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Earthmonster
08-09-2003, 08:07 AM
Hi everyone.
I really need to get my seat repaired or replaced. the springs and foam is toast and I look like I am trying to drive a low rider when I sit in it cockeyed, leaning on the window.
I have a 70 wagoneer with a bench seat. Thing is, I want to KEEP a bench (Call me weird) for the reasons of keeping it stock looking and so the wife can squeeze over...
Does anyone have any ideas to keep the same basic look, but upgrade the seat so that it is not so Great Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley Moogley uncomfortable? Even if I get it redone I know it is not going to be very good on the back on road trips. I dont care if there are modifications or if the seat comes out of the back of a funeral car-- as long as it looks in place (I.E. bucket seats out of a 1986 chevy citation dont exactly match.) I dont even mind getting them reupholstered if I can find the right style. Thanks In advance, Earth

RustyJeep
08-11-2003, 11:23 AM
the bench out of later model GM trucks is been rumored to fit right in. This is like from 88-96 trucks. They are comfy enough, as that is what our shop truck is at work.

twisted frame
08-31-2003, 07:26 AM
That sounds like a good swap. The PO put these shiny blue buckets in my truck, maybe from an Eagle or Concord. The driver's seat actually smushed up against the door, not aligned with the steering wheel. My quick fix was a nasty bench from another J-truck, but something newer is needed.
I had been focused on a cloth bench from a mid-90's Ram just because it felt comfy and had that huge storage box in the armrest. Don't know about the dimensions yet.

tomd
09-01-2003, 04:30 PM
Originally posted by RustyJeep:
the bench out of later model GM trucks is been rumored to fit right in. This is like from 88-96 trucks. They are comfy enough, as that is what our shop truck is at work.measures are close, considering i have both in my garage, even thought about puttin it in, just will have to wait and see