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Old 03-17-2012, 08:10 PM   #1
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Default 33-34 pickup seat question

My 34 truck cab has a nice back spring but has the individual biscuit cushions on the bottom that are separate. Is there a one piece bottom cushion that will fit well on the gas tank ?

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Old 03-18-2012, 02:41 AM   #2
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I think you could use the small truck springs. The split cushions are large truck type. Macs in NY carry the full ones ..
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Old 03-18-2012, 04:37 AM   #3
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The split seat bottom is allow for filling the gas rank that was the seat base on at least some 32 pick ups.
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Old 03-18-2012, 06:23 AM   #4
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My 34 pickup has the gas tank at the rear of the bed, not under the seat.
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Old 03-18-2012, 08:30 AM   #5
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My 34 pu has the split cushions and I believe they are original, have seen several others the same way.
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Old 03-18-2012, 08:50 AM   #6
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All of the 34 P/Us I have seen had a 1 piece seat with the gas tank behind the rear cross member. My 32 woody has the tank under the seat. Check the frame serial number to see what year the frame is. It is on the top off the left front frame rail and can be anywhere from the firewall to the front cross member. G.M.
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Old 03-18-2012, 10:23 AM   #7
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Default Re: 33-34 pickup seat question

As far as I know the pickups had the gas tanks under the bed while the big trucks had the gas tank under the seat. So the pickups would've had a one piece seat while the big trucks would've had the split seat.

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Old 03-18-2012, 10:46 AM   #8
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Default Re: 33-34 pickup seat question

It is a big truck cab and has the gas tank located under the seat. I have moved the tank to the rear frame (I am using a car frame). I have cut the top out of the gas tank to use as a seat riser inside the cab like the regular 1/2 ton. I am asking if the one piece seat springs are available or if a 34-35 bottom cushion will work. I do not have access to one to measure it. I would purchase a 1/2 ton seat riser and bottom cushion if available ?

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Old 03-18-2012, 11:04 AM   #9
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Default Re: 33-34 pickup seat question

The 33-34 solid bottom spring should work fine. Yours sits on the actual gas tank, or is there a seat riser around the tank as well? Heres a picture of my pickup...

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Old 03-18-2012, 11:07 AM   #10
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One piece bottom seat cushion for a '34 pickup should work. Check with LeBaron Bonney, Macs, or other suppliers and I'm sure you'll find the seat spring or complete bottom upholstered cushion.
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Old 03-18-2012, 11:09 AM   #11
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Sorry Chris...I type S L O W !
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Old 03-18-2012, 11:39 AM   #12
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Default Re: 33-34 pickup seat question

My 1934 Ford P/U has the fuel tank between the frame members at the rear also. The P/U fuel tank is the original one that came with the P/U when is was bought brand new at the Michigan, North Dakota dealership. I bought the P/U from Vern Hanesalo who is the original owner according to the paperwork that came with the P/U. The fuel tank is between the frame rails at the rear of the vehicle.
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Old 03-18-2012, 02:20 PM   #13
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Get a new one piece and it will fit the gas tank - and more comfortable.
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Old 03-21-2012, 06:49 PM   #14
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my 2 cents my gas tank is in the rear of the truck on my 34.Rick
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Old 03-22-2012, 10:05 PM   #15
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Default Re: 33-34 pickup seat question

Gas tank location: 32 Pickup is under the seat
33-34 Pickup is behind the rear crossmember
( same as the car)
32-34 Big truck is under the seat

the 34 cab in my avatar came from a dump truck. I use the original tank as a seat stand.
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Old 03-23-2012, 06:04 AM   #16
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Default Re: 33-34 pickup seat question

ILL 2nd that .
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Gas tank location: 32 Pickup is under the seat
33-34 Pickup is behind the rear crossmember
( same as the car)
32-34 Big truck is under the seat

the 34 cab in my avatar came from a dump truck. I use the original tank as a seat stand.
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Old 03-23-2012, 09:04 PM   #17
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Default Re: 33-34 pickup seat question

I see some of the hot rodders cut the tank out for a storage bin. Have not done that as I hate to ruin a good tank, but my seat is hinged at the front.
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Old 03-24-2012, 07:54 AM   #18
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Default Re: 33-34 pickup seat question

Here are pic's of gas tank & seat in my 34 pickup, hope this helps.
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Old 03-28-2012, 09:57 AM   #19
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31 chevy what is that swith under the seat for.Rick
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Old 03-28-2012, 10:40 AM   #20
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Looks like a battery disconnect switch to me, good place to put it. Nice job on your restoration.
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