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Imperial Kustom · 09-23-2009, 02:50 PM

I just finished putting an '88-'98 bench seat into the '63 today. Boy do I like how nice that is! Good fit, comfortable as all get out and easy to do! Just thought I'd share my excitement.

markeb01 · 09-23-2009, 03:00 PM

Please post a pic when you get a chance.

**Corts60** · 09-23-2009, 07:57 PM

Hey, does the seat make you sit closer to the steering wheel? How about headroom?

**GruntMoanCough** · 09-23-2009, 08:53 PM

Looks nice in there.

Imperial Kustom · 09-24-2009, 12:16 PM

Sorry guys, but I don't have photo software on my computer.

And Cort, I don't really notice too much of a difference between stock and this one, other than sitting just a hair higher.

Funny guy, Ron!!

astrochimp · 09-24-2009, 04:55 PM

Not sure if you can tell anything but here is a Photo of mine-
http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x...urrent=012.jpg

It used original front mounting holes. Plenty of head room, wish there was more leg room, but I have the tank in cab still. I can measure (something) if anybody wants.

While grabbing the seat, grab the carpet behind it, it fits our trucks pretty well, just requires holes for the push clips.

David

**GruntMoanCough** · 09-24-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imperial Kustom

Just thought I'd share my excitement.

If it looks anything like astrochimp's, then I'm excited too.... Looks good.

At least tell us what color yours is.

astrochimp · 09-25-2009, 08:38 AM

Forgot to add, I grabbed the seat belts from the truck also.

For the retractors I had to trim some plastic on the seat (hidden) side to make fit. made backing plates for the other points, IIRC 2" x3", for the shoulders you need to weld a nut to the plates, all easy install except drivers shoulder due to gas tank.

*lakeroadster* · 09-25-2009, 09:02 AM

Here is some data on '90's vintage seats:

The guy I bought my '65 from said it had a '91 Chevy truck bench seat in it. It has the small fold down arm rest in the middle. He had it recovered so other than the seat brackets it's hard to tell what vintage it is.

I am about 6'1, 180 pounds. The seat isn't too close to the steering wheel. Once I remove the tank from the cab I should gain a little bit more room, but not more than about an inch.

Here's a photo.

Imperial Kustom · 10-13-2009, 12:03 AM

It installed just as astrochimp said and it is a light tan. So it is very close to the interior Fawn paint.

09-23-2009, 02:50 PM	#1
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Comfy new seat! I just finished putting an '88-'98 bench seat into the '63 today. Boy do I like how nice that is! Good fit, comfortable as all get out and easy to do! Just thought I'd share my excitement. __________________ Imperial Kustom LLC Meridian Idaho. I never stopped playing with cars, they just got bigger.

09-23-2009, 03:00 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Comfy new seat! Please post a pic when you get a chance.

09-23-2009, 07:57 PM	#3
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09-23-2009, 08:53 PM	#4
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: Comfy new seat! Looks nice in there. __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

09-24-2009, 12:16 PM	#5
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: Comfy new seat! Sorry guys, but I don't have photo software on my computer. And Cort, I don't really notice too much of a difference between stock and this one, other than sitting just a hair higher. Funny guy, Ron!! __________________ Imperial Kustom LLC Meridian Idaho. I never stopped playing with cars, they just got bigger.

09-24-2009, 04:55 PM	#6
astrochimp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Unionville Mo. Posts: 217	Re: Comfy new seat! Not sure if you can tell anything but here is a Photo of mine- http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x...urrent=012.jpg It used original front mounting holes. Plenty of head room, wish there was more leg room, but I have the tank in cab still. I can measure (something) if anybody wants. While grabbing the seat, grab the carpet behind it, it fits our trucks pretty well, just requires holes for the push clips. David

09-25-2009, 08:38 AM	#8
astrochimp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Unionville Mo. Posts: 217	Re: Comfy new seat! Forgot to add, I grabbed the seat belts from the truck also. For the retractors I had to trim some plastic on the seat (hidden) side to make fit. made backing plates for the other points, IIRC 2" x3", for the shoulders you need to weld a nut to the plates, all easy install except drivers shoulder due to gas tank. Last edited by astrochimp; 09-25-2009 at 08:38 AM. Reason: speelin

09-25-2009, 09:02 AM	#9
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Comfy new seat! Here is some data on '90's vintage seats: The guy I bought my '65 from said it had a '91 Chevy truck bench seat in it. It has the small fold down arm rest in the middle. He had it recovered so other than the seat brackets it's hard to tell what vintage it is. I am about 6'1, 180 pounds. The seat isn't too close to the steering wheel. Once I remove the tank from the cab I should gain a little bit more room, but not more than about an inch. Here's a photo. Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 09-25-2009 at 09:04 AM.

10-13-2009, 12:03 AM	#10
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: Comfy new seat! It installed just as astrochimp said and it is a light tan. So it is very close to the interior Fawn paint. __________________ Imperial Kustom LLC Meridian Idaho. I never stopped playing with cars, they just got bigger.



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