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30 Mike · 12-11-2017, 06:15 PM

Hi guys and girls, I'm in search of a seat or springs for my 30/ 31 closed cab pickup. If someone could take a few pics and a few detailed measurements it would be greatly appreciated. I'm now owning two sets that sellers knew absolutely they were for pickups. ( yes.... not even close ! ) Mike

1930-Pickup · 12-11-2017, 06:55 PM

Mike-

I know that LeBaron-Bonney has it. New USA.

Alex

1930-Pickup · 12-11-2017, 07:04 PM

https://www.lebaronbonney.com/cart/p...c=3031OPCCPUST

This assumes your truck does not have a late '31 indented firewall (that's shown on another LB page).

CarlG · 12-11-2017, 07:08 PM

Call Snyder's. They make the springs for all the Model A's, even the late '31 pickups.

1930-Pickup · 12-11-2017, 07:12 PM

...and Welcome to the Barn!

2manycars · 12-11-2017, 07:13 PM

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If you are not short or small, I suggest the springs from Snyder for the bottom, and a piece of 2 inch foam over 3/8 inch plywood for the backrest. The pickups are cramped.

1930-Pickup · 12-11-2017, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 2manycars

If you are not short or small, I suggest the springs from Snyder for the bottom, and a piece of 2 inch foam over 3/8 inch plywood for the backrest. The pickups are cramped.

Its true. I'm 5'10" / 180 and it works for me. But if you're taller, its a problem.

30 Mike · 12-11-2017, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the info guys! i really didn't want to buy new but that may be the way to go. absolutely love this sight!

700rpm · 12-11-2017, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 30 Mike

Thanks for the info guys! i really didn't want to buy new but that may be the way to go. absolutely love this sight!

Why didn't you want to buy new? You have already seen some of the risks of buying used. If you did find a used set, it's very likely the coils would at least need to be retied if not replaced. The frames will be broken, the metal will be rusty. I'm not being a pissant here, I am speaking from experience. Seat springs, especially in commercial vehicles, were used hard and usually poorly maintained. The Model A truck was not built for comfort, and it didn't improve over 87 years. Do yourself a favor and buy new. A year from now you won't miss the money and you will have had a much more enjoyable ride.

1930-Pickup · 12-12-2017, 12:12 AM

I understand the fact that you want to buy original rather than new...me too. But good used PU springs are very hard to find. I've been looking for over a year for good original used springs.

The best I found so far was a bottom cushion only. It was really nice with most of the original upholstery still on it. The price of the springs plus shipping made it more expensive than new...much more!

Larry Jenkins · 12-12-2017, 09:43 PM

Before I had to sell my 30 CCPU, I was going to put in a deluxe interior with cloth side panels; headliner and Mohair bottom and back seats and a carpet floor. Just like my 30 Deluxe Coupe.

I contacted LeBaron Bonney and they said they could provide such a kit. They also provided me with a list of Certified installers that were close by to us.

12-11-2017, 06:15 PM	#1
30 Mike Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 43	30/31 closed cab pickup seat Hi guys and girls, I'm in search of a seat or springs for my 30/ 31 closed cab pickup. If someone could take a few pics and a few detailed measurements it would be greatly appreciated. I'm now owning two sets that sellers knew absolutely they were for pickups. ( yes.... not even close ! ) Mike

12-11-2017, 06:55 PM	#2
1930-Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern California Posts: 725	Re: 30/31 closed cab pickup seat Mike- I know that LeBaron-Bonney has it. New USA. Alex __________________ *"That's my wild unsubstantiated guess, and I'm sticking to it regardless of the facts!"*

12-11-2017, 07:04 PM	#3
1930-Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern California Posts: 725	Re: 30/31 closed cab pickup seat https://www.lebaronbonney.com/cart/p...c=3031OPCCPUST This assumes your truck does not have a late '31 indented firewall (that's shown on another LB page). __________________ *"That's my wild unsubstantiated guess, and I'm sticking to it regardless of the facts!"* Last edited by 1930-Pickup; 12-11-2017 at 07:10 PM.

12-11-2017, 07:08 PM	#4
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: 30/31 closed cab pickup seat Call Snyder's. They make the springs for all the Model A's, even the late '31 pickups. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

12-11-2017, 07:12 PM	#5
1930-Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern California Posts: 725	Re: 30/31 closed cab pickup seat ...and Welcome to the Barn! __________________ *"That's my wild unsubstantiated guess, and I'm sticking to it regardless of the facts!"*

12-11-2017, 07:13 PM	#6
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: 30/31 closed cab pickup seat Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you are not short or small, I suggest the springs from Snyder for the bottom, and a piece of 2 inch foam over 3/8 inch plywood for the backrest. The pickups are cramped. __________________ Bill www.brauchauto.com

12-11-2017, 10:33 PM	#8
30 Mike Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 43	Re: 30/31 closed cab pickup seat Thanks for the info guys! i really didn't want to buy new but that may be the way to go. absolutely love this sight!

12-12-2017, 12:12 AM	#10
1930-Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern California Posts: 725	Re: 30/31 closed cab pickup seat I understand the fact that you want to buy original rather than new...me too. But good used PU springs are very hard to find. I've been looking for over a year for good original used springs. The best I found so far was a bottom cushion only. It was really nice with most of the original upholstery still on it. The price of the springs plus shipping made it more expensive than new...much more! __________________ *"That's my wild unsubstantiated guess, and I'm sticking to it regardless of the facts!"*

12-12-2017, 09:43 PM	#11
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: 30/31 closed cab pickup seat Before I had to sell my 30 CCPU, I was going to put in a deluxe interior with cloth side panels; headliner and Mohair bottom and back seats and a carpet floor. Just like my 30 Deluxe Coupe. I contacted LeBaron Bonney and they said they could provide such a kit. They also provided me with a list of Certified installers that were close by to us. __________________ Good enough.. Isn't.