99-05 bucket seats

[og350]

i got a set of 2005 silverado seats with the flip down center for cheap from a friend at the junk yard. I am wondering if anyone has pictures of them installed or mounting advice on putting them into a 71 with a stock bench. thanks!!

[og350]

i know someone has to have some of these!

[jbristo67]

I want some does that count.

[og350]

well its a good start! it was hard to find a good set with the flip down center seat!

[tk-mpl]

I would show you mine, but not completely done yet. I just made some 2.5"x4" plates up and will weld them to the floor to made it stronger around eack bolt hole.. For fitment I just made a plywood template of the base and drilled holes. They fit pretty good. Going to have to shorten the steering column though.

[jugernot]

There are some pic of my 2005 seats installed and the fabricated mounts under the cab. Is this what you are looking for?

[project1971]

fantastic! i have a set waiting to go in and was wonders how easy it was going to be. that doesn't look bad at all.

[og350]

Originally Posted by jugernot

There are some pic of my 2005 seats installed and the fabricated mounts under the cab. Is this what you are looking for?

that is perfect!! thanks for posting that for me.i hope to get to installing my set soon!!

[Ackattack]

yep, not too bad. Just make sure that you make some plates to go on the bottom of the cab.

I think I got some Grade 8 7/16" bolts to mount mine up.

[og350]

do these seats take up alot of cab room with the stock gas tank still in the cab?

[rambler]

I think most people pull the cab tanks and put one under the bed for these seats... or you will be hugging the steering wheel.

[jamieg]

i was thinking about doing this as well. I would also like to see more pics of this and what reinforcements would/should be adequate.

I have heard also that this year of seat leaves a little to be desired for legroom as the seat is a bit thick.

I have been looking at new 09 seats and they seem a lot thinner, and i would just buy factory shoulder harness for a seatbelt to minimize extra work for seat reinforcment.

any more info?

[jugernot]

Originally Posted by og350

that is perfect!! thanks for posting that for me.i hope to get to installing my set soon!!

The only warning I have to say is that if you are a tall person you might not have alot of head room. I'm 5'8 and fit perfectly, but feel like I'm sitting tall inside.