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GREASEMONKEY72 07-23-2008 07:13 PM

no more buckets for me
 
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i built me a bench seat, got tired of the buckets and looking for a bench seat close enough and cheap enough to be worth it so after a few nights of grinding and welding ive got me a bench seat that i built myself

its alot more comfortable than it looks, even my brother inlaw who loves alot of cushion said its comfortable and my brother said its comfy to, it does sit a couple inches higher than my old seats which feels like alot more than i thought it would but itll just take a little getting used to

:smoke:

Mondo 07-23-2008 07:25 PM

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You should have a lot more leg room now. Easy to clean too:mm: Just throw a couple patio chair pads in there for longer drives....

GREASEMONKEY72 07-23-2008 07:53 PM

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i might do somethin like that, so when we meetin up eh?

tcb-1 07-23-2008 08:01 PM

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true rat rod. I'm diggin'!

Toddmac 07-23-2008 08:08 PM

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Ought to cut down on the loose change in the seat cushions for sure! I wonder if that will work like a griddle on a hot day? You could make some side change flipping some flap jacks off that beast. ;)

GREASEMONKEY72 07-23-2008 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1 (Post 2819211)
true rat rod. I'm diggin'!

thanks:smoke:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddmac (Post 2819227)
Ought to cut down on the loose change in the seat cushions for sure! I wonder if that will work like a griddle on a hot day? You could make some side change flipping some flap jacks off that beast. ;)

i actually found a dime when i took the old ones out

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the old buckets were out of a toyota btw

SCOTI 07-23-2008 08:53 PM

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Would that be considered a version of a 'daytime' aftermarket seat warmer? :lol:

d10s69c10 07-23-2008 08:55 PM

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Thats pretty cool.

GKsport67 07-23-2008 09:17 PM

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You can't be serious!!! ....i must admit,nice craftsmanship though!

GREASEMONKEY72 07-23-2008 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GKsport67 (Post 2819339)
You can't be serious!!! ....i must admit,nice craftsmanship though!

yes i am and thank you

laplander 07-23-2008 10:43 PM

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That will bring new meaning to the phrase "rides like a truck". Great job on the cup holders too.

WyoRoadDog 07-23-2008 10:47 PM

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I dig the cupholders!!

Arad68 07-23-2008 11:09 PM

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Any plans for cushions in the future?

dwcsr 07-23-2008 11:37 PM

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Very minimalist, I like it. You may want to keep some cushions handy for those times when it sits for 8 hrs in the hot sun. You don't want to pooche your eggs on the way home from work.

CG 07-24-2008 12:24 AM

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Looks cool but man that will make your hemis flare up :lol:

d10s69c10 07-24-2008 12:30 AM

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Sick Shifter!

GREASEMONKEY72 07-24-2008 01:30 AM

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thanks guys, im definitely glad i put the cup holders in there and im not really planning on any cushions


the shifters an old beer tap

68GMC454 07-24-2008 03:54 AM

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looks good. but that hurts me to look at it.. nice cups holder

special-K 07-24-2008 04:56 AM

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Better you than me.I thought my son`s Nissan seat was a buckboard.Nice work.You should have used expanded steel for cooling and non-slip.It would leave a waffle print,though.Can`t say I grasp the no cushion concept.Maybe throw one of grangma`s afghans on there to keep it cool.

68gmsee 07-24-2008 09:34 AM

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Wow! EXTREME RETRO!

mahanian 07-24-2008 01:29 PM

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Looks really cool but definitely not an option in Arizona! The seat belt buckle burns me enough, I can't imagine how hot that seat would get on a 110+ day here!

chevy72blu 07-24-2008 01:53 PM

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Thats effin cool. Are you planning on making the rest of the interior match the unfinished look?

How is it to sit in it? I would have gone with a little contour to the seat back and ass portion, myself.

67CHIP72 07-24-2008 02:17 PM

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Sure hope you have a nice suspension...Ouch. Watch out for potholes and speed bumps.;)

72BlckButy 07-24-2008 02:38 PM

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Nice work!

Mondo 07-24-2008 02:40 PM

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I'm pretty open timewise (just retired from the Fire Dept). Do you do the Sonic thing in Oildale or is there somewhere else guys with these trucks meet? I live in the west end of town.

I was just thinking you could always replace the sheetmetal and go to some kind of webbing if it doesn't work out. It would definatelly keep you from getting a hot butt (best seat out there if no A/C) and would be a tad more comfortable but still minimalist.


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