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jasonroman · 07-12-2010, 09:14 AM

well im just wondering what you fellas might have put in?
i have bench in mine now. 82 had buckets, maybe out of a camaro. looked good. but gone now.
please post pics and what they came out of.
looking for ideas.
thanks

not a great pic. but one i found of my 82's inside

**N2TRUX** · 07-12-2010, 09:52 AM

What's your preference........High Back or Low Back buckets

Need advice on some seat options.

Seat cover and carpet

jasonroman · 07-12-2010, 09:54 AM

sorry man
i was just looking to see some interior set ups.
thought i could end up with alot of pics and info or ideas for me and others.

Low87 · 07-12-2010, 10:13 AM

Mine are mid-90s Dodge Caravan buckets. Those buckets you had look good in there.

jasonroman · 07-12-2010, 10:15 AM

yea, i wish i still had that truck man!

Low87 · 07-12-2010, 10:21 AM

BTW, I don't think Ken was calling your post a bad idea, just linking some similar threads. Could be wrong, but that's my take on it.

jasonroman · 07-12-2010, 10:24 AM

yea, i dont mean to post stupid stuff.
and i didnt search. i actually saw 2 of the 3 links he posted.
i was looking for more images, so i threw it out there.

**N2TRUX** · 07-12-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Low87

BTW, I don't think Ken was calling your post a bad idea, just linking some similar threads. Could be wrong, but that's my take on it.

You are correct sir. I looked it up because there was a similar thread that had several links in it. I couldn't find that one so I posted those. The phone rang so I didn't have to to post anything other than the links.

C10Silverado79 · 07-12-2010, 10:52 AM

just recently put a 60/40 bench from a 92 ext cab in mine.

jasonroman · 07-12-2010, 10:54 AM

how much modifying is involved to swap seats?

C10Silverado79 · 07-12-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonroman

how much modifying is involved to swap seats?

Here is a link to the mods that I did to mount the seat.

mitch1965 · 07-12-2010, 03:44 PM

I installed the 60/40 bench from a '96 into my '85. Wasn't too bad, just had to make a frame for the seat, then weld it into place on the '85 slide mechanism. The pain was setting the front/back placement to provide legroom for me, while having adjustability for my wife. I love it, my wife loves it.
I'll add pictures when I get home.

KQQL IT · 07-12-2010, 03:46 PM

The straight bench is pretty easy. The split bench i havnt done one of them.

I used the stock bench track and didnt use the 91 seat track.

glock35ipsc · 07-13-2010, 11:25 AM

Back seat out of a 90 crew cab. Hardly ever been sat in, so the foam feels like new. And the price was right!

tucsonjwt · 07-13-2010, 01:26 PM

I had my stock seat rebuilt and recovered for about $225, but if I had it to do over again I would get some late model 60/40 GM truck seat with integral fold down armrest. I saw a nice seat set up from a 2003 GMC for $250 at a junkyard recently, plus it had integral seat belts which I like. Those seats are much more comfortable than our stock seats, and when the driver's seat wears out you just have to rebuild/replace that one seat, not the whole bench.

Low87 · 07-13-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Back seat out of a 90 crew cab. Hardly ever been sat in, so the foam feels like new. And the price was right!

Now there's a good idea I never thought of.

glock35ipsc · 07-19-2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low87

Now there's a good idea I never thought of.

They are the same exact seat. Just remove the brackets from the rear seat, and bolt down the sliders from the front.

That being said, I picked these up on Friday:

and got these today:

Plans are to remove all the OEM hardware off of the seats and install the above slide tracks. Then I will build a rectangular frame from thick wall 1" square tubing and attach mounting tabs to bolt into the stock location on the floor. Then I can make mounting tabs to fit the new slide tracks. This way I can set the seat height right where I want it, as well as the angle front to back.

Blake_H · 07-19-2010, 11:26 PM

I got mine out of a '91 Suburban, and have been very happy with them.

engineco713 · 07-25-2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

They are the same exact seat. Just remove the brackets from the rear seat, and bolt down the sliders from the front.

That being said, I picked these up on Friday:

and got these today:

Plans are to remove all the OEM hardware off of the seats and install the above slide tracks. Then I will build a rectangular frame from thick wall 1" square tubing and attach mounting tabs to bolt into the stock location on the floor. Then I can make mounting tabs to fit the new slide tracks. This way I can set the seat height right where I want it, as well as the angle front to back.

So you use the rear seat from a crew cab or suburban and mount the seats to the floor brackets? I'm just trying to get clarification.

glock35ipsc · 07-25-2010, 11:24 AM

Not Suburbans, just crew cabs. They are the same seat, so you just swap out the slide tracks from your seat to the replacement seat.

engineco713 · 07-19-2010, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonroman

well im just wondering what you fellas might have put in?
i have bench in mine now. 82 had buckets, maybe out of a camaro. looked good. but gone now.
please post pics and what they came out of.
looking for ideas.
thanks

not a great pic. but one i found of my 82's inside

How much problem is involved to put Camaro seats in there? A lot of welding? I am trying to find a replacement that would mount up easily with the least modification.

flamingbig10 · 07-20-2010, 12:21 AM

mine are after market seats, I have no idea who makes them, I got them at a swap meat and had them recovered

80stepsideguy · 07-25-2010, 12:59 PM

Once i get done w/ my truck i`m gonna Get these recovered, i`m using seats out of a 87 corvette.There comfortable, adjustable as i used the bucket seat floor mounts from a truck and modified the seat tracks on the corvette to mount to the factory floor holes rather then drilling new ones and using aftermarket bolts.

S10Fan · 07-25-2010, 01:10 PM

Chevy Cavalier with headrests removed, console from a 2005 Cadillac DeVille.

ECU PIRATE · 07-25-2010, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonroman

well im just wondering what you fellas might have put in?
i have bench in mine now. 82 had buckets, maybe out of a camaro. looked good. but gone now.
please post pics and what they came out of.
looking for ideas.
thanks

not a great pic. but one i found of my 82's inside

What kind of tranny are you running in there bro?

07-12-2010, 09:14 AM	#1
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	seats...what did you put in your truck well im just wondering what you fellas might have put in? i have bench in mine now. 82 had buckets, maybe out of a camaro. looked good. but gone now. please post pics and what they came out of. looking for ideas. thanks not a great pic. but one i found of my 82's inside Last edited by jasonroman; 07-12-2010 at 09:20 AM. Reason: pic

07-12-2010, 09:52 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck What's your preference........High Back or Low Back buckets Need advice on some seat options. Seat cover and carpet __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-12-2010, 09:54 AM	#3
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck sorry man i was just looking to see some interior set ups. thought i could end up with alot of pics and info or ideas for me and others. Last edited by jasonroman; 07-12-2010 at 09:58 AM. Reason: bad post?

07-12-2010, 10:13 AM	#4
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck Mine are mid-90s Dodge Caravan buckets. Those buckets you had look good in there. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

07-12-2010, 10:15 AM	#5
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck yea, i wish i still had that truck man!

07-12-2010, 10:21 AM	#6
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck BTW, I don't think Ken was calling your post a bad idea, just linking some similar threads. Could be wrong, but that's my take on it. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

07-12-2010, 10:24 AM	#7
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck yea, i dont mean to post stupid stuff. and i didnt search. i actually saw 2 of the 3 links he posted. i was looking for more images, so i threw it out there.

07-12-2010, 10:52 AM	#9
C10Silverado79 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: York, PA Posts: 180	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck just recently put a 60/40 bench from a 92 ext cab in mine. __________________ 1979 C10 Silverado 1998 Camry 5spd 2005 Harley ElectraGlide

07-12-2010, 10:54 AM	#10
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck how much modifying is involved to swap seats?

07-12-2010, 03:44 PM	#12
mitch1965 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 376	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck I installed the 60/40 bench from a '96 into my '85. Wasn't too bad, just had to make a frame for the seat, then weld it into place on the '85 slide mechanism. The pain was setting the front/back placement to provide legroom for me, while having adjustability for my wife. I love it, my wife loves it. I'll add pictures when I get home. __________________ '99 K1500 Tahoe, 2dr, barn doors - 350/ 4L60E, 3.73 '01 K2500HD Silverado Ext Cab - 496/ Allison, 4.10

07-12-2010, 03:46 PM	#13
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,318	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck The straight bench is pretty easy. The split bench i havnt done one of them. I used the stock bench track and didnt use the 91 seat track. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-13-2010, 11:25 AM	#14
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck Back seat out of a 90 crew cab. Hardly ever been sat in, so the foam feels like new. And the price was right! Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 07-13-2010 at 11:26 AM.

07-13-2010, 01:26 PM	#15
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,198	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck I had my stock seat rebuilt and recovered for about $225, but if I had it to do over again I would get some late model 60/40 GM truck seat with integral fold down armrest. I saw a nice seat set up from a 2003 GMC for $250 at a junkyard recently, plus it had integral seat belts which I like. Those seats are much more comfortable than our stock seats, and when the driver's seat wears out you just have to rebuild/replace that one seat, not the whole bench.

07-19-2010, 11:26 PM	#18
Blake_H Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 217	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck I got mine out of a '91 Suburban, and have been very happy with them.

07-25-2010, 11:24 AM	#20
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck Not Suburbans, just crew cabs. They are the same seat, so you just swap out the slide tracks from your seat to the replacement seat. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE



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07-25-2010, 12:59 PM	#23
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: seats...what did you put in your truck Once i get done w/ my truck i`m gonna Get these recovered, i`m using seats out of a 87 corvette.There comfortable, adjustable as i used the bucket seat floor mounts from a truck and modified the seat tracks on the corvette to mount to the factory floor holes rather then drilling new ones and using aftermarket bolts. __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).

07-25-2010, 01:10 PM	#24
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