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Old 05-09-2007, 05:42 PM   #1
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Seats In A 48-54

Just like the title, what aftermarket or junk yard seat and from which vehicle would fit best or pretty good in my 48-54. Would prefer Bench?

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Old 05-09-2007, 08:41 PM   #2
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Re: Seats In A 48-54

Tim, I probably can't help you much but we got a set of sets out of a Explorer, but I am not sure how they are going to fit. Hopefully in the next few weeks I can give them a test fit. The only reason we got them is they were from a friend that was wanting to get rid of them. But they are buckets and I am thinking they are too tall and will stick up in the window... hope this helps.

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Old 05-09-2007, 09:10 PM   #3
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Re: Seats In A 48-54

Why do you not want to use the stock bench seat?
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Old 05-09-2007, 09:12 PM   #4
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Re: Seats In A 48-54

I cut 6" out the middle of a 67-72 bench and it fits perfect
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Old 05-09-2007, 10:09 PM   #5
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Re: Seats In A 48-54

solidaxel, i don't have one, that would be my first choice, but i need to find something to continue with the steering and its placement
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Old 05-09-2007, 10:49 PM   #6
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Re: Seats In A 48-54

I used the seats out of a late model Chevy pickup (98 and up) and a center console out of a dodge dakota.
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Old 05-10-2007, 02:46 AM   #7
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Re: Seats In A 48-54

I got mine through http://www.glideengineering.com/

seen here in the pic without the foam or leather wrapping.
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Old 05-10-2007, 12:51 PM   #8
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Re: Seats In A 48-54

Daniel U - I have been looking at the Glide Engineering seat. Did you use a stock floor pan? Did you make the brackets? I need to replace the floor pan and wanted to use *****in' stuff, but don't know how the 'glide seat will work with a flat floor pan. Thanks.
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Old 05-14-2007, 01:12 AM   #9
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Re: Seats In A 48-54

Paul pulled the factory seat foundation (ground off the spotwelds)and built custom brakets that allow for a comfortable angle for long cruises. If you choose "glide" you 'll have to build/buy your own brakets. Then you can replace your floors without any worries.
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Old 05-14-2007, 08:16 AM   #10
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Re: Seats In A 48-54

cool. thanks for the info.
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Old 05-16-2007, 09:50 PM   #11
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Re: Seats In A 48-54

I used a bench out of a Dodge Dakota -- It fits the width of the truck very well. Look at the pics under " My 48 I just finished" - Bob
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