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| | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 106 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 106 | I went to buy some parts from a guy and he showed me his fabulous restored 1954 Chevy 1/2 ton pick up that has a split seat. About 1/3 of the seat is on the driver's side of the split with 2/3 on passenger's side. I asked the guy why the seat was split but he didn't know why. He said he believes the seat is original and although it is a rare item he has had several pick ups with the split seat among the many trucks he has owned over many years. Does anyone know which trucks came with the split seat or other information? Thanks.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,300 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,300 | You found the unison seats. I think they came out first in 54 for Chevy and were found more in bigger trucks. The driver's seat has a vent in the bottom of it and it is designed for more comfort on long hauls. Do a search on this site for unison seats and you will find more info.
By any chance was the truck blue? There was a 55 1st series that was restored close to here by a guy named Glen Rusch and Gael Epp. Glen said it was "the world's most perfectly restored 55 1st". Last I heard, he said it was in a museum on the west coast. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | As Greg describes, that "Ride-Control" ( unison-type ) driver's seat came standard in 1954/55 Chevrolet COE trucks and was optional for all standard cab trucks. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 106 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 106 | Thanks for the info and the name of the seat. The truck is tan with dark tan accents, owned by a guy named Bobby in Wilmington, CA. I will search around for the blue truck you described and may be able to see it. I heard there is a truck museum in central CA.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 106 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 106 | Thanks for the info and the factory photos. I really appreciate it!
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | The 1937 trucks had split seats.....split in the middle. I owned a 1 1/2 ton and have a 1/2 ton pickup. These are that way because the gas tank was sitting flat under the seat...in order to gas it up you opened the passenger side door and raise that side of the seat to fill up.
Most folks at shows want to know why I split it. I did not even know this until I bought the pickup. My tank is still under the seat but I do plan to move it to under the bed maybe in the next year.
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