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beaumontguru


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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.



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Sweet   did you paint the tracks ?    

 

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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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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. 



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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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how wide are they. maybe i could put a strato bench in my 55 gmc.

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Looking Good there Dave!

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.

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Sure looks factory..

nice job!



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Thanks guys,  and to think, i almost sold it off a few years ago thinking i would not have a use for it.

Steve,   Mr.409 had one of these in a 65 chevy truck, fit was great too.



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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

John Nelson

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