Any Seat Pictures in your Pickup and what are they from?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

buildinga55 · 02-13-2009, 11:37 AM

I am a ways from needing interior seats in the 48, but would sure like to see some pictures of interior seats and what the seat came out of. At times I like the idea of a bench seat with a fold down arm rest, then I think buckets with a console would be nice. Post some pictures if you got um! Thanks

**mr48chev** · 02-13-2009, 02:16 PM

I've probably had ten more seats in my 48. The most comfortable before I chopped it was the stock 48 seat that a friend in Waco Tx redid for me. He took a trashed seat and made it into one that I could drive 500 miles a day on and not be worn out.

Since I chopped it I have had a 66 Toronado seat that really fit the truck well and was pretty comfortable and I wish I had kept it and had it redone. I have had several sets of buckets that didn't fit right nor were they very comfortable.

I keep looking at the Dodge mini van captains chairs in my Dodge Mini Ram van as a possible seat as they are super comfortable and I think pretty close to the right height for a stock cab AD truck.

The main thing is that you need a seat with a slim and almost straight up back on it to be able to fit the cab and have leg room. Also high back seats look tacky in these trucks so I'd stay with a standard back seat.

buildinga55 · 02-13-2009, 02:20 PM

I agree, I don't care for the high back buckets. This truck actually came with a couple of early 70's Cadillac buckets. They just don't have a lot of shape to them. I kind of like buckets with a little more contour.

joeys66pickup · 02-13-2009, 03:36 PM

i hate being able to see headrests from outside the truck! thats why elky or chevelle buckets are my favorite....if they just didnt cost so much

OrrieG · 02-13-2009, 07:21 PM

I have 07 Yukon third row seats in mine. They are low back so you only see a little of the head rest in the window, but it is offset to the outside. The 3 point seat belts are built into the seat so no modifications are need to the cab walls. I built a frame so the tilt mechanism still works for access to behind the seat and under the seat. Look at the "Lurker Orrie" build thread, lots of pictures and details on the frame starting at reply 98. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233305

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50adrod · 02-14-2009, 01:22 AM

seats from a 94 chrysler concorde but many chryslers from 90 to 96 used theese seats, the headrest are comming off. you just need to make your own mounting brackets. also a rough idea of my console in cardboard.

buildinga55 · 02-14-2009, 02:26 AM

Those look like they will make nice seats. I do like the console! Thanks

bondobob · 02-17-2009, 08:30 AM

These are freebies out of my brothers Dodge mini van 3rd row. I mounted them as far back and as low as possible. The only problem is the seat belt hole in the bottom. Good enough for now.

02-13-2009, 11:37 AM	#1
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Any Seat Pictures in your Pickup and what are they from?? I am a ways from needing interior seats in the 48, but would sure like to see some pictures of interior seats and what the seat came out of. At times I like the idea of a bench seat with a fold down arm rest, then I think buckets with a console would be nice. Post some pictures if you got um! Thanks

02-13-2009, 02:16 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: Any Seat Pictures in your Pickup and what are they from?? I've probably had ten more seats in my 48. The most comfortable before I chopped it was the stock 48 seat that a friend in Waco Tx redid for me. He took a trashed seat and made it into one that I could drive 500 miles a day on and not be worn out. Since I chopped it I have had a 66 Toronado seat that really fit the truck well and was pretty comfortable and I wish I had kept it and had it redone. I have had several sets of buckets that didn't fit right nor were they very comfortable. I keep looking at the Dodge mini van captains chairs in my Dodge Mini Ram van as a possible seat as they are super comfortable and I think pretty close to the right height for a stock cab AD truck. The main thing is that you need a seat with a slim and almost straight up back on it to be able to fit the cab and have leg room. Also high back seats look tacky in these trucks so I'd stay with a standard back seat.

02-13-2009, 02:20 PM	#3
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: Any Seat Pictures in your Pickup and what are they from?? I agree, I don't care for the high back buckets. This truck actually came with a couple of early 70's Cadillac buckets. They just don't have a lot of shape to them. I kind of like buckets with a little more contour.

02-13-2009, 03:36 PM	#4
joeys66pickup Dr. Frankenstein Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaverton,Or Posts: 458	Re: Any Seat Pictures in your Pickup and what are they from?? i hate being able to see headrests from outside the truck! thats why elky or chevelle buckets are my favorite....if they just didnt cost so much __________________ I Wanna Go Fast!!

02-13-2009, 07:21 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Any Seat Pictures in your Pickup and what are they from?? I have 07 Yukon third row seats in mine. They are low back so you only see a little of the head rest in the window, but it is offset to the outside. The 3 point seat belts are built into the seat so no modifications are need to the cab walls. I built a frame so the tilt mechanism still works for access to behind the seat and under the seat. Look at the "Lurker Orrie" build thread, lots of pictures and details on the frame starting at reply 98. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233305 edit, added pictures Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 02-14-2009 at 02:15 PM.

02-14-2009, 01:22 AM	#6
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: Any Seat Pictures in your Pickup and what are they from?? seats from a 94 chrysler concorde but many chryslers from 90 to 96 used theese seats, the headrest are comming off. you just need to make your own mounting brackets. also a rough idea of my console in cardboard. __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

02-14-2009, 02:26 AM	#7
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: Any Seat Pictures in your Pickup and what are they from?? Those look like they will make nice seats. I do like the console! Thanks

02-17-2009, 08:30 AM	#8
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: Any Seat Pictures in your Pickup and what are they from?? These are freebies out of my brothers Dodge mini van 3rd row. I mounted them as far back and as low as possible. The only problem is the seat belt hole in the bottom. Good enough for now. Attached Images



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