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CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 5:12 pm
by Joe Gopan
CCKW Command Pilot Seat. This where I sit. The yellow decals (Good Driver and Silicone Brake Fluid) add color.
It helps to weigh over 175# as the closed cab CCKW ride can get bouncy. Note the Weebee OD Vinyl seat cover. The Delco Ignition Switch and Glove box lock are keyed H-700.
I have tried hard to use all GM parts, and have come close.

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 2:03 am
by Robbby84
And what about your gear shift knob?
Is it OD Painted or Alu-polished?

Great TRUCK!!!!! 8)

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 5:14 am
by Joe Gopan
Hard black rubber. I did consider a Budweiser knob from a beer fountain.

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 6:09 pm
by Joe Gopan
Note the magnetic decal on the passenger inner door panel, it is the crest of the 152nd Field Artillery that was a local Guard unit activated in the spring of 1941. It spent 1942 thru 1945 attached to the 43rd Division which island hopped across the South Pacific clearing out Japanese in places named Solomons, Guadalcanal, Munda, etc. The passenger door has the name CWO Joe Deroche painted on the outside below the glass. CWO DeRoche served in the Maine Army Guard from 1935 thru 1976, starting as a stable boy at the local Armory. I grew up surrounded by the local veterans who served in the 152nd.

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:27 pm
by Joe Gopan
Amazing, when you think about your MV and realize that all of the parts that makeup your MV may turn in different directions while traveling in the same direction as the rest of the truck without leaving a trail of parts. :wink:
What did I just say? :? Am sure Dr. Deuce understands.

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 2:13 pm
by vj
Hi ben, Well it looks great, Looks better than one off the line. My nephew is working on a 352 cckw, close cab, gun ring and winch.

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 2:32 pm
by Joe Gopan
Fun truck, a few more parts to service than a Jeep, bigger tools required, takes up more space, and very rewarding when completed.

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 3:13 pm
by Joe Gopan
Anyone tried the New Seat Bottom Springs from Jim Carter? There is a difference in the bottom cushion of the Chevrolet 4X4 and GMC 6X6. Am wondering if the springs by Jim Carter fit as is?

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:54 pm
by Joe Gopan
Anyone recognize the different Heater Switch? I thought it looked more appropriate than the Round Knob one that is included with the kit.

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 2:29 pm
by Joe Gopan
Anyone tried the 41-46 Era Chevrolet Seat Bottom Springs from Jim Carter yet? Wonder if they fit CCKW Closed Cab.

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 12:05 am
by Mark Jesic
Looks really good Ben, i love those wooden steering wheels.

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:52 am
by Joe Gopan
Can't wait to take the Jimmy for a spin.

Anyone try the new 41-46 Chevrolet truck seat springs in their Chevrolet or GMC Closed Cab?

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:57 am
by Joe Gopan
Anyone try the JIM CARTER Repro 41-47 Chevrolet Seat cushions in their Closed Cab GMC yet?
There are slight mounting detail differences - but...

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:09 pm
by Joe Gopan
Anyone else use a stock 40's GM Heater Switch? I fhink they look better than the Rotary Heater Swith that comes with the GI issue Heater Kit.

Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:58 pm
by Joe Gopan
Can't wait for Spring!!!.