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Raked 64 · 03-03-2017, 04:53 PM

My truck is on the road, but I am not happy with my stock seat.
I have a picture I saved years ago and would like to see what it will take to have this seat built.

First thing I need to figure out, is what year seat this is? Late 50s Cadillac is my guess.

Might be better off trying to buy one and have it recovered rather than trying to take a stock C-10 seat and having an upholstery shop modify it?

Anyone have any more info on this truck? Is it a members truck?

vin63 · 03-04-2017, 11:10 AM

That might be a Glide Engineering seat that has the center fold down arm rest option.

**Clyde65** · 03-04-2017, 01:00 PM

Look at these, I have thought about getting them, now I have 2005 Silverado 40/20/40 seats with integrated seat belts. They work but are a touch too tall.

https://www.discountvantruck.com/vin...truckseats.htm

**The Rocknrod** · 03-04-2017, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin63

That might be a Glide Engineering seat that has the center fold down arm rest option.

That's what I was thinking as well. Looks like a Glide seat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Look at these, I have thought about getting them, now I have 2005 Silverado 40/20/40 seats with integrated seat belts. They work but are a touch too tall.
https://www.discountvantruck.com/vin...truckseats.htm

Yes I like this seat right here: https://www.discountvantruck.com/vin...tsAmerican.htm Just wish it had more color material options.

Heater63 · 03-08-2017, 01:06 AM

RocknRod They might sell you a set uncovered. Worth a call. Then just have the local shop cover them in whatever you like.

markeb01 · 03-08-2017, 12:42 PM

I believe that seat in the original photo is some form of stock seat. The backs appear to be too flat to be a Glide seat. I bought a Glide seat but had to give it away to my kids as the curvature of the backs was too severe for me to find any comfort.

vin63 · 03-08-2017, 06:35 PM

It kind of depends on how much foam was used and how it was contoured. I've seen several of the same Glide seat frames end up finished with different back heights and contours depending on the customer and application.

I was going to go with a Glide bench seat thinking my original bench was too far gone, but my upholsterer redid my original bench seat with several different densities of foam (no metal springs) and contoured it with side bolsters and to my seat location and body dimensions (I'm short, so there is more height to the seat bottom). A lot of people don't believe my seat uses the original frame.

wutnxt · 03-08-2017, 06:43 PM

Today is my first day back on the board.....I have been really busy in my shop which i will create a new account for my shop in the next couple of days

I dig the TMI benches and buckets they make killer gear and i have been using and selling it for over two years .....They bolt right into most applications if you order the right brackets ...I can show you some pics but i need to open a vendor account before i do that kinda thing .....pm if you want i can point you in the direction if your so inclined

My first post since i been back ....

03-03-2017, 04:53 PM	#1
Raked 64 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: central, IL Posts: 119	Custom seat help My truck is on the road, but I am not happy with my stock seat. I have a picture I saved years ago and would like to see what it will take to have this seat built. First thing I need to figure out, is what year seat this is? Late 50s Cadillac is my guess. Might be better off trying to buy one and have it recovered rather than trying to take a stock C-10 seat and having an upholstery shop modify it? Anyone have any more info on this truck? Is it a members truck? Attached Images __________________ 1964 C-10 short bed 406 small block 700R4, 4:11 gears 20" wheels

03-04-2017, 11:10 AM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Custom seat help That might be a Glide Engineering seat that has the center fold down arm rest option. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

03-04-2017, 01:00 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Custom seat help Look at these, I have thought about getting them, now I have 2005 Silverado 40/20/40 seats with integrated seat belts. They work but are a touch too tall. https://www.discountvantruck.com/vin...truckseats.htm __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-08-2017, 01:06 AM	#5
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: Custom seat help RocknRod They might sell you a set uncovered. Worth a call. Then just have the local shop cover them in whatever you like. __________________ 292 + TKO500

03-08-2017, 12:42 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Custom seat help I believe that seat in the original photo is some form of stock seat. The backs appear to be too flat to be a Glide seat. I bought a Glide seat but had to give it away to my kids as the curvature of the backs was too severe for me to find any comfort. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

03-08-2017, 06:35 PM	#7
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Custom seat help It kind of depends on how much foam was used and how it was contoured. I've seen several of the same Glide seat frames end up finished with different back heights and contours depending on the customer and application. I was going to go with a Glide bench seat thinking my original bench was too far gone, but my upholsterer redid my original bench seat with several different densities of foam (no metal springs) and contoured it with side bolsters and to my seat location and body dimensions (I'm short, so there is more height to the seat bottom). A lot of people don't believe my seat uses the original frame. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

03-08-2017, 06:43 PM	#8
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Custom seat help Today is my first day back on the board.....I have been really busy in my shop which i will create a new account for my shop in the next couple of days I dig the TMI benches and buckets they make killer gear and i have been using and selling it for over two years .....They bolt right into most applications if you order the right brackets ...I can show you some pics but i need to open a vendor account before i do that kinda thing .....pm if you want i can point you in the direction if your so inclined My first post since i been back .... __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details



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