VS Ute Bench Seat Conversion

[was_03]

Hi all, im not to sure if theres a thread already on this but i used search and tried a few different things and i couldnt find anything, but if there is point me in the right direction.

I was wanting to put a bench seat into my vs ute, and firstly was wondering if its to suit a manual, and what is involved with doing it.
Roughly any ideas on how much everything you need would cost and what things you actually need to do it. And how hard is it to do/ how do you do it?

Thanks in Advance, Was

[White Tiger]

did you look at this? VS ute bench 2 seat to bench seat conversion.

[was_03]

did you look at this? VS ute bench 2 seat to bench seat conversion.

Thanks i couldnt find that, but after i read that thread it still didnt answer the questions i had, so anyone that could help it would be apprciated.
Many thanks Was

[Vee-ard]

I dont think you're going to be able to bench seat convert a manual. I think I may be wrong but all the bench seated ones had a column shift auto?

[jokerflingo]

I dont think you're going to be able to bench seat convert a manual. I think I may be wrong but all the bench seated ones had a column shift auto?

Nope, there are quite a few bench seats that have 5 on the floor.

[White Tiger]

heres a picy of one

from this thread Tom's Uterus - Manual + Bench seat

[Vee-ard]

well that showed me, but that's obviously a converted one, and there isnt a whole lot of legroom with that centre thing there.

[jokerflingo]

well that showed me, but that's obviously a converted one, and there isnt a whole lot of legroom with that centre thing there.

I think again you may be proved wrong again, thats exactly how a stock 5 speed ute looks with a bench seat.

[old mate]

yep thats exactly the same inside as my ute, which is a 3 seater with standard getrag box. it gets squeezy in the middle seat, but its a pretty comfy armrest.

[Skidney]

its not converted, my vp ute has it standard

[<RaBBiT>]

in all Honesty how the hell does somone sit in the middle with the manual?

[old mate]

you've gotta be pretty short, and one leg either side of the gearstick. i had a mate of mine in the middle seat once, was around 6 foot 1 or 2, and his knees were pretty much into the dashboard.

he changed the gears too.

[<RaBBiT>]

they would have to lol otherwise it would be awkward lol

[Vee-ard]

wow, no wonder they pissed the bench seat off then.

My ute was obviously converted to bucket seats from bench seats because it has a third lap sash seatbelt behind the centre console.

[jokerflingo]

they would have to lol otherwise it would be awkward lol

I hear its handy if you want to have a bit of a feel of one of ya girlfriends friends. Or whom ever is lucky enough to sit in the middle seat.

[linz]

I hear its handy if you want to have a bit of a feel of one of ya girlfriends friends. Or whom ever is lucky enough to sit in the middle seat.

That is true just dont get caught doing it or you will be in trouble
as i did once.

[old mate]

yeah it would be good for that, but i dont have a gf. lolz

[Tom_1569]

well that showed me, but that's obviously a converted one, and there isnt a whole lot of legroom with that centre thing there.

Thats mine and it aint converted Stock Bench seat.

Bench seat is awesome, not the roomiest, but possible for a 3rd person when you need one. My nephew sits in mine quite abit, not a problem but hes only 6. On long trips the Missus sits in the middle so she can sleep or cuddle into me. The bench seat is awesome, and no awkward centre console or handrake for the fun times

[jokerflingo]

Thats mine and it aint converted Stock Bench seat.

Bench seat is awesome, not the roomiest, but possible for a 3rd person when you need one. My nephew sits in mine quite abit, not a problem but hes only 6. On long trips the Missus sits in the middle so she can sleep or cuddle into me. The bench seat is awesome, and no awkward centre console or handrake for the fun times

I am completely the opposite, i hate the idea, if i wanted an extra seat i would of got a sedan, that and the fact it looks ugly me thinks and the 3 seater handbrake is absolutely stupid.

[old mate]

the handbrake is exactly the same as the hq onwards utes/tonners i think. im not a huge fan of 3 seats, but hardly ever use it anyway.

[was_03]

heres a picy of one

from this thread Tom's Uterus - Manual + Bench seat

Thanks for putting this pic up. I am quite impressed with how the bench seat looks in the vs, now just need to know what things i actually need to convert it and roughly how much im looking at to do it. (Ive got exactly the same seat covers in my ute at the moment, might have to look into getting a custom made one to suit if i put a bench seat in)
Thanks Was

[White Tiger]

its the only one i could find when i was told the vs my step dad found for me had a bench seat colum shift and it does make a damn good arm rest

[jashdown91]

looks to be an awkward drive if mum and dad are riding with ya!

[cander24]

I have quite a few of the parts required for the conversion. Send me a PM if you're interested