Finally got around to modifying and installing my strato bench in my 1964 chevelle station wagon
my wagon has a factory 4way power bench, but i really liked the look of chris'(beaumontwagon) strato bench in his car.
I had this one out of a 2dr 67 american grand prix, junk yard find a few years back,
so its a 2dr one, so it folds flat, perfect for a wagon hauler.
Problem, seat tracks are narrower and longer on a stratobench compared to my chevelle power tracks.
modified the cagenuts on the strato to accept the power tracks, then cut a factory correct 4way switch control in the strato side plate
did some quick cleaning and freshening, and it fits great and comfy, will recover next year as long as i am happy with the comfort level driving all summer, it was even factory black to bend in with my interior.
Dave, I love it! Isn't that just the coolest looking, comfiest factory seat ever???
However, my worst fears have become reality. Now that you and Chris have let the secret out, A body guys throughout the universe are going to be stripping B bodies of seats for their cars!
Seriously, that looks great. I'm itching to stop in and see it.
There's been rumblings of a coffee night being needed in the next couple of weeks...
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
It looks like it came from the factory. I really like those strato bench's. I just do not under stand why they were not offered in Beaumont and chevelle's.
They made a feeble attempt in the Cutlass and Skylark (and maybe even Lemans?) with a rather plain bench with a fold down armrest. Right idea but it sure never had the comfort and sex appeal this seat has.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
Steve, I'm sure you could make one fit, we put the front seat from a 90's gm fullsize pick up, which I'm sure would be bigger, in my Dad's 59 truck no problem. Fit perfectly.
OK Dave I was the first one to do this!!! LOL Mine just has not made it into my 69 wagon yet-cause it has been in the paint shop for the last 4 years( at least it seems that long) I love those strata benches!! Glad you made it fit and it all worked out for you-talk about UBER cool.I love that wagon of yours-did from the first day I saw it-glad you kept it.Norm was in a couple of weeks ago and stated he had helped you put in a new headliner too!! Good to see progress moving forward-let me know how you like the seat once our darn never ending winter is over.If it ever does!! By the way do you think I love wagons!! LOL
