Don't have any seats yet Wally, but am looking for something in the
split bench type. 60/40 or 40/20/40 is what I'm thinking, preferrably the
later of the two.
Could I bother ya for a favor? Could I get you to measure the height of
the riser so at least I got a good starting point.
Kinda figured the same as you. Need to get the seat in,and then fidget
with the steering column etc.,etc.,etc.,. Oh well, all in a days (
months,weeks,years, whatever..) work :)
Thanks
Jeff Davis
'51 custom
>From: WR Teto <monadnoc@crystal-mtn.com>
>Reply-To: WR Teto <monadnoc@crystal-mtn.com>
>To: Ole Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Floor board HELP!
>Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 01:43:50 -0500
>
>Jack had some good suggestions Jeff. I'm in the same situation, and I plan
>to
>use trial and error by building up some temporary supports out of 2x4's and
>plywood to hold the seats until I get to what seems a comfortable position
>(head
>and leg room etc.). Then you can experiment with what looks and feels good
>with
>the steering column. I pulled a tilt column out of a 70's Camaro, but
>don't
>plan to locate it in reference to the dash until I sort out the seat
>height.
>What will you be using for seats, and do you have them yet? I got a couple
>of
>buckets salvaged from a Toyota at a flea market for real cheap ($25 for the
>pair). I still have the original seat riser in the truck and I plan to use
>some
>angle iron to build a platform into that to act as a base for the seats. I
>will
>have to add to it for the height, but then I can wrap the base with sheet
>metal
>and then carpet over it. I might even build some sort of center console as
>well, unless I can find something in the junkyard that looks good. Most of
>this
>will be a bit later however as I still have to get the replacement floor
>panels
>welded in.
>
>BTW, if there is anyone local on the list that is interested in an original
>bench seat (from my '53 3100), I'd part with the cushion, back, and metal
>frame
>for $50. Pickup in central Mass. only. I don't really want to get
>involved in
>shipping this however.
>
>Wally / Templeton, MA
>53 3100
>
>
>
> > Maybe someone out there can help me. I pulled the seats (buckets)
>and
> > carpeting out of the AD today and under the carpeting was about three
>large
> > chucks of sheet metal. Obviously not original so I removed all of it and
>put
> > it in the round file. Also the PO must have taken the phrase "Floor
>Board"
> > literal. Seems he screwed a few pieces of 1x4 to the floor.
> > The only thing I can figure is that after removing the original
>bench
> > and the bracing that went under it he must have figured that he needed a
> > stiffiner.
> > Anyway, now that you know the problem here is the type of info. I
>need
> > for a solution; When I install a newer split bench, how far will I need
>to
> > raise the seat to make it set at the proper height for driving, and at
>the
> > same time reinforce the floor board? Ideas? Materials?
> > Also I plan on putting in a tilt wheel and installing a column
>drop.
> > How far should I drop the steering column? I'v seen these for sale in
> > different lenghts like 2",3" etc. Figure this will coincide with
> > raising/bracing the seat so if anyone has a combination that's real
>comfy
> > I'd sure appreciate hearing about it .
>
>
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
|