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big_dan · 03-25-2023, 03:32 PM

Decided to tackle the seat frame next.

Used some wood blocks I had laying around to decide on height for the seats. Picked up some 1" (1/8" wall) box tube and started with a perimeter frame, bolted the seats up and did a little test fit/make motor noises. Tons of fun climbing in and out of the cab on sawhorses, but had to be done. Once I was sure on the height, I whipped up some legs - notice the rear "leg" goes behind the seat divider; that bolts through the rear cab mounts as well. Mounted the seats again to the frame for one last check, removed the frame and started opening the middle up for the shifter and e-brake. Right now the seats are almost slid all the way back and about 1" off the cab, and I have plenty of leg room (I'm 6'6", so that's always the first test).

More later - thanks for looking-

Dan

03-25-2023, 03:32 PM	#358
big_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 260	Re: 53 3100 - complete rebuild and upgrade . . . . Decided to tackle the seat frame next. Used some wood blocks I had laying around to decide on height for the seats. Picked up some 1" (1/8" wall) box tube and started with a perimeter frame, bolted the seats up and did a little test fit/make motor noises. Tons of fun climbing in and out of the cab on sawhorses, but had to be done. Once I was sure on the height, I whipped up some legs - notice the rear "leg" goes behind the seat divider; that bolts through the rear cab mounts as well. Mounted the seats again to the frame for one last check, removed the frame and started opening the middle up for the shifter and e-brake. Right now the seats are almost slid all the way back and about 1" off the cab, and I have plenty of leg room (I'm 6'6", so that's always the first test). More later - thanks for looking- Dan Attached Images __________________ Just playing in my shop, trying to maintain my sanity and maybe finish a project here and there. . . . My 53 3100 "rebuild" - Soon to be Scott's suspension, LS, low and mean. https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=791886 My 65 Ford project . . https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=792428 Last edited by big_dan; 03-25-2023 at 05:00 PM.