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Bill72BB · 06-25-2003, 04:12 PM

I will be picking up a late model 1998 Chevy 60/40 seat and was wondering if any of the original holes work and if I need to make an adapter for the 60/40 section to sit level .I remember someone saying they had to move the seat forward to get the consule to come down( if you leave the tank behind the seat) .

Thanks

Bill72BB · 06-25-2003, 10:38 PM

I miss the Search feature. Anyone have these seats.

weasel29gm · 06-25-2003, 11:09 PM

Bill from the ones I've seen, its a simple bolt in. You might have to change a hole or make a spacer etc. I looked at one at the Super Chevy in Bristol that had a 'burb seat, had the trim around the bottom looked factory. What color are you goin' with gray seems to be the most popular. They make one of the best lookin'seats in our trucks.

*Piston* · 06-25-2003, 11:34 PM

You'll use 2 of the original bolt holes and make one space for the middle bracket. I believe its 4inches long.

IMHO they fit perfect!

You can add a spacer on the front to give your legs a bit more support too.

**Palf70Step** · 06-26-2003, 12:07 AM

Bill
I bolted mine in using the front two outer original seat holes. I have the 94 style 60/40 so I'm not sure how much differnt the newer ones are. I had to have 3 1" spacers for the 2 outer rear mounts and the inner rear mount on the driverside. I used some 3/4" to 1/2" Plumping adapters from Home depot. Turned out to be perfect size 3/8x2" grade 8 bolts/nuts on those. The inner passenger mounts...for the front I have a 1 3/4" spacer and used 2-1/2" grade 8 bolt. The inner rear passnger side I used a 3/8"-1" bolt and some HD washer to get the right height match.

I also used the newr style 3 point belts. I bought a longer bolt (2 1/2" length...forgot other part) for the inner seat belt holes This spaced them out far enough to sit at the correct distance.

This puts my seat 3/4" - 1" higher than stock, but I like the positin much better. My steering wheel is 16 1/2"...almost stock size and I am not having any clearance issues.

My web site does not show the split bench install yet, but the regular bench will give you an idea.

Bill72BB · 06-26-2003, 01:40 AM

Thanks guy's that what i needed , I will try to take some pictures of the install and post it in FAQ section .when I get it installed.

weasel29gm I'm going with the Tan seat my truck will remain Brown and White when it gets painted.

Thanks.

*Piston* · 06-26-2003, 08:26 AM

FredT installed one a while back and wrote a tutorial on it, but its going to be impossible to find with teh search feature down.

you might contact him and see if he wrote it down somewhere else.

06-25-2003, 04:12 PM	#1
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Hints /Tips on Chevy 60/40 seat Install I will be picking up a late model 1998 Chevy 60/40 seat and was wondering if any of the original holes work and if I need to make an adapter for the 60/40 section to sit level .I remember someone saying they had to move the seat forward to get the consule to come down( if you leave the tank behind the seat) . Thanks __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

06-25-2003, 10:38 PM	#2
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	I miss the Search feature. Anyone have these seats. __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

06-25-2003, 11:09 PM	#3
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Bill from the ones I've seen, its a simple bolt in. You might have to change a hole or make a spacer etc. I looked at one at the Super Chevy in Bristol that had a 'burb seat, had the trim around the bottom looked factory. What color are you goin' with gray seems to be the most popular. They make one of the best lookin'seats in our trucks. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

06-26-2003, 12:07 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Bill I bolted mine in using the front two outer original seat holes. I have the 94 style 60/40 so I'm not sure how much differnt the newer ones are. I had to have 3 1" spacers for the 2 outer rear mounts and the inner rear mount on the driverside. I used some 3/4" to 1/2" Plumping adapters from Home depot. Turned out to be perfect size 3/8x2" grade 8 bolts/nuts on those. The inner passenger mounts...for the front I have a 1 3/4" spacer and used 2-1/2" grade 8 bolt. The inner rear passnger side I used a 3/8"-1" bolt and some HD washer to get the right height match. I also used the newr style 3 point belts. I bought a longer bolt (2 1/2" length...forgot other part) for the inner seat belt holes This spaced them out far enough to sit at the correct distance. This puts my seat 3/4" - 1" higher than stock, but I like the positin much better. My steering wheel is 16 1/2"...almost stock size and I am not having any clearance issues. My web site does not show the split bench install yet, but the regular bench will give you an idea. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-26-2003, 01:40 AM	#6
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Thanks guy's that what i needed , I will try to take some pictures of the install and post it in FAQ section .when I get it installed. weasel29gm I'm going with the Tan seat my truck will remain Brown and White when it gets painted. Thanks. __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

06-25-2003, 11:34 PM	#4
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	You'll use 2 of the original bolt holes and make one space for the middle bracket. I believe its 4inches long. IMHO they fit perfect! You can add a spacer on the front to give your legs a bit more support too.

06-26-2003, 08:26 AM	#7
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	FredT installed one a while back and wrote a tutorial on it, but its going to be impossible to find with teh search feature down. you might contact him and see if he wrote it down somewhere else.



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