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JGross · 05-02-2011, 09:02 AM

It's time to get a seat for my 65 daily drive project and I need some help. I need a 40/20/40 bench so that I can get three people in the truck (Wife,kid,me) but a regular bench will not work because when my wife drives the seat has to move so far forward I can't get in.

I was looking at www.discountvantruck.com but based on comments in a previous post I have concerns about their quality. So where did you get your seat.

Thanks

**scotts62** · 05-02-2011, 09:33 AM

We have a newer vehicle salvage around here and they have all sorts of seats to choose from. It may be something to check into around close to you.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-02-2011, 09:47 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388153

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305738

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-02-2011, 10:20 AM

I just went to the junkyard and looked at all the options. Settled on a set of Marauder seats just because they were made for big boys. Those were buckets but there was an excellent selection of both. Including 40/20/40's. And I got the pair in black leather/suede for $50.
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*lakeroadster* · 05-02-2011, 10:22 AM

Sometimes Ebay is useful.... Did a search for 40 / 20 / 40. Should be able touse this to check out the local yards....

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from...p_id=643763091

chevyrestoguy · 05-02-2011, 10:47 AM

Look into the 40/60 seats that GM used in the trucks from '88 and up. The "40" section is on the driver's side and it'll work fine for the wife. The width works good in our trucks, and the seat brackets are flat where they bolt up to the floor. Comfortable, too.

jimmydean · 05-02-2011, 11:36 AM

I went around and around about seats until I finally just decided on comfort and class.

2007 Cadillac DTS seats ($250 for the pair) with a 2010 F150 jump seat ($100) and middle seat belt ($25).

Monday says they are the most comfy seats ever:

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-02-2011, 03:53 PM

Haha! Those are some great looking seats!

jimmydean · 05-02-2011, 04:04 PM

Thanks. She's been pissed ever since I put the passenger seat back in. She used to sit FOR HOURS in the seat watching me work on the truck. She still likes to sit on it in the truck, but she had a better view when it was in the garage.

I picked up a 60/40 from a early 90's Silverado for $50 of craigs list for my '69 years ago. That was a great bench and was an easy install.

The Caddy seats weren't so easy, but worth it.

05-02-2011, 09:02 AM	#1
JGross Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hattiesburg Ms Posts: 235	Where did you get your seat? It's time to get a seat for my 65 daily drive project and I need some help. I need a 40/20/40 bench so that I can get three people in the truck (Wife,kid,me) but a regular bench will not work because when my wife drives the seat has to move so far forward I can't get in. I was looking at www.discountvantruck.com but based on comments in a previous post I have concerns about their quality. So where did you get your seat. Thanks

05-02-2011, 09:33 AM	#2
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Where did you get your seat? We have a newer vehicle salvage around here and they have all sorts of seats to choose from. It may be something to check into around close to you. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-02-2011, 09:47 AM	#3
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05-02-2011, 10:20 AM	#4
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: Where did you get your seat? I just went to the junkyard and looked at all the options. Settled on a set of Marauder seats just because they were made for big boys. Those were buckets but there was an excellent selection of both. Including 40/20/40's. And I got the pair in black leather/suede for $50. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks Last edited by TwiggyTheDrummer; 05-02-2011 at 10:22 AM.

05-02-2011, 10:22 AM	#5
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Where did you get your seat? Sometimes Ebay is useful.... Did a search for 40 / 20 / 40. Should be able touse this to check out the local yards.... http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from...p_id=643763091

05-02-2011, 10:47 AM	#6
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Where did you get your seat? Look into the 40/60 seats that GM used in the trucks from '88 and up. The "40" section is on the driver's side and it'll work fine for the wife. The width works good in our trucks, and the seat brackets are flat where they bolt up to the floor. Comfortable, too. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

05-02-2011, 11:36 AM	#7
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Where did you get your seat? I went around and around about seats until I finally just decided on comfort and class. 2007 Cadillac DTS seats ($250 for the pair) with a 2010 F150 jump seat ($100) and middle seat belt ($25). Monday says they are the most comfy seats ever: __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-02-2011, 03:53 PM	#8
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: Where did you get your seat? Haha! Those are some great looking seats! __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

05-02-2011, 04:04 PM	#9
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Where did you get your seat? Thanks. She's been pissed ever since I put the passenger seat back in. She used to sit FOR HOURS in the seat watching me work on the truck. She still likes to sit on it in the truck, but she had a better view when it was in the garage. I picked up a 60/40 from a early 90's Silverado for $50 of craigs list for my '69 years ago. That was a great bench and was an easy install. The Caddy seats weren't so easy, but worth it. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210



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