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I'm currently moving my gas tank to under my bed. Looks like my original bench seat doesn't lean forward. Has anyone made the seat hinged where you can fold it forward to get to the area behind the seat?

I just bought a fold down from a 68 donner.

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Originally Posted by BigBird05 (Post 8592498)

I just bought a fold down from a 68 donner.

That's what I figured most do. I was just wondering if anyone has installed hinges. trying to save a few $$

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Originally Posted by CamTra (Post 8592503)

That's what I figured most do. I was just wondering if anyone has installed hinges. trying to save a few $$

It will fold if you take the rear screws out of the side brackets but you will have to modify your upholstery to make it work.

LockDoc

Im going to jump in on this post and ask a hinged seat question. Im having cover built for my panel that was to go on a hinged 68 seat. When I drug that seat out to get it ready I discovered its a 65 bench not a 68, oops.

I have several benches that are newer the newer non hinged version. I feel like I should be able to put my 68 style covers on them with no problem ... yes?

I think Ive seen a thread on making a non hinge seat hinge.

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Originally Posted by CG (Post 8593226)

There are 2 seat styles, full foam (Deluxe) and partial foam. I think the covers are different for them. you might PM Grumpy if he doesn't jump in here....

This was posted by Frank...(PICKUMUP) in 2005.

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Take a look at the catalog listings...these are for the deluxe thick foam only!

69-70 covers for 69-70 seats...

71-2 covers for 71-2 seats...

Nothing for 67-8... (this has probably changed since the original post)

You can't mix these up, because the seat frames are actually different and the covers are cut differently. The different slides were to match the delux or cheap model seats. Again, you can't mix them up.

Now, sometimes you can pay extra and get Houndstooth covers cut to fit the 69-79 (Remember they only came in 71-2 "Supers" or "Sierra Grandes").

Be real careful or you are going to have some seat covers for sale cheap that don't fit your truck.

Suggestion: Go get a 71-2 deluxe seat with thick foam and order the covers to fit it. I always suscribe to the "KISS" principle---keep it simple slick.

Note: Just for info...67-8 seats were designed to pivot forward, 69-72 with the two bolt sides were not.

LockDoc

He's the one doing my cover. He hasn't logged in for a week or so, saw this thread and figured I would toss it out there. I can shoot him a text.

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Originally Posted by CG (Post 8593236)

He's the one doing my cover. He hasn't logged in for a week or so, saw this thread and figured I would toss it out there. I can shoot him a text.

I edited my above post.

LockDoc

We took a short vacation , When Mrs Grumpy says we're going we go . :lol: I have extra 67 flip seats standard and full foam , I'll have to check on the difference between the 65 and 67 , I'd really rather just build one of the 67 seats here an send it to you ready to bolt in rather than just the cover . I'll have to check on the cost to ship a complete seat ? The rest of the interior I'll ship to you this week . :chevy:

Tried to send you a PM but looks like that feature is turned off for you. No need for you to build a whole seat. Its on me to come up with the correct seat. Its not going to be any kind of big deal finding the correct seat ... I was just trying to think of a way to not have to get off the couch lol.

Like we talked about, whenever you get to it is fine with me. If your're busy its all good, Ill let you know when more stuff starts getting drug home.

Can the seat in my '72 be made to tilt forward? Is there a kit? I've looked and can't find one. Thanks.