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Old Sep 11, 2017 | 04:16 PM
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56 panel seat

My 56 panel has what appears to be a pickup seat. Did panels and pickups use the same seat? Anybody know?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2017 | 06:39 PM
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The panel I had in the late 60's had a pickup seat in it but couldn't really tell you if it came that way from the factory or not...
 
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Old Sep 11, 2017 | 06:50 PM
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panels came with a driver side single seat and there was an optional pass side flip seat that is very hard to find
 
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Old Sep 11, 2017 | 09:03 PM
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I reconditioned my panel truck seats. A thread documenting the process can be accessed from my profile page. My thread includes some pictures. I believe panel truck seats, at least from 48 through 56, are all essentially the same.

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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 09:01 AM
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The panel truck did come with two bucket seats, the passenger side was optional and the rarest panel truck part to find. The passenger seat took up room and these trucks were used for work and the space was needed for storage. They are even more rare than a good set of rear doors.

'48-52 panel seats:


'53 and later:
 
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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 07:13 PM
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What is your plan for the truck? Return it to stock individual bucket seats, or go with a modern set? Stu
 
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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 07:57 PM
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I prefer a bench seat. I might look for a late model bench of some kind.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 07:59 PM
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I prefer a bench seat. I might look for a late model bench of some kind.
Chevy pickup in the 90's work..
 
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I have the stock seats in my '48 panel. If I wasn't trying to keep it stock I'd sell the seats and go for a bench. Riding around in the truck and making corners is kind of a interesting event at times. The seat doesn't hold you in and you tend to move around a little. I'd like a modern bucket seat with a "bucket" to sit in.
 
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I prefer the buckets myself for the same reason Bob..I guess you could get the wife to sow some Velcro on the backside of your pants though...
 
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