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silver7 · 02-10-2016, 08:12 PM

Can anyone tell me if they have ever seen a bench seat in a 67-72 truck set-up with seat belts for 4 people? Thanks.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 02-10-2016, 10:45 PM

They would have to be small people to fit 4. I don't think the factory ever put 4 in.

**jeffahart** · 02-10-2016, 11:23 PM

The small grey aliens are buying up all the 67-72s now. And they need the seat belts before they beam them up to the mother ship. And them little fellas fit four to a seat!

I hate to be the one with the conspiracy theory, but there you have it. It's got to be said.

They always have my favorite beer and cheetos cheese flavored puffs on ship when they abduct me. Good PR I guess!

CG · 02-11-2016, 01:50 AM

A person could move mounting points and stick four sets in there. You thinking about belts for kids?

67ChevyRedneck · 02-11-2016, 09:49 AM

We did that when we were little, but we just shared one lap belt.

Swar · 02-11-2016, 12:40 PM

I've had 4 people in my truck before. It's pretty uncomfortable and pretty illegal.

davepl · 02-11-2016, 01:29 PM

No, but I bet I'm not the only person who grew up riding in these trucks with more than one kid - my brother and I stuck in between Mom and Dad. In -40F weather, with Dad smoking a pipe and Mom smoking King Size. Smoky times.

But we fit until we were teens, anyway. No seat belts though, sorry!

**special-K** · 02-11-2016, 08:21 PM

The factory bench seat for three is as wide as will fit between the doors. So, four people that can fit in the cab, will fit on the seat. If you meant to ask about seat belts the answer is there are no light trucks or cars made to seat four on one seat. I don't know about other states, but here in Maryland more than three is illegal. So I guess we broke the law that day we cut school to go swimming with 17 people in a VW Bug. That was crazy crowded, so me and another guy road on the back bumper back to school

GASoline71 · 02-11-2016, 08:28 PM

I grew up with my Dad's 1970 C10. He bought it in 1974. We ALL rode in the cab during the winter or when it was raining. Dad driving, me next to him with the gearshift between my legs, my brother next to me, then my mom sitting near the passenger side door with my sister sitting on her lap. HAHA!

Nowadays you'd get pulled over for child endangerment! Not a seatbelt in sight.

During the summer my brother and I rode in the back... everywhere!

My times have changed.

Gary

davepl · 02-11-2016, 08:50 PM

It varies by state. When I took my license test in '84 in Sasaktchewan the law was you could put as many people as you could fit, except:

a) None to the left of the driver (!)
b) Not crowding the driver

Other than that, the first N passengers had to wear the N available seat belts, but after that you can stack them like cordwood. At the time, anyway.

I think the law in WA is that it's also unlimited (I looked to see if I could put my kids in the pickup bed legally) but you have to use the available belts. Some states might specifically say 3 in the front, that'd be interesting.

davem815 · 02-11-2016, 08:58 PM

GASoline71, that's exactly what we did in my dad's 71 C20 that he bought in 74. Dad drove w/ me and my sister in the middle and my little brother on mom's lap. Even drove from Indiana to Smokey mountains for vacation one year. Although me and my sister did ride in the bed under a truck cap part of the time. Even camped out of the topper. Not a camper, just a topper that Dad built a bed (platform) from the wheel wells forward. The kids slept on the floor w/ legs under the "bed" . Parents in the bed. Sometimes if we were good, one of us could sleep in the cab! Good times!

**70cst** · 02-11-2016, 11:34 PM

I would check your laws to see if it is legal first - then if its ok then proceed.
Good Luck

**special-K** · 02-11-2016, 11:53 PM

I took my girlfriend (then wife,then X) and her (then our) kids camping at the beach in a '71 K/20. That was before cops bothered you for anything they could. Also before child seat laws.

El Dorado Jim · 02-11-2016, 11:57 PM

I have added a fourth set of seatbelts in my '72 and my'74, and both of my kid's trucks, one is a '70 and the other is a '73, that way if you have four in there , you are buckled up, fine when some of the people are small....never heard of "you can only have 3 people in a truck", I always took me, my wife and our two boys in my truck, never had any problem...

02-10-2016, 08:12 PM	#1
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	4 Passenger Bench Seat Can anyone tell me if they have ever seen a bench seat in a 67-72 truck set-up with seat belts for 4 people? Thanks. __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4

02-10-2016, 10:45 PM	#2
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,357	Re: 4 Passenger Bench Seat They would have to be small people to fit 4. I don't think the factory ever put 4 in. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

02-10-2016, 11:23 PM	#3
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,906	Re: 4 Passenger Bench Seat The small grey aliens are buying up all the 67-72s now. And they need the seat belts before they beam them up to the mother ship. And them little fellas fit four to a seat! I hate to be the one with the conspiracy theory, but there you have it. It's got to be said. They always have my favorite beer and cheetos cheese flavored puffs on ship when they abduct me. Good PR I guess! __________________ White K20

02-11-2016, 01:50 AM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: 4 Passenger Bench Seat A person could move mounting points and stick four sets in there. You thinking about belts for kids? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-11-2016, 09:49 AM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 4 Passenger Bench Seat We did that when we were little, but we just shared one lap belt. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-11-2016, 12:40 PM	#6
Swar Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Matamoras, PA Posts: 397	Re: 4 Passenger Bench Seat I've had 4 people in my truck before. It's pretty uncomfortable and pretty illegal.

02-11-2016, 01:29 PM	#7
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 4 Passenger Bench Seat No, but I bet I'm not the only person who grew up riding in these trucks with more than one kid - my brother and I stuck in between Mom and Dad. In -40F weather, with Dad smoking a pipe and Mom smoking King Size. Smoky times. But we fit until we were teens, anyway. No seat belts though, sorry! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-11-2016, 08:21 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 4 Passenger Bench Seat The factory bench seat for three is as wide as will fit between the doors. So, four people that can fit in the cab, will fit on the seat. If you meant to ask about seat belts the answer is there are no light trucks or cars made to seat four on one seat. I don't know about other states, but here in Maryland more than three is illegal. So I guess we broke the law that day we cut school to go swimming with 17 people in a VW Bug. That was crazy crowded, so me and another guy road on the back bumper back to school __________________ "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 ~

02-11-2016, 08:50 PM	#10
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 4 Passenger Bench Seat It varies by state. When I took my license test in '84 in Sasaktchewan the law was you could put as many people as you could fit, except: a) None to the left of the driver (!) b) Not crowding the driver Other than that, the first N passengers had to wear the N available seat belts, but after that you can stack them like cordwood. At the time, anyway. I think the law in WA is that it's also unlimited (I looked to see if I could put my kids in the pickup bed legally) but you have to use the available belts. Some states might specifically say 3 in the front, that'd be interesting. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-11-2016, 08:58 PM	#11
davem815 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Warren, IN Posts: 313	Re: 4 Passenger Bench Seat GASoline71, that's exactly what we did in my dad's 71 C20 that he bought in 74. Dad drove w/ me and my sister in the middle and my little brother on mom's lap. Even drove from Indiana to Smokey mountains for vacation one year. Although me and my sister did ride in the bed under a truck cap part of the time. Even camped out of the topper. Not a camper, just a topper that Dad built a bed (platform) from the wheel wells forward. The kids slept on the floor w/ legs under the "bed" . Parents in the bed. Sometimes if we were good, one of us could sleep in the cab! Good times! __________________ 1966 GMC 1500 (3/4 ton) Custom V6 3sp Edna 1970 GMC C2500 Deluxe lwb 307/4sp Ol' Green 1971 Chevy C20 Custom lwb 307/3OTT, now a project in family since 1974 2014 GMC K2500 Crewcab 6.0 gas 2005 GMC Canyon Ext cab 4wd daily driver 1963 F*rd/Howe C750 fire truck 11,000 miles

02-11-2016, 11:34 PM	#12
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: 4 Passenger Bench Seat I would check your laws to see if it is legal first - then if its ok then proceed. Good Luck __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-11-2016, 11:53 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 4 Passenger Bench Seat I took my girlfriend (then wife,then X) and her (then our) kids camping at the beach in a '71 K/20. That was before cops bothered you for anything they could. Also before child seat laws. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-11-2016 at 11:58 PM.

02-11-2016, 11:57 PM	#14
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: 4 Passenger Bench Seat I have added a fourth set of seatbelts in my '72 and my'74, and both of my kid's trucks, one is a '70 and the other is a '73, that way if you have four in there , you are buckled up, fine when some of the people are small....never heard of "you can only have 3 people in a truck", I always took me, my wife and our two boys in my truck, never had any problem...



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