You all have been so helpful, maybe you can help me get past the next issue I have. I have a 54 Chevy 3100 that I picked up about 20% restored. The previous owner cut out the old gas tank and the seat pan. He bolted some electric seats from a Buick regal with some cheap mounts. I have since purchased a fully restored bench seat from a 53 3100. I was told it was coming with the seat rails and the platform, but it did not. So now I have a bench seat with no way to mount it. I posted in the classified on HAMB and have found people with the rails, but the platform (Pan) seems to be welded to the floor, so I can't get that. Is there anyone that knows of a modern set of rails that come with risers so that I can mount the seat that way?
I would get some measurements and head to the junkyard to see what would be close. I did a 53 12 years ago and removed that riser and tank also. The next thought is reproduction parts from someone like Classicparts.com
try obsolete chevy in Georgia they sell the floor pan with or without seat riser maybe they have just the riser they know a lot about these trucks , we are doing a 55 first series now and have used them a lot. Hope this helps RED
Too bad you`re in Texas. I just plasma cut a riser out of my `50. You`re welcome to it but it`s a long drive...
Adapt, Take a small, no take several small well sharpened chisels and a good hammer, find I decent seat apron and go for it. I just did the same for my 54 3100. You'll be surprised how easy the tack welds break loose. Take it to a vise or solid flat surface and flatten out the bumps. I drilled and used self tapping screws and it turned fine. Now if only I could find a nice bench seat with adjustable runners.
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