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S10Fan · 03-31-2008, 12:56 PM

I recently picked up a 1980 Stepside as a DD project truck. I've owned several of the 73-77 trucks and I seem to remember the bench seat folding forward for access. The seat in my 80 doesn't but it does fit all the floor mounts so I assume it is a chevy truck seat. Is it supposed to fold forward or do I maybe have a seat from another style like a quad cab?

BLE 'BURBAN · 03-31-2008, 02:25 PM

The majority of bench seats in a standard cab truck did/do have the flip forward seat backs in them although there are some very basic models out there that did come with a fixed back so you would have to slide the whole seat forward.
The fixed back seats were more commonly found in the front of suburbans and crew cabs.

Mr79C10 · 03-31-2008, 02:32 PM

Are ya looking for a bench to fold open? Ill have one after I drop my buckets in my ride.

S10Fan · 03-31-2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

The majority of bench seats in a standard cab truck did/do have the flip forward seat backs in them although there are some very basic models out there that did come with a fixed back so you would have to slide the whole seat forward.
The fixed back seats were more commonly found in the front of suburbans and crew cabs.

Thanks, mine was probably a below basic model. LOL.

S10Fan · 03-31-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr79C10

Are ya looking for a bench to fold open? Ill have one after I drop my buckets in my ride.

Thanks but it wouldn't be worth the cost to ship or gas to pickup. I do want to keep the bench though. I have buckets in my other ride, I really hate them at times.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-31-2008, 05:12 PM

actually it was a free option. the dealer had to specify it when they ordered it from the factory and most did some didnt. i think if you find a ratty seatthat flips you could convertyours from one that doesnt flip to one that does

piecesparts · 04-01-2008, 03:42 AM

The bench seats a ARE ALL designed the same, just take the one bolt out of the seat bracket and it will fold like your others, just make sure that you have the backstop that the folding seats had. The bolt holes are all there. I have put seats out of a later 1992 model Suburban in my 84 truck and everything was there--not to mention a better foam base in the seat.

S10Fan · 04-01-2008, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piecesparts

The bench seats a ARE ALL designed the same, just take the one bolt out of the seat bracket and it will fold like your others, just make sure that you have the backstop that the folding seats had. The bolt holes are all there. I have put seats out of a later 1992 model Suburban in my 84 truck and everything was there--not to mention a better foam base in the seat.

Ya know, this seat has been recovered. I'll bet someone covered up something they shouldn't have. I'll check that out this week.

Thanks!

BowTieOgre · 04-01-2008, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piecesparts

The bench seats a ARE ALL designed the same, just take the one bolt out of the seat bracket and it will fold like your others, just make sure that you have the backstop that the folding seats had. The bolt holes are all there. I have put seats out of a later 1992 model Suburban in my 84 truck and everything was there--not to mention a better foam base in the seat.

I have an '80 Custom Deluxe and my seat does NOT fold...are you saying I could remove this bolt you are referring to and have a folding seat??

mhicks · 04-01-2008, 06:32 AM

My '73 Cheyenne Super did not have the folding seat.Wished it did.

03-31-2008, 12:56 PM	#1
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Seat I recently picked up a 1980 Stepside as a DD project truck. I've owned several of the 73-77 trucks and I seem to remember the bench seat folding forward for access. The seat in my 80 doesn't but it does fit all the floor mounts so I assume it is a chevy truck seat. Is it supposed to fold forward or do I maybe have a seat from another style like a quad cab? __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

03-31-2008, 02:25 PM	#2
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03-31-2008, 05:12 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Seat actually it was a free option. the dealer had to specify it when they ordered it from the factory and most did some didnt. i think if you find a ratty seatthat flips you could convertyours from one that doesnt flip to one that does __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-01-2008, 03:42 AM	#7
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Seat The bench seats a ARE ALL designed the same, just take the one bolt out of the seat bracket and it will fold like your others, just make sure that you have the backstop that the folding seats had. The bolt holes are all there. I have put seats out of a later 1992 model Suburban in my 84 truck and everything was there--not to mention a better foam base in the seat.

04-01-2008, 06:32 AM	#10
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Seat My '73 Cheyenne Super did not have the folding seat.Wished it did.

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