Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72dually · 11-13-2006, 07:51 PM

I will be installing a late model tahoe/yukon 2nd row seat, and if there's any interest, I could shoot some detailed photo's

Here's one already installed

72dually · 11-13-2006, 07:57 PM

After doing a tune-up on the upholstery, I'll be installing this in my 72

ghetto_superman · 11-13-2006, 07:57 PM

wow thats pretty sweet... i was always thinking of using 98 style seats and the center console... id like to see some pics if you got em.. how low do they sit? i like to sit fairly low.

ghetto_superman · 11-13-2006, 07:58 PM

and maybe more pics of thet whole truck as well... i like the color.

**pdr510** · 11-13-2006, 08:13 PM

Good idea! Would love to see some pics!

msgross · 11-13-2006, 08:13 PM

I just got these on Ebay ($20) and hope to install them in my 68. There are other threads that show the install but more is always good. These are 2nd row from 2000 burb, only problem that I have heard of is that they sit a little high, nothing a cuttoff wheel and welder cant fix. The one's that have integrated seat belts are nice but you need to reinforce the floor from the bottom or you will eject in a crash...

ghetto_superman · 11-13-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I just got these on Ebay ($20) and hope to install them in my 68. There are other threads that show the install but more is always good. These are 2nd row from 2000 burb, only problem that I have heard of is that they sit a little high, nothing a cuttoff wheel and welder cant fix. The one's that have integrated seat belts are nice but you need to reinforce the floor from the bottom or you will eject in a crash...

i wouldnt feel safe without reinforcing the mounts from the bottom anyway!!

msgross · 11-13-2006, 08:26 PM

if they bolt into the stock holes then no biggy, seat belts are still going to be mounted in normal spot for now. If I decide to add shoulder harness then it will need reinforced. I probably will since it's an older truck and I am a big guy....

wibilly · 11-13-2006, 08:44 PM

i'm interested, i would like to see pics with someone close to 6' seated in the truck with feet and leg room and stearing colume clearance they sure look nice but comfort and function are more important to me and don't want to buy some to find i don't like them

**Boog** · 11-13-2006, 08:56 PM

I agree Wibill. You can't just go down to your nearest truck dealer and try one on to see how you fit. Of all the thousands of pics I have viewed on these forums I can't remember ever seeing anyone sitting in the drivers seat with the door open. You know so you can see how close everything is with a much more padded seat installed. I also am considering that second row Burb seat for my 69 step. It sure is padded nice and the fold up bottom is good for a small bit of storage. A bonus.
72 Dually, go ahead and snap a couple if you would. I think we'd all like to see em. thanks. Boog.

msgross · 11-13-2006, 09:06 PM

I'm 6'3 so my pics won't help, I don't fit in anything!!!!

I am also looking into the tilt column or moving mine forward to gain room. I have a stick shift so it should be hard.

timcos · 11-13-2006, 09:16 PM

I am interested. What did the seats cost you...the" late model tahoe/yukon 2nd row seat" you mentioned.

72dually · 11-13-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by timcos

I am interested. What did the seats cost you...the" late model tahoe/yukon 2nd row seat" you mentioned.

Seat cost me $175 and shipping, I'd look local, I could have gotten them for a $125-175 all day long locally if I wanted grey, but I was dead set on white or light beige to offset the completely black truck. Im fooling around with some late door panels as well, which almost cover the whole door.......(speaker holes)

One thing to keep in mind is the 1999 and earlier 2nd row seats have the wide floor mounting. This seats out of a 2002 tahoe, but suburban is the same. If Im not mistaken the Yukon has the big headrests, which I dont care for. 2001-2007 have the same mounting, possibly the 2000 too, but I cant say for sure.

Seeing how there's some interest, I'll make sure to take a bunch of photo's
There will be some mods needed, but I've learned a few tricks on the height issue's, by playing around in the boneyards with other makes, and models

70c10 · 11-13-2006, 11:46 PM

Nice looking seats. I'd be interested in how narrow they are compared to a stock bench. I have seen a few that look to be about 3-4" narrower on each end than a stock bench.

brak · 11-14-2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 70c10

Nice looking seats. I'd be interested in how narrow they are compared to a stock bench. I have seen a few that look to be about 3-4" narrower on each end than a stock bench.

I'm starting on my seats today...
Full power with heat out of a 2002 Chrysler 300, complimented by a center console from a 99 grand prix.

Keep us informed, i'm always interested in the approach that different people take.

70c10 · 11-14-2006, 09:56 AM

Wow!- they look nice also!

wibilly · 11-14-2006, 12:28 PM

msgross, i added a van tilt and pusshed it foward till it hits the cluster and with stock bench seat i still like it all the way up so its not right on my lap. it is a must to tip it up for ingress , egress and i'm only 5'9" and a buck 70 and have the newer smaller wheel, so i beleave any seat close to the factory bench height is just to tall but i don't want anything too low to loose visibality

11-13-2006, 07:51 PM	#1
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? I will be installing a late model tahoe/yukon 2nd row seat, and if there's any interest, I could shoot some detailed photo's Here's one already installed Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC shortbed fleetside with a 72 chevy costume

11-13-2006, 07:57 PM	#2
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? After doing a tune-up on the upholstery, I'll be installing this in my 72 Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC shortbed fleetside with a 72 chevy costume Last edited by 72dually; 11-13-2006 at 07:58 PM.

11-13-2006, 07:57 PM	#3
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? wow thats pretty sweet... i was always thinking of using 98 style seats and the center console... id like to see some pics if you got em.. how low do they sit? i like to sit fairly low. __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20

11-13-2006, 07:58 PM	#4
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? and maybe more pics of thet whole truck as well... i like the color. __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20

11-13-2006, 08:13 PM	#5
pdr510 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LA Posts: 158	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? Good idea! Would love to see some pics! __________________ 1970 C-10 Fleet Side Gen IV 6.0 with 4L80E

11-13-2006, 08:13 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? I just got these on Ebay ($20) and hope to install them in my 68. There are other threads that show the install but more is always good. These are 2nd row from 2000 burb, only problem that I have heard of is that they sit a little high, nothing a cuttoff wheel and welder cant fix. The one's that have integrated seat belts are nice but you need to reinforce the floor from the bottom or you will eject in a crash... Attached Images

11-13-2006, 08:26 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? if they bolt into the stock holes then no biggy, seat belts are still going to be mounted in normal spot for now. If I decide to add shoulder harness then it will need reinforced. I probably will since it's an older truck and I am a big guy....

11-13-2006, 08:44 PM	#9
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? i'm interested, i would like to see pics with someone close to 6' seated in the truck with feet and leg room and stearing colume clearance they sure look nice but comfort and function are more important to me and don't want to buy some to find i don't like them __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

11-13-2006, 08:56 PM	#10
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? I agree Wibill. You can't just go down to your nearest truck dealer and try one on to see how you fit. Of all the thousands of pics I have viewed on these forums I can't remember ever seeing anyone sitting in the drivers seat with the door open. You know so you can see how close everything is with a much more padded seat installed. I also am considering that second row Burb seat for my 69 step. It sure is padded nice and the fold up bottom is good for a small bit of storage. A bonus. 72 Dually, go ahead and snap a couple if you would. I think we'd all like to see em. thanks. Boog. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-13-2006, 09:06 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? I'm 6'3 so my pics won't help, I don't fit in anything!!!! I am also looking into the tilt column or moving mine forward to gain room. I have a stick shift so it should be hard.

11-13-2006, 09:16 PM	#12
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? I am interested. What did the seats cost you...the" late model tahoe/yukon 2nd row seat" you mentioned. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

11-13-2006, 11:46 PM	#14
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? Nice looking seats. I'd be interested in how narrow they are compared to a stock bench. I have seen a few that look to be about 3-4" narrower on each end than a stock bench. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-14-2006, 09:56 AM	#16
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? Wow!- they look nice also! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-14-2006, 12:28 PM	#17
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Any interest in a detailed late model seat install?? msgross, i added a van tilt and pusshed it foward till it hits the cluster and with stock bench seat i still like it all the way up so its not right on my lap. it is a must to tip it up for ingress , egress and i'm only 5'9" and a buck 70 and have the newer smaller wheel, so i beleave any seat close to the factory bench height is just to tall but i don't want anything too low to loose visibality __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

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