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JohnRConner · 11-23-2010, 10:02 AM

I am looking for some options to maximize the cab space for a larger driver. What seats work the best for giving the driver more room?

clos69 · 11-23-2010, 10:33 AM

Welcome to the board John....I used a set of bucket seats out of a 2004+ Dodge truck on my 69....they fit pretty good...im 6'1 210lbs and felt comfy in there. Maybe let us know how tall and heavy you are so you can get better replies

Vintage Windmills · 11-23-2010, 11:58 AM

Was looking at the manual cloth seats in my 05 pilot LX and thought they might be nice in one of these trucks. They're not huge like the ones in my 99 nbs silverado. These might be hard to find since they're only in the LX (i think) and most pilots are EX's it seems.

ChevLoRay · 11-23-2010, 12:11 PM

from the Heart of Arkansas!

Removing the gas tank will allow for a little bit more room. Seats from '88-98 GM trucks have been used for several years, but are getting harder to find in decent condition. '99-up seats are also the same width and it seems that they also have their belts integral with the seat frame. I could be wrong, so don't hold my feet to the fire over it.

I'm 5-11 and a hefty 280-lbs, and I haven't had any problems with my originals seat. I'm replacing it with a '98 Tahoe 2nd-row seat....and leaving the gas tank in-place.

CG · 11-23-2010, 12:15 PM

I used to have buckets out of an early Astro van. Comfy and roomy. I put a stock bench back in because I like the look better.

rustyescott · 11-23-2010, 01:03 PM

i used seat from a 2002 ford superduty. i know , but they were free plus power and heated

Mr Pops · 11-23-2010, 01:11 PM

I found that an 80's GM crewcab REAR bench seat is slightly shallower than the front bench. So I'm running a rear bench for the front AND rear seats on my crewcab. I'm 6' tall and find that the couple of inches off the front of the seat made a big difference.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-23-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rustyescott

i used seat from a 2002 ford superduty. i know , but they were free plus power and heated

Do you have any pics of your seat? I'm planning on installing a 2002 super duty crew cab rear seat in my Longhorn. It measures like it should be a nice fit, but I haven't sat it in there yet to see for my self.

Warrens69GMC · 11-23-2010, 01:43 PM

We have a 90 c1500 front seat and a 10" steering wheel too

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRT-833/

Hottrucks · 11-23-2010, 03:26 PM

push the steering colomn into the dash ( theres a right up somewhere on the board here) then goto a 10" wheel I have BMW buckets ...it will fit just about anyone......

11-23-2010, 10:02 AM	#1
JohnRConner Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1	Maximizing Cab Space with non-oem seats I am looking for some options to maximize the cab space for a larger driver. What seats work the best for giving the driver more room?

11-23-2010, 10:33 AM	#2
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Maximizing Cab Space with non-oem seats Welcome to the board John....I used a set of bucket seats out of a 2004+ Dodge truck on my 69....they fit pretty good...im 6'1 210lbs and felt comfy in there. Maybe let us know how tall and heavy you are so you can get better replies __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

11-23-2010, 11:58 AM	#3
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Maximizing Cab Space with non-oem seats Was looking at the manual cloth seats in my 05 pilot LX and thought they might be nice in one of these trucks. They're not huge like the ones in my 99 nbs silverado. These might be hard to find since they're only in the LX (i think) and most pilots are EX's it seems.

11-23-2010, 12:11 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Maximizing Cab Space with non-oem seats from the Heart of Arkansas! Removing the gas tank will allow for a little bit more room. Seats from '88-98 GM trucks have been used for several years, but are getting harder to find in decent condition. '99-up seats are also the same width and it seems that they also have their belts integral with the seat frame. I could be wrong, so don't hold my feet to the fire over it. I'm 5-11 and a hefty 280-lbs, and I haven't had any problems with my originals seat. I'm replacing it with a '98 Tahoe 2nd-row seat....and leaving the gas tank in-place. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-23-2010, 12:15 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: Maximizing Cab Space with non-oem seats I used to have buckets out of an early Astro van. Comfy and roomy. I put a stock bench back in because I like the look better. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-23-2010, 01:03 PM	#6
rustyescott Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: clifton tx Posts: 209	Re: Maximizing Cab Space with non-oem seats i used seat from a 2002 ford superduty. i know , but they were free plus power and heated

11-23-2010, 01:11 PM	#7
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Maximizing Cab Space with non-oem seats I found that an 80's GM crewcab REAR bench seat is slightly shallower than the front bench. So I'm running a rear bench for the front AND rear seats on my crewcab. I'm 6' tall and find that the couple of inches off the front of the seat made a big difference. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

11-23-2010, 01:43 PM	#9
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: Maximizing Cab Space with non-oem seats We have a 90 c1500 front seat and a 10" steering wheel too http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRT-833/

11-23-2010, 03:26 PM	#10
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Maximizing Cab Space with non-oem seats push the steering colomn into the dash ( theres a right up somewhere on the board here) then goto a 10" wheel I have BMW buckets ...it will fit just about anyone...... __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html



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