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I have had my 55 2nd series sb for 11 years..finally have all done but interior..need seat ideas for this vehicle..would like an original type, but they seem hard to find..current seat is not original and nothing special..would prefer a split bench,but could do buckets, but either way do not want electric...gas tank is out..just found this site and any suggestions for what would fit best would be appreciated..thanks

Well if you want something really comfortable and looks nice try Glide engineering.

Post an ad on the Wanted Board. I was talking to a fellow Bolter in AL a couple of weeks ago who has a 55-56 he is thinking of parting out.

The middle row seats from a 93-99 suburban fit well and although they do not give you any forward back slide adjustment, they do flip up and fold forward for great access to the area under and behind the seat. They also have a nice arm rest.

(* Turris Ford work find 98 buckets

How much work do you want to do? I wanted a bench seat for my 50 pu and spent the day measuring at least a hundred seats in three salvage yards. Couldn't find a perfect match, but really liked the early 90's chevy pickup benches. Only problem 3" too wide. Bought a seat, cut 3" out of the middle and had it recovered. Looks like factory, and the mounting was as simple as bolting it to the floor. I did look long and hard at the Glide Engineering seats. Between the seat assy and the foam you will spend about $1000.00, and still have to get it covered. I spent less than $350.00. John

John-

That is genius! I would have never thought of it! The seat frames are metal and would be easy to cut with a cut off wheel and then weld back together!

I'm just looking for a seat back with head rests that is 2 or 3 inches thinner than the stock one to give me more clearance behind the wheel and whiplash safety. I have not found one that is a perfect match but found plenty that were too wide. Now I know what to do!

Thanks!!!

just a note that I am really appreciating all these ideas/comments

I used GMC van seats - power for driver - individual arm rests - made the big 1 ton a lot more comfortable to drive.

I have heard tahoe seats with built in shoulder straps are nice too. I am lookin for that for my 72 truck.

NM51, If you narrow a seat you also have to narrow the foam, and it's molded around some of the seat frame. Split the foam and pull it out of the way for welding then glue it back together with some 3M spray trim adhesive. I forget the part number, but it's the heavy duty stuff. Also, when you section the foam leave it about an inch wide. Use the same glue, the compression from the extra inch of foam will assure good contact and a strong bond. It's amazing what you can do with a sawz-all, a welder, and some imagination. John

RWS
I put a '91 chevy bench seat in mine. Almost a bolt in, just had to drill a couple holes!