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Steve 72 4x4 · 04-30-2004, 11:27 AM

Hey guys, I have a 72 with a worn out, torn up, bouncy, oh yah and ugly bench seat in it. I,m looking for some ideas on a new one. I thought about one out of a 2000 or newer so the seat belt are right in the seat and I could do away with the nasty old ones. Still open to any ideas though. Could I see some pictures of your interiors to get a better idea of what I want?

cwilli84 · 04-30-2004, 12:42 PM

Several people on here have used seats from 1989-2000 with good luck. The 60/40 benches from 1990 or so fit pretty good from the photos I've seen. Watch out for stuff after 02 since they may have side airbags in them. Good luck

**smitty62** · 04-30-2004, 01:10 PM

And don't buy those ugly a$$ late model seats with the seat belts built in!

Steve 72 4x4 · 05-01-2004, 12:26 AM

Thanks for your input. Sounds like mid to late 90's is the way to go. I just want to know if there is a way to get a shoulder strap belt hooked up. I hate the non retractable lap belts. They look cheap layed out all over the seat.

Faster_than_you · 05-01-2004, 07:07 AM

I have seen navigator seats, cadillac seats, cavalier. there was a thread on interiors a couple of weeks back, I will try find it for ya.
I have 89 new yorker seats.

Faster_than_you · 05-01-2004, 07:11 AM

check this thread out, it has a few ideas you may be interested in.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...cavalier+seats

JayDubBlazer · 05-01-2004, 12:41 PM

Ihave the 2002 seats in my truck they look pretty good and I love the seatbelt. Also the third row seat out of a tahoe or suburban sits perfectly between the wheel wells on the back. I will try to snap some pics today.

Bill72BB · 05-01-2004, 01:37 PM

98 silverado 60/40

Faster_than_you · 05-01-2004, 05:11 PM

I had almost bought a 3rd row seat from a tahoe, but you cant move them forward or backwards, I guess you could but an adjustment frame underneath, but may as well just find a seat that would be adjustable already. I think also that there are alot of companies that sell brackets for some seats to our trucks, so they line up on the factory holes.

MACKL · 05-02-2004, 10:27 AM

I just returned from the Pate Swap Meet at the Texas Motor Speedway. They had a lot of seats. Prices started at $100. all the way up to $1100. (Out of a Mustang). I was surprised that most of the restored trucks kept the original bench, they simply restored it like the rest of the truck. I think when I get to that point, I'll go with buckets. The Tarsus SHO seats "Faster_than_you" talked about, looks great!

Steve 72 4x4 · 05-02-2004, 05:34 PM

Thanks for all the feedback guys. It looks like there is a lot to choose from since you can fabricate almost anything to fit. JayDubBlazer, I would like to see your 72 with 2002 seats in it. If you could post your pics, that would be great. Or if it would work for you, I will be in Ames on Monday the 10th or Tuesday the 11th. Maybe we could meet and I could check them out.- they sound sweet.

Thanks,
Steve

04-30-2004, 11:27 AM	#1
Steve 72 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 10	Lets talk seats Hey guys, I have a 72 with a worn out, torn up, bouncy, oh yah and ugly bench seat in it. I,m looking for some ideas on a new one. I thought about one out of a 2000 or newer so the seat belt are right in the seat and I could do away with the nasty old ones. Still open to any ideas though. Could I see some pictures of your interiors to get a better idea of what I want? __________________ The Heartbeat of America... Yesterdays Chevrolet

04-30-2004, 12:42 PM	#2
cwilli84 1FINE69 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 239	Seats Several people on here have used seats from 1989-2000 with good luck. The 60/40 benches from 1990 or so fit pretty good from the photos I've seen. Watch out for stuff after 02 since they may have side airbags in them. Good luck __________________ Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD

04-30-2004, 01:10 PM	#3
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	And don't buy those ugly a$$ late model seats with the seat belts built in! __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

05-01-2004, 12:26 AM	#4
Steve 72 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 10	Thanks for your input. Sounds like mid to late 90's is the way to go. I just want to know if there is a way to get a shoulder strap belt hooked up. I hate the non retractable lap belts. They look cheap layed out all over the seat. __________________ The Heartbeat of America... Yesterdays Chevrolet

05-01-2004, 07:07 AM	#5
Faster_than_you Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia beach, Va Posts: 209	I have seen navigator seats, cadillac seats, cavalier. there was a thread on interiors a couple of weeks back, I will try find it for ya. I have 89 new yorker seats. __________________ ~Christopher L. Orr 71 c20, 454- Stolen While Deployed. dynoed at 550 ft lbs, 425 hp at 3000 rpm (mustang dyno). TH400 3500 stall.... etc, etc.

05-01-2004, 07:11 AM	#6
Faster_than_you Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia beach, Va Posts: 209	check this thread out, it has a few ideas you may be interested in. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...cavalier+seats __________________ ~Christopher L. Orr 71 c20, 454- Stolen While Deployed. dynoed at 550 ft lbs, 425 hp at 3000 rpm (mustang dyno). TH400 3500 stall.... etc, etc.

05-01-2004, 12:41 PM	#7
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Ihave the 2002 seats in my truck they look pretty good and I love the seatbelt. Also the third row seat out of a tahoe or suburban sits perfectly between the wheel wells on the back. I will try to snap some pics today. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

05-01-2004, 01:37 PM	#8
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	98 silverado 60/40 __________________ 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 ,

05-01-2004, 05:11 PM	#9
Faster_than_you Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia beach, Va Posts: 209	I had almost bought a 3rd row seat from a tahoe, but you cant move them forward or backwards, I guess you could but an adjustment frame underneath, but may as well just find a seat that would be adjustable already. I think also that there are alot of companies that sell brackets for some seats to our trucks, so they line up on the factory holes. __________________ ~Christopher L. Orr 71 c20, 454- Stolen While Deployed. dynoed at 550 ft lbs, 425 hp at 3000 rpm (mustang dyno). TH400 3500 stall.... etc, etc.

05-02-2004, 10:27 AM	#10
MACKL Almost done! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Woodstock GA Posts: 193	I just returned from the Pate Swap Meet at the Texas Motor Speedway. They had a lot of seats. Prices started at $100. all the way up to $1100. (Out of a Mustang). I was surprised that most of the restored trucks kept the original bench, they simply restored it like the rest of the truck. I think when I get to that point, I'll go with buckets. The Tarsus SHO seats "Faster_than_you" talked about, looks great! __________________ The 1970 SWB Project Removed 6cyl manual trans, manual everything V8-350 Auto/PS/PDB Blazer Fuel Tank Behind the Marker Light Fuel Fill

05-02-2004, 05:34 PM	#11
Steve 72 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 10	Thanks for all the feedback guys. It looks like there is a lot to choose from since you can fabricate almost anything to fit. JayDubBlazer, I would like to see your 72 with 2002 seats in it. If you could post your pics, that would be great. Or if it would work for you, I will be in Ames on Monday the 10th or Tuesday the 11th. Maybe we could meet and I could check them out.- they sound sweet. Thanks, Steve __________________ The Heartbeat of America... Yesterdays Chevrolet



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