99-05 bucket seats
 

i got a set of 2005 silverado seats with the flip down center for cheap from a friend at the junk yard. I am wondering if anyone has pictures of them installed or mounting advice on putting them into a 71 with a stock bench. thanks!!

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i know someone has to have some of these!

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I want some does that count.

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well its a good start! it was hard to find a good set with the flip down center seat!

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I would show you mine, but not completely done yet. I just made some 2.5"x4" plates up and will weld them to the floor to made it stronger around eack bolt hole.. For fitment I just made a plywood template of the base and drilled holes. They fit pretty good. Going to have to shorten the steering column though.

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There are some pic of my 2005 seats installed and the fabricated mounts under the cab. Is this what you are looking for?

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fantastic! i have a set waiting to go in and was wonders how easy it was going to be. that doesn't look bad at all.

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that is perfect!! thanks for posting that for me.i hope to get to installing my set soon!!

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yep, not too bad. Just make sure that you make some plates to go on the bottom of the cab.

I think I got some Grade 8 7/16" bolts to mount mine up.

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do these seats take up alot of cab room with the stock gas tank still in the cab?

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I think most people pull the cab tanks and put one under the bed for these seats... or you will be hugging the steering wheel.

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i was thinking about doing this as well. I would also like to see more pics of this and what reinforcements would/should be adequate.

I have heard also that this year of seat leaves a little to be desired for legroom as the seat is a bit thick.

I have been looking at new 09 seats and they seem a lot thinner, and i would just buy factory shoulder harness for a seatbelt to minimize extra work for seat reinforcment.

any more info?

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The only warning I have to say is that if you are a tall person you might not have alot of head room. I'm 5'8 and fit perfectly, but feel like I'm sitting tall inside.