Originally Posted by Hot Rod John
My truck had a C10 4th generation (1988–1998) 60/40 split bench seat when I bought it (like the '96 seat you had) and my truck had the stock in cab tank. I have since relocated the tank to the frame and installed bucket seats.

What I learned: The reality is that removing the in-cab tank does not help leg room. The top of the seat hits the back of the cab before, or at the same time, as it hits the gas tank. The designers at GM based the tank design so it wouldn't limit leg room.

One thing that will help you with space between the seat and steering wheel is an aftermarket wheel with less dish. I did this, see post #26 here: Grant #992 steering wheel

If you are wanting a bench seat, and since you stated "I intend to keep the truck mostly stock" rebuilding the stock seat is probably your best bet, IMHO. I have yet to see any seat that looks "correct" in a nearly stock truck other than the original.

Hope this helps and good luck to Ya! thumbs_up

John

John, I hear you on the originality but I also want comfort and functionality. If I could find a later model seat with integrated seat belts would be great but that would probably add more bulk to it. I'm going to keep looking at the junkyard at late model stuff and see what I find. Sometimes you find some very decent stuff. I saw on a 60-66 facebook page where a guy used a 90's F150 seat and it looked great. The thing is they sell real nice seat upholstery kits for a lot of common pickups out there for just under $200. Thanks....

On another note; the factory bench seats on our trucks although stock aren't exactly the best looking or most comfortable things lol.

Last edited by krazymatt; 06/05/2014 8:00 PM.