88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HotGMC · 11-02-2007, 03:30 PM

ANyone know if it will bolt right up? i can get a free one , but i want to know if it works first. i have 66 impala buckets in there right now, but im pretty sure they bolted right up to the original holes. any info or even pics of late model bench seats in these old trucks.

thanks in advance

**SactoJim** · 11-02-2007, 03:51 PM

Those sits fit the cab nicely but you will have to drill some new holes.

HotGMC · 11-02-2007, 04:13 PM

thanks a lot man. i appreciate it

lilred67 · 11-02-2007, 05:29 PM

the front 2 bolt holes will work, you will have to drill 2 new holes for the rear.i have an early '90's bench seat in mine, it works great....

Shyguy · 11-02-2007, 05:34 PM

I put a 60/40 bench seat out of a '92 GMC into a '72 Chevy pickup and it fit great, but like said before I had to drill a few holes.

Danny - Southeast Missouri

66skylarkpost · 11-02-2007, 06:01 PM

they fit good . you have to drill the rear holes , and i used 1/4 plate to lift the rear up a little .also be sure to put a plate of some sort underneath to strengthen the floor

Andy4639 · 11-02-2007, 07:26 PM

I installed the 60-40 out of a late model 80's truck and had to redrill the holes. I put a 1/2" flat bar under the truck for stiffness. I installed the shoulder harness seat belts also out of the same truck.

dan42 · 11-02-2007, 05:43 PM

you probably mean '88, not 88' - that's an 88 foot long seat. Not sure if that would fit.

Spray-Bomb · 11-02-2007, 05:46 PM

Check my build thread

pat · 11-02-2007, 07:47 PM

Heres mine. If I had to do it again, I think I would section about 2 inches out of the seat bracket to lower it a little. Other than drilling 2 holes, it fit perfect.

**LEEVON** · 11-02-2007, 08:07 PM

Here's mine:

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HotGMC · 11-02-2007, 08:22 PM

yeah they actually look pretty good. since i have the gas tank behind me i want something that doesnt have as much cushion

Texasdeere · 11-02-2007, 09:52 PM

I had a 91 Chevy 1/2 ton truck, I loved those seats! The truck too.

**SactoJim** · 11-02-2007, 10:30 PM

Here's mine, but I shortened the brackets to get the seat back just below the rear window and I drilled all new holes cuz I wanted my brackets behind the raised portion of the floor where front mount of the factory seat bolts to.

Jim_PA · 11-02-2007, 10:38 PM

Here's mine, same as most others, I used the front 2 holes, and drilled 2 for the back. I like it the way it is, since the front is a little higher, it helps with the angle of the knees.

Of all the older chevy truck seats out there, these seem to hold up the best based on others I've seen in the junk yard.

truckguy_69 · 11-02-2007, 10:38 PM

are these seat friendly for a 6'5" guy?

Jim_PA · 11-02-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by truckguy_69

are these seat friendly for a 6'5" guy?

the back is pretty thin, so you can put it back an inch or 2 more, and as I said above, if you keep the front mount up on the hump, it raises the front of the seat for a better leg angle.

Spray-Bomb · 11-03-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by truckguy_69

are these seat friendly for a 6'5" guy?

I'm 6' 3"

If I would have left it in there, I'd a cut it down about 3" (pretty sure you can't get em much lower)

I have the 88-98 buckets in there now & if I leave em in there, I'll prolly cut them down

But if you wanna sit really low & look like a midget even though you're really tall, put a 240Z seat on the floor !!!!
I did that for about 4 days & I pulled up at walmart & some kid was staring at me, then I walked by em & said "not so short am I"... Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha

truckguy_69 · 11-02-2007, 10:50 PM

thank u for the info cause the seat in my truck is brokin so ive been lookin for a seat
.

70c10 · 11-03-2007, 06:52 AM

Are any of you guys running the stock gas tank behind that seat????

66skylarkpost · 11-03-2007, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 70c10

Are any of you guys running the stock gas tank behind that seat????

yep !

Jim_PA · 11-03-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 66skylarkpost

yep !

Me too

**michael bustamante** · 11-03-2007, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

Are any of you guys running the stock gas tank behind that seat????

yessir I am

dan42 · 11-03-2007, 09:45 AM

here's mine - I cut the bracket down 1-1/2" - I'm 6' and it was a little high with the stock height.

Jim_PA · 11-03-2007, 02:45 PM

I'm 6'2", and I think if I made mine lower to the ground, legroom would get worse.

11-02-2007, 03:30 PM	#1
HotGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 128	88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? ANyone know if it will bolt right up? i can get a free one , but i want to know if it works first. i have 66 impala buckets in there right now, but im pretty sure they bolted right up to the original holes. any info or even pics of late model bench seats in these old trucks. thanks in advance

11-02-2007, 03:51 PM	#2
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? Those sits fit the cab nicely but you will have to drill some new holes. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

11-02-2007, 04:13 PM	#3
HotGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 128	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? thanks a lot man. i appreciate it

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lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? the front 2 bolt holes will work, you will have to drill 2 new holes for the rear.i have an early '90's bench seat in mine, it works great....

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Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? I put a 60/40 bench seat out of a '92 GMC into a '72 Chevy pickup and it fit great, but like said before I had to drill a few holes. Danny - Southeast Missouri

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66skylarkpost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kearney,nebraska Posts: 443	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? they fit good . you have to drill the rear holes , and i used 1/4 plate to lift the rear up a little .also be sure to put a plate of some sort underneath to strengthen the floor Attached Images __________________ '70 k-10 longbox- mid 70's drivetrain 350/350 487x heads 10.1:1 flowmasters ,35's 3.73's auburn posi ,rear shackle flip. '72 short stepside U.S. forestry truck, '73 455 buick,400 turbo,dropped 2"-4 1/4" ,3.07 posi,:'89 silverado 1500 ,OK truck ,5.7 holley tbi ,trick 700r4 3.07 auburn posi ,and my '66 skylark ,'73 centurion and my '84 monte carlo imca stock car

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Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? I installed the 60-40 out of a late model 80's truck and had to redrill the holes. I put a 1/2" flat bar under the truck for stiffness. I installed the shoulder harness seat belts also out of the same truck. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? you probably mean '88, not 88' - that's an 88 foot long seat. Not sure if that would fit. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

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pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? Heres mine. If I had to do it again, I think I would section about 2 inches out of the seat bracket to lower it a little. Other than drilling 2 holes, it fit perfect. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

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LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? Here's mine: [IMG][/IMG] __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-02-2007, 08:22 PM	#12
HotGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 128	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? yeah they actually look pretty good. since i have the gas tank behind me i want something that doesnt have as much cushion

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Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? I had a 91 Chevy 1/2 ton truck, I loved those seats! The truck too.

11-02-2007, 10:30 PM	#14
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? Here's mine, but I shortened the brackets to get the seat back just below the rear window and I drilled all new holes cuz I wanted my brackets behind the raised portion of the floor where front mount of the factory seat bolts to. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

11-02-2007, 10:38 PM	#15
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? Here's mine, same as most others, I used the front 2 holes, and drilled 2 for the back. I like it the way it is, since the front is a little higher, it helps with the angle of the knees. Of all the older chevy truck seats out there, these seem to hold up the best based on others I've seen in the junk yard.



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truckguy_69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: washington Posts: 95	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? are these seat friendly for a 6'5" guy?

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truckguy_69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: washington Posts: 95	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? thank u for the info cause the seat in my truck is brokin so ive been lookin for a seat .

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dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? here's mine - I cut the bracket down 1-1/2" - I'm 6' and it was a little high with the stock height. Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

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Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: 88' Bench in a 72. info and pics? I'm 6'2", and I think if I made mine lower to the ground, legroom would get worse.

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