CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

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CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed May 13, 2015 5:12 pm

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.
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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Robbby84 » Wed May 27, 2015 2:03 am

And what about your gear shift knob?
Is it OD Painted or Alu-polished?

Great TRUCK!!!!! 8)
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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed May 27, 2015 5:14 am

Hard black rubber. I did consider a Budweiser knob from a beer fountain.
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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Nov 25, 2015 6:09 pm

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.
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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:27 pm

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.
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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by vj » Thu Feb 18, 2016 2:13 pm

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.
I have got four running halftracks,plus 5 ton ww2 semi-truck,1943 willys jeep and other ww2 vehicles,plus a lot of parts to trade on. Wendell in Tn.

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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Feb 18, 2016 2:32 pm

Fun truck, a few more parts to service than a Jeep, bigger tools required, takes up more space, and very rewarding when completed.
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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Nov 29, 2016 3:13 pm

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?
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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:54 pm

Anyone recognize the different Heater Switch? I thought it looked more appropriate than the Round Knob one that is included with the kit.
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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun May 21, 2017 2:29 pm

Anyone tried the 41-46 Era Chevrolet Seat Bottom Springs from Jim Carter yet? Wonder if they fit CCKW Closed Cab.
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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Mark Jesic » Mon May 22, 2017 12:05 am

Looks really good Ben, i love those wooden steering wheels.

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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:52 am

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?
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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:57 am

Anyone try the JIM CARTER Repro 41-47 Chevrolet Seat cushions in their Closed Cab GMC yet?
There are slight mounting detail differences - but...
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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:09 pm

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.
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Re: CCKW COMMAND PILOT SEAT

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:58 pm

Can't wait for Spring!!!.
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LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
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