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**JJorgensen52** · 10-25-2018, 07:27 PM

So the wife (thankfully!) enjoys hanging out in the shop while I'm working, but with two project cars space is at a premium and seating has been an issue. Fortunately, the other day I had a super idea - grabbed a 2003 ext-cab Silverado rear seat at the local U-Pull and knocked together a quick bracket for it:

Had to shorten the driver's side hinge a bit, but it's now bolted in place, folds up and locks just like in the truck. I have good clear space beneath and it's only 11" thick when folded, which is narrower than my cabinets and shelves.

Now I have seating for up to three when I need it, which is out of the way the rest of the time. And best part, significant other approved

**Advanced Design** · 10-25-2018, 10:06 PM

JJ, great idea! It is always nice to have some seating. And to have the spouse in the shop.

I’ve noticed a correlation between age and seating options. The older you get the more chairs desired....I have worked my way up to at least four plus lawn chairs. Younger friends have far fewer.

Indian113 · 10-26-2018, 08:33 AM

Nice Job, looks like a great place for the Supervisor to sit!

Dead Parrot · 10-26-2018, 10:43 AM

Cool idea.

What do the 90* bent rods do? Or were they already on the angle and not worth removing?

novice · 10-26-2018, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dead Parrot

Cool idea.

What do the 90* bent rods do? Or were they already on the angle and not worth removing?

I may be wrong but I think the back of the seats have a piece that slides in and out of them when it moves from the up and down positions. It's an extra support to hold the back of the seat in place.

**truckster** · 10-26-2018, 02:18 PM

I like it. That's a very clever solution to a problem.

**JJorgensen52** · 10-26-2018, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by novice

I may be wrong but I think the back of the seats have a piece that slides in and out of them when it moves from the up and down positions. It's an extra support to hold the back of the seat in place.

Correct, the seat back moves as the seat folds, about 3/4" actually. In the cab, there are two square u-bolt looking deals welded to the rear cab wall, with nylon isolators so they don't squeak.
The bent round stock was the easiest way to replicate that function.

Thanks for the compliments, folks!

10-25-2018, 07:27 PM	#1
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Space-saver garage seating So the wife (thankfully!) enjoys hanging out in the shop while I'm working, but with two project cars space is at a premium and seating has been an issue. Fortunately, the other day I had a super idea - grabbed a 2003 ext-cab Silverado rear seat at the local U-Pull and knocked together a quick bracket for it: Had to shorten the driver's side hinge a bit, but it's now bolted in place, folds up and locks just like in the truck. I have good clear space beneath and it's only 11" thick when folded, which is narrower than my cabinets and shelves. Now I have seating for up to three when I need it, which is out of the way the rest of the time. And best part, significant other approved __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

10-25-2018, 10:06 PM	#2
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Space-saver garage seating JJ, great idea! It is always nice to have some seating. And to have the spouse in the shop. I’ve noticed a correlation between age and seating options. The older you get the more chairs desired....I have worked my way up to at least four plus lawn chairs. Younger friends have far fewer. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-26-2018, 08:33 AM	#3
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Space-saver garage seating Nice Job, looks like a great place for the Supervisor to sit!

10-26-2018, 10:43 AM	#4
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,512	Re: Space-saver garage seating Cool idea. What do the 90* bent rods do? Or were they already on the angle and not worth removing?

10-26-2018, 02:18 PM	#6
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,848	Re: Space-saver garage seating I like it. That's a very clever solution to a problem. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson



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