Bench seat out buckets in?

Robert Simpson · 01-07-2010, 10:56 AM

Based on the rules could I remove my bench seat in a super stocker with a roll bar required only and in its place put in stock buckets seats out of something else? Would this be legal? They are factory bucket seats not aftermarket racing seats. I have asked a couple times and never got a direct answer.....Any thoughts.

Robert

Sean Haning · 01-07-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Simpson

Based on the rules could I remove my bench seat in a super stocker with a roll bar required only and in its place put in stock buckets seats out of something else? Would this be legal? They are factory bucket seats not aftermarket racing seats. I have asked a couple times and never got a direct answer.....Any thoughts.

Robert

I have no answer for you just curious why you'd want to.

Jeff Lee · 01-07-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Simpson

Based on the rules could I remove my bench seat in a super stocker with a roll bar required only and in its place put in stock buckets seats out of something else? Would this be legal? They are factory bucket seats not aftermarket racing seats. I have asked a couple times and never got a direct answer.....Any thoughts.

Robert

Any seat will do, as long as it is safe and securely mounted. If a Cadillac seat makes you comfy, then go for it!

Robert Simpson · 01-07-2010, 02:36 PM

Sean, How in the world are you? Did you get my e-mail? To answer your question the seat in dads car has always given him a little trouble with his arm hitting the back of the seat when he goes to second. The seat is as far back as we can make it. It would help to put the buckets from another car so he can get better location. Plus we have them. Latter on I would like to update the car with several things including a cage. Talk to you latter..

Robert

Greg Barsamian · 01-07-2010, 03:04 PM

In some applications, 2 bucket seats will weigh more than a bench seat!

If you look at some of the early SS "Stick cars" (ie: Marby Holt & Wolf 66 SS/M Nova wagon, and Doc Hoover / Ronnie Brigham's 66 SS/L Nova) they had upholstery shops notch out the lower portion of the bench seat pad for an in-line shifter.

I have a customer that had a local upholstery shop notch the corner of a lower bucket seat pad to accomidate a new 2" longer "Pistol grip"Long shifter in a 66 Chevelle SS

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.

Sean Haning · 01-07-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Simpson

Sean, How in the world are you? Did you get my e-mail? To answer your question the seat in dads car has always given him a little trouble with his arm hitting the back of the seat when he goes to second. The seat is as far back as we can make it. It would help to put the buckets from another car so he can get better location. Plus we have them. Latter on I would like to update the car with several things including a cage. Talk to you latter..

Robert

Good. PM sent.

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

Robert Simpson · 01-07-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sean haning

good. Pm sent.

back at you.

Robert

Sean Haning · 01-07-2010, 04:25 PM

01-07-2010, 10:56 AM	#1
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 803 Likes: 6 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Bench seat out buckets in? Based on the rules could I remove my bench seat in a super stocker with a roll bar required only and in its place put in stock buckets seats out of something else? Would this be legal? They are factory bucket seats not aftermarket racing seats. I have asked a couple times and never got a direct answer.....Any thoughts. Robert

01-07-2010, 02:36 PM	#4
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 803 Likes: 6 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Bench seat out buckets in? Sean, How in the world are you? Did you get my e-mail? To answer your question the seat in dads car has always given him a little trouble with his arm hitting the back of the seat when he goes to second. The seat is as far back as we can make it. It would help to put the buckets from another car so he can get better location. Plus we have them. Latter on I would like to update the car with several things including a cage. Talk to you latter.. Robert

01-07-2010, 03:04 PM	#5
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,383 Likes: 609 Liked 390 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Bench seat out buckets in? In some applications, 2 bucket seats will weigh more than a bench seat! If you look at some of the early SS "Stick cars" (ie: Marby Holt & Wolf 66 SS/M Nova wagon, and Doc Hoover / Ronnie Brigham's 66 SS/L Nova) they had upholstery shops notch out the lower portion of the bench seat pad for an in-line shifter. I have a customer that had a local upholstery shop notch the corner of a lower bucket seat pad to accomidate a new 2" longer "Pistol grip"Long shifter in a 66 Chevelle SS Last edited by Greg Barsamian; 01-07-2010 at 03:26 PM.

01-07-2010, 03:05 PM	#6
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 901 Likes: 51 Liked 303 Times in 106 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	#8
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 803 Likes: 6 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

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