Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rude Dude · 12-19-2010, 11:10 AM

I have the same seat from 89 Chevy Truck. I cut lower brackets in pie cut and rewelded more of a tilt plus it sits lower in back of cab. I hate seeing top of seat in rear window it is just me no offense to anyone intended. Here are some pics sorry bad quality they are off phone I have new leather covers not installed so all you see is foam.

Raymo · 12-19-2010, 01:55 PM

I do also think the back of the seat should be low. They just don't look right with high backs. I kind of like buckets too but that bench seat is nice to place things on when going down the road. No salvage yards close to me so I'll have to travel about 150 miles to go look I guess.

sgtusmc · 12-19-2010, 05:03 PM

I don't really like the seat being visible through the rear window. There's a couple of trucks here in town that have them sticking up kind of high. I think entourageguy hit the nail on the head with his seat. It looks awesome in there, with a kick ass upholstery job to boot.

RockTonka · 12-20-2010, 01:28 AM

Here's another option. Had Twisted Stitch build a custom bench based on a low side suspension seat. Gained gut and leg room...

OKGMC4 · 12-21-2010, 12:23 AM

I understand what everyone says about the seat showing...but after being rear ended in a late model truck I can tell you a head boucing off a head rest beats the back glass any day. Plus, my dodge full size seats with integrated belts will keep me in that seat a hair better than a lap belt. I plan to put a little tint on the glass to keep the seats from being too visible.

redux2redux · 12-21-2010, 02:54 PM

I am in the process of using the bucket seats from an '04 Dodge Dakota.

Though not shown in the picture, it does have a center console that folds up for a 3rd seat, provided you are thin enough...

Woodbutcher · 12-22-2010, 02:41 AM

[QUOTE=OKGMC4;4362445]I understand what everyone says about the seat showing...but after being rear ended in a late model truck I can tell you a head boucing off a head rest beats the back glass any day. QUOTE]

I agree. While I havent had that unfortunate experience, I won't sacrifice safety for looks... just tint the windows and be done with it.

OrrieG · 12-22-2010, 03:56 PM

Here are my fab photos, I have not done the final install yet. I agree with the headrest comments too, one of the reasons I went with a new seat. Safety trumps looks in my book. Seat is a 07 Yukon third row, I set it up to tilt and remove like stock.

12-19-2010, 11:10 AM	#1
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck I have the same seat from 89 Chevy Truck. I cut lower brackets in pie cut and rewelded more of a tilt plus it sits lower in back of cab. I hate seeing top of seat in rear window it is just me no offense to anyone intended. Here are some pics sorry bad quality they are off phone I have new leather covers not installed so all you see is foam. Last edited by Rude Dude; 12-30-2010 at 11:50 PM.

12-19-2010, 01:55 PM	#2
Raymo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 101	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck I do also think the back of the seat should be low. They just don't look right with high backs. I kind of like buckets too but that bench seat is nice to place things on when going down the road. No salvage yards close to me so I'll have to travel about 150 miles to go look I guess.

12-19-2010, 05:03 PM	#3
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck I don't really like the seat being visible through the rear window. There's a couple of trucks here in town that have them sticking up kind of high. I think entourageguy hit the nail on the head with his seat. It looks awesome in there, with a kick ass upholstery job to boot. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

12-20-2010, 01:28 AM	#4
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck Here's another option. Had Twisted Stitch build a custom bench based on a low side suspension seat. Gained gut and leg room... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

12-21-2010, 12:23 AM	#5
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,220	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck I understand what everyone says about the seat showing...but after being rear ended in a late model truck I can tell you a head boucing off a head rest beats the back glass any day. Plus, my dodge full size seats with integrated belts will keep me in that seat a hair better than a lap belt. I plan to put a little tint on the glass to keep the seats from being too visible. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

12-21-2010, 02:54 PM	#6
redux2redux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 21	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck I am in the process of using the bucket seats from an '04 Dodge Dakota. Though not shown in the picture, it does have a center console that folds up for a 3rd seat, provided you are thin enough...

12-22-2010, 02:41 AM	#7
Woodbutcher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prince George, BC, CAN Posts: 60	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck [QUOTE=OKGMC4;4362445]I understand what everyone says about the seat showing...but after being rear ended in a late model truck I can tell you a head boucing off a head rest beats the back glass any day. QUOTE] I agree. While I havent had that unfortunate experience, I won't sacrifice safety for looks... just tint the windows and be done with it. __________________ If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy... Red Green Keep your stick on the ice, Woodbutcher

12-22-2010, 03:56 PM	#8
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck Here are my fab photos, I have not done the final install yet. I agree with the headrest comments too, one of the reasons I went with a new seat. Safety trumps looks in my book. Seat is a 07 Yukon third row, I set it up to tilt and remove like stock. 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



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