Seat options for a Deuce?

[M35fan]

I have tried searching the forum for info, but the search engine won't allow any words shorter than 4 letters, which really limits my options. I bought my deuce with two spring seats already installed. They're comfortable for two people, but I want a 3rd seat. Does anyone have an idea for a middle seat that won't interfere with my gear shift or transfer case selector? I found a jump seat online that's designed for a forklift, and has a built in seatbelt. I'm doubtful as to the safety of such a seat out on the road. Any ideas or thoughts are greatly appreciated.

 

[Godspeed131]

Could go back to the original bench style, unless that is not what your looking for. If not, I’m sure there wound be a way to fab up a middle jump seat. Others will probably have some better insight.

 

[Godspeed131]

Just saw this for sale in the classifieds for seatbelts. Figured I’d send it your way.

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[bigmike]

I recall some pretty clever ideas posted here years ago. look under deuce mods.

 

[simp5782]

2 Passenger Bench Seat?

Saw a pretty cool truck on Fleabay today - it had a passenger bench seat with two sets of seatbelts. It looked military and like it belonged in the truck. Are these common enough to have a chance of finding them? I'd really like to take my two small children with me on rides and not have...

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Only seen 3 buckets in a 939 as they are 10in wider cabs. Maybe the small rear emergency door bus seat would be an option

 

[tguinn]

I took a bench seat and cut it down so it would fit between two spring seats

 

[M35fan]

Thanks, everyone for the suggestions and idea sharing. You've given me some things to ponder. They're all good ideas too. I'm thinking that finding a bench seat shouldn't be too difficult if I go that route. I would really prefer to add a narrow/shallow middle seat, so I can keep the 2 spring seats. tguinn, that cut down bench that you made looks great! Did you do all the metal fab and upholstery work? I appreciate any other thoughts yall might have.

-M

 

[tguinn]

I did, turned out to alot of work, but it is handy to haul 3 people

 

[yolner]

Tip for searching this site... Go to google and type in your search followed by site: steelsoldiers.com. That will give you google results only for this website. Works much better than the search most forum sites have.

 

[montaillou]

I would really prefer to add a narrow/shallow middle seat

I want to delete all but the driver's seat, but it bothers me a little not having any option for a possible passenger. I think I'm gonna go with https://www.suburbanseats.com/p/jump-seat-10-floor-mounted-flipup-seat
It's just under 9" when the seat is up, 18" wide and just over 21" when the seat is down. Might be a little pricey, but I didn't like the idea of going diy.

There are some other variations on the same page, wall mounted flip seats, etc.

 

[Modiconman]

Here's mine.