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Swbman · 08-28-2004, 08:02 PM

I just got a set of bucket seats from 80's something Grand Wagoneer,the price was right and plus both driver and passenger are six way power,they look almost like 69-72 truck blazer bucket seats,I plan on getting them redone in houndstooth,curious to see if others are using different seats besides the originals.I meant to post pictures but my battery was dead in my camera will post some later.

Bleach · 08-28-2004, 08:14 PM

yeah I'd be curious too. I want to use some 90's model power seats from a chevy truck,but was wondering if anyone had used them or had suggestions. I need something besides the bench and the original buckets are too short for me.

**Palf70Step** · 08-28-2004, 08:31 PM

I have a cloth 60/40 (40/60?) from a 93 C1500 extended cab.
Someday I'll get to sit in it more while the truck is actually running/moving.

Bill72BB · 08-28-2004, 08:50 PM

I'm gonna make a Sticky of this Pic

98 60/40 Chevy

1969 GMC · 08-28-2004, 10:48 PM

here we go...I'm gonna use the stock bucket seats from an '80 K/5 Blazer that I got for FREE! thanks to 82 Silverado 4X. The only "flaw" (if you could call it that) is that they are upholstered in the "pizza hut tablecloth" red and white houndstooth,

mocwon · 08-28-2004, 11:01 PM

Got 'em off Ebay for $179/pr + shipping. New take outs from a Freightliner. Used two sets of stock bench seat brackets welded to the frames. Had to modify the lever on the passenger side since it was originally a driver side lever.

**smitty62** · 08-28-2004, 11:13 PM

SWBMAN--let us know how the recovering with houndstooth works out--my upholsterer said you couldn't get it anymore??

Gary · 08-29-2004, 12:01 AM

I got a full 40/20/40 set off Ebay for $400 shipped, they're kinda gaudy, tan with red flames but my kid thinks they're the coolest seats ever (his exact words) and that's worth something right there

http://www.atthemart.com/acb/showdet...=1825&CATID=13

Those are the seats in black. The center seat bottom lifts forward and there's a storage area below that just right for 6 beers, er cokes, and a wallet and maybe some change. The back of the center folds forward with 2 drink holders and a junk tray (recessed about 1/2 inch carpeted).

weasel29gm · 08-29-2004, 12:01 AM

Usein' a bench out of a FORD!!!! Cheap too!!!!!!

obsesive23 · 08-29-2004, 01:08 AM

Plan on using a 60/40 out of a 98 - 04 chev truck, just waiting my turn on ebay.

ChevyDude · 08-29-2004, 01:28 AM

My 72' K-10 SWB has a power cloth 60/40 from 98 1500 Chevy and my 71' C-10 SWB has a pair of buckets and console from a stolen 04' Yukon Denali...no I didn't steal the Denali. I scored these seats for a tile job...both power, heated, leather, incorporated seatbelts,....and even side air bags!!!

flatblackclassic · 08-29-2004, 01:34 AM

Yep I plan on a 60/40 out of a late model truck. I'm looking for something with a thinner seatback so that I can maximize the amount of space behind the seat for my stereo setup.

jay6891 · 08-29-2004, 07:59 AM

I'm using a Steel Horse seat that I got off E-bay. Nice and comfortable and has an air up lumbar support.

69ride · 08-29-2004, 11:24 AM

I'm using buckets out of a 98 dodge truck. They have the middle console that flips up into a seat that I would not want to sit for more than 2 minutes in :p

ChevyDude · 08-29-2004, 03:06 PM

Love to see a pic of those Steel Horse seats installed...I almost went that route and may put them in my K-10 when the resto on it begins. How do you like them?

337 · 08-29-2004, 03:08 PM

How much are those Steel Horse seats?

jay6891 · 08-29-2004, 04:19 PM

The seats fit good. I took the headrests off so I could move them back a little further for leg room. I do not have the tank in the cab so I can't tell you how much leg room you'll have if your tank is still in there. They sell a mounting bracket to mount these in our trucks. I'm 6'3'' and have taken a road trip of 1200 miles round trip and was very comfortable. I got my seats off I guy on e-bay. I bought a phatom grill off him and he offered the seats to me for 500. I have seen them in Summit for around 1200. They are leather.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-29-2004, 04:33 PM

I have some dodge caravan bucket seat's they are really sweet but alot of work went into getting them in to the blazer and still having the passenger seat still flip forward..

**smitty62** · 08-29-2004, 07:52 PM

Jay--It's none of my business, but having been rear-ended in one of these trucks a few years ago, I would strongly urge you to put the headrests back on. Trust me--that rear window really, really hurts and could be deadly!

In the "would you believe it?" category, it happened to my son also in his '72, although it wasn't as hard of hit as mine.

68C15 · 08-29-2004, 10:05 PM

shhh, quiet, don't tell anyone. I have a bench seat from a '89 F150. fits real nice & has a large fold-down center armrest. makes for good posture & they are nice & firm yet soft at the same time. just goes to show that a ford can be worth something.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-30-2004, 02:26 PM

Here is a pic of when I was test fitting a 60/40, whoops, I mean 40/20/40 seat from a 1999 Silverado in my K20.

chassispro · 08-30-2004, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Here is a pic of when I was test fitting a 60/40 seat from a 1999 Silverado in my K20.

Is that not considered a 40/20/40? It looks like the same seat I have for my truck. Out of a 01Chevy. It's basically 2 buckets with a little jumpseat. I like them because of the shoulder belts built into the seat.

70c10 · 08-30-2004, 05:55 PM

Palf70Step- Hey Bill can you post a pic of how they attach to the floor or give any pointers on that particular setup?. I have located that same seat and was curious what mods were necessary. Thanks.

69sixpackbee · 08-30-2004, 06:02 PM

'99 Silverado 60/40 full power:

**Palf70Step** · 08-30-2004, 07:13 PM

70C10 - Check out my webpage in signature. the directions/stuff I did are outlined there.

08-28-2004, 08:02 PM	#1
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	What kinda seats is everyone using,besides the original ones. I just got a set of bucket seats from 80's something Grand Wagoneer,the price was right and plus both driver and passenger are six way power,they look almost like 69-72 truck blazer bucket seats,I plan on getting them redone in houndstooth,curious to see if others are using different seats besides the originals.I meant to post pictures but my battery was dead in my camera will post some later. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

08-28-2004, 08:14 PM	#2
Bleach this guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southwest VA Posts: 122	yeah I'd be curious too. I want to use some 90's model power seats from a chevy truck,but was wondering if anyone had used them or had suggestions. I need something besides the bench and the original buckets are too short for me. __________________ Duct tape is like The Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together.

08-28-2004, 08:31 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	I have a cloth 60/40 (40/60?) from a 93 C1500 extended cab. Someday I'll get to sit in it more while the truck is actually running/moving. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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08-28-2004, 10:48 PM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	here we go...I'm gonna use the stock bucket seats from an '80 K/5 Blazer that I got for FREE! thanks to 82 Silverado 4X. The only "flaw" (if you could call it that) is that they are upholstered in the "pizza hut tablecloth" red and white houndstooth, __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-28-2004, 11:01 PM	#6
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Got 'em off Ebay for $179/pr + shipping. New take outs from a Freightliner. Used two sets of stock bench seat brackets welded to the frames. Had to modify the lever on the passenger side since it was originally a driver side lever. Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

08-28-2004, 11:13 PM	#7
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	SWBMAN--let us know how the recovering with houndstooth works out--my upholsterer said you couldn't get it anymore?? __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

08-29-2004, 12:01 AM	#8
Gary Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Harvest, AL Posts: 545	I got a full 40/20/40 set off Ebay for $400 shipped, they're kinda gaudy, tan with red flames but my kid thinks they're the coolest seats ever (his exact words) and that's worth something right there http://www.atthemart.com/acb/showdet...=1825&CATID=13 Those are the seats in black. The center seat bottom lifts forward and there's a storage area below that just right for 6 beers, er cokes, and a wallet and maybe some change. The back of the center folds forward with 2 drink holders and a junk tray (recessed about 1/2 inch carpeted). __________________ Gary Harris 85 Silverado - 87 Grand National 2007 Ardmore Car Show

08-29-2004, 12:01 AM	#9
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Usein' a bench out of a FORD!!!! Cheap too!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-29-2004, 01:08 AM	#10
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	Plan on using a 60/40 out of a 98 - 04 chev truck, just waiting my turn on ebay. __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

08-29-2004, 01:28 AM	#11
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	My 72' K-10 SWB has a power cloth 60/40 from 98 1500 Chevy and my 71' C-10 SWB has a pair of buckets and console from a stolen 04' Yukon Denali...no I didn't steal the Denali. I scored these seats for a tile job...both power, heated, leather, incorporated seatbelts,....and even side air bags!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

08-29-2004, 01:34 AM	#12
flatblackclassic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 210	Yep I plan on a 60/40 out of a late model truck. I'm looking for something with a thinner seatback so that I can maximize the amount of space behind the seat for my stereo setup.

08-29-2004, 07:59 AM	#13
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	I'm using a Steel Horse seat that I got off E-bay. Nice and comfortable and has an air up lumbar support. Attached Images __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit. Last edited by jay6891; 08-29-2004 at 08:13 AM.

08-29-2004, 11:24 AM	#14
69ride All Go, No Show Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Creighton SK Posts: 286	I'm using buckets out of a 98 dodge truck. They have the middle console that flips up into a seat that I would not want to sit for more than 2 minutes in :p __________________ 69 LWB Rebuilt 283, aluminum intake, edelbrock carb, Mild Melling Cam, HEI.

08-29-2004, 03:06 PM	#15
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Love to see a pic of those Steel Horse seats installed...I almost went that route and may put them in my K-10 when the resto on it begins. How do you like them? __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4



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08-29-2004, 03:08 PM	#16
337 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio, TEXAS Posts: 253	How much are those Steel Horse seats?

08-29-2004, 04:19 PM	#17
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	The seats fit good. I took the headrests off so I could move them back a little further for leg room. I do not have the tank in the cab so I can't tell you how much leg room you'll have if your tank is still in there. They sell a mounting bracket to mount these in our trucks. I'm 6'3'' and have taken a road trip of 1200 miles round trip and was very comfortable. I got my seats off I guy on e-bay. I bought a phatom grill off him and he offered the seats to me for 500. I have seen them in Summit for around 1200. They are leather. Attached Images __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

08-29-2004, 04:33 PM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	I have some dodge caravan bucket seat's they are really sweet but alot of work went into getting them in to the blazer and still having the passenger seat still flip forward.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-29-2004, 07:52 PM	#19
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Jay--It's none of my business, but having been rear-ended in one of these trucks a few years ago, I would strongly urge you to put the headrests back on. Trust me--that rear window really, really hurts and could be deadly! In the "would you believe it?" category, it happened to my son also in his '72, although it wasn't as hard of hit as mine. __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

08-29-2004, 10:05 PM	#20
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	shhh, quiet, don't tell anyone. I have a bench seat from a '89 F150. fits real nice & has a large fold-down center armrest. makes for good posture & they are nice & firm yet soft at the same time. just goes to show that a ford can be worth something. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

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Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Here is a pic of when I was test fitting a 60/40, whoops, I mean 40/20/40 seat from a 1999 Silverado in my K20. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 08-31-2004 at 09:30 AM.

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70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Palf70Step- Hey Bill can you post a pic of how they attach to the floor or give any pointers on that particular setup?. I have located that same seat and was curious what mods were necessary. Thanks. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

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08-30-2004, 07:13 PM	#25
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	70C10 - Check out my webpage in signature. the directions/stuff I did are outlined there. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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