55.2-59 bench seats

[FAKKY]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

guys, guys, guys... fakky is dealing with a panel truck
none of the options shown will work to gain access to the back of a panel

i wonder if some of the fold up 'stow and go' seating would work
fold the back forward and hinge seat forward (not down into floor)
this is similar to original 50s suburban seating

check these out fakky, not sure if they have seat tracks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBEfODdAfrk

Thanks.
true on the access to the back panel ...... be great to find something with a middle section that will fold - but I figure there's almost 0 chance of that given its on ~52 wide max.

If it really comes down to it .... Ill jump over the bench ..... we wouldnt need to get in and out from the front too often .... more the dogs when travelling.

[_Ogre]

lock in the drivers side and use half the stow n go function on pass seat to get in back
looks like 8 to 10" between seats and they have ready made seat pedestals

[FAKKY]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

lock in the drivers side and use half the stow n go function on pass seat to get in back
looks like 8 to 10" between seats and they have ready made seat pedestals

Worst part is my old mna had a set of those he never used from a dodge caravan ... gave them a way.

A few years back now.

lol

[mick53]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

Most of those FB Market place and Craigslist adds are someone thinking that they are going to get rich selling their old seats. Totaled the ride, only had liability because it was paid off years ago, wrecked it and trying to get more than it would sell for out of the parts.

All I can say is know exactly what you want and are willing to pay and maybe search a bit further out.

From the looks of things you live were a lot of us would at least like to spend the cold months and chances are disposable $$ may generally be a bit more available to a lot of folks in the area and paying 500 for a seat that brings 200 150 miles away isn't a big deal for them but it screws up prices for working folks.

Did I read a thread of yours once that said a 2nd row astro van seat has seat belts built in it?

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

guys, guys, guys... fakky is dealing with a panel truck
none of the options shown will work to gain access to the back of a panel

well except my suggestion of a 60/40 or bucket set from 88-98. the early ext cab 88-98 didnt have a 3rd door so the passenger seat moved up to give access.

Originally Posted by regan56

How does it fit? Ive looked at those for my project..but nowhere near ready for it.

perfect fit in 47-55.1, should fit task force well too. here are pictures of the two I have done, recovered. both started as $50 seats, ~$500 to recover.

[FAKKY]

Yeah those seats are awesome ... but similar to the $500 I've been finding to recover.

I found these today .... good price. The 60/40 like ogre or joedoh mentioned gives me access to the back .... just not sure on the look as its definitely not period - lol - out off a police interceptor or something.

[Marty68]

Originally Posted by joedoh

well except my suggestion of a 60/40 or bucket set from 88-98. the early ext cab 88-98 didnt have a 3rd door so the passenger seat moved up to give access.



perfect fit in 47-55.1, should fit task force well too. here are pictures of the two I have done, recovered. both started as $50 seats, ~$500 to recover.

VERY nice

[dsraven]

check out some mini van or conversion van seats, they likely have arm rests on both sides of the seat. ford aerostar or windstar, chevy astro/safari front seats or second row with buckets in second row (gmc slt versions), honda oddysey second row, conversion van captains chairs etc. some will have seat belts built in as well. even better. if arm rests are not your thing try looking at some jeep seats, they likely tip forward for access to the rear as well. you could install a swivel seat base if you wanted. with a panel you don't have to worry about the head rest hitting the back window so there are more options. personally I would want head rests but thats just me. some of the K5 blazers will have front passenger's side buckets with a tip mechanism and a latch on the floor to get into the back as well. a full size 2 dr bronco would also. those would be a bit older so who knows about wear and tear. second row seats would have less use on them typically.

[FAKKY]

Good tips.
Thanks guys.

I'll keep looking.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Do you not have the stock bench seat?

I ask because I used my stock seat but removed the springs and used a wood backer with modern foam that lets you shape it however you (or your upholsterer) wants.

I didn't realize this was how I was going to go so I had my stock seat sandblasted and powder coated gloss black before then removing the perfect unbroken springs. They're still in my garage!

Obviously, it bolts right back down but appears custom. Well, at least to me!

Nice looking Dan.

[No Handle Sam]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Do you not have the stock bench seat?

I ask because I used my stock seat but removed the springs and used a wood backer with modern foam that lets you shape it however you (or your upholsterer) wants.

I didn't realize this was how I was going to go so I had my stock seat sandblasted and powder coated gloss black before then removing the perfect unbroken springs. They're still in my garage!

Obviously, it bolts right back down but appears custom. Well, at least to me!

That looks great!!