Bench seat out buckets in?

Tom Meyer · 01-07-2010, 03:05 PM

I have checked with my div tech man and his words were you can take out the bench and put in stock buckets with a roll bar if they were a option. You can not put aftermarket without having a cage but I have seen cars with a rollbar and aftermarket seats, It is just how your tech guy sees it. As far as the seats are for that car I think as long as it is corp and looks closes. In my case my 66 chevy II is no longer legel to run in SS/LA unless it is a ss with bucket seats and badges on the quarters grill and rear deck.

Robert Simpson · 01-07-2010, 04:04 PM

Tom, The last time I read the rule book it did not say anything about not being able to put stock buckets in a car that only came with a bench seat. We were just not planning on doing the full cage this year. It is a rule I don't understand anyway. A aftermarket racing bucket seat, when properly installed could/would be safer than the stock bench and alot lighter. I take it that your car fits a heavier break as a SS? I have not gotten a reply from our Tech Director yet.

We already have the seat notched for the stick. But the problem is no mater which length stick you use when you go to second we are just grazing the back of the seat with our elbow. You can't move the stick forward on the trans bracket, because you can't reach it when straped it. It is not a big deal just trying to make the car more comfortable.

Robert

Sean Haning · 01-07-2010, 04:25 PM

Greg Barsamian · 01-07-2010, 04:54 PM

Back in those days you COULD order an Super Sport with bucket seats or a bench seat!
However if racing in Superstock I would strongly recomend the Kirky Aluminum seat . Purchase the mounting kit and padded insert. Or have your dad "fitted" by an upholsterer.
They may look cool & weigh nothing, but they're uncomfortable without some interior padding for support.
Some of the SS/AH guys cut the top of the passenger seat to have a clearer view of the passenger side, and to have easier access for seat removal.

Tom Moock · 01-07-2010, 06:34 PM

Robert Simpson, Who set record`s in division 5 that were in the wrong class? Tom

Robert Simpson · 01-08-2010, 07:36 AM

Tom I sent you a PM.

Robert

Dave Turner · 01-08-2010, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Haning

Sean, I didn't realize that you had pics of the new Wahlmobile!!

Sean Haning · 01-08-2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Turner

Sean, I didn't realize that you had pics of the new Wahlmobile!!

No, thats his personal...nevermind.

Jim Wahl · 01-08-2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Haning

No, thats his personal...nevermind.

OK Turner! That's it! I'm sending troops to Canada!

And you Sean, keep looking behind you my friend!
That happens to be a prototype Long/ Long/ Long Shifter, only one made. Jim

Sean Haning · 01-08-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

OK Turner! That's it! I'm sending troops to Canada!

And you Sean, keep looking behind you my friend!
That happens to be a prototype Long/ Long/ Long Shifter, only one made. Jim

D'oh! Umm hi Dad...

01-07-2010, 03:05 PM	#1
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 351 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Bench seat out buckets in? I have checked with my div tech man and his words were you can take out the bench and put in stock buckets with a roll bar if they were a option. You can not put aftermarket without having a cage but I have seen cars with a rollbar and aftermarket seats, It is just how your tech guy sees it. As far as the seats are for that car I think as long as it is corp and looks closes. In my case my 66 chevy II is no longer legel to run in SS/LA unless it is a ss with bucket seats and badges on the quarters grill and rear deck. __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

01-07-2010, 04:04 PM	#2
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Bench seat out buckets in? Tom, The last time I read the rule book it did not say anything about not being able to put stock buckets in a car that only came with a bench seat. We were just not planning on doing the full cage this year. It is a rule I don't understand anyway. A aftermarket racing bucket seat, when properly installed could/would be safer than the stock bench and alot lighter. I take it that your car fits a heavier break as a SS? I have not gotten a reply from our Tech Director yet. We already have the seat notched for the stick. But the problem is no mater which length stick you use when you go to second we are just grazing the back of the seat with our elbow. You can't move the stick forward on the trans bracket, because you can't reach it when straped it. It is not a big deal just trying to make the car more comfortable. Robert Last edited by Robert Simpson; 01-08-2010 at 07:35 AM. Reason: Incorrect statement

01-07-2010, 04:25 PM	#3
Sean Haning Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jacksonville Fl. Posts: 290 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bench seat out buckets in? __________________ Hired gun w/o gun.

01-07-2010, 04:54 PM	#4
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,398 Likes: 708 Liked 410 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Bench seat out buckets in? Back in those days you COULD order an Super Sport with bucket seats or a bench seat! However if racing in Superstock I would strongly recomend the Kirky Aluminum seat . Purchase the mounting kit and padded insert. Or have your dad "fitted" by an upholsterer. They may look cool & weigh nothing, but they're uncomfortable without some interior padding for support. Some of the SS/AH guys cut the top of the passenger seat to have a clearer view of the passenger side, and to have easier access for seat removal.

01-07-2010, 06:34 PM	#5
Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Bench seat out buckets in? Robert Simpson, Who set record`s in division 5 that were in the wrong class? Tom __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK

01-08-2010, 07:36 AM	#6
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Bench seat out buckets in? Tom I sent you a PM. Robert

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