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jrobertop88 · 02-22-2012, 12:41 PM

I know you have probably have discussed this before bit I can't any info. I'm new to the site by the way, sorry. The name is Jose I'm from anaheim ca, if there's any local guys out here with projects, hit me up I got questions. Back to my question, will a 75 cheyenne bench seat fit in a 65 stepside??? Thank you
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XtechX · 02-22-2012, 01:08 PM

Yes, I do believe it will fit. I think GM bench seats all the way through the 90's will fit without any or very little modification.

jrobertop88 · 02-22-2012, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the info, you replied just on time too. I'm at the junk yard pulled it and was waiting at the register window. Good lookin out thanks again
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krazy_texan · 02-22-2012, 01:58 PM

i thought you had to use the mounting brackets off of the older bench to mount the 73-87 seats in the truck because they had the side tanks that came up under the cab the floorboard sits much higher than in other chevy trucks but still it is a very easy fix either way.

62 short step · 02-22-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by krazy_texan

i thought you had to use the mounting brackets off of the older bench to mount the 73-87 seats in the truck because they had the side tanks that came up under the cab the floorboard sits much higher than in other chevy trucks but still it is a very easy fix either way.

Yes this is correct. I welded my brackets from my old 64 seat to a mid 80's seat.
Worked out good.

markeb01 · 02-22-2012, 02:13 PM

Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your project.

XtechX · 02-22-2012, 06:14 PM

I measured my square body seat (1977 swb) and the seat will fit in nicely, Krazy Texan is correct, you will have to use to use the seat brackets off from your 65 seat, or make some brackets to make it work.The front of a 65 stock bench sits about 6 inches off the floor of the truck and the rear sits about 3 inches off the floor, just incase you don't have the original seat brackets.

jrobertop88 · 02-23-2012, 02:04 AM

Thanks to everyone, the bench worked out good did some drilling and it went in fine with the tank still in the cab, but ran into deeper sh!#. I blew the three speed tranny on it, now I got look for a tranny that fits and can handle the 350, and still be good on gas, since cali gas prices go up more than they go down. Looking to get a 700r4 for it with a floor shifter. Any other ideas?
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02-22-2012, 12:41 PM	#1
jrobertop88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 135	bench seats I know you have probably have discussed this before bit I can't any info. I'm new to the site by the way, sorry. The name is Jose I'm from anaheim ca, if there's any local guys out here with projects, hit me up I got questions. Back to my question, will a 75 cheyenne bench seat fit in a 65 stepside??? Thank you Posted via Mobile Device

02-22-2012, 01:08 PM	#2
XtechX Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edmore, Michigan Posts: 300	Re: bench seats Yes, I do believe it will fit. I think GM bench seats all the way through the 90's will fit without any or very little modification. __________________ Opportunity usually comes disguised....As hard work!!!

02-22-2012, 01:13 PM	#3
jrobertop88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 135	Re: bench seats Thanks for the info, you replied just on time too. I'm at the junk yard pulled it and was waiting at the register window. Good lookin out thanks again Posted via Mobile Device

02-22-2012, 01:58 PM	#4
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: bench seats i thought you had to use the mounting brackets off of the older bench to mount the 73-87 seats in the truck because they had the side tanks that came up under the cab the floorboard sits much higher than in other chevy trucks but still it is a very easy fix either way. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

02-22-2012, 02:13 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: bench seats Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your project.

02-22-2012, 06:14 PM	#7
XtechX Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edmore, Michigan Posts: 300	Re: bench seats I measured my square body seat (1977 swb) and the seat will fit in nicely, Krazy Texan is correct, you will have to use to use the seat brackets off from your 65 seat, or make some brackets to make it work.The front of a 65 stock bench sits about 6 inches off the floor of the truck and the rear sits about 3 inches off the floor, just incase you don't have the original seat brackets. __________________ Opportunity usually comes disguised....As hard work!!!

02-23-2012, 02:04 AM	#8
jrobertop88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 135	Re: bench seats Thanks to everyone, the bench worked out good did some drilling and it went in fine with the tank still in the cab, but ran into deeper sh!#. I blew the three speed tranny on it, now I got look for a tranny that fits and can handle the 350, and still be good on gas, since cali gas prices go up more than they go down. Looking to get a 700r4 for it with a floor shifter. Any other ideas? Posted via Mobile Device



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