Another seat thread

[jbry311]

Hey everyone! I have a '53 with a stock seat and looking to possibly put something else in there due to a little discomfort. I'm about 6'3" and things get a bit cramped. I'd love buckets, but my son will be born in March and I can see a few family cruises in my future, so I'm thinking a 60/40 with fold-down console would be best. Only thing I can really find in leather is a second row Durango seat. I've heard of the Astro/Safari option but very tough to find. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Thanks in advance!
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[YukonXL04]

I would think tahoe 2nd or 3rd row seats would work good. Probably 99-06 would look better as they are a little more rounded like the stock style

[jbry311]

Not too wide?
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[YukonXL04]

Originally Posted by jbry311

Not too wide?
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The 2nd row bench would probably be too wide, 2nd row buckets would be fine and just build a center console but you need a middle seat... could make it flat enough to strap a car seat onto lol...

3rd row bench is 49" wide with built in retracting seat belts. Haven't measured what my stock seat is though.

I really think your gonna have a hard time fitting 2 adults and a car seat in the middle unless your both 100lbs...

[jbry311]

Originally Posted by YukonXL04

The 2nd row bench would probably be too wide, 2nd row buckets would be fine and just build a center console but you need a middle seat... could make it flat enough to strap a car seat onto lol...

3rd row bench is 49" wide with built in retracting seat belts. Haven't measured what my stock seat is though.

I really think your gonna have a hard time fitting 2 adults and a car seat in the middle unless your both 100lbs...

I like the 3rd row Tahoe/Yukon seats, but most of them have no console. I known can go up to 55 inches so a 2nd row Tahoe seat may work. Heading to the salvage yard soon to see what's available.
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[superfly66]

Originally Posted by jbry311

Not too wide?
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I just got a 2nd row seat out of an 01' Tahoe. It is 57" wide just like my stock 66' seat.

[jbry311]

Originally Posted by superfly66

I just got a 2nd row seat out of an 01' Tahoe. It is 57" wide just like my stock 66' seat.

That's really what I'd like, but it' may be a hair too long. Did you use the seat brackets from the Tahoe too?
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[superfly66]

Originally Posted by jbry311

That's really what I'd like, but it' may be a hair too long. Did you use the seat brackets from the Tahoe too?
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I just tried to tackle it today. A lot of cutting (guessing) and still not bolted in. I dont recommend 2nd row seat from a Tahoe. Now I'm considering relocating the gas tank for it to fit properly. I only have $40 in these seats is the reason for the "extra effort"! I will post when finished!

[YukonXL04]

Originally Posted by superfly66

I just tried to tackle it today. A lot of cutting (guessing) and still not bolted in. I dont recommend 2nd row seat from a Tahoe. Now I'm considering relocating the gas tank for it to fit properly. I only have $40 in these seats is the reason for the "extra effort"! I will post when finished!

The suburban seat may work better as the bracket pretty much bolts to a flat floor. A tahoe seat has a step up in the bracket where is goes over the wheel well which may or may not fit over the bracing in front of the tank. I would imagine most seat swaps would work better with the tank relocated

[joedoh]

I measured the stock seat for the guy who bought my GMC and it was 56". I have an 88-98 bench for the 49 and I can put a tape on it if someone needs the measurement.

[YukonXL04]

Originally Posted by joedoh

I measured the stock seat for the guy who bought my GMC and it was 56". I have an 88-98 bench for the 49 and I can put a tape on it if someone needs the measurement.

I'll measure my yukon xl 2nd row seat and see what it is. You could even do a tahoe split 3rd row and space them to have a console in the center, but it would only be 6-7" wide... enough for some cup holders though.

[gbgreenw]

If your interested I have bucket seats in my 54 I want to change out to a stock bench. We could make a trade.

[yossarian19]

If you want to cruise with the little one sooner than later, look at seats that have an integrated LATCH kiddie seat attachment system.

[mr48chev]

I've got a split bench out of a 89 or 90 extended cab in my 71 GMC that sits comfortable and lets the driver put his/her seat at a comfortable driving position without bothering the passengers. I'm 5-10 and my wife is 4-10 so bench seats don't work real well for us.

I've found in my truck over the years that car bucket seats don't work well in these cabs as the lean backs lean back at too much of an angle on most of them. I've never tried mini van seats that sit more upright but that might be an option for someone wanting buckets or individual seats with a console.

[55cruiser]

Hi New to the forum but I got rear seat out of a 2007 Buick Rendevous, leather, 55 inches wide with centre arm rest, or 3rd seat. comes as 2 seats, made up a frame to mount both. Fold forward for access behind seat and not to high sticking up in BBW 55 I have.

[YukonXL04]

Originally Posted by 55cruiser

Hi New to the forum but I got rear seat out of a 2007 Buick Rendevous, leather, 55 inches wide with centre arm rest, or 3rd seat. comes as 2 seats, made up a frame to mount both. Fold forward for access behind seat and not to high sticking up in BBW 55 I have.

Got any pics of it?

[55cruiser]

Hi I have the 2007 Buick Rendevous seats from a post a few days ago I know have some pics to post. so here goes, these are in a 55 BBW. Show seat frame I made up bolted in original bolt holes for the 55. the other pics show the seat in place and hopefully how they look. Hope this helps some others.

[joedoh]

that looks really nice!

[1952]

I used a mid 80 Chrysler split bench 50/50 low back, Made a riser from the floor ...Fits like a glove

[HULK64]

Originally Posted by 1952

I used a mid 80 Chrysler split bench 50/50 low back, Made a riser from the floor ...Fits like a glove

Pics?

[ol yelr1]

Originally Posted by jbry311

Hey everyone! I have a '53 with a stock seat and looking to possibly put something else in there due to a little discomfort. I'm about 6'3" and things get a bit cramped. I'd love buckets, but my son will be born in March and I can see a few family cruises in my future, so I'm thinking a 60/40 with fold-down console would be best. Only thing I can really find in leather is a second row Durango seat. I've heard of the Astro/Safari option but very tough to find. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Thanks in advance!
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I originally used the 3rd row seat out of an astro and it fit perfect!

[jbry311]

Originally Posted by ol yelr1

I originally used the 3rd row seat out of an astro and it fit perfect!

Do you have more room with the Astro seat in there? Also, any tips on installing it? I actually found one locally and I may get it if it's an easy install. Thanks!
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[fisherman420]

I will be using a 60/40 seat from a 1999 Dakota, It has nice main buckets with a fold down arm rest center with storage capability and some slick slide away cup holders below the middle section of the seat. Also you can fold the seat ahead for access to whatever you may have hiding behind there.

[jbry311]

Originally Posted by fisherman420

I will be using a 60/40 seat from a 1999 Dakota, It has nice main buckets with a fold down arm rest center with storage capability and some slick slide away cup holders below the middle section of the seat. Also you can fold the seat ahead for access to whatever you may have hiding behind there.

Only thing about those seats is that they are very tall and cover the back windows. At least the ones I've seen do. I like them because of the console but just think they cover the window too much.
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[fisherman420]

Originally Posted by jbry311

Only thing about those seats is that they are very tall and cover the back windows. At least the ones I've seen do. I like them because of the console but just think they cover the window too much.
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I guess I should have added that I will be cutting down the upper portion of the seat to blend with the shoulder areas for that exact reason. If you don't plan on re-upholstering the seats there are other better options (those Buick seats are very nice imo)