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Folks Of Interest Custom bomber seats, who makes them.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Pete, Feb 7, 2016.

  1. Pete
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    So I know rotten LEONARD here on the HAMB makes bomber seats but I recall a few others also offering them. I can't seem to weed them out.

    Thanks

    Pete-
     
  2. krylon32
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    I have used both bomber buckets and a bomber bench made by Frank Wallic in Denver F1932hog@aol.com They are not cheap but are very high quality.
     
  3. Pete
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    Are those the ones that he offers with the green wash paint jobs?
     
  4. Blue One
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    Search Frank Wallic. Not cheap by any means but very nice.
     
  5. krylon32
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    My Wallac bombers were natural aluminum finish which I patinaed.
     
  6. brady1929
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    Jamey Jordan who owns the Handmade Seat Company.
     
  7. VCS
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    I can also manufacture bomber seats. I use patterns from an original WW2 P-51 Mustang seat , PM or email david@vcsaviation.com for details
     
  8. brady1929
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    ^^^hey VCS, how about a pic?^^^
     
  9. VCS
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    Sure[​IMG] [​IMG]
    Here is a stock P-51 seat for perspective, it was known a "Schick Johnson" I acquired a sample and took it apart for patterns. For car use the back is bit high so I created a rounded version ( I can build the high back upon request) [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [
     

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  10. brady1929
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    Cool. Guessing that you work for an Airline in the sheet metal shop?
     
  11. rusty rocket
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    Talk with Jamie at Badlands Trading co. in Rapid City S.d. he is on Facebook and istagram. Hes a hamber but I dont think hes on here much.
     
  12. Pete
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    Those are very nice seats!!

    The seats are actually for my father in laws lotus super 7.

    It's a very tight cockpit with the original seats being only cushions sitting directly on the floor. He wants a custom seat made, I thought the cushions looked the best but it his car....
     
  13. VCS
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    Hi, thank you all for the compliments. I have been an FAA A&P mechanic for 20 years and love warbirds as much as hot rods. I custom build each seat and make any size, dimension you may require. I have day job as an inspector and build the seats on nights and weekends.
     
  14. oldsjoe
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    I do believe Cornfield Customs here on the HAMB also builds bomber seats. Joe
     
  15. krylon32
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    Just unboxed my newest Frank Wallic Bomber Bench for my 32 PU. Work of art, perfect rivet spacing, excellent detail and flawless finish. My upholsterer said never worked on a seat that nice before.
     
  16. continentaljohn
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    Pete with all them metal skills you have I am surprised you don't make a set. I just made set and added some patina.
     

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  17. I made a set of simple seats with single sheets of 18ga. I have a couple sizes of dimple punches. If you decide to make your own and want to punch them, come on over!

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  18. irishpol
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    from Texas

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