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Old 12-18-2010, 05:22 PM   #1
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Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck

I'm tired of sit'n on my weak spring pickup seat. Looking for newer seat choices. I guess I could rebuild it as the seat is in really good shape but can't find seat springs. The gentleman that had my 56 before I did was a little bigger than me so she's a little weak and a back killer after a 600 mile trip.
Lets see some of your seats with what they came out of.
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Old 12-18-2010, 09:11 PM   #2
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Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck

88-98 chev full size p/u bench

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Old 12-19-2010, 11:10 AM   #3
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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.

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Old 12-19-2010, 01:55 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 12-19-2010, 05:03 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 12-20-2010, 01:28 AM   #6
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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...
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Old 12-26-2010, 01:01 AM   #7
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Thaks for the pics tbrown. I like the way those look.
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Old 12-28-2010, 12:37 AM   #8
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Out of 2003 Impala. Installation was straight forward. I think they will look pretty good in two tone vinyl.
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Old 02-07-2011, 11:05 AM   #9
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Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck

New guy with a 59 in progress. I'm trying to find a good seat for my project and stumbled across this site. Looks like you all have come up with some good ideas. I would probably direct this towards Entourageguy as it would appear that his seat would be a nice fit for what I'm looking to do. You said 88 to 98 seats will fit if I read correctly. Did you have to anything with the exception of the mounting to get it to fit? It really appears to fit nice. Any hints or other suggestions? Thanks in advance for any input. Wouldn't mind seeing some wheels/rim ideas either as I'm getting close to the finish.
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Old 02-09-2011, 12:45 PM   #10
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Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck

basically I set the seat in with the base between the two raised portions and bolted it in.Some guys cut a wedge out of the base to lean the seat back but so far the stock has worked for me.
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Old 02-09-2011, 01:39 PM   #11
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Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck

Thanks Brian, went to your garage and noticed a different seat from the one posted here. Don't mean to be nosey but whats the story with that. I like the one you have with the fold down center. Would you mind sharing a little more info on that as to what that came out of and why you changed it. Thanks,Mark
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basically I set the seat in with the base between the two raised portions and bolted it in.Some guys cut a wedge out of the base to lean the seat back but so far the stock has worked for me.
Same here, a seat from an '89 standard cab Chevy fits like it was made for a '58...

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Old 02-09-2011, 02:23 PM   #13
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looks like he sorta re-did the interior. door panels are different too. wonder if he did it get rid of the sets sticking up into the window?

Brian, that's a gorgeous truck.
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Old 02-09-2011, 02:47 PM   #14
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Brian, do you have a build thread somewhere?
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Old 02-09-2011, 07:13 PM   #15
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oops, duplicate

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Old 02-09-2011, 07:14 PM   #16
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looks like he still logs on:
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Old 02-09-2011, 10:47 PM   #17
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Re: Let See Seats On Your 55-59 Truck

The front seat that was in it before was out of a gm product. The PO said it was out of a lumina. It worked ok but was getting worn out and I wanted a bench seat for the extra person.
I wanted to put my own look to the interior and brighten it up inside. I have a friend that does upholstery.
I don't really have a build page as it looked like this when I bought it. I've changed the suspension, wheels, interior and redid the box with tank under floor.
I'm glad some people like my truck.


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These seats are also available with an arm rest. Some of these had the upholstery glued to the foam making it very hard to recover. Mine had a zip off cover from the factory.
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Old 12-13-2011, 12:55 AM   #18
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Wise Guys seat frame covered in leather.....
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Wise Guys seat frame covered in leather.....
That's a nice looking seat.
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Old 12-14-2011, 05:39 PM   #20
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That's a nice looking seat.
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Old 12-13-2011, 08:59 PM   #21
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Wise Guys seat frame covered in leather.....
looks nice! did you do the stitching?
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Old 12-13-2011, 09:13 PM   #22
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looks nice! did you do the stitching?
I would love to know how to do it but no i didn't, i have a guy who does all the interiors for me...
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Here's what I did with mine. Stock bench seat with a new stock Cameo cover from carsinc.com. I like it and it's simple and nice and stock.
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I would love to know how to do it but no i didn't, i have a guy who does all the interiors for me...
Looks great.I am teaching myself upholstery There isn't many people around this area that are good at it that are willing to teach. it is a lot of fun though.
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Wise Guys seat frame covered in leather.....
Nice - how do you like them? Are they a direct bolt in replacement?

I assume you went with the springs and foam option and had them covered to match your interior theme. Looks like you opted out of the 6-way power option too.

It also looks like your '56 made the cover of Classic Trucks (Feb 2015 edition). Your truck has the look I'm striving for with my '57 - stock with a classy, modern touch. Very nice.
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