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57chevyman · 10-18-2015, 05:48 PM

hey y'all show me your bench seats in 55-59 trucks

one thing i have on my list is to carpet the truck and put a new cover on the bench seat. im thinking of doing a black / gray combo on the seat... and either a black or gray carpet.. to match the headliner...
have a plain black seat now..

1project2many · 10-18-2015, 08:56 PM

Here's a couple of shots. I had to use an LED flashlight so the color is off, but the interior is factory light/dark grey so the seat is light grey vinyl around the base and side and dark grey cloth on the seat and back. The visors are also dark grey cloth with light grey seams. The mat is a reproduction of original and the headliner is original so it's a clean and uncluttered look.

roger55 · 10-18-2015, 10:18 PM

Northern lights · 10-18-2015, 11:31 PM

Roger55, is that an ididit steering column you have there?. Looks like it.

**Rickysnickers** · 10-18-2015, 11:34 PM

What carpet kit is that?

roger55 · 10-18-2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Northern lights

Roger55, is that an ididit steering column you have there?. Looks like it.

Yes, it's an Ididit column shift tilt. It's their kit for the 55-59.
I have the CPP 400 steering box and that made this column go further down through the firewall than a stock steering box would. That would be an issue with the stock 55 and 56 steering wheel. But it works perfect with the 57-59 wheel.
An aftermarket wheel might need to have an extension.

roger55 · 10-18-2015, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

What carpet kit is that?

You wont find a kit that looks like this.
It was done completely custom at my interior shop. He did the seat, visors, headliner and door pulls too.

The zippered pocket you see behind the seat hides the ECM for the TPI engine.

1project2many · 10-19-2015, 07:05 AM

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The zippered pocket you see behind the seat hides the ECM for the TPI engine.

Interesting spot for it. Mine is above the park brake handle but I'm still utilizing the original fuse box and most of the original harness.

roger55 · 10-19-2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

Interesting spot for it. Mine is above the park brake handle but I'm still utilizing the original fuse box and most of the original harness.

These trucks are crowded enough as it is especially with the Raingear wipers and Vintage Air AC.
I had to extend the wires in the TPI harness to do this. Some extra hours but well worth it.

**Rickysnickers** · 10-19-2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by roger55

You wont find a kit that looks like this.
It was done completely custom at my interior shop. He did the seat, visors, headliner and door pulls too.

The zippered pocket you see behind the seat hides the ECM for the TPI engine.

Bummer, ok. Thank you.

roger55 · 10-19-2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Bummer, ok. Thank you.

It cost me $630 for the carpet job and headliner.
Earlier, I paid him $400 for the seat, visor and door pulls.
I don't think one grand is too bad for a complete interior. Especially for the quality I got.

The hard part is finding someone good. Luckily I have that guy. For now anyway. He's the best guy in town but he's in his 70s.

starterman99 · 10-19-2015, 11:01 AM

here is my 57 interior

roger55 · 10-19-2015, 11:09 AM

Very, very nice!!

Your carpet looks done similar to mine. Nice and high up under the dash.

starterman99 · 10-19-2015, 11:14 AM

Thank you

yes it goes way up under dash. Done by local custom upolstery shop.

**Rickysnickers** · 10-19-2015, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by roger55

It cost me $630 for the carpet job and headliner.
Earlier, I paid him $400 for the seat, visor and door pulls.
I don't think one grand is too bad for a complete interior. Especially for the quality I got.

The hard part is finding someone good. Luckily I have that guy. For now anyway. He's the best guy in town but he's in his 70s.

It absolutely looks very nice!

bowt1ed · 10-20-2015, 08:59 AM

Hey starterman99, do you have a build thread?

starterman99 · 10-20-2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Hey starterman99, do you have a build thread?

No I never started one.

bowt1ed · 10-20-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by starterman99

No I never started one.

PM sent. Jim

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-20-2015, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by starterman99

here is my 57 interior

Starterman,
Your interior looks great. It looks very clean, very simple but plush. I hope mine comes out half as good. Congrats!

57chevyman · 10-20-2015, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by starterman99

here is my 57 interior

i like the middle door panel done in a color to match the seat! i think ill do that, since for some reason my middle door panels are a different shade of blue than the rest of my interior.

57chevyman · 10-20-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by roger55

your interior came out great. i love that seat cover. i may show a picture of your seat to the interior guy i know...and do a combo of black and gray.

theres SO many options with seat covers for these bench seats its crazy. not just colors, but patterns too

i was also thinking of going a different direction and do a two tone seat that matches the turquise dash and the cherry wood steering wheel.... or turquiose and gray to match the headliner could look sweet?

58CameoAZ · 10-20-2015, 06:53 PM

starterman99 your interior looks really nice, love the Color
The interior pictures left me wanting to see more of the truck!

again very nice job,
Allen

bowt1ed · 10-21-2015, 07:53 AM

Yep, would like to see more pics. BTW, clicking on avatar doesn't open more pics. Cheers, Jim

starterman99 · 10-21-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Yep, would like to see more pics. BTW, clicking on avatar doesn't open more pics. Cheers, Jim

click on the interior picture,it should go to photobucket album.

Carlitosway · 10-28-2015, 03:59 AM

great looking interiors fellas

10-18-2015, 05:48 PM	#1
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	55-59 interiors hey y'all show me your bench seats in 55-59 trucks one thing i have on my list is to carpet the truck and put a new cover on the bench seat. im thinking of doing a black / gray combo on the seat... and either a black or gray carpet.. to match the headliner... have a plain black seat now.. Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

10-18-2015, 08:56 PM	#2
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,157	Re: 55-59 interiors Here's a couple of shots. I had to use an LED flashlight so the color is off, but the interior is factory light/dark grey so the seat is light grey vinyl around the base and side and dark grey cloth on the seat and back. The visors are also dark grey cloth with light grey seams. The mat is a reproduction of original and the headliner is original so it's a clean and uncluttered look. Attached Images

10-18-2015, 10:18 PM	#3
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: 55-59 interiors __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

10-18-2015, 11:31 PM	#4
Northern lights Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Whitemud Alberta Posts: 328	Re: 55-59 interiors Roger55, is that an ididit steering column you have there?. Looks like it.

10-18-2015, 11:34 PM	#5
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,933	Re: 55-59 interiors What carpet kit is that?

10-19-2015, 11:01 AM	#12
starterman99 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: santa maria,ca. Posts: 312	Re: 55-59 interiors here is my 57 interior __________________ 1957 3100 1950 5 window

10-19-2015, 11:09 AM	#13
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: 55-59 interiors Very, very nice!! Your carpet looks done similar to mine. Nice and high up under the dash. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

10-19-2015, 11:14 AM	#14
starterman99 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: santa maria,ca. Posts: 312	Re: 55-59 interiors Thank you yes it goes way up under dash. Done by local custom upolstery shop. __________________ 1957 3100 1950 5 window

10-20-2015, 08:59 AM	#16
bowt1ed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 494	Re: 55-59 interiors Hey starterman99, do you have a build thread?

10-20-2015, 06:53 PM	#22
58CameoAZ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Payson Posts: 422	Re: 55-59 interiors starterman99 your interior looks really nice, love the Color The interior pictures left me wanting to see more of the truck! again very nice job, Allen

10-21-2015, 07:53 AM	#23
bowt1ed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 494	Re: 55-59 interiors Yep, would like to see more pics. BTW, clicking on avatar doesn't open more pics. Cheers, Jim

10-28-2015, 03:59 AM	#25
Carlitosway Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: santa ana ,ca Posts: 30	Re: 55-59 interiors great looking interiors fellas



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