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Old 04-04-2017, 11:32 AM   #1
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Will '73 bucket seats and console fit my '71 C10?

I found a set of 73 buckets with a console in pretty good shape. Will those fit my 71 c10 without making modifications?

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Old 04-04-2017, 11:43 AM   #2
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Re: Will '73 bucket seats and console fit my '71 C10?

The bases are wrong but otherwise yes.
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Old 04-04-2017, 12:11 PM   #3
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Re: Will '73 bucket seats and console fit my '71 C10?

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The bases are wrong but otherwise yes.
So f I find 71 bases, they would bolt on and fit the floor?
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Old 04-04-2017, 12:17 PM   #4
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Re: Will '73 bucket seats and console fit my '71 C10?

Even with the correct brackets the 73-up seats angle too far back and hit the cab. You will not be able to adjust the seat back far enough.
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Re: Will '73 bucket seats and console fit my '71 C10?

Are you sure? I thought the low backs were the same through '75.



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Re: Will '73 bucket seats and console fit my '71 C10?

They both seem to slant back quite a bit.
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Re: Will '73 bucket seats and console fit my '71 C10?

Foams are the same, frames are slightly different. Give it a try, I have and that's what happened.
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