Maddog13407 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 thinkin of upgrading the Viking T Bar in my B model before the ride to York Pa.. Whats everyone else runnin for seats?? I know Barry sells the Bostrom and have put one in a B model before and I think it a 905? I saw a red single axle B model at Balston Spa Ny show this past year and I think it might have been a low back Bostrom 914 or 915?? I cant remember. was a Mack seat beige with the bulldog embossed. have been tryin to find pictures but cant seem to come up with any. I know a B model is a little tough to find the right seat because you cant have too much height. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I know of 2 B's in my area with newer Bostroms in 'em,Matt. They both had to modify their original seat frames to get the right travel/height out of them. Big improvement. Neither used the bulldog upholstery, though.I will look at one of them either today or tomorrow and get some pics for you. Al Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-277351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 we put the seat Barry sells in my cousins green B model. I cut down the original seat frame lower to the floor and mounted it, I think its a mid back tho? and still doesn't give you much height. I saw a B at that show with a Bostrom with the bulldog embossed and I thought the seat fit a little better but cant remember the model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-277381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I have a brand new Talladega seat, but it is too tall for a B. It does have the tall mount and thought of cutting it down or finding a low mount for it? Just don't think there is room for the arm rests and such.I don't think my Tbar seat is all that uncomfortable? Even when the truck was short and had springs on the back. I have it set just right I guess? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-277566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 im a little heavier than you Larry haha Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-277580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Ahhhh, I see. I have a friend that even after I crank it up tight, doesn't hold him up very well. I usually just get a smirk from him. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-277584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 so any updates on this topic? any pics Al? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-285759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 This has my interest... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-285763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 thinkin of upgrading the Viking T Bar in my B model before the ride to York Pa.. Whats everyone else runnin for seats?? I know Barry sells the Bostrom and have put one in a B model before and I think it a 905? I saw a red single axle B model at Balston Spa Ny show this past year and I think it might have been a low back Bostrom 914 or 915?? I cant remember. was a Mack seat beige with the bulldog embossed. have been tryin to find pictures but cant seem to come up with any. I know a B model is a little tough to find the right seat because you cant have too much height.Back in the day, the low-profile Bostrom 905 was the popular option, as it mounted onto the factory seat riser.It's still available today, listed under the T Series, as the TLoPro 905 (http://www.bostromseating.com/). You might look at model number 2340038. Bostrom seats are okay, but you might also see what Sears and Grammer offer in a low-profile unit.http://www.searsseating.com/product-category/truck-seats/http://www.gramag.com/products.html 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-285771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamer Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hi I put one of The seats that Barry sells in my b it is a mid hight bostrom and it fits me well but the back is a little thick so you can't slide it back very far. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-285880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I found a used low back mack seat (from an R model?) for $50 a few years back and I think it will work for me. I guess the big question is how tall are you and how long are your legs? I have long legs and big feet and know that the high back modern bucket that was in it was not going to work. I couldn't get back far enough from the pedals and the wheel to be comfortable even with it up as high as I could go given the massive wheel diameter. I think the radius of the back of the cab as it approaches the roof is confining in a B cab...L's have a more roomy shape but I will "suffer" in a B any day.Ironically the previous owner had a hunk of 2x4 bolted to the clutch and a stirrup type step hung off the saddle tank so he could get up into the cab and work the clutch. He must have been a short man and is/was in his 80's. I never actually met him but I know he had some short legs! I only met his son Dave who was great to deal with. I'm very interested in what the taller guys are doing to make the seat and cab work for them. More info guys!!?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-285885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maddog13407 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2015 it not my height or legs that the problem. more of a problem with my gut being too close to the steering wheel..... 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-285902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Many of us have Donelap's disease. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-285976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Now That's funny!!! I hadn't considered that posibility as I'm not similarly afflicted with a major (minor yes) case of Dunlap disease...I hope we can share data as appropriate and relavant.Killing me.Greg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-285979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 These seats look good with the embossed dog on the back panel and fit the cab well. Maybe the same truck as Balston Spa?http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=5891289 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-286230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Anybody know what seats those are? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-286232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I took 2 air ride seats out of my B61 that looks just like those and mine are National seats. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-286238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 yup. look like National seats. wonder how they got the bulldog embossed in them? I think that's special order Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-286265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Matt,here is a couple pics of a restored B with a Bostrom 910 in it. Sorry no embossed on it. Al 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-321887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Wouldn't that put your knees around your chin? Or are some of us running short on legs? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-321892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Out of air,truck hasn't been started a few months. Lost air pressure. pssssssssssssssssss! LOL Al 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-321895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Oh okay! that makes sense...I was trying to imagine how that would work! Too funny. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38742-seats-in-a-b-model/#findComment-323988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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