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Gene · 11-28-2009, 04:56 PM

Are there under the cab brackets for 69-72 truck buckets? None of the holes in my floor line up for the buckets and I dont just want to drill new holes. Any ideas?

ripdog28 · 11-28-2009, 05:07 PM

Drill new holes and put large washers on the under side of the cab. It will be fine, you just want to spread out the load.

hugger6933 · 11-28-2009, 07:12 PM

If you are that concerned about the load on the floors make some seat braces out of some sheetmetal. that is what I will be doing on my 70 if and when I find my buckets and console for that thing. I'm a big ole boy, 6'3 350lbs so I think the bracing won't hurt. Jim

scavengerdog · 11-28-2009, 08:36 PM

on my 70 i built a frame out of 1" square tubing to fit on the bench seat brackets and mounted both buckets out of a dodge shadow to that. both seats move together. in the center is a "dog platform" also useful for storage. it doesn't look "factory", but then nothing i own looks "factory"....
can send pics if anyone is interested.

Gene · 11-28-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripdog28

Drill new holes and put large washers on the under side of the cab. It will be fine, you just want to spread out the load.

Thats how I have had them mounted, was just wondering if there was a better way.

HuggerCST · 11-29-2009, 01:12 AM

Yes there is a extra support across the underside of the cab, but it only bolts to the inner front seat bolts. There are also small brackets that help support the other seat bolts.

msgross · 11-28-2009, 08:44 PM

There is an underside bracket but I don't think it will help line up the bolt holes. I think there is a pic in my build thread when I cut my floor out.

Duncan and son · 11-28-2009, 09:52 PM

Even on a factory bucket seat truck, the holes were pre drilled for a bench then filled with a phillips head bolt. The bucket seat had special brackets that Jason and I have had manufactured. PM for details. Paul

msgross · 11-29-2009, 09:37 AM

I have one of those cross backets but its a little chewed up on the ends. You can have it for the cost of shipping if you like...

11-28-2009, 04:56 PM	#1
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Truck bucket seat brackets? Are there under the cab brackets for 69-72 truck buckets? None of the holes in my floor line up for the buckets and I dont just want to drill new holes. Any ideas?

11-28-2009, 05:07 PM	#2
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Truck bucket seat brackets? Drill new holes and put large washers on the under side of the cab. It will be fine, you just want to spread out the load. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

11-28-2009, 07:12 PM	#3
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: Truck bucket seat brackets? If you are that concerned about the load on the floors make some seat braces out of some sheetmetal. that is what I will be doing on my 70 if and when I find my buckets and console for that thing. I'm a big ole boy, 6'3 350lbs so I think the bracing won't hurt. Jim

11-28-2009, 08:36 PM	#4
scavengerdog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: washburn, wisconsin Posts: 9	Re: Truck bucket seat brackets? on my 70 i built a frame out of 1" square tubing to fit on the bench seat brackets and mounted both buckets out of a dodge shadow to that. both seats move together. in the center is a "dog platform" also useful for storage. it doesn't look "factory", but then nothing i own looks "factory".... can send pics if anyone is interested.

11-29-2009, 01:12 AM	#6
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Truck bucket seat brackets? Yes there is a extra support across the underside of the cab, but it only bolts to the inner front seat bolts. There are also small brackets that help support the other seat bolts. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

11-28-2009, 08:44 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Truck bucket seat brackets? There is an underside bracket but I don't think it will help line up the bolt holes. I think there is a pic in my build thread when I cut my floor out. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-28-2009, 09:52 PM	#8
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Truck bucket seat brackets? Even on a factory bucket seat truck, the holes were pre drilled for a bench then filled with a phillips head bolt. The bucket seat had special brackets that Jason and I have had manufactured. PM for details. Paul

11-29-2009, 09:37 AM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Truck bucket seat brackets? I have one of those cross backets but its a little chewed up on the ends. You can have it for the cost of shipping if you like... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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