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1985LT1_C10 · 12-25-2007, 06:26 AM

has anybody swapped in late model seats? id like to find out what seat are easy to swap in...thanks guys!!

4X4 Mickey · 12-25-2007, 03:27 PM

i actually have been doing alot of digging on this subject. Mine needs a seat of some kind weather bickets or bench.

From what i have found is tha tthe blazier seats will fit in our trucks with the center council also.
and you can even use some of the newer seats out of the truck up till the newer style before this last body change . i was told that you can tell real easy by messuring the floor bod between the doors close in both trucks

cjracing15 · 12-25-2007, 03:53 PM

Here is what I put in my 86 K-10. It is a seat from a 92 or 93 model truck. It is bolted in the back but I need to find time to take it back out and redo the front mounts. I promise I will take some pics when I get to it.

4X4 Mickey · 12-25-2007, 05:34 PM

I like that even. Right now mine has some trash in it. the pass side is not bolted at all. So i know i need to do somethign with it. and think im looking more twords a set up like this or the buckets and a center council.
becuse i like to hunt i would love to find the concial out of that doge that heats and cools LOL
Or figure out how to make one do that and still look nice

1985LT1_C10 · 12-26-2007, 11:42 AM

hmm....that 92-93 seat good and comfy..guess ill have to keep an eye out for one...

cjracing15 · 12-26-2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985LT1_C10

hmm....that 92-93 seat good and comfy..guess ill have to keep an eye out for one...

Well any 88-98 model seat will work I guess. What I done was adapted the stock 86 seat track to work on the later model seat. The back was not that hard but I am going to have to cut and reweld the front mounts for the seat track to work with the truck. The track that came with the seat was way to tall and, was no where near the mounts in the cab of my 86.

What I like about it is that it has a arm rest. Also it is very comfy.

81Stepside · 12-26-2007, 05:09 PM

Please post a few good in progress shots. My 81 Stepside needs to meet up with this. Looks good so far.

J

Restrorob · 12-27-2007, 04:01 AM

Hey Steps, What did that seat come out of ?

BaddBusa2005 · 12-27-2007, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

Hey Steps, What did that seat come out of ?

I have a 97 WT 1500 and it has that identical seat in it. Quite comfy.

81Stepside · 12-27-2007, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

Hey Steps, What did that seat come out of ?

95-98 W/T most likely. I bought it off of Craigslist. My original is shredded and smells like old farmer. HELP!! lol

4X4 Mickey · 12-27-2007, 08:52 AM

hey after thinking about . I can tell ya how to get most stains out of used seats.

materials
5 gal bucket
Dawn Dish Soap in anysmell ya like
Scrubber brush
wet dry vac
HOT water the hotest you can stand to put your hands in to.

Start Byt taking the Dawn Dish Soap and cover the bottom of the bucket wiht the soap.

Now fill the bucket with water makeing sure to get some sudds.

with your scrub brush get enough water to make it moist and gather enough suds to rub them in to the seat.

scrub viguosley . then wait a few min. (i normally do the whole seat and wait about 15min. )

Then take your wet dry vac and suck out the soapy water.

I have seen this take old coffy stains out and even some kool aid stains. and some blood stais if it is cought fast enough.
But this is a non harsh way to clean the carpets and seats and even spot treat your headliners with out to much of a chance for damege done to them.

Also a great way to get a set of seats cheap LOL
But ya must use DAWN DISH SOAP. I have tried it with others and nothing happend. not sure why

chev74 · 12-27-2007, 12:28 PM

so will this seat off a 95-98 W/T bolt right in? with no mods?

81Stepside · 12-27-2007, 01:18 PM

Nope the 88-98 needs a little bracket work to fit correctly. I am still developing my game plan on my seat.

1985LT1_C10 · 12-27-2007, 04:46 PM

i figured on cutting and re-welding brackets...id like to get a console or an arm rest..i need something to rest my arm on!!!!!

chev74 · 12-27-2007, 06:46 PM

do any seats fit w/o modifying brackets?

4X4 Mickey · 12-28-2007, 04:31 PM

the only ones i knwo that will are the same years and body styles. will fit with out mods. but what fun is that? LOL

Also somethign i have been digging in to a bit is the idea of useing Fiberglass to build a center council. I have dont this in the past to make a head reast and also for the speacker posds etc... so wha tthe hay.

Greenlee · 12-28-2007, 05:52 PM

Here's mine. We cut the brackets and welded a piece of metal strap to it that is bolted to the floor. The seats are from a 98'.

Greenlee · 12-28-2007, 06:00 PM

Here is a pic of the center brackets:

1985LT1_C10 · 12-29-2007, 02:41 PM

thanks for all your guys help..i like those escape seats...they could be easy to pick up too....

tvblazer78 · 12-29-2007, 03:16 PM

03 seats

Hazieview · 12-28-2007, 05:59 PM

I know this is not the route you would want to go at all but I thought I might share. I put 2003 Ford Escape seats in my '87 chevy pickup. I know it's ford but suprisingly they fit almost perfect. On one of the sliders I had to cut the back leg off, move it up about 1 inch and bolt it back on. After that the seats mounted amazingly good. The ride height and everything was good. The seats are black cloth with grey inserts and they were only $100 with no burns, tears, etc. out of a junkyard.

like this only black and grey.
http://www.autospectator.com/uploads...cape_seats.jpg

I looked at everything from 350z seats to '07 dodge, chevy, and ford seats. No telling what you could find but I know the ford escape seats were easy as pie for me and I am no customizing genious. I'm just a broke 22 year old kid who wanted some decent seats. Good luck man!

chev74 · 01-01-2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazieview

I know this is not the route you would want to go at all but I thought I might share. I put 2003 Ford Escape seats in my '87 chevy pickup. I know it's ford but suprisingly they fit almost perfect. On one of the sliders I had to cut the back leg off, move it up about 1 inch and bolt it back on. After that the seats mounted amazingly good. The ride height and everything was good. The seats are black cloth with grey inserts and they were only $100 with no burns, tears, etc. out of a junkyard.

like this only black and grey.
http://www.autospectator.com/uploads...cape_seats.jpg

I looked at everything from 350z seats to '07 dodge, chevy, and ford seats. No telling what you could find but I know the ford escape seats were easy as pie for me and I am no customizing genious. I'm just a broke 22 year old kid who wanted some decent seats. Good luck man!

what are you planning on doing for a center console?

Kixwy2 · 01-01-2008, 10:46 AM

Here's what I did:

The seats are racing style from Summit. The seat that was in there was total garbage, but the bench mounting bracket was unharmed. I added a piece of flat steel to the bracket front and back so I could get the seat to align with the steering wheel. Copied the position to the passenger side and all good.

Then I fabbed up a center console out of 3/4 ply. I have one large compartment with a hinged door, then a smaller open space in the back. I found a cup holder attachment that I bolted to the front of the console after I covered it with amp fabric. Works great - and in a pinch someone could sit on it. I was able to bolt it in using the existing bolt holes. Used grade 8 bolts on everything.

Some pics:

The seat bracket mod in progress

Testing out the console after installing seats

Completed cab

Twisted78SS · 01-01-2008, 11:53 AM

Well for those who want to add one of the 90's era seats, here is what I did.

I used the brackets off my original, and found that only the rear mounts were different. Here is a picture showing the two. the one on the bottom is the original, and after drilling out the spot welds I bolted it to the original track. then I also tack welded it for added strength.

It really was easy and only took about 1/2 an hour.

4X4 Mickey · 12-29-2007, 03:31 PM

thanks for the pic's

Also like the ferd seats but i know there are some out there from a monte carlo or a impalla that are nice also. (have the 03 SS monte carlo ) and they are real comfortable for long drives to.

it is nice to see so many others have had to deal with this or chose to.

12-25-2007, 06:26 AM	#1
1985LT1_C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 44	late model seats has anybody swapped in late model seats? id like to find out what seat are easy to swap in...thanks guys!! __________________ Ross K 1985 Silverado LT1 1970 Chevelle SS396

12-25-2007, 03:27 PM	#2
4X4 Mickey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Antonio TX. Posts: 32	Re: late model seats i actually have been doing alot of digging on this subject. Mine needs a seat of some kind weather bickets or bench. From what i have found is tha tthe blazier seats will fit in our trucks with the center council also. and you can even use some of the newer seats out of the truck up till the newer style before this last body change . i was told that you can tell real easy by messuring the floor bod between the doors close in both trucks

12-25-2007, 03:53 PM	#3
cjracing15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington, TN Posts: 1,427	Re: late model seats Here is what I put in my 86 K-10. It is a seat from a 92 or 93 model truck. It is bolted in the back but I need to find time to take it back out and redo the front mounts. I promise I will take some pics when I get to it. Attached Images

12-25-2007, 05:34 PM	#4
4X4 Mickey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Antonio TX. Posts: 32	Re: late model seats I like that even. Right now mine has some trash in it. the pass side is not bolted at all. So i know i need to do somethign with it. and think im looking more twords a set up like this or the buckets and a center council. becuse i like to hunt i would love to find the concial out of that doge that heats and cools LOL Or figure out how to make one do that and still look nice

12-26-2007, 11:42 AM	#5
1985LT1_C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 44	Re: late model seats hmm....that 92-93 seat good and comfy..guess ill have to keep an eye out for one... __________________ Ross K 1985 Silverado LT1 1970 Chevelle SS396

12-26-2007, 05:09 PM	#7
81Stepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 11	Re: late model seats Please post a few good in progress shots. My 81 Stepside needs to meet up with this. Looks good so far. J __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Stepside (250 Inline 6, Three speed )

12-27-2007, 04:01 AM	#8
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: late model seats Hey Steps, What did that seat come out of ? __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

12-27-2007, 08:52 AM	#11
4X4 Mickey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Antonio TX. Posts: 32	Re: late model seats hey after thinking about . I can tell ya how to get most stains out of used seats. materials 5 gal bucket Dawn Dish Soap in anysmell ya like Scrubber brush wet dry vac HOT water the hotest you can stand to put your hands in to. Start Byt taking the Dawn Dish Soap and cover the bottom of the bucket wiht the soap. Now fill the bucket with water makeing sure to get some sudds. with your scrub brush get enough water to make it moist and gather enough suds to rub them in to the seat. scrub viguosley . then wait a few min. (i normally do the whole seat and wait about 15min. ) Then take your wet dry vac and suck out the soapy water. I have seen this take old coffy stains out and even some kool aid stains. and some blood stais if it is cought fast enough. But this is a non harsh way to clean the carpets and seats and even spot treat your headliners with out to much of a chance for damege done to them. Also a great way to get a set of seats cheap LOL But ya must use DAWN DISH SOAP. I have tried it with others and nothing happend. not sure why

12-27-2007, 12:28 PM	#12
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: late model seats so will this seat off a 95-98 W/T bolt right in? with no mods?

12-27-2007, 01:18 PM	#13
81Stepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 11	Re: late model seats Nope the 88-98 needs a little bracket work to fit correctly. I am still developing my game plan on my seat. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Stepside (250 Inline 6, Three speed )

12-27-2007, 04:46 PM	#14
1985LT1_C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 44	Re: late model seats i figured on cutting and re-welding brackets...id like to get a console or an arm rest..i need something to rest my arm on!!!!! __________________ Ross K 1985 Silverado LT1 1970 Chevelle SS396

12-27-2007, 06:46 PM	#15
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: late model seats do any seats fit w/o modifying brackets?

12-28-2007, 04:31 PM	#16
4X4 Mickey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Antonio TX. Posts: 32	Re: late model seats the only ones i knwo that will are the same years and body styles. will fit with out mods. but what fun is that? LOL Also somethign i have been digging in to a bit is the idea of useing Fiberglass to build a center council. I have dont this in the past to make a head reast and also for the speacker posds etc... so wha tthe hay.

12-28-2007, 05:52 PM	#17
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: late model seats Here's mine. We cut the brackets and welded a piece of metal strap to it that is bolted to the floor. The seats are from a 98'.

12-28-2007, 06:00 PM	#18
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: late model seats Here is a pic of the center brackets:



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12-29-2007, 02:41 PM	#19
1985LT1_C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 44	Re: late model seats thanks for all your guys help..i like those escape seats...they could be easy to pick up too.... __________________ Ross K 1985 Silverado LT1 1970 Chevelle SS396

12-29-2007, 03:16 PM	#20
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: late model seats 03 seats Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

12-28-2007, 05:59 PM	#21
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: late model seats I know this is not the route you would want to go at all but I thought I might share. I put 2003 Ford Escape seats in my '87 chevy pickup. I know it's ford but suprisingly they fit almost perfect. On one of the sliders I had to cut the back leg off, move it up about 1 inch and bolt it back on. After that the seats mounted amazingly good. The ride height and everything was good. The seats are black cloth with grey inserts and they were only $100 with no burns, tears, etc. out of a junkyard. like this only black and grey. http://www.autospectator.com/uploads...cape_seats.jpg I looked at everything from 350z seats to '07 dodge, chevy, and ford seats. No telling what you could find but I know the ford escape seats were easy as pie for me and I am no customizing genious. I'm just a broke 22 year old kid who wanted some decent seats. Good luck man!

01-01-2008, 10:46 AM	#23
Kixwy2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 177	Re: late model seats Here's what I did: The seats are racing style from Summit. The seat that was in there was total garbage, but the bench mounting bracket was unharmed. I added a piece of flat steel to the bracket front and back so I could get the seat to align with the steering wheel. Copied the position to the passenger side and all good. Then I fabbed up a center console out of 3/4 ply. I have one large compartment with a hinged door, then a smaller open space in the back. I found a cup holder attachment that I bolted to the front of the console after I covered it with amp fabric. Works great - and in a pinch someone could sit on it. I was able to bolt it in using the existing bolt holes. Used grade 8 bolts on everything. Some pics: The seat bracket mod in progress Testing out the console after installing seats Completed cab __________________ 1974 GMC C-10; my new addiction 1998 4 Runner; daily driver Last edited by Kixwy2; 01-01-2008 at 11:19 AM. Reason: spelling again

01-01-2008, 11:53 AM	#24
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: late model seats Well for those who want to add one of the 90's era seats, here is what I did. I used the brackets off my original, and found that only the rear mounts were different. Here is a picture showing the two. the one on the bottom is the original, and after drilling out the spot welds I bolted it to the original track. then I also tack welded it for added strength. It really was easy and only took about 1/2 an hour.

12-29-2007, 03:31 PM	#25
4X4 Mickey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Antonio TX. Posts: 32	Re: late model seats thanks for the pic's Also like the ferd seats but i know there are some out there from a monte carlo or a impalla that are nice also. (have the 03 SS monte carlo ) and they are real comfortable for long drives to. it is nice to see so many others have had to deal with this or chose to.

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