New seat for my 57! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChuckDriver · 11-08-2016, 06:01 PM

I finally finished my interior with a new seat. It was custom made using the original seat frame with the back cut down 2in. A 60 Impala rear seat speaker grill was installed using the materials/pattern from the 63 Impala.

More pic's in my build thread.

Second Series · 11-08-2016, 06:11 PM

That looks really nice!

**chev3600** · 11-08-2016, 09:29 PM

That's classy! Great choice.

iowaboynca · 11-09-2016, 01:35 AM

Looks awesome.

Is the speaker functional?

1project2many · 11-09-2016, 08:31 AM

Beautiful. And not just the seat...

ChuckDriver · 11-09-2016, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by iowaboynca

Looks awesome.

Is the speaker functional?

Nope, didn't plan ahead for that, thanks!

**gigamanx** · 11-09-2016, 04:48 PM

Wow that's a work of art! Why the 2" cut? Just to make it flush with the rear window? Is there backing on the bottom and rear?

OrrieG · 11-09-2016, 05:06 PM

WOW that is really cool, great idea. Can't let my wife see it or I will be redoing my interior....

Russell Ashley · 11-09-2016, 05:25 PM

That is beautiful, and the two inch cut makes it a perfect fit to the back window.

ChuckDriver · 11-09-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gigamanx

Wow that's a work of art! Why the 2" cut? Just to make it flush with the rear window? Is there backing on the bottom and rear?

Yes! From the seat back.

ChuckDriver · 11-09-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

That is beautiful, and the two inch cut makes it a perfect fit to the back window.

Thanks Russell!

ChuckDriver · 11-09-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

WOW that is really cool, great idea. Can't let my wife see it or I will be redoing my interior....

Don't blame me!!

**Advanced Design** · 11-09-2016, 10:14 PM

My wife loves the seat too...JJ, did you do the work?

**G&R's57GMC** · 11-09-2016, 11:50 PM

That looks gorgeous !
What a great job !
I love the idea .

Now I want to do something like it . The only problem is finding the speaker grill.

How long and far did you have to search to find the grill ?

55dude · 11-10-2016, 04:40 AM

awesome!

ChuckDriver · 11-10-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

My wife loves the seat too...JJ, did you do the work?

No not me! It was done by Sean, AKA Fatlucky in Glendale, CA.

ChuckDriver · 11-10-2016, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

That looks gorgeous !
What a great job !
I love the idea .

Now I want to do something like it . The only problem is finding the speaker grill.

How long and far did you have to search to find the grill ?

Got lucky surfing eBay on day! The chrome and the emblem are in perfect original condition!!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-10-2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

No not me! It was done by Sean, AKA Fatlucky in Glendale, CA.

Huh?! Glendale, CA is down the street from me. Does he have a shop and if so, how about some contact info either poste here or by PM. You must REALLY like his work to ship a bench all the way from where you are to here and back.

Coupeguy2001 · 11-11-2016, 11:14 AM

Geez you shoulda bought an impala!

59chev · 11-11-2016, 01:21 PM

Very Cool!!

Impala dashes and steering wheels have been used in hotrods, customs and pickups for ever and just add a level of cool and sophistication to a project. It seems like these parts hold the same allure and appeal as a corvette engine as the epitome of chevy parts. This is the first time I have seen the Impala rear speaker grill done in a pickup seat and I think it ties your interior together perfectly with a cohesive theme

I searched for years for just the right steering wheel for my truck and lucked out on an original 59 Impala steering wheel that I plan to use this time around.

Dave0 · 11-11-2016, 06:18 PM

Thats pretty damn cool! That seat is a work of art!!!

**bobinbc** · 11-14-2016, 05:38 AM

That is absolutely gorgeous! Í love the pattern and the material, and of course especially the speaker grill. Great way to keep it all together with your dash, NICE!

DId he make the back and/or the base thinner as well? Still using all the original style springs?

ChuckDriver · 11-14-2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bobinbc

DId he make the back and/or the base thinner as well? Still using all the original style springs?

Thanks Bob!

The base is the same thickness, but the back was made thinner. No spring used, just foam!

ChuckDriver · 11-19-2016, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Huh?! Glendale, CA is down the street from me. Does he have a shop and if so, how about some contact info either poste here or by PM. You must REALLY like his work to ship a bench all the way from where you are to here and back.

PM sent!!

11-08-2016, 06:01 PM	#1
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	New seat for my 57! I finally finished my interior with a new seat. It was custom made using the original seat frame with the back cut down 2in. A 60 Impala rear seat speaker grill was installed using the materials/pattern from the 63 Impala. More pic's in my build thread. Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

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Second Series Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Tukwila Washington Posts: 373	Re: New seat for my 57! That looks really nice!

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gigamanx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 1,004	Re: New seat for my 57! Wow that's a work of art! Why the 2" cut? Just to make it flush with the rear window? Is there backing on the bottom and rear?

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OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: New seat for my 57! WOW that is really cool, great idea. Can't let my wife see it or I will be redoing my interior.... __________________ 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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Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: New seat for my 57! That is beautiful, and the two inch cut makes it a perfect fit to the back window.

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Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: New seat for my 57! My wife loves the seat too...JJ, did you do the work? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

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G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: New seat for my 57! That looks gorgeous ! What a great job ! I love the idea . Now I want to do something like it . The only problem is finding the speaker grill. How long and far did you have to search to find the grill ? __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

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55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: New seat for my 57! awesome!

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Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: New seat for my 57! Geez you shoulda bought an impala! __________________ http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=489721 Last edited by Coupeguy2001; 11-11-2016 at 11:20 AM.

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59chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 441	Re: New seat for my 57! Very Cool!! Impala dashes and steering wheels have been used in hotrods, customs and pickups for ever and just add a level of cool and sophistication to a project. It seems like these parts hold the same allure and appeal as a corvette engine as the epitome of chevy parts. This is the first time I have seen the Impala rear speaker grill done in a pickup seat and I think it ties your interior together perfectly with a cohesive theme I searched for years for just the right steering wheel for my truck and lucked out on an original 59 Impala steering wheel that I plan to use this time around. __________________ My Build Thread: 59 Apache - Lifelong obsession http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=622133"]59 Apache - Lifelong obsession

11-11-2016, 06:18 PM	#21
Dave0 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Brighton IL Posts: 209	Re: New seat for my 57! Thats pretty damn cool! That seat is a work of art!!!

11-14-2016, 05:38 AM	#22
bobinbc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, Courtenay B.C. CANADA Posts: 575	Re: New seat for my 57! That is absolutely gorgeous! Í love the pattern and the material, and of course especially the speaker grill. Great way to keep it all together with your dash, NICE! DId he make the back and/or the base thinner as well? Still using all the original style springs? __________________ 1962 Chevy blue SBFS 1957 Chevy yellow SBSS 1956 GMC red SBSS Nov 2017 ToTM https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cana...geChevyTrucks/



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