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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by flatheadnut0, Jun 18, 2006.

  1. What is the best seat to use for a model a pickup seat? I'm thinking about using a third seat out of a chevy station wagon. Anybody done this?
     
  2. Scott
    Joined: Dec 23, 2004
    Posts: 2,766

    Scott
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    I dont know what the best way is , but here is what I am using. It is a school bus seat. Not only does it fit , but the frame is sturdy and should add some
    strength to that 75 year old cab. I am removing the wood from the back of the cab and using the seat frame in its place. Space is at a premium so every inch and fraction of an inch is a bonus
     

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  3. HELLBILLY
    Joined: Feb 9, 2003
    Posts: 682

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    I used a mid 90s Dodge mini van middle seat, took off the headrests and bolted it to the A model seat frame. Works great.
     

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  4. HELLBILLY
    Joined: Feb 9, 2003
    Posts: 682

    HELLBILLY
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    This might help......... saved this from here on the HAMB :D
    '87-'89 Ford Escort rear seat
    Seat back width = 42"
    Seat bottom width = 42"
    Seat back thickness = 3.5"
    (seat back folds forward)

    '90 Dodge Caravan, middle seat?
    Seat back width = 44.5"
    Seat bottom width = 44.5"
    Seat back thickness = 4.5"

    '80s Isuzu Trooper
    Seat back width = 48"
    Seat bottom width = 48"
    Seat back thickness = 3.5"

    '84 Ford Ranger
    Seat back width = 49"
    Seat bottom width = 49"
    Seat back thickness = 3.5"

    '84 Toyota van middle seat
    Seat back width = 34"
    Seat bottom width = 36"
    Seat back thickness = 4.5"

    '91 Ford Festiva
    Seat back width = 38"
    Seat bottom width = 48" (odd shape is fitted to wheel wells)
    Seat back thickness = 3.5"

    '89 Ford Aerostar middle seat
    Seat back width = 39"
    Seat bottom width = 46" (odd shape)
    Seat back thickness = 4.5"
    '91 Chevy S10 pickup bench seat
    Seat back width = 48"
    Seat back width = 5.5"
    Seat bottom width = 49.75"
    Seat bottom thickness = 6"
    The seat would bolt to a flat floor, with the frame the bottom cushon at highest point looks to be 9.5" high. Bottom cushon has two holes for seatbelts to pass through.

    OK - Wrangler stuff (pretty small - maybe good for Model A)
    Seat Back Width - 32.5"
    Seat Back Height - 15.5" (from hinge)
    Seat Back Thickness - 5"
    Seat Bottom Width - 33.5"
    Seat Bottom Thickness - 5" (at bolster)
    Seat Bottom Depth - 15.5" (front to back)

    Found one that mounts to the floor in a severely channeled 26-27 T ....90's Isuzu Amigo back seat.
    SEAT BACK 39"x21"x3"
    SEAT BOTTOM 39"x20.5"x8"
    Seat folds forward and the "folded seat" folds forward again!

    85-6 Dodge Colt Vista van rear (3rd) seat.
    38 inches wide-21 inches deep.
    integral retractable belts (center)
    earlier ones don't have headrests
    thin cushions and backrests
    I used modified 80's Chev PU seat tracks on this one
    splitback reclines and folds on cushion
     

  5. McKee
    Joined: Jul 22, 2005
    Posts: 1,193

    McKee

    A buddy used a narrowed '80s Chevy S10 bench,...worked pretty good.
     
  6. McKee
    Joined: Jul 22, 2005
    Posts: 1,193

    McKee

    BTW, it was narrowed on the outside ends, not through the center.
     
  7. George G
    Joined: Jun 28, 2005
    Posts: 1,274

    George G
    Member

    MAzda MPV van middle seat. Has seat belts and seat adjuster and tilts.
     

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