passthebuck** · 08-10-2004, 11:04 AM

I'm thinking that it was last months issue - I'll check it at work tomorow for ya.

MIKE'67 · 08-10-2004, 11:06 AM

On one of the trucks I built I used a new take out from a 2001 Ford F150. It came close to bolting right in. I suggest you take all of the pertinent measurements and take them with you. That's how I came across this one at an auction. We used to be able to get new take outs from places like Choo Choo Customs when they did their custom interiors. Now they get their new trucks straight from the factory minus the stock seats. I know someone looking for a stock seat. Too bad you are not closer.

**passthebuck** · 08-11-2004, 06:09 PM

I found the magazine in my drawer at work. It's the AUG/04 edition of Classic Trucks. I don't have a scanner but I guess I could photocopy it & send it to whomever needs it. PM me your address & I'll make it happen.

Jimbotronics · 08-11-2004, 08:02 PM

pm sent

**passthebuck** · 09-18-2005, 06:50 PM

I finally got myself a scanner SO if anybody wants a copy of this article, PM me & leave me your email address.

*72CSTC5* · 09-18-2005, 07:17 PM

Try www.car-part.com and you can enter what you are looking for in there and search in your area for any salvage vendors that have what you are looking for. Goodluck.

08-09-2004, 08:31 PM	#1
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Where to get new seats? Where would I begin to look for seats? Preferrably a 40/60 out of a mid 90's chevy.

08-09-2004, 10:12 PM	#2
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,099	Junk yards, e-bay, swap meets are the best bet. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-10-2004, 09:20 AM	#3
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 350	Check out shops in your area that do truck customization and interior work. Often they will have pull-outs stored in the back room from trucks they've put custom seats in. I found a good selection that way, and the prices can be haggled, based on limited investment by the shop owner. SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

08-10-2004, 09:52 AM	#4
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Classic Trucks magazine JUST had a killer article on this topic. They went into detail on all posible combos. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

08-10-2004, 10:25 AM	#6
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	I used a 60/40 seat out of a 1999 chevy truck. I had to add a spacer to one of the brackets and drill some holes. But it was pretty easy. I sit a little closer to the sterring wheel but I am alot more comfortable. It even has an ajustable lumbar support. I picked it up at a local junk yard. __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

08-10-2004, 10:09 AM	#5
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Thanks for the info fellas - The original bench seat is like new, it's just not comfortable at all to me. passthebuck - was it this months or last months issue?

08-10-2004, 10:46 AM	#7
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	They're hot commodities - There's only three junk yards around this area that I know of and they never have any - guess I'll start looking a lil further out.

08-10-2004, 11:04 AM	#8
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	I'm thinking that it was last months issue - I'll check it at work tomorow for ya. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

08-10-2004, 11:06 AM	#9
MIKE'67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albertville, Alabama USA Posts: 299	On one of the trucks I built I used a new take out from a 2001 Ford F150. It came close to bolting right in. I suggest you take all of the pertinent measurements and take them with you. That's how I came across this one at an auction. We used to be able to get new take outs from places like Choo Choo Customs when they did their custom interiors. Now they get their new trucks straight from the factory minus the stock seats. I know someone looking for a stock seat. Too bad you are not closer. __________________ 1977 Short Stepside, black, 350/350. Located in Albertville, Alabama.

08-11-2004, 06:09 PM	#10
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	I found the magazine in my drawer at work. It's the AUG/04 edition of Classic Trucks. I don't have a scanner but I guess I could photocopy it & send it to whomever needs it. PM me your address & I'll make it happen. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

08-11-2004, 08:02 PM	#11
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	pm sent

09-18-2005, 06:50 PM	#12
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	I finally got myself a scanner SO if anybody wants a copy of this article, PM me & leave me your email address. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

09-18-2005, 07:17 PM	#13
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Try www.car-part.com and you can enter what you are looking for in there and search in your area for any salvage vendors that have what you are looking for. Goodluck.



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