New Seats in a M35

[Timberwolf]

Will a Split bench or something like that,
buckets and a console out of a late model pickup truck

fit in a M35 cab ?
I can make my own frame. but just wondering if anyone had attemped this already ?
Pics ?

Thanks
A.J.

 

[Timberwolf]

75 Views and nobody has seen other then stock seats in a duece ?

 

[hndrsonj]

I have two spring ride mounts with humvee seats for mine. I just need to install the pax side, hopefully next weekend.

 

[Timberwolf]

This is the kinda seat that i have, and am gonna try to shove in there.

 

[builder77]

Can you stain them green? Cup holders!?

 

[Timberwolf]

Yep, i tested some RIT dye, and the faberic takes very well to it.

Yeah, cup holders, Lumbar support, AND an armrest.

 

[builder77]

Show off. I am looking to redo and improve the foam in the originals, but your idea does look comfortable. They do make all weather seat covers for some seats these days that might be helpful with cab leaks that others have mentioned. I can't see what would limit you other then the overall width, and possible interference with the transfer case lever. Oh and jealous people laughing at your military tough seats.

 

[Timberwolf]

haha, im not worried about that.
the m35 i am getting has a hard top. so any leaks will be fixed with a welder. lol
i have hip and back problems, so anything i can do to make the 50mph bumpy ass ride fun, its worth it.
i have 2 sets if you want to buy a set instead of refoaming.

and im NOT a purist, so i aint worried about non military on my military truck, it already has a bunch of that.
full hydro steer, converted dump bed, and soon to have a single rear axle. and singles.
cept i think im gonna keep the deuce bed, and just center the rear axle where the 2 rears used to be, and shove 1600's under there to make it look right.
not 100% sure on that yet.

 

[devilman96]

Somewhere on this page you can see the seat bases I built...

http://steelsoldiers.com/index.php?...opic&t=4997&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=80

and somewhere on this page you can see the seats being fitted in the truck...

http://steelsoldiers.com/index.php?...pic&t=4997&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=160

It is a EASY job pending you buy seats that have FLAT tracks... If the tracks are not flat you are in for a lot of extra work!!! Seats are power leather out of a 04 Monte Carlo with heat and side air bag, all but the air bag are being used.

 

[cmech2003]

I have the front seats out of a Lincoln, in mine in tan leather, fits well and adjustable, only concern you will have is the transfer case shift lever and the winch lever if you have one, if the base is longer front to back you may see interference.

 

[readyman]

A couple of 'air ride' semi-truck black vinyl seats is how we went, looks mil-spec. Welded up a 4 inch riser box that we can stow stuff in. For the purists, 4 bolts and the original seats can be installed. But not if I'M going to drive.

While we were ordering from McMasterCarr I got some rubber diamond plate for mats and 1 inch soundproofing that fits right in the cab support frames.

Don't nobody start nominating us for 'pimp my truck' just yet...

 

[M1075]

A couple of 'air ride' semi-truck black vinyl seats is how we went, looks mil-spec. Welded up a 4 inch riser box that we can stow stuff in. For the purists, 4 bolts and the original seats can be installed. But not if I'M going to drive.

While we were ordering from McMasterCarr I got some rubber diamond plate for mats and 1 inch soundproofing that fits right in the cab support frames.

Don't nobody start nominating us for 'pimp my truck' just yet...

I like the look with the black seats and mats. Can you provide a stock number for the mats from McMaster and stock/source for the seats? How satisfied are you with the foam on the roof?

 

[readyman]

M1075,

Here ya go,
6815T411 Diamond plate runner
9385K231 Black Vinyl Pinhole foam insulation - We're still cutting it to fit on the roof area, I'll let you know how it works.

Bostrom Black Vinyl 'Air Ride' T-910's at http://www.newtruckseats.com/

Readyman

 

[Heath_h49008]

Necro-treading...


Any updates or additions to the split bench swap options?

I was curious how the auto/truck split benches rode compared to the springer/air ride seats. I would like to retain the 3 person capability, but up the comfort level a bit.