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Just curious.. Im wanting to go with bucket seats in my 69, with a console in the center, and a fab'ed shifter (B&M Megashifter, or something to that effect) built into the console. Question is, does anyone have a favorite type of bucket seat that seems to fit good into these trucks? Something sporty lookin'...but yet something comfortable enough to take an extended cruise in..
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Keith 70 Chevelle Malibu SS Clone 468/Auto 72 C10 SWB 350/Auto 13 Camaro SS/RS 6.2/Auto |
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you could try a seat out of a 99 Chevy. It is a three piece bench withbuilt in seat belts.
For buckets all you would have to do is delete the center jump seat. I have the seatand it fits and looks great.
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1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) |
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you wouldn't happen to have any pic's of the inside of your truck, would you?? I would be interested in seeing how it looks..
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Keith 70 Chevelle Malibu SS Clone 468/Auto 72 C10 SWB 350/Auto 13 Camaro SS/RS 6.2/Auto |
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I just took some pic shouldhave some available this weekend. I do not have a digital. Will post in a couple of days.
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1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) |
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I have mine set up in bench format but since they are not bolted down right now because I am getting ready to paint cab I could get a pic without center console if you would like
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I personally think the 89-90s Chevy truck seats in the trucks arent comfortable ive gone in a trip in a 90s Chevy truck,and ass was sore the whole time.Ive also made sam trip in factory buckets the 69-72 style no complaints and in my truck now the 67 buckets i find comfortable,best part is direct bolt in,except the 69-72s you have to drill a couple holes.
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I agree that the 88-95 truck seats are not very comfortable.
However, the 1999 seats are alot bigger and offer a lot more support. This coming from a 6'3" 280 guy. Plus i got a great set, with no tears, leather for 100. If I could find a set of stock buckets for that I would definately give them a try. I actually took the 88-95 seat out and chunked it. Of the seats I have tried it is the only buckets that seem to fit me heighth wise.
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I think I'm gonna go with a burb tank or a fuel cell, so I will have plenty of room. $100 for a 99 seat?? that sounds like a pretty good deal you got there..
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Keith 70 Chevelle Malibu SS Clone 468/Auto 72 C10 SWB 350/Auto 13 Camaro SS/RS 6.2/Auto Last edited by Old Chevy Lover; 01-09-2003 at 10:00 PM. |
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I'm using bucket seats from a 2000 Honda Civic. Someday I'll have pics.
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i'm running acura buckets with a b&m shifter in between and no console.
this pic is before i finished mountng the shifter in so there is no base on it. ![]()
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Keith, I'd look at some of those ricer seats etc. Check some of the yards up your way. Myself I like the late burb seats. I check E- bay and look at seats you might find some there.
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Yea, I love buckets too, But I have one complaint, it's a truck so 3 passengers max then take out another seat for a console. Plus the whole huggy factor. See, I'm just about driving age and I would like my girl to be able to sit next to me while I was driving, unlike her 99 Cavalier, which has a nice 8" console sticking up between us so it prevents even hugging. Anyone have any ideas about how to get around this? 2 buckets with a homemade middle seat? Ideas?
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Orleans, NE USA
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I robbed the seats out of a 91 Lumina APV minni van and I love 'em. My truck had a C-60 seat in it when I got it and it went from the most uncomfortable vehicle on the place to the most comfortable in a matter of about 30 minutes......I snagged a console out of a 74 Blazer which I still need to finish to complete my interior.
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