bucket seat recommendations for 57 2-dr coupe (w/o post)

[Belair-o]

I have the original front bench seat in my 2-dr hardtop, with 3-pt seatbelts that attach just below the window garnish molding of the rear side windows. That belt mounting is too low to be real comfortable and less safe than with a higher mounting point. I may be seeking the impossible, but thinking a bucket seat with the seat belt mounted in the upper seat would be much better for comfort and safety. Here is where it gets harder: I like the square seatback look, like the early 60's Impala (or Eldorado seats) that extend above the original seat level as minimally as possible (which would fit in with the stock look of my car's interior), and that hinge toward the center of the car for ease of entry to the back seat. I'd like to actually be able to find them, i.e., not so far out of manufacturing that they are unobtainiums. Thoughts?
Thanks, Doug

[markm]

No Bucket looks more natural and better in these cars than Buckets from a 62-65 Impala. I actually scored a pair cheap at an auction and had to buy a 55 to put them in.

[chevynut]

I don't see how you can find a seat with the top even with the beltline and the belt coming out higher. There was a convertible Chrysler Sebring that had a knob on top of the seat that did that, but I don't know how it would look in a tri5.

[chevynut]

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/seats-with-integrated-seat-belts/142567/page1/

[55mike]

No offense... but... I really don't like bucket seats in a trifive Chevy. Keep the bench seat..

[chevynut]

No offense... but... I really don't like bucket seats in a trifive Chevy. Keep the bench seat..

But does it really matter what you like? He wants buckets and is looking for advice on which ones to get. I don't like 15" wheels and SBC's with carburetors in a trifive, but if someone wants that it's fine with me. Every car I own has bucket seats and I don't like bench seats. It's a good thing that not everyone likes the same thing.

[asbicca]

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95 to 99 Chevy Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe have a seat that fits our cars very well and the back does tilt forward for rear seat access.

[Belair-o]

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/fo.../142567/page1/

Chevynut,
Thanks for the link to the list of possible options. I will do some looking. I do know the seat back will need to extend above the window base, but hoping to minimize the amount.
Thanks, Doug

[Belair-o]

No Bucket looks more natural and better in these cars than Buckets from a 62-65 Impala. I actually scored a pair cheap at an auction and had to buy a 55 to put them in.

Markm,
I agree those look great, and I had my eye on them thru the years. Unfortunately doesn't help with the integrated seat requirement.
Thanks, Doug

[Belair-o]

IMG_2530.jpg
95 to 99 Chevy Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe have a seat that fits our cars very well and the back does tilt forward for rear seat access.

Asbicca,
Those do look gorgeous and comfy! Wish they had the integral seat belts.
Thanks, Doug

[chevynut]

FWIW these are 1999-2007 Silverado truck seats. I have a 2003 with seats like this if you want any measurements.

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[Belair-o]

Hi Chevynut,
If you would be willing to roughly measure the vertical height of the seat back above the mounting surface ( not including the headrest), the vertical height of the top of the seatbelt portion of the seat above the mounting surface, and the width of the seat, that would be appreciated. I am trying to like the look as I imagine them in the 57. I wonder how well these would mount to the floor of the Chevy, or maybe a mounting adaptor would jack the seats up a fair amount.
Thanks, Doug

[chevynut]

Hi Chevynut,
If you would be willing to roughly measure the vertical height of the seat back above the mounting surface ( not including the headrest), the vertical height of the top of the seatbelt portion of the seat above the mounting surface, and the width of the seat, that would be appreciated. I am trying to like the look as I imagine them in the 57. I wonder how well these would mount to the floor of the Chevy, or maybe a mounting adaptor would jack the seats up a fair amount.
Thanks, Doug

I'm still in Montana and I have my 2019 GMC Sierra up here, and my Chevy is in Colorado. I can get measurements when I return in a couple of weeks but you may be able to find one yourself to measure sooner than that. Maybe someone here has one.

[Belair-o]

I'm still in Montana and I have my 2019 GMC Sierra up here, and my Chevy is in Colorado. I can get measurements when I return in a couple of weeks but you may be able to find one yourself to measure sooner than that. Maybe someone here has one.

Chevynut,
Thanks! I am not in a big hurry, thanks!
Doug

[55mike]

But does it really matter what you like? He wants buckets and is looking for advice on which ones to get. I don't like 15" wheels and SBC's with carburetors in a trifive, but if someone wants that it's fine with me. Every car I own has bucket seats and I don't like bench seats. It's a good thing that not everyone likes the same thing.

Good point. I stand corrected.