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bearmtnmartin · 09-06-2005, 01:39 AM

Hi folks,
I am starting on my second blazer. I parted my first one out due to unrepairable rust. One thing that always bugged me a bit was the lack of legroom in the back. I am thinking of putting the next tub on a newer frame, with the drop in it for a proper back seat. Anyone ever try this?
Martin

Blazer1970 · 09-06-2005, 07:47 AM

I don't think they really changed the frame between '77 and '78 when they changed the tub and rear seat. All they did was moved two of the cab mounts from inside the frame rails to outside.

bouncytruck · 09-06-2005, 07:15 PM

Sounds like a lot of work for a minimal problem. I've seen people move the seat back toward the tailgate so passengers can stretch out their legs a little more.

vtblazer · 09-07-2005, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Sounds like a lot of work for a minimal problem. I've seen people move the seat back toward the tailgate so passengers can stretch out their legs a little more.

Or maybe build up the seat base so it sits higher, giving you the desired result without any other mods.

bearmtnmartin · 09-06-2005, 11:15 PM

thanks for your thoughts. I know it would be a pain to do. But I might try it anyway. In addition to a better backseat, you would be able to slide the front seats further back.
martin

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-07-2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Or maybe build up the seat base so it sits higher, giving you the desired result without any other mods.

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meathead95 · 09-07-2005, 04:25 PM

i plan on doing the same thing to my 2wd blazer

71swb4x4 · 09-07-2005, 11:13 PM

I have thought about building the seat up on my Jimmy. That would give me more leg room for anyone back there, and I could raise that portion of the floor to allow for a bigger notch.

Blazer1970 · 09-08-2005, 07:04 AM

IMO the rear seat already sits up way too high.

71jimmy · 09-09-2005, 01:57 AM

I only let short people ride back there, tall folks walk. End of problem.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-10-2005, 01:11 PM

I have no problems sitting in the back but then agian I am only 5'-9''

09-06-2005, 01:39 AM	#1
bearmtnmartin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 5	backseat legroom fix Hi folks, I am starting on my second blazer. I parted my first one out due to unrepairable rust. One thing that always bugged me a bit was the lack of legroom in the back. I am thinking of putting the next tub on a newer frame, with the drop in it for a proper back seat. Anyone ever try this? Martin

09-06-2005, 07:47 AM	#2
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	I don't think they really changed the frame between '77 and '78 when they changed the tub and rear seat. All they did was moved two of the cab mounts from inside the frame rails to outside. __________________ Tim

09-06-2005, 07:15 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Sounds like a lot of work for a minimal problem. I've seen people move the seat back toward the tailgate so passengers can stretch out their legs a little more. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-07-2005, 04:25 PM	#7
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	i plan on doing the same thing to my 2wd blazer __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

09-07-2005, 11:13 PM	#8
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I have thought about building the seat up on my Jimmy. That would give me more leg room for anyone back there, and I could raise that portion of the floor to allow for a bigger notch. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-06-2005, 11:15 PM	#5
bearmtnmartin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 5	thanks for your thoughts. I know it would be a pain to do. But I might try it anyway. In addition to a better backseat, you would be able to slide the front seats further back. martin

09-08-2005, 07:04 AM	#9
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	IMO the rear seat already sits up way too high. __________________ Tim

09-09-2005, 01:57 AM	#10
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	I only let short people ride back there, tall folks walk. End of problem. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

09-10-2005, 01:11 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I have no problems sitting in the back but then agian I am only 5'-9'' __________________ 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..



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