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ron19 · 02-06-2008, 11:45 AM

I'm looking for honest opinions on my bucket seats options. The truck came with the grey arm chair type seats that are very comfortable. On the other hand, I picked out some racing type buckets from JCWhitney for Fathers Day that look pretty cool, but seem to be uncomfortable as Hell! Look at them both and pick which one's you would have in your ride, I can re-install the grey or install the racing buckets.

Thanks guys!

Frizzle Fry · 02-06-2008, 12:33 PM

I'd have to lose the lazyboys for sure. You can always try to sell both sets and get some you like.

slow66 · 02-06-2008, 12:38 PM

My 2¢
I say ditch the recliners...

, your right the buckets are cool.
Frizzle has a good point about selling them...

502tripower · 02-06-2008, 01:54 PM

The 88-98 Chev/GMC bench and 60/40 fit in these trucks very nicely and are very comfortable.

kdrodworks316 · 02-06-2008, 03:05 PM

is it a road trippin truck or a hotrod? It all come down to comfort. a comfortable truck is fun to drive. judging from the shifter, I would think more hotrod. if thats the case keep the seats on the right

*LILRED66* · 02-06-2008, 06:21 PM

I am a conservative, purist and prefer the factory bench. Here are a few of mine. Out with the La-z-boys and race buckets and in with the factory bench with custom upholstery.

Tim64 · 02-06-2008, 08:19 PM

I'd have to say I like the bench seat look the best. I've seen some with late model bench seats in them that really look cool. Myself I don't really care for either one of the buckets.
Sorry,
Tim

HotRodYJ · 02-06-2008, 08:50 PM

Bench

fuelpump · 02-06-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRodYJ

Bench

Me too

ron19 · 02-06-2008, 10:39 PM

Thanks for the input guys. But really, this truck is definately more a hotrod than anything. Occasional Sat or Sun trip, spinning the tires a little. I think the bench seats would take away from that just a bit. I really like the racing buckets, but they must have been made for someone 5'3" tall or something, and I'm 6'2" cause the supports dig right into my back. But other than that, they are pretty cool lookin. My wife bought them for me for Fathers Day. She asked me what I wanted and I showed her some bucket seats from JCWhitney, black with grey trim. She decided that all black would look better. Don't you just love it when your wife thinks she knows what looks better on your hotrod than you????? LOL

*LILRED66* · 02-07-2008, 12:24 AM

Along with race buckets, come expectations. Perhaps a factory bench would come off as a sleeper and surprise some people.

502tripower · 02-07-2008, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LILRED66

Along with race buckets, come expectations. Perhaps a factory bench would come off as a sleeper and surprise some people.

Well the bench would sure be a heck of a lot better to sleep in....

hewlett2002000 · 02-07-2008, 02:54 AM

well i like the big comfy seats but i have a fat A$$ too so....

Bishops Trucks · 02-07-2008, 02:59 AM

How about the '67 to '72 factory buckets and console! I think that would look great in there.

1LoC10 · 02-07-2008, 03:13 AM

i like the racing seats... put some black carpet in the truck and your good to go

badriand · 02-07-2008, 03:25 AM

I say get yourself a bench like factory and put back in. Buckets don't look right with that gas tank still sitting behind them.

joehalford01 · 02-07-2008, 03:28 AM

i don't like either, both look out of place. have you seen the buckets that come in 78-82 corvettes. I think of set of those would look stellar in these trucks and thats what i plan on putting in mine. Relatively cheap too.

BIG CTY · 02-07-2008, 04:18 AM

Picking between the two, I go with the racing seats. I have racing seats in my truck and I dont really like them - but they have grown on me a little bit. I wouldnt dislike them so much if they were all black like yours. I'm 6'5" 280 and they seats arent any more uncomfortable than the truck is lol! I did have to put a couple cushions in the seat so I could sit up higher. That other seat looks ridiculous to my eye. I want 99+ Silverado seats.

coolair · 02-07-2008, 04:23 AM

If keeping the cab gas tank....bench. If you plan on a nice trim piece/cover for it or remote tank, I think some low back buckets from a mid 60's Chevelle or Impala would fit the look better. You could even use a center console from either to complete the look.

ron19 · 02-07-2008, 06:09 AM

All really good idea's guys! I haven't even considered a center console, fuel tank cover or seats out of other cars and trucks. Anyone have pics to go along with your tastes? How about idea's on how to cover the fuel tank?

jchav62 · 02-07-2008, 03:27 AM

Bench...

David Flores · 02-07-2008, 06:45 AM

Here is what I did. I bought my truck with high black seats. They were way to tall for my liking so I cut them down and made a lower bracket. They are really comfortable too.

I believe someone makes a gas tank cover.

283 Man · 02-07-2008, 06:57 AM

I prefer bench seat better...

greg64 · 02-07-2008, 11:22 AM

Hey Lilred66 , I really like the look of your benches!

*LILRED66* · 02-07-2008, 12:14 PM

greg64:

Thanks. I like the factory bench with a little flair because it will comfortably seat three and four, when needed.

Reminds me of the good old days when my brother and I would ride to high school with my buddy in his '66 Chevy C10 lwb fleet with a factory bench. If you sat on the passenger side with someone in the middle, you could duck down and honk the horn. When people would look, it appeared that the driver and the center passenger were sitting next to each other.

The factory bench with some custom upholstery is my choice.

02-06-2008, 11:45 AM	#1
ron19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 107	Honest opinion on seats I'm looking for honest opinions on my bucket seats options. The truck came with the grey arm chair type seats that are very comfortable. On the other hand, I picked out some racing type buckets from JCWhitney for Fathers Day that look pretty cool, but seem to be uncomfortable as Hell! Look at them both and pick which one's you would have in your ride, I can re-install the grey or install the racing buckets. Thanks guys! Attached Images

02-06-2008, 12:33 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Honest opinion on seats I'd have to lose the lazyboys for sure. You can always try to sell both sets and get some you like.

02-06-2008, 12:38 PM	#3
slow66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Centerton, Ar Posts: 21	Re: Honest opinion on seats My 2¢ I say ditch the recliners..., your right the buckets are cool. Frizzle has a good point about selling them... __________________ Jason Last edited by slow66; 02-06-2008 at 12:40 PM.

02-06-2008, 01:54 PM	#4
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Honest opinion on seats The 88-98 Chev/GMC bench and 60/40 fit in these trucks very nicely and are very comfortable. __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

02-06-2008, 03:05 PM	#5
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Honest opinion on seats is it a road trippin truck or a hotrod? It all come down to comfort. a comfortable truck is fun to drive. judging from the shifter, I would think more hotrod. if thats the case keep the seats on the right

02-06-2008, 06:21 PM	#6
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Honest opinion on seats I am a conservative, purist and prefer the factory bench. Here are a few of mine. Out with the La-z-boys and race buckets and in with the factory bench with custom upholstery. Attached Images

02-06-2008, 08:19 PM	#7
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Honest opinion on seats I'd have to say I like the bench seat look the best. I've seen some with late model bench seats in them that really look cool. Myself I don't really care for either one of the buckets. Sorry, Tim

02-06-2008, 08:50 PM	#8
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: Honest opinion on seats Bench __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902

02-06-2008, 10:39 PM	#10
ron19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 107	Re: Honest opinion on seats Thanks for the input guys. But really, this truck is definately more a hotrod than anything. Occasional Sat or Sun trip, spinning the tires a little. I think the bench seats would take away from that just a bit. I really like the racing buckets, but they must have been made for someone 5'3" tall or something, and I'm 6'2" cause the supports dig right into my back. But other than that, they are pretty cool lookin. My wife bought them for me for Fathers Day. She asked me what I wanted and I showed her some bucket seats from JCWhitney, black with grey trim. She decided that all black would look better. Don't you just love it when your wife thinks she knows what looks better on your hotrod than you????? LOL

02-07-2008, 12:24 AM	#11
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Honest opinion on seats Along with race buckets, come expectations. Perhaps a factory bench would come off as a sleeper and surprise some people.

02-07-2008, 02:54 AM	#13
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Honest opinion on seats well i like the big comfy seats but i have a fat A$$ too so.... __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

02-07-2008, 02:59 AM	#14
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Honest opinion on seats How about the '67 to '72 factory buckets and console! I think that would look great in there. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

02-07-2008, 03:13 AM	#15
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Honest opinion on seats i like the racing seats... put some black carpet in the truck and your good to go __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

02-07-2008, 03:25 AM	#16
badriand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east texas Posts: 463	Re: Honest opinion on seats I say get yourself a bench like factory and put back in. Buckets don't look right with that gas tank still sitting behind them.

02-07-2008, 03:28 AM	#17
joehalford01 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 98	Re: Honest opinion on seats i don't like either, both look out of place. have you seen the buckets that come in 78-82 corvettes. I think of set of those would look stellar in these trucks and thats what i plan on putting in mine. Relatively cheap too.



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02-07-2008, 04:18 AM	#18
BIG CTY Between the earth and the sky Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 822	Re: Honest opinion on seats Picking between the two, I go with the racing seats. I have racing seats in my truck and I dont really like them - but they have grown on me a little bit. I wouldnt dislike them so much if they were all black like yours. I'm 6'5" 280 and they seats arent any more uncomfortable than the truck is lol! I did have to put a couple cushions in the seat so I could sit up higher. That other seat looks ridiculous to my eye. I want 99+ Silverado seats. __________________ Chris - 1966 C10 Shortbed Fleetside, 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab, 1993 Blazer Sport 4x4 My other rides: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS427 Convertible 1976 Dodge Tradesman B200 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500

02-07-2008, 04:23 AM	#19
coolair Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Osage, IA Posts: 161	Re: Honest opinion on seats If keeping the cab gas tank....bench. If you plan on a nice trim piece/cover for it or remote tank, I think some low back buckets from a mid 60's Chevelle or Impala would fit the look better. You could even use a center console from either to complete the look.

02-07-2008, 06:09 AM	#20
ron19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 107	Re: Honest opinion on seats All really good idea's guys! I haven't even considered a center console, fuel tank cover or seats out of other cars and trucks. Anyone have pics to go along with your tastes? How about idea's on how to cover the fuel tank?

02-07-2008, 03:27 AM	#21
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Honest opinion on seats Bench... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-07-2008, 06:45 AM	#22
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: Honest opinion on seats Here is what I did. I bought my truck with high black seats. They were way to tall for my liking so I cut them down and made a lower bracket. They are really comfortable too. I believe someone makes a gas tank cover. __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

02-07-2008, 06:57 AM	#23
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: Honest opinion on seats I prefer bench seat better... Last edited by 283 Man; 02-07-2008 at 06:57 AM.

02-07-2008, 11:22 AM	#24
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: Honest opinion on seats Hey Lilred66 , I really like the look of your benches! __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

02-07-2008, 12:14 PM	#25
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Honest opinion on seats greg64: Thanks. I like the factory bench with a little flair because it will comfortably seat three and four, when needed. Reminds me of the good old days when my brother and I would ride to high school with my buddy in his '66 Chevy C10 lwb fleet with a factory bench. If you sat on the passenger side with someone in the middle, you could duck down and honk the horn. When people would look, it appeared that the driver and the center passenger were sitting next to each other. The factory bench with some custom upholstery is my choice. Last edited by LILRED66; 02-07-2008 at 12:14 PM.

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