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dznucks · 11-05-2012, 09:30 AM

My bench seat has had it. My dogs have trashed the original cover and the foam, so I recovered it. I told myself when they trashed the new cover I would go in search of something with a flip up arm rest and possibly cup holders.

I like the 95-98 chevy truck seats. I know they are comfortable, but I would like to know if anyone has identified a donor vehicle that has the flip up arm rest with cup holders. I dont mind fabricating some type of custom mounting to the cab floor. I also have to keep in mind the T-56 shifter. It has been relcoated forward and just barely clears the bench in 2nd, 4th, and 6th gear.

Post pics or share the year/make/model of what you have found to work. Also, I'd like to know where you guys are finding there seats....ebay, craigslist, etc.

Mrhorsepower97 · 11-05-2012, 09:39 AM

Here is a link to what I put into my 72. Great quality and look/function great.
http://www.discountvantruck.com/truc...truckseats.htm

*BAT* · 12-27-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrhorsepower97

Here is a link to what I put into my 72. Great quality and look/function great.
http://www.discountvantruck.com/truc...truckseats.htm

And they have the brackets for 67-72!! Hmmmmm...

**RenoKeene** · 12-27-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BAT

And they have the brackets for 67-72!! Hmmmmm...

Where did you see the brackets at? I couldn't find them.

*BAT* · 12-27-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Where did you see the brackets at? I couldn't find them.

Click HERE and scroll down.

**RenoKeene** · 12-27-2012, 12:25 PM

I see the console tracks but not the seat tracks, am I missing something here?

71K20chevy · 11-05-2012, 09:50 AM

Out of a Chevy truck of some sort:

Shyguy · 11-05-2012, 10:06 AM

The grey one looks like the seat that was in my '92 GMC K-3500. I replaced it with a seat out of a '96 Chevy. The '96 seat has more padding and the fold-down arm rest with storage in it.

dznucks · 11-05-2012, 11:10 AM

Ooohh. Those are nice seats MrHorsepower, alittle more than I wanted to spend, but nice. Thanks for posting that.

I am not a fan of the '92 seats. Too small of an arm rest and uncomfortable in my opinion.

71K20chevy · 11-05-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dznucks

I am not a fan of the '92 seats. Too small of an arm rest and uncomfortable in my opinion.

Eh, they're alright, better than sitting in the original oil-soaked seat

Eventually I'll probably put some Blazer buckets in there.

**steelhorse** · 11-05-2012, 12:51 PM

Mrhorsepower 97 if you don't mind me asking how do those seats feel.I am 6"0 and don't want to be all up in the steering wheel or the roof.

Mrhorsepower97 · 11-05-2012, 12:58 PM

I'm 6'-2" and fit ok. They are really nice and fit the truck well. The seats do push you forward slightly but not bad. I always slide down in the seat when I drive so it fits me just fine. No issues with sitting to tall at all. Feels pretty similar to stock bench.

**truckster** · 11-05-2012, 01:22 PM

I put a 60/40 split bench with a center fold-down arm rest from a 98 Silverado into my Blazer.

dznucks · 11-05-2012, 01:28 PM

I really like the '95-'98 60/40 truck seat and like all the features. More than likely thats what I will end up going with. But, before I buy a set I was wandering if something exists with cup holders.

Where are ya'll finding your seats? I have gone to several salvage yards around me and if they have them they are in bad shape or have been sitting out in the elements getting wet and dirty. I'd love to find a place that has a warehouse of seats to go browse through.

dznucks · 11-06-2012, 07:45 AM

TTT. Anyone else want to share?

**special-K** · 11-06-2012, 07:51 AM

I use 67-72 seats

**screaminchevypickup** · 11-06-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I use 67-72 seats

X2 GM got it right no need to change them.
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71sierragrande · 11-06-2012, 09:31 AM

I love how special k cuts right to it. But those seats that mr horsepower posted look like comfy sleepers!

dznucks · 11-06-2012, 10:18 AM

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I use 67-72 seats

I would consider this option if I could find a set and if I could afford them. The ones i have seen would cost more than the ones MrHorsepower posted to bring them back to new condition.

cobra_4 · 11-06-2012, 10:51 AM

These are in the truck my dad just got. They are out of a Ford Mustang. Personally I'm not a fan, I mean they are comfortable but they just don't sit right. Trucks are meant to have bench seats IMO!

Mrhorsepower97 · 11-06-2012, 11:03 AM

The best part was that I was looking to buy my seats new online on the mentioned link I provided. I got a wild hair and check e-bay and BAM.........there was a set on there with mounting brackets so I bought them and saved $400. The guy had bought them new and after installing them he thought they didn't look rioght so he pulled them out and posted them for sale on E-bay. I got lucky but would seriously spend the money over again if I had too because these are great seats and so damn comfy. I get compliments on them all the time and actually had a guy make me a cash offer to pull them out and sell them to him at a car show. hahahahahaha

midniteblues · 11-06-2012, 11:03 AM

maybe not what you want but I searched jy's and came up with a buddie seat frame and console from a 70's dodge truck and some 70's dodge van buckets. with some fab and paint I have a lil' over $50 in the whole set up. they have the look with a fraction of the cost

and they are surprizingly comfy
I agree with what is said above though oe looks best but with a lil'imagination some luck and pateince it can be pulled off without going oe.

**special-K** · 11-07-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dznucks

I would consider this option if I could find a set and if I could afford them. The ones i have seen would cost more than the ones MrHorsepower posted to bring them back to new condition.

I'm sure you can find an original seat and cover it for less than $900. Maybe find one with a new cover already for 1/3 or less of that price. What you have to watch for is many seats are too fat in the back.at least for my liking. The original seats were designed to fit "these" cabs,which are no bigger than they needed to be. Not trying to be smart,but it sounds like your dogs are going to tear up whatever you get. You either need to keep putting cheap seats in or stop cruising with your dogs...been there/done that. The cheapest way to go is junkyard seats. I didn't notice,did you mention what color you need? I've come across later Blazer seat for cheap. I bought tan cloth '80s/early-90s Blazer seats and console for $60 and they are very very comfortable.

dznucks · 11-07-2012, 08:16 AM

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04 silverado seats. i love em! and found 20 bucks in the driver seat when i pulled them out of the truck at the wrecking yard!

Do you know what year range this style seat was used? I kind of like these alittle more than the 95-98 seats.

Special-K....to answer your question I am looking for a grey, but I fully expect to have to re-upholster them when I tackle the body/paint/interior of the truck. I dont have a paint color selected yet and that will dictate the interior color scheme. I dont ride with the dogs like i used to, but the seat is in such a condition that when I do the damage gets significantly worse.

Thanks for all the replies guys. Those Caddy seats would be super cool, but I would like the center console/flip-down armrest.

'69C-10 · 12-27-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dznucks

do you know what year range this style seat was used? I kind of like these alittle more than the 95-98 seats.

'99-'06

11-05-2012, 09:30 AM	#1
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	What seats are you using in your 67-72? My bench seat has had it. My dogs have trashed the original cover and the foam, so I recovered it. I told myself when they trashed the new cover I would go in search of something with a flip up arm rest and possibly cup holders. I like the 95-98 chevy truck seats. I know they are comfortable, but I would like to know if anyone has identified a donor vehicle that has the flip up arm rest with cup holders. I dont mind fabricating some type of custom mounting to the cab floor. I also have to keep in mind the T-56 shifter. It has been relcoated forward and just barely clears the bench in 2nd, 4th, and 6th gear. Post pics or share the year/make/model of what you have found to work. Also, I'd like to know where you guys are finding there seats....ebay, craigslist, etc.

11-05-2012, 09:39 AM	#2
Mrhorsepower97 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 32	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? Here is a link to what I put into my 72. Great quality and look/function great. http://www.discountvantruck.com/truc...truckseats.htm Attached Images

12-27-2012, 12:25 PM	#6
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? I see the console tracks but not the seat tracks, am I missing something here? __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-05-2012, 09:50 AM	#7
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? Out of a Chevy truck of some sort: __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

11-05-2012, 10:06 AM	#8
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? The grey one looks like the seat that was in my '92 GMC K-3500. I replaced it with a seat out of a '96 Chevy. The '96 seat has more padding and the fold-down arm rest with storage in it. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

11-05-2012, 11:10 AM	#9
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? Ooohh. Those are nice seats MrHorsepower, alittle more than I wanted to spend, but nice. Thanks for posting that. I am not a fan of the '92 seats. Too small of an arm rest and uncomfortable in my opinion.

11-05-2012, 12:51 PM	#11
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? Mrhorsepower 97 if you don't mind me asking how do those seats feel.I am 6"0 and don't want to be all up in the steering wheel or the roof.

11-05-2012, 12:58 PM	#12
Mrhorsepower97 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 32	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? I'm 6'-2" and fit ok. They are really nice and fit the truck well. The seats do push you forward slightly but not bad. I always slide down in the seat when I drive so it fits me just fine. No issues with sitting to tall at all. Feels pretty similar to stock bench.

11-05-2012, 01:22 PM	#13
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,876	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? I put a 60/40 split bench with a center fold-down arm rest from a 98 Silverado into my Blazer.

11-05-2012, 01:28 PM	#14
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? I really like the '95-'98 60/40 truck seat and like all the features. More than likely thats what I will end up going with. But, before I buy a set I was wandering if something exists with cup holders. Where are ya'll finding your seats? I have gone to several salvage yards around me and if they have them they are in bad shape or have been sitting out in the elements getting wet and dirty. I'd love to find a place that has a warehouse of seats to go browse through.

11-06-2012, 07:45 AM	#15
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? TTT. Anyone else want to share?

11-06-2012, 07:51 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? I use 67-72 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 ~

11-06-2012, 09:31 AM	#18
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? I love how special k cuts right to it. But those seats that mr horsepower posted look like comfy sleepers! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

11-06-2012, 10:51 AM	#20
cobra_4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Franklin, NC Posts: 306	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? These are in the truck my dad just got. They are out of a Ford Mustang. Personally I'm not a fan, I mean they are comfortable but they just don't sit right. Trucks are meant to have bench seats IMO!

11-06-2012, 11:03 AM	#21
Mrhorsepower97 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 32	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? The best part was that I was looking to buy my seats new online on the mentioned link I provided. I got a wild hair and check e-bay and BAM.........there was a set on there with mounting brackets so I bought them and saved $400. The guy had bought them new and after installing them he thought they didn't look rioght so he pulled them out and posted them for sale on E-bay. I got lucky but would seriously spend the money over again if I had too because these are great seats and so damn comfy. I get compliments on them all the time and actually had a guy make me a cash offer to pull them out and sell them to him at a car show. hahahahahaha



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11-06-2012, 11:03 AM	#22
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What seats are you using in your 67-72? maybe not what you want but I searched jy's and came up with a buddie seat frame and console from a 70's dodge truck and some 70's dodge van buckets. with some fab and paint I have a lil' over $50 in the whole set up. they have the look with a fraction of the cost and they are surprizingly comfy I agree with what is said above though oe looks best but with a lil'imagination some luck and pateince it can be pulled off without going oe. Attached Images __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

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