67-72 Suburban OE seats

[vectorit]

This thread is only for OE seats for 67-72 Suburbans.
There are often questions pertaining to type of benches, and what type of brackets and hold downs were used.
So I thought that this should be a sticky thread, and for reference only when it comes to the Original Equipment seating of the 67-72 Suburban.

This includes brackets, and upholstery that were Original to the 67-72 Chevrolet and GMC Suburbans.

Often FAQ's

Will a 1972 bench seat work in my 1967 Suburban - Yes
All 67-72 benches will interchange.

Are the brackets reproduced, who makes them? - At this time 02/2016 no one is making brackets.

Are the hold down brackets reproduced, who makes them? - Yes, these can be found from various vendors. But be sure to include Blazers in your search, since often times they are sold only as Blazer brackets.

[vectorit]

3rd row

[vectorit]

3rd row underside. Your 67-72 Suburban should have come with the steel cross beam that has the holes and captured nuts for the hold downs. Here are a couple pictures of what they look like from the fender well.

[vectorit]

Side view of 2nd row 3/4 bench.

[vectorit]

2nd row bench.
Notice the short rear brackets, as compared to the full size on the 3rd bench.

[iriereggaeman]

VectorIT - I recently purchased a '72 Suburban. I'm wanting to put in a 3rd row seat. 1st and 2nd row seats are from early 2000's Tahoe. While getting my brain wrapped around what my options might be, I noticed the floor behind the second row is wood. I assumed it was replaced after the original floor rusted out. I see in one of your photos wood as well. Now I'm second guessing my assumption. Is the wood something original from the factory!?

[CG]

Nice write up with great pictures ... thanks!!!

[vectorit]

Front seat brackets (Thanks to Keith aka Lolife99).

[rjsdad]

So I can change out my 2nd row seat for my 1st row? My 1st row is kinda breaking down on the sides where I get in.

[vectorit]

Originally Posted by rjsdad

So I can change out my 2nd row seat for my 1st row? My 1st row is kinda breaking down on the sides where I get in.

I have never seen a full bench 2nd row converted to 1st row.
I suppose anything is possible though.

[Bigdav160]

I can only speak of my '72. The front and rear seat frames are totally different. The front bench seat is mostly rectangular tubing with real upholstery style springs.

The rear seat is made from round tubing with large square mesh wires for the foam support.

You could probably swap them but it would take fabrication (welding) to make the sliders fit.

I didn't think to take pictures when I had mine all apart.

[vectorit]

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

I can only speak of my '72. The front and rear seat frames are totally different. The front bench seat is mostly rectangular tubing with real upholstery style springs.

The rear seat is made from round tubing with large square mesh wires for the foam support.

You could probably swap them but it would take fabrication (welding) to make the sliders fit.

I didn't think to take pictures when I had mine all apart.

I am running 1970 seat frames that have been covered in 67-68 style, and they are different than the 67-68 from what I have noticed.
When I was rebuilding my 1st row bench that had broken springs, I found that 67-68 springs were different from the 69-70 and 71-72.

[Classic Bowties]

We just added some detailed 71 suburban 2nd and 3rd row (RPO A80 center and rear seat) pictures in post #10/11 of the below linked thread. Originally pulled the seats out and took the pictures for that thread but they probably could of been added here for future reference. Mel

Thread link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7500296

[vectorit]

Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

We just added some detailed 71 suburban 2nd and 3rd row (RPO A80 center and rear seat) pictures in post #10/11 of the below linked thread. Originally pulled the seats out and took the pictures for that thread but they probably could of been added here for future reference. Mel

Thread link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7500296

Thank you very much Mel, this is exactly what this thread is for.

[sbrban]

Seat height is different between 1st and 2nd row seats as well.

[magicoolbus]

Nice work Chris. Often a confusing topic.

[RedRoad]

Not sure if you want to include this question in this suburban specific thread, if not go ahead and make its own topic.

I finally found my set of utility buckets but was wondering what the difference might be between the panel version vs. the blazer version. Any differences in earlier ones from 60s era?

I know there is a difference between the backing plates where 64(?) and earlier had two vertical lines and 65 up had tic tac toe pattern.

Here are some pics of the ones I have and know they will not work in a 60s suburban due to difference in floor compared to a panel. They may work in the second row with a little work but have not tried it.

Any info appreciated.

Thanks

[SIXTY9CST]

Hey guys,

I have a 1968 Suburban C10. I didn't come with a third row and it did come with a full sized second row.

My question is: Will the full width second row brackets work with a third row suburban seat or a blazer back seat to make it into a 2nd row short seat?

Thanks

[vectorit]

No, the 2nd and 3rd bench brackets are different.

[04ls1gto]

I just picked up a 71 c10 suburban. What I believe is the 3rd row seat was not bolted down. First question is what size bolts are they supposed to be? Also are there some sort of hold downs for the front of the seat?

[WannaBe68]

I hadn't noticed this tread before until 04ls1gto posted - thanks! I think this is the right spot for my question.

The factory seat cover for my 3rd row bench was removed and accidentally thrown away Cars Inc says they have the original materials for these seats and can make reproductions...including having the irons to make the scroll marks in the vinyl. (Joe Zidzik at Cars Inc is who I have been emailing with)

My question is - I have to mail the front and 2nd row seat covers to Cars Inc before they can make the reproduction covers. If Cars Inc makes 2 of the same covers from the one original pattern of my 2nd row seat I send them...will that extra cover fit the 3rd row? In other words - are the 3rd and 2nd row bench seats the same? My 2nd and 3rd row seats both measure about 50" wide...

Thanks!

[LuckyScott]

"My question is: Will the full width second row brackets work with a third row suburban seat or a blazer back seat to make it into a 2nd row short seat?"

I just got done measuring the brackets. It looks like the full width second seat brackets may fit a blazer seat and might be able to be used for the second seat.
The third seat uses different brackets, of course.

If I am wrong, please go ahead and correct me, as I have not done the install yet.
I bought a second row seat and it did not fit. It is the same width as a regular second seat. So, I as still looking for a second seat. I have a third seat installed, but just tried to install the narrow second seat and found out it is not a narrow seat.

[Jens Jimmy]

The second and third row are different. The second row is shorter, to allow a passenger to get in the third (back) door and get to the rear or third seat. The third seat is longer. I hope that helps

[WannaBe68]

Originally Posted by Jens Jimmy

The second and third row are different. The second row is shorter, to allow a passenger to get in the third (back) door and get to the rear or third seat. The third seat is longer. I hope that helps

Are you sure about this? Both my 2nd row and the 3rd row seats both measured at about 50". 2nd row is off center, but the 3rd row fits between the wheel wells- Hers's a rough drawing -

[adzints7]

My apologies if this is covered, I scanned and could not find the answer directly: will a truck bench seat fit work for the front bench in a 1972 suburban? I understand the upholstery will not cover the back, but is the rest the same? Will I need to find suburban brackets and slides or did the truck and suburban use the same? I have swivel bucket seats out of a Monte Carlo and I am thinking of using those as a second or third row and have them turn inwards...but I need to find a bench for the front!