Upgrading to newer seats - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SteedaLX · 10-28-2003, 10:00 AM

I am looking to upgrade the seats in my 1971 Jimmy with some from a later model vehicle. Is their any seats that will bolt directly in, or will I have to make some custom mounts?

Thanks

JayDubBlazer · 10-28-2003, 10:37 AM

I think for the most part you will have to make custom brackets or drill new holes in the floor. A lot of people (including me) use the newer chevy seats because they have the intergrated seat belts.

2wdBlazer · 10-28-2003, 10:42 AM

I have Early 90's Volvo seats bolted to the stock rails. Comfy.

meathead95 · 10-28-2003, 03:37 PM

where are you from i would be interested in your rear seat,the seat belts, and all of the mounting brackets. give me a holler or send some pics to meathead95@hotmail.com if you wanna sell them

Dan72cst · 10-29-2003, 09:51 AM

Have I got a deal for you!

Take a look at these and let me know/offer I'll work with ya. You can get armrest covers easily as it looks like there is a zipper on the bottom side.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=72272

MMGOODIE · 10-29-2003, 02:39 PM

damn dan...if only i had the money right now i would do that. I am going to Vegas next week for work so i need my $$ for gambling

...well and other things too.

if you still have them when i get back, we need to talk.

72beast · 10-30-2003, 11:57 AM

I made up new brackets for mine seats, there alum painted black and use the org holes in the floor boards then the seat bolts to the brackets...

2wdBlazer...Nice looking truck!!!

bouncytruck · 10-30-2003, 03:04 PM

My truck has some "custom" brackets holding the "custom" seats. I have no idea what the seats are out of but they previous owner's homemade brackets sit way too high. I'd much rather have the originals back in there to match the back seat.

If you make your own brackets, make sure that you measure the seat height and the brackets compensate for any additional height or lack of height in the seats.

SteedaLX · 10-30-2003, 04:01 PM

I am really wanting some black seats; but I will definlty keep them in mind. Wonder what the shipping would be to 30736. Thanks for all the input.

bouncytruck · 10-30-2003, 05:36 PM

SteedaLX, please fill out your profile. It will help us help you... Thanks

2wdBlazer · 10-30-2003, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 72beast

2wdBlazer...Nice looking truck!!!

Thanks. I'm Taking the top off this weekend too.

72beast · 10-30-2003, 08:04 PM

no top off on the west coast...too much ash in the air...

to the yellow K5's

10-28-2003, 10:00 AM	#1
SteedaLX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 64	Upgrading to newer seats I am looking to upgrade the seats in my 1971 Jimmy with some from a later model vehicle. Is their any seats that will bolt directly in, or will I have to make some custom mounts? Thanks __________________ 1971 GMC Jimmy 6" Superlift w/ 35" tires Chattanooga, TN

10-28-2003, 10:37 AM	#2
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	I think for the most part you will have to make custom brackets or drill new holes in the floor. A lot of people (including me) use the newer chevy seats because they have the intergrated seat belts. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

10-28-2003, 10:42 AM	#3
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	I have Early 90's Volvo seats bolted to the stock rails. Comfy. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

10-28-2003, 03:37 PM	#4
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	where are you from i would be interested in your rear seat,the seat belts, and all of the mounting brackets. give me a holler or send some pics to meathead95@hotmail.com if you wanna sell them __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

10-29-2003, 09:51 AM	#5
Dan72cst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lake Stevens,WA 98258 North of Seattle Posts: 833	Have I got a deal for you! Take a look at these and let me know/offer I'll work with ya. You can get armrest covers easily as it looks like there is a zipper on the bottom side. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=72272 __________________ Marysville, WA (Dan72cst@hotmail.com) 72 4wd Blazer CST 350/350 72 4wd Chevy LWB 350/350 68 2wd Chevy LWB 327/400

10-29-2003, 02:39 PM	#6
MMGOODIE I love doing it topless Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MossyRock, WA Posts: 493	8() damn dan...if only i had the money right now i would do that. I am going to Vegas next week for work so i need my $$ for gambling ...well and other things too. if you still have them when i get back, we need to talk. __________________ Mikey "If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier."

10-30-2003, 11:57 AM	#7
72beast TONYP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 100	I made up new brackets for mine seats, there alum painted black and use the org holes in the floor boards then the seat bolts to the brackets... 2wdBlazer...Nice looking truck!!! __________________ 72 K/5 350/205 SOFT-TOP DOUG THORLEY HEADERS A/C CUSTOM REAR BUMPER http://www.socalbigdawgs.com/tr/7.18.03/DSC04290.JPG

10-30-2003, 03:04 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	My truck has some "custom" brackets holding the "custom" seats. I have no idea what the seats are out of but they previous owner's homemade brackets sit way too high. I'd much rather have the originals back in there to match the back seat. If you make your own brackets, make sure that you measure the seat height and the brackets compensate for any additional height or lack of height in the seats. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-30-2003, 04:01 PM	#9
SteedaLX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 64	I am really wanting some black seats; but I will definlty keep them in mind. Wonder what the shipping would be to 30736. Thanks for all the input. __________________ 1971 GMC Jimmy 6" Superlift w/ 35" tires Chattanooga, TN

10-30-2003, 05:36 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	SteedaLX, please fill out your profile. It will help us help you... Thanks __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-30-2003, 08:04 PM	#12
72beast TONYP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 100	no top off on the west coast...too much ash in the air... to the yellow K5's __________________ 72 K/5 350/205 SOFT-TOP DOUG THORLEY HEADERS A/C CUSTOM REAR BUMPER http://www.socalbigdawgs.com/tr/7.18.03/DSC04290.JPG

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