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Earl Filter · 06-23-2005, 10:43 AM

My bench seat cover is toast, and a new one is about $150. Then, when I get the cover on, I still have an old seat that wasn't that comfortable to begin with. I'm thinking of going to buckets, or some sort of bench that is more comfortable. I know it's been done, but are there any links to conversions that were relatively easy? How about newer model Chevrolet truck seats? My interior is red, which somewhat limits other seats I can choose from, unless I put in grey or black. I'd rather stick with red, and they need to be manual rather than power. What say ye?

Greenlee · 06-23-2005, 11:18 AM

I put a 60/40 bench with center console from a 95' to 98' chevy in mine. There are pictures of my seats on this forum from a few months ago, but I'm not sure how to find that post now.

Earl Filter · 06-23-2005, 11:22 AM

Did you bolt your new seat to the old rails, or modify the new rails, or...?

Greenlee · 06-23-2005, 12:14 PM

The brackets on the new seats are too tall because newer trucks have a flat floor, and our old trucks have the big hump on each side. We took some flat steel and hammered it into the form of the floor. After a lot of measuring we cut the brackets on the new seats and welded our formed piece to it. We drilled new holes and bolted the seats to the floor.

If you decide to go this route you can copy my brackets since we live in the same area. My new seats came with a bracket with manual slide. The stuff is also there to make them power. If you can find a good deal on some 95’ to 98’ seats, I think it turned out pretty good.

Earl Filter · 06-24-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenlee

The brackets on the new seats are too tall because newer trucks have a flat floor, and our old trucks have the big hump on each side. We took some flat steel and hammered it into the form of the floor. After a lot of measuring we cut the brackets on the new seats and welded our formed piece to it. We drilled new holes and bolted the seats to the floor.

If you decide to go this route you can copy my brackets since we live in the same area. My new seats came with a bracket with manual slide. The stuff is also there to make them power. If you can find a good deal on some 95’ to 98’ seats, I think it turned out pretty good.

I thought these pics of Greenlee's truck should be included in this discussion, since I can't be the only guy that would like to have nicer seats than stock. And I think it's a nice truck with nice seats!

pedrofixlater · 06-23-2005, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Earl Filter

My bench seat cover is toast, and a new one is about $150. Then, when I get the cover on, I still have an old seat that wasn't that comfortable to begin with. I'm thinking of going to buckets, or some sort of bench that is more comfortable. I know it's been done, but are there any links to conversions that were relatively easy? How about newer model Chevrolet truck seats? My interior is red, which somewhat limits other seats I can choose from, unless I put in grey or black. I'd rather stick with red, and they need to be manual rather than power. What say ye?

Her are some oics of mine,

The only bracket i had to make was the front inside leg on each seat. The seats are from an 02 sonata I got the seat belts also since they are part of the seat. If you are going with buckets watch the thickness of the backs if you are not careful you will be to close to the steering wheel. I have seen our trucks with 02 gran am seats also.

NeCrOmAnCeR · 06-23-2005, 07:26 PM

I put the bench out of a '92 F@rd F150 into mine. Had to drill new holes in the floor and use some reinforcing plates but it is very comfortable. And it has a center arm rest which folds down. Just an option of you want to keep a bench.

Devil'S Ride · 06-24-2005, 12:55 AM

I have been considering the same thing, and I really like the 93-02 dodge truck seats...the buckets with centerconsole/seat/armrest......anyone done that swap?

k72516 · 06-24-2005, 01:47 AM

Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... You could get something really nice. Air ride seats man, air ride seats. Just do it.

http://www.kabseating.com/vehicle/pr...nge&rangeid=11

Yes, yes?? My idea wins eveything, give me the $10,000.00.

Nolowrider · 06-24-2005, 08:40 AM

Try this guy. He is very nice and willing to answer questions. Highly reccommended.
http://www.newseatcover.com/

86swb · 06-24-2005, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by k72516

Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... You could get something really nice. Air ride seats man, air ride seats. Just do it.

http://www.kabseating.com/vehicle/pr...nge&rangeid=11

Yes, yes?? My idea wins eveything, give me the $10,000.00.

???

Air ride? Sorry to inform you, But I do not think your Air ride seats will win anything. As far as I know, these are only for Big Rigs. I moght be wrong but will not ever be in "my" truck! Do you have Air ride in your truck? MO

k72516 · 06-24-2005, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

???

Air ride? Sorry to inform you, But I do not think your Air ride seats will win anything. As far as I know, these are only for Big Rigs. I moght be wrong but will not ever be in "my" truck! Do you have Air ride in your truck? MO

Air ride seats are awesome? Sure they're for big rigs and fork lifts and other industrial equipment, but why not in a fullsize truck? It's not like it won't fit or is against "the rules." When I get my truck that's gonna be something I wanna do, especially if I get 12" lift springs...soften up that ride.

Earl Filter · 06-24-2005, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by k72516

Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... You could get something really nice.

Yep, like a new truck!

86swb · 06-24-2005, 09:07 AM

Well, hope they work for you. Keep us informed if you do get them.

k72516 · 06-24-2005, 09:58 AM

hahahahahaha

bodydropped · 06-24-2005, 10:41 AM

i got a set of 95 honda civic seats in my truckall i had to do is make a set of pedistles to hold the inside of them up

JSEsterly · 06-27-2005, 09:30 PM

GreenLee, what kind of truck are your seats out of?

Earl Filter · 06-28-2005, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JSEsterly

GreenLee, what kind of truck are your seats out of?

He said in a post above that they're from a '95-'98 full size Chevrolet truck.

CHEVYE · 06-28-2005, 09:10 AM

i've got k5 blazer buckets and a console in mine.

Nolowrider · 06-28-2005, 01:13 PM

This what I have for the time being. I would like to ditch them for another set with a mtching console. I got them out of a 83 Suburban, don't think they where original because they are actually captains chairs. They are comfy, but need to be re-covered. I had to drill one hole for each seat.

06-23-2005, 10:43 AM	#1
Earl Filter Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 212	Other seat options? My bench seat cover is toast, and a new one is about $150. Then, when I get the cover on, I still have an old seat that wasn't that comfortable to begin with. I'm thinking of going to buckets, or some sort of bench that is more comfortable. I know it's been done, but are there any links to conversions that were relatively easy? How about newer model Chevrolet truck seats? My interior is red, which somewhat limits other seats I can choose from, unless I put in grey or black. I'd rather stick with red, and they need to be manual rather than power. What say ye? __________________ Real Name - Brandon Current Vehicles: 1977 C20 Silverado 454/TH400 3.73s 1989 Jaguar XJ6 in the middle of an LT1/4L60E swap

06-23-2005, 11:22 AM	#3
Earl Filter Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 212	Did you bolt your new seat to the old rails, or modify the new rails, or...? __________________ Real Name - Brandon Current Vehicles: 1977 C20 Silverado 454/TH400 3.73s 1989 Jaguar XJ6 in the middle of an LT1/4L60E swap

06-24-2005, 12:55 AM	#8
Devil'S Ride Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Grants PassOregon Posts: 335	I have been considering the same thing, and I really like the 93-02 dodge truck seats...the buckets with centerconsole/seat/armrest......anyone done that swap? __________________ The Devil 1983 ONE TON 454/400/208 11" of lift on 44's

06-24-2005, 01:47 AM	#9
k72516 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Easthampton, MA Posts: 74	Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... You could get something really nice. Air ride seats man, air ride seats. Just do it. http://www.kabseating.com/vehicle/pr...nge&rangeid=11 Yes, yes?? My idea wins eveything, give me the $10,000.00. __________________ Go Fast - Be Loud Last edited by k72516; 06-24-2005 at 01:48 AM.

06-24-2005, 09:07 AM	#14
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Well, hope they work for you. Keep us informed if you do get them. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

06-23-2005, 11:18 AM	#2
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	I put a 60/40 bench with center console from a 95' to 98' chevy in mine. There are pictures of my seats on this forum from a few months ago, but I'm not sure how to find that post now.

06-23-2005, 12:14 PM	#4
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	The brackets on the new seats are too tall because newer trucks have a flat floor, and our old trucks have the big hump on each side. We took some flat steel and hammered it into the form of the floor. After a lot of measuring we cut the brackets on the new seats and welded our formed piece to it. We drilled new holes and bolted the seats to the floor. If you decide to go this route you can copy my brackets since we live in the same area. My new seats came with a bracket with manual slide. The stuff is also there to make them power. If you can find a good deal on some 95’ to 98’ seats, I think it turned out pretty good.

06-23-2005, 07:26 PM	#7
NeCrOmAnCeR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hodgenville, Ky Posts: 735	I put the bench out of a '92 F@rd F150 into mine. Had to drill new holes in the floor and use some reinforcing plates but it is very comfortable. And it has a center arm rest which folds down. Just an option of you want to keep a bench.

06-24-2005, 08:40 AM	#10
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Try this guy. He is very nice and willing to answer questions. Highly reccommended. http://www.newseatcover.com/

06-24-2005, 09:58 AM	#15
k72516 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Easthampton, MA Posts: 74	hahahahahaha __________________ Go Fast - Be Loud

06-24-2005, 10:41 AM	#16
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	i got a set of 95 honda civic seats in my truckall i had to do is make a set of pedistles to hold the inside of them up __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

06-27-2005, 09:30 PM	#17
JSEsterly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 43	GreenLee, what kind of truck are your seats out of?

06-28-2005, 09:10 AM	#19
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	i've got k5 blazer buckets and a console in mine. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

06-28-2005, 01:13 PM	#20
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	This what I have for the time being. I would like to ditch them for another set with a mtching console. I got them out of a 83 Suburban, don't think they where original because they are actually captains chairs. They are comfy, but need to be re-covered. I had to drill one hole for each seat.



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