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Hello again! Finally picking up the restoration of Wheezie, my 1956 Chevy 1/2 ton panel, again after a few year hiatus just driving the rig around town. I've got the original bucket seats in there now, but would really like to replace with a 60/40 type bench seat so that I can have both of my boys ride around town with me.

I know that the early 60s Suburbans had 60/40 front seats which allowed access to the rear area, would one of these work in a '56 panel? Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance for the input!

This months (May 2009) Classic Trucks magazine has an orange '55 half ton on the front page. The interior specs list a '91 60/40 split seat. It caught my attention because I too was thinking about an upgrade for my '59.

BTW: I think the '91 model (on an extended cab) slides forward for access to the rear seat.

Good luck

John