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Bondolero · 12-02-2011, 09:02 AM

My 34 pickup build cab was a truck. When I eliminate the seat tank and go to the regular frame tank for a pickup, I lose about 5-6 inches in height of my seat. I do not want to have to elevate a seat with a frame and runners and have it look like a school bus seat

Has anyone tried a 34-40 Ford coupe seat and frame in one of these cabs ? I think the frame and stock cushion would be the right height but will it fit width wise ? I don't have a seat to measure so I would appreciate dimensions.

I have my original cushions

but there is nothing to sit them on, also they are just loose cushions with a separate back.

Appreciate any advice or help.
Larry

TomT/Williamsburg · 12-02-2011, 10:20 AM

I would think a car seat closest in year to your 34 cab would be the closest fit. I doubt a 40 coupe seat would fit without modification - they are about 48" wide at least at the back - and they have some side wood/upholstery area that would look funny in a 34.

I think I would try and emulate the height by using a stock looking under seat surround like a 40 pickup has to raise you up, modified to be 34 style, and then use your stock seat. If not your stock seat, you can use one of the minivan seats, cut down and upholstered to look like a 34 - I did that in my avatar and if you get the right one, they even fold down, a nice feature. I don't think either way would give you a school bus look ....

Dave Mc · 12-02-2011, 10:29 AM

Whatever you do,make sure the seatback is potato chip thin as it will give you a little more comfort not much room in these cabs

hotrodfreak · 12-02-2011, 11:08 AM

Keep the stock tank for a seat riser. I have cut out large openings in front and sides of that tank which makes great storage space. Split heater hose around perimeter prevents getting sliced on sharp sdges.

Krylon32 · 12-02-2011, 11:49 AM

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I'm doing my 3rd pickup and I cut the top out of the tank, use it for a seat riser and put all the electical stuff under the seat including the battery. I put all the switchs in the face of the tank on the drivers side and put a key activated battery shut off switch on the left side. Once the seat cushion is in everything disappears.

12-02-2011, 09:02 AM	#1
Bondolero Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: chander az Posts: 176	1934 pickup seat advice please My 34 pickup build cab was a truck. When I eliminate the seat tank and go to the regular frame tank for a pickup, I lose about 5-6 inches in height of my seat. I do not want to have to elevate a seat with a frame and runners and have it look like a school bus seat Has anyone tried a 34-40 Ford coupe seat and frame in one of these cabs ? I think the frame and stock cushion would be the right height but will it fit width wise ? I don't have a seat to measure so I would appreciate dimensions. I have my original cushions but there is nothing to sit them on, also they are just loose cushions with a separate back. Appreciate any advice or help. Larry __________________ .

12-02-2011, 10:20 AM	#2
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 1934 pickup seat advice please I would think a car seat closest in year to your 34 cab would be the closest fit. I doubt a 40 coupe seat would fit without modification - they are about 48" wide at least at the back - and they have some side wood/upholstery area that would look funny in a 34. I think I would try and emulate the height by using a stock looking under seat surround like a 40 pickup has to raise you up, modified to be 34 style, and then use your stock seat. If not your stock seat, you can use one of the minivan seats, cut down and upholstered to look like a 34 - I did that in my avatar and if you get the right one, they even fold down, a nice feature. I don't think either way would give you a school bus look ....

12-02-2011, 10:29 AM	#3
Dave Mc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indian Hills,Nevada Posts: 358	Re: 1934 pickup seat advice please Whatever you do,make sure the seatback is potato chip thin as it will give you a little more comfort not much room in these cabs __________________ Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian!" - Henry Ford

12-02-2011, 11:08 AM	#4
hotrodfreak Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central CA Posts: 339	Re: 1934 pickup seat advice please Keep the stock tank for a seat riser. I have cut out large openings in front and sides of that tank which makes great storage space. Split heater hose around perimeter prevents getting sliced on sharp sdges.

12-02-2011, 11:49 AM	#5
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,489	Re: 1934 pickup seat advice please Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm doing my 3rd pickup and I cut the top out of the tank, use it for a seat riser and put all the electical stuff under the seat including the battery. I put all the switchs in the face of the tank on the drivers side and put a key activated battery shut off switch on the left side. Once the seat cushion is in everything disappears.