Hey guys,

I want to put some late model pickup seats in a 65 El Camino. I like the ones with the built in shoulder belts and the center console that acts as a third seat.

Anyone ever done this before?

What cars/ trucks should I look for?

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Jameel Qazi
#'s 67 SS

I researched this exact subject when I was looking to replace my stock bench seat. I could never find any with the correct width to fit in my 65. I also like the integrated seatbelts they had, but no luck since I couldn't find a seat to fit.

I did end up using a 82 El Camino bench seat with split backs and a fold down armrest in the center. It was too narrow, so I widened it by 4". I also used the shoulder belt setup from the same donor Elky. The seat and belt setup fit great but it required a custom installation and the above mods. Also, I had to have custom seat upholstery stitched since the stock 82 cover was no good after the widening mod.

Here is a picture of my interior.

Modified 82 El Camino bench and seat belts (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/65elcamino3b.jpg)


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Brian TC#1092, ACES#4374
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1964 Malibu SS Convertible (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/65elcamino64.jpg) (Garage Queen) Before Restoration (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/65elcamino64a.jpg)
1965 El Camino (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/65elcamino1b.jpg) (Daily Driver) Before Restoration (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/65elcamino1a.jpg)
1981 Corvette (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/65elcamino81.jpg) (Sidelined for repairs)

[This message has been edited by 65elcamino (edited 02-25-2002).]

Thanks for the info.

Did you find that the late model seats were too wide?

If they are too narrow, I might be able to take the same approach you did with the 82.

Jameel

Yes, too wide. Otherwise I would have used them and spread them apart. Also, the cost just got to high to justify using them.