620 standard cab bucket seats.

[HRH]

Yes, I DID use the search function, couldn't find what I wanted to know.

 

I have the standard cab 620 and my bench seat is annoying me. I was thinking of seats that would have a thin/small back as I've already tried to fit one set of buckets from a Honda in it that wouldn't fit. (Hit the back of the cab, wouldn't even reach the point to lock.)

 

We all know there isn't much room, but has anyone tried Mazda Miata seats? There's not much room in those either and the back pan is pretty flat, I'm thinking they might work.

 

Basically what it comes down to is I'm probably not getting a kingcab anytime soon, so I'm going to make the standard cab bucket option work come hell or high water!

 

That said....any ideas for those with buckets? :mellow: I'm only 5'8" so I have a bit more room than the taller Datsun drivers.

[Llittle_Llama]

I will most likely be installing the MR2 seats this weekend and will have a few pics on how we did it, that might give you a place to start, I can measure the seat height also so you can get an idea what to look for.

[tdaaj]

i've got a pair of stock buckets for cheap

[datzenmike]

Ted, the buckets were only an option on the much roomier KC. They may be too thick front to back for standard cab. I did put a set of 510 buckets in my old 521. They were thin enough but there was a metal bar that you would hit your tail bone on.

[kaoss]

What about Honda Del Sol seats?

[ImInked]

go to eBay and check out seats called bomber seats. I'm gonna get a pair of those when I get to working on the inside of my 521. There should be plenty of room with these

[rustydatsun]

Im going with a set of simpson racing seats. Just a cover pad and mounting. Im putting them directly to the floor. The brackets go over the seat mounts with some room and it will give you some room in the back. Im 5'9" and it gives me head room too. try that.

[Bandit240]

Ive had buckets from a Dodge D50 truck in mine. They fit my 6'1'' ass just fine. Ive also used seat from a 1998 Chevy Cavalier in it. They fit ok, but sat a little crooked.

 

These are the D50 seats.

 

Now, if you dont mind another bench seat, check out the Hardbodys. I had a bench from an 87 for years and loved it. It sat higher than the stocker, but i still had about 2-3'' to go.

[dat620]

the king kab seats will work, i've done that before, and i'm 6'3" fit fine, give them a try, and u can find some here in classified, some one is parting a king kab, and some one has some for sale..:D

[HRH]

Ive had buckets from a Dodge D50 truck in mine. They fit my 6'1'' ass just fine. Ive also used seat from a 1998 Chevy Cavalier in it. They fit ok, but sat a little crooked.

 

These are the D50 seats.

 

Now, if you dont mind another bench seat, check out the Hardbodys. I had a bench from an 87 for years and loved it. It sat higher than the stocker, but i still had about 2-3'' to go.

 

 

Nice, I dig those, and I guess I don't mind Mitsushitty parts in my Datsun. :D What year did those come out of? Think there were about 2 or 3 versions of D50, early mid late?

[Bandit240]

If i had to guess, i would say mid to late 80's model. Its the one that had 4 square headlights and a rounded looking body.

[kwoo510]

We all know there isn't much room, but has anyone tried Mazda Miata seats?

 

I have a pair of Miata seats; trying to fit in my 320. I concluded Miata seat is not a good option.

[Llittle_Llama]

I have a pair of Miata seats; trying to fit in my 320. I concluded Miata seat is not a good option.

 

pics?

[G FORCE]

If I had another std. cab again I would stick with the bench seat. I'm 5'10" and all the buckets I have tried (prelude, eclipse, del sol) still make it a bit too uncomfortable IMO. I don't see how you taller drivers even fit in the damn thing. I guess I'm just a bit claustrophobic when it comes to driving. :confused:

 

Anyway, the Del Sol seats fit the best out of the group I tried with the Prelude seats (92-96) a close 2nd. You should be able to find Prelude seats and any junk yard or pull-apart for < $50.

[kaoss]

The 60's model mustang seats are really small also.

[fastdadd]

you could always do bomber seats in there

 

[nukeday]

BMW Recaro's seem to be a good choice.

 

Here's a link to luvtruck, showing the seats installed.

 

http://forums.luvtruck.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=18171&hilit=recaro

[mike]

Ive got some stock KC seats that are actually pretty comfortable still. They were recovered back in the day with some black fuzzy stuff that has turned to more of a purple. A good scrubbing and some black fabric dye might even make them presentable or you could run them as is. Price wise... parts or beer or something, theyre in my way and if you can actually use them... Let me know if youre interested.

[slodat]

Thread with relevant info: http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=8249

 

My first 620 std cab had buckets out of an 80's Toyota car. They were nice looking. Would have been very comfy in a KC. Alas in a std cab, they were very uncomfortable for a 5'10" driver.

 

Second 620 std cab had stock bench seat. It felt like a living room in their in comparison. There's no way I'd run buckets in a std cab again.

 

KC is a different story. So much room it just doesn't seem to add up.