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Hey guys,

Searched the fourm and really cannot find the answer i was looming for. I am wanting to install a nice bench seat that will fit into my truck that does not take up too much of the big back window. I would like all the creature comforts drink holders flip down arm rest etc.

What have you guys done? I see a lot of guys come up with good ideas for the AD trucks but i have not came accress any i liked for the taskforce. Oh btw for now i will keep the tank behind the seat.

Any ideas, pics or link do you have to share?

Thanks in advance.

can't imagine what would be powered unless you need heat? no arm rest to take up space, but mid to late 80's GM truck seats fit quite well without sticking up in the window like all the buckets do

Bill

I have a 88 chevy pickup seat in my 55-2 like Bill said fits quite well ........

Those seats look nice in your guys rides. I thought i would investigate the power seat option. So if anyone else has any good ideas or options, i would love to hear. Thanks guys

Tiny, you can check out the seat on my '56 3100--pics are in the gallery (Arch "56picup" Oetken's). It is the middle seat from a '99 Tahoe. It allows you to flip the seat up, pull the back forward (both for storage) and gives an arm rest/drink holder--and is below the back window. No power.

When considering whether you want a power seat, keep in mind that you probably want to position your seat as far back and raised up as far as possible for leg room. Also find a seat with a very thin back if possible. Using power for moving the seat forward/back would not be a real plus unless you or your significant other is a real shorty and are constantly switching drivers. Hope this helps.

yes thank you, your right I was looking at some escalade seats but the problem was the leg room so I could not even consider it and your right I have a shorty wife that always lower the steering wheel and moves my seat forward until I got a car with memory because it took the pain away when I pushed the 1 button before getting in. I do not think I can do memory but at least I can push a button before I get in to save my thighs from getting banged up. At least in my 56 project she can not lower the steering wheel. I just do not want her to drive it with a pillow like she did with my old 3/4 ton. I will take a look at your ride and see what worked for you. I went to the junk yard today in the blistering heat and really did not find anything however I did look at a nice set with drivers and passengers buckets with heat for 200 bucks from craigslist I just need to do some measurements.

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