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caja_larga · 10-16-2007, 01:56 PM

I Just purshased my brothers truck(1970 lwb) it has a later seat in it 88+ style. It seams crowded. It is on the stock tracks(88+ tracks) and it seams high and too far fowared. it there any thing I can do to gain more room? I thought of chopping the tracks and having it reupolstered with less foam but I would like other ideas..Thanks

bent · 10-16-2007, 02:04 PM

well there are many different options i have the same deal in my 72GMC and you can go with a different colum or lowered brackets or you might get you a set of seats from a car like a z24 or cavalier thats about all i can suggest

**SactoJim** · 10-16-2007, 02:27 PM

I have around a 1990 style 60/40 (no headrests) that I thought sat too high as well and I really wanted the back of the seat even with bottom of the rear window. I cut about 1.5" out of the center of the brackets and it's just about right. (actually 1.5 out of the rear and 1.25 out of the front of the bracket which gave it a little more "tilt").

Most of the trucks I see with these style seat mount them at a tilt (not flat to the floor). The set the front of the bracket on the rib that runs from side to side. I sat the front of my bracket right at the edge of that rib, so it sets flat against the truck floor. They fit really well now.

Bottom line is that there is not alot of leg room in these trucks for taller folks.

If you need some picks, let me know.

C10-Driver · 10-16-2007, 03:57 PM

I installed a seat out of a 97 Chev truck and did as SactoJim mentioned... The front of the bracket is installed on the raised portion of the floor then I fabricated a bracket for the back that bolts to the seat and into the factory hole. Installed like this it fits and feels much better... the seat has a bit of a recline to it which makes it more comfortable and it brings the back of the seat down so it is not sticking up into the back window.

caja_larga · 10-16-2007, 03:29 PM

sacto jim pics please.. I did think about taking some out of the brackets. do you still have the tank in the cab?

**SactoJim** · 10-16-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by caja_larga

sacto jim pics please.. I did think about taking some out of the brackets. do you still have the tank in the cab?

My tank is relocated to the rear. I will try to post some pics tonight when I get home.

You have to be carefull with tilting the seat.....the more you tilt it the less leg room you will have because the seat back tilts back and hits the back of the cab.

**SactoJim** · 10-16-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by caja_larga

sacto jim pics please.. I did think about taking some out of the brackets. do you still have the tank in the cab?

Here's some of those pics.

BTW.....seat are going to be recovered.

caminokid · 10-16-2007, 07:22 PM

I put the 77 seat in mine. It sat lower. I used the bracket out of the 77. Seems to me that it sits good for me.

jeffnohio · 10-16-2007, 07:41 PM

I was planning on putting in a bench out of a late model truck like 90's stylebut it was approx 4 inches shorter width than the stock seat .. any problems with this that any of you guys have had?

JHART · 10-16-2007, 08:06 PM

I saw a set of 03 siverado seats in one of our trucks. Some one on this board has them. The cool thing is the seat belts are installed in the seats already.

caja_larga · 10-16-2007, 08:29 PM

those seats look a ton better! I always liked the 60-40 seats.

**special-K** · 10-17-2007, 06:43 AM

I have a pair of`92 low-back buckets I think I`ll chop the brackets on.Great idea.Those 60/40s look nice in there.My buckets are basically like two driver`s seats.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 10-17-2007, 12:54 PM

I have a 70' LWB Fleet and I stuck to the factory seat as I've never been a big fan of swapping seats from another vehicle.

esll.

10-16-2007, 01:56 PM	#1
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Oh Seats!! I Just purshased my brothers truck(1970 lwb) it has a later seat in it 88+ style. It seams crowded. It is on the stock tracks(88+ tracks) and it seams high and too far fowared. it there any thing I can do to gain more room? I thought of chopping the tracks and having it reupolstered with less foam but I would like other ideas..Thanks

10-16-2007, 02:04 PM	#2
bent The master of disaster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warsaw Texas Posts: 249	Re: Oh Seats!! well there are many different options i have the same deal in my 72GMC and you can go with a different colum or lowered brackets or you might get you a set of seats from a car like a z24 or cavalier thats about all i can suggest

10-16-2007, 02:27 PM	#3
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Oh Seats!! I have around a 1990 style 60/40 (no headrests) that I thought sat too high as well and I really wanted the back of the seat even with bottom of the rear window. I cut about 1.5" out of the center of the brackets and it's just about right. (actually 1.5 out of the rear and 1.25 out of the front of the bracket which gave it a little more "tilt"). Most of the trucks I see with these style seat mount them at a tilt (not flat to the floor). The set the front of the bracket on the rib that runs from side to side. I sat the front of my bracket right at the edge of that rib, so it sets flat against the truck floor. They fit really well now. Bottom line is that there is not alot of leg room in these trucks for taller folks. If you need some picks, let me know. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

10-16-2007, 03:57 PM	#4
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Oh Seats!! I installed a seat out of a 97 Chev truck and did as SactoJim mentioned... The front of the bracket is installed on the raised portion of the floor then I fabricated a bracket for the back that bolts to the seat and into the factory hole. Installed like this it fits and feels much better... the seat has a bit of a recline to it which makes it more comfortable and it brings the back of the seat down so it is not sticking up into the back window. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

10-16-2007, 03:29 PM	#5
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: Oh Seats!! sacto jim pics please.. I did think about taking some out of the brackets. do you still have the tank in the cab?

10-16-2007, 07:22 PM	#8
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Oh Seats!! I put the 77 seat in mine. It sat lower. I used the bracket out of the 77. Seems to me that it sits good for me. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

10-16-2007, 07:41 PM	#9
jeffnohio Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 58	Re: Oh Seats!! I was planning on putting in a bench out of a late model truck like 90's stylebut it was approx 4 inches shorter width than the stock seat .. any problems with this that any of you guys have had? __________________ Jeff 1967 GMC 3/4ton LWB, Orginal Straight 6, 4 on the floor Project truck

10-16-2007, 08:06 PM	#10
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Oh Seats!! I saw a set of 03 siverado seats in one of our trucks. Some one on this board has them. The cool thing is the seat belts are installed in the seats already. __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

10-16-2007, 08:29 PM	#11
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: Oh Seats!! those seats look a ton better! I always liked the 60-40 seats.

10-17-2007, 06:43 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Oh Seats!! I have a pair of`92 low-back buckets I think I`ll chop the brackets on.Great idea.Those 60/40s look nice in there.My buckets are basically like two driver`s seats. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-17-2007, 12:54 PM	#13
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Oh Seats!! I have a 70' LWB Fleet and I stuck to the factory seat as I've never been a big fan of swapping seats from another vehicle. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 10-17-2007 at 12:55 PM.



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