1946 D24c -Oregon

If I had to substitute a front split bench seat for mine (in order to get around the floppy, unable to lock the seat upright issue and might as well go ahead and get built in seatbelts if I have to go there…) what would be a good substitute? I could go on an Easter egg hunt through the wrecking yards, but if anyone already knows what works, I’d appreciate it.

Thanks for the info. Is there anyway to install a locking mechanism to keep the seat from folding unless you want access to the rear seats?

Has anyone ever modified one of these seats in a 2-door D24 for a shoulder belt? How do you get around the backseat access problem?

You guys sound like the ones I need to talk to…. I’m doing research to put seatbelts into my 1946 D24 2-door. I bought it about two weeks ago. Its in great shape generally. Runs just fine, but just need some paint, interior finish work, and some basic safety features. I keep being told that I can’t put three point seatbelts in because there is no central pillar (2 doors) and if I want them, to go out and find a truck split bench seat from an extended cab truck with the seatbelts built into the seat or perhaps some type of seats with built in seatbelts from a convertible coupe. I have perfectly good original seats. I just want the seats I have to lock into place in the event of a sudden stop (they are floppy) and have me secured so I don’t smash my face on the steering column. Thoughts? This is going to be my daily driver. Thanks, Amanda