Aftermarket manual bucket seats 4 a 72 gmc??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wwotr · 08-14-2009, 09:01 PM

I'd like to replace the OEM Bench Seat in my 72 GMC Fleetside Shortbed, with Bucket Seats. Something that has a little more support and reclines. I don't want Electric. I'm just looking for good old Manual sets.
I was wondering if anyone here has done that and what Year/Model Vehicle did you pull them out of?
Is there a list of seats that actually work in my application?
I assume you need the "Rails" that go with them too.
Any pitfalls to avoid?
Any pictures (if you've done this conversion would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!
In reality, I'm looking to just drill (4) holes and mount the Rail/Seats and GOoooooooooo.

Roger
"RATIKLE"

TonyJohnson · 08-14-2009, 11:08 PM

Don't know anything about them, but I had this bookmarked:

http://www.discountvantruck.com/truc...truckseats.htm

wwotr · 08-15-2009, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyJohnson

Don't know anything about them, but I had this bookmarked:

http://www.discountvantruck.com/truc...truckseats.htm

WOW!
Thanks Tony for the Link.
This is a GREAT Starting Point!!!

Roger
"RATIKLE"

TonyJohnson · 08-15-2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

WOW!
Thanks Tony for the Link.
This is a GREAT Starting Point!!!

Roger
"RATIKLE"

Glad to help. I've been looking for a change, as well. If you look at the home page of that site, they've got some pretty cool universal electric slider/bracket/lift units. A little pricey, but after looking at buying, refabbing, & upholstery on stock seats, they start to look a lot better...

**special-K** · 08-15-2009, 06:07 AM

I have verycomfortable factory reclining buckets in my`92 regular cab GMC.You can slide the seat forward and recline a tad while giving up leg space.Those cabs are deeper,too.I don`t see reclining as an option in a 67-72.I saw the same seat at Carlisle trucks with console for $100 in excellent condition.
Comfort is good.

cdowns · 08-15-2009, 06:18 AM

recline where?

wwotr · 08-15-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

recline where?

My Wife is short and SHE will be reclining, cause......
"If Mama ain't happy....NOBODY's happy"!

Roger
"RATIKLE"

**lolife99** · 08-15-2009, 07:24 AM

88-94 fullsize Chevy/GMC buckets work nice.

PanelDeland · 08-15-2009, 08:47 AM

I have a set of buckets in my Panel that recline,give better support and were priced right.I think they are from a Mitsubishi,but since I picked them up at a swap for $50.00......
I had to drill one hole for mounting though I built a couple brackets to raise them a tad and to be able to mount them.The drivers is power and works great.The drawback is that they are high back which IMHO looks a little off in a PU but they are OK in a Panel.

08-14-2009, 09:01 PM	#1
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Aftermarket manual bucket seats 4 a 72 gmc??? I'd like to replace the OEM Bench Seat in my 72 GMC Fleetside Shortbed, with Bucket Seats. Something that has a little more support and reclines. I don't want Electric. I'm just looking for good old Manual sets. I was wondering if anyone here has done that and what Year/Model Vehicle did you pull them out of? Is there a list of seats that actually work in my application? I assume you need the "Rails" that go with them too. Any pitfalls to avoid? Any pictures (if you've done this conversion would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! In reality, I'm looking to just drill (4) holes and mount the Rail/Seats and GOoooooooooo. Roger "RATIKLE" __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

08-14-2009, 11:08 PM	#2
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Aftermarket manual bucket seats 4 a 72 gmc??? Don't know anything about them, but I had this bookmarked: http://www.discountvantruck.com/truc...truckseats.htm __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

08-15-2009, 06:07 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Aftermarket manual bucket seats 4 a 72 gmc??? I have verycomfortable factory reclining buckets in my`92 regular cab GMC.You can slide the seat forward and recline a tad while giving up leg space.Those cabs are deeper,too.I don`t see reclining as an option in a 67-72.I saw the same seat at Carlisle trucks with console for $100 in excellent condition. Comfort is good. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-15-2009, 06:18 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Aftermarket manual bucket seats 4 a 72 gmc??? recline where? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-15-2009, 07:24 AM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Aftermarket manual bucket seats 4 a 72 gmc??? 88-94 fullsize Chevy/GMC buckets work nice. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-15-2009, 08:47 AM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Aftermarket manual bucket seats 4 a 72 gmc??? I have a set of buckets in my Panel that recline,give better support and were priced right.I think they are from a Mitsubishi,but since I picked them up at a swap for $50.00...... I had to drill one hole for mounting though I built a couple brackets to raise them a tad and to be able to mount them.The drivers is power and works great.The drawback is that they are high back which IMHO looks a little off in a PU but they are OK in a Panel. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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