Seats in Open Cab Models

Cat Man · Post by **Cat Man** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:33 am

Is it just me (I'm 5'6" wearing 2 buckle Combat Boots) or do other CCKW owners find the standard seat cushion and back arrangment way too low to see and drive comfortably?

I've seen vintage photo's with an extra seat back cushion in the cabs.
Was that standard practice?

I add an extra bottom cushion from an M35 on the seat and set an extra CCKW back cushion on the drivers side in my open cab truck and it makes a world of difference to drive. Especially in prades were maximium visability is required to avoid running over small children.

I don't think all the WWII drivers were required to be 6' 3" but the seats sure seem designed that way. Anybody else cheating with a "booster seat"?

Cat Man

Chappers · Post by **Chappers** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:19 am

I've got much larger hardboard based hard sponge seats in my 353 which does make it a lot more of a comfortable drive than the original seats.I've got the original spring seats in my 352 which does hinder your view to an extent,I'll be getting some booster made to fit under the originals .

42cckw · Post by **42cckw** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:33 am

Hi Cat Man
I agree with chappers, I have the same setup, stiff foam on plywood bottom, covered with od canvas, looks just like the original but much much firmer. Does not alter the appearance and lets you sit up higher. Beachwood has them , they drop right in and fit perfect

JIM 42CCKW

armydriver · Post by **armydriver** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 9:34 am

Interesting thread but sometimes a persons height does not mean that they don't need a booster seat in the open cab truck. I am 6ft 1" tal but still need the firm foam hard plywood bottom seat. It is not because I can't see well, but the steering wheel and my greatly enlarged stomach seem to battle each other for supreamacy when driving. I found that by sitting higher that eliminated the conflict between the steering wheel and my stomach.

Keep em rolling and happy trails to you.

Degsy · Post by **Degsy** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:38 pm

As I also suffer from Duck's disease (short in the a**e) Iuse a booster seat on the base and also on the back in order to be more comfortable.

UK Jack · Post by **UK Jack** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:23 am

Nice one Cat Man.

I had the same question here myself http://www.cckw.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.ph ... highlight=

I am 6' but with the seats that came with it I can hardly see the end of the bonnet and can no where near see the end if the truck or the wings

Something isn't right with mine and that is why I use cushions when I am driving as it is dangerous to do anything else and I will replace next year and have some custom ones made.

I tend to drive sitting on the edge of my sit, this is for comfort as I find that I can get a little to relaxed when I am driving my Jimmy

Kees51 · Post by **Kees51** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:10 pm

I remember when I first got behind the wheel of my 353 I thought the drivers were meant to be basketball players or something. If I lean back while driving I can't see a thing, so I just sit on the edge of the seat like UK Jack and hold on tight to the steering wheel. A great way to stay alert and awake, with the copious amounts of roundabouts and other traffic hindering stuff in the back roads over here one has to be of quick wit and pay attention all the time while driving.