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LT102 · 12-06-2012, 02:28 PM

What to replace the OE seat of my 71' as a part of it's restoration. I see some really nice modern seats in some of these trucks. Are their any donor vehicles that are better to use (meaning easier to install in my truck). Would like to have bucket seats with console if possible. Thanks

LT102 · 12-07-2012, 12:12 AM

Want to replace the OE seat of my 71' as a part of it's restoration. I see some really nice modern seats in some of these trucks. Are their any donor vehicles that are better to use (meaning easier to install in my truck). Would like to have bucket seats with console if possible. Thanks

SS Tim · 12-07-2012, 12:59 AM

Need to be very aware that if your truck was not built with bucket seats it does not have the floor pan reinforcements for the bucket seats/inner tracks. Also the current mounting points are not designed for the loads integral shoulder harnesses impose if you decide to go that route. We put a lot of bucket seat info together here in this thread about adding buckets.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=516328s.

dan42 · 12-07-2012, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Need to be very aware that if your truck was not built with bucket seats it does not have the floor pan reinforcements for the bucket seats/inner tracks. Also the current mounting points are not designed for the loads integral shoulder harnesses impose if you decide to go that route. We put a lot of bucket seat info together here in this thread about adding buckets.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=516328s.

Tim, that link doesn't work -
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**mattfranklin** · 12-07-2012, 01:54 AM

There was a typo in his original link.
Here you go:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328

'69C-10 · 12-23-2012, 06:08 PM

'99-'06 Chevy/GMC seats work well.

Pulled out the crap Ram bench that was in it and replaced with '06 Silverado 40/20/40 seats.

71meangreenc10 · 12-24-2012, 12:44 AM

My Dodge seats are one of the best mods I have done to my truck....

Smitty

12-06-2012, 02:28 PM	#1
LT102 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greenville, Oh Posts: 72	Seat replacement - donor vehicle What to replace the OE seat of my 71' as a part of it's restoration. I see some really nice modern seats in some of these trucks. Are their any donor vehicles that are better to use (meaning easier to install in my truck). Would like to have bucket seats with console if possible. Thanks

12-07-2012, 12:12 AM	#2
LT102 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greenville, Oh Posts: 72	Re: Seat replacement - donor vehicle Want to replace the OE seat of my 71' as a part of it's restoration. I see some really nice modern seats in some of these trucks. Are their any donor vehicles that are better to use (meaning easier to install in my truck). Would like to have bucket seats with console if possible. Thanks

12-07-2012, 12:59 AM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Seat replacement - donor vehicle Need to be very aware that if your truck was not built with bucket seats it does not have the floor pan reinforcements for the bucket seats/inner tracks. Also the current mounting points are not designed for the loads integral shoulder harnesses impose if you decide to go that route. We put a lot of bucket seat info together here in this thread about adding buckets. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=516328s. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

12-07-2012, 01:54 AM	#5
mattfranklin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moraga, CA Posts: 812	Re: Seat replacement - donor vehicle There was a typo in his original link. Here you go: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328

12-23-2012, 06:08 PM	#6
'69C-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 73	Re: Seat replacement - donor vehicle '99-'06 Chevy/GMC seats work well. Pulled out the crap Ram bench that was in it and replaced with '06 Silverado 40/20/40 seats. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-10 SWB '18 Sierra Denali '18 Volvo XC90

12-24-2012, 12:44 AM	#7
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Seat replacement - donor vehicle My Dodge seats are one of the best mods I have done to my truck.... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"



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