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shuttermutt · 12-03-2003, 10:04 AM

With my 68 nearly back on the road, it's time to start looking for ways to ditch the pain-in-the-rear, cheesy seat cover. The local upholstery guy wants "between $200 and $250" to recover the original bench in vinyl. I'm considering putting in a late model seat instead.

I know many others have gone down this road before me. What seats work best? What's involved? Any pics?

gr8scott51 · 12-03-2003, 11:37 AM

A mid 90's Silverado seat is in my cab, you'll love it. I paid $300 for it. You have to drill 4 holes in the floor and bolt it down. Do a search, I know we've talked about this before and it seems like someone had a couple good pics, wish I did.

Good luck, Scott

lewi · 12-03-2003, 03:27 PM

I went with a 3 piece aftermarket seat and am happy with them.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-03-2003, 03:53 PM

Mine aren't mounted yet but here is a 40/20/40 seat out of a 1999 Silverado sitting in my 69's cab.

shuttermutt · 12-03-2003, 04:09 PM

Oooh... that is sah-weet, Yukon! I gotta get me some of that!

meathead95 · 12-03-2003, 04:18 PM

Yukon Jack are they comfortable in their? that is what i have been planing on for a long time but after seeing yours it looks kinda cramped :-( and i hate to not have leg room

**Yukon Jack** · 12-03-2003, 04:29 PM

I have put the pedals back in and yes it is tighter but I think it will be fine. The driver seat sits about 24" from the firewall, which seems a little close but it is pretty comfortable. Height is right at 15" which also feels good. I am worried about the 4 wheel drive shifter hitting the middle seat, but it can be modified. In 4 Low it used to basically lay on top of the old bench seat.

Another board member measured his stock seat as 28" from the firewall and about 14" tall - so the new seats are sit about 4" closer to the dash and are about an inch or so taller. That is with the seats reclined at a comfortable position but nearly touching the rear of the cab.

I imagine the 4 speed shifter will be fine.

Small changes for a big improvement in seats.

meathead95 · 12-03-2003, 04:37 PM

thanks for the reply that doesnt sound to bad

skokie · 12-03-2003, 04:55 PM

YukonJack Can you get a closer pic of that and post it?
Thanks

**Yukon Jack** · 12-03-2003, 05:01 PM

skokie - do you want a bigger pic since that one is kinda small or a closer pic of a certain part?

rin68 · 12-03-2003, 05:50 PM

yukon--do you have the gas tank still in the cab? if the tank was out, would it be possible to set it back a little farther?

Primered_69 · 12-03-2003, 06:16 PM

Yukon can you get a picture of yourself in the seats sitting down?

Primered_69 · 12-03-2003, 06:18 PM

Gas tank sits pretty much into a recess in the cab. You will not gain much (if any) when you remove it.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-03-2003, 06:20 PM

Tank is out of cab. I will try to get a picture tonight showing a side view as the only picture I have doesn't show leg room at all.

70 longbed · 12-03-2003, 06:23 PM

Meathead95,

Don't want to step on anybodys thread here.

I put some seats out of a 02 Tahoe, the same seat as Yukon has, in mine, and it made the seat to close and too tall for me; I am 6'4" and 295lbs though. They are some comfortable seats, but that 4"s closer is more than you think.

Maybe a couple of pillows underneath and behind you would give you an idea of what it is like.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-03-2003, 06:39 PM

ive seen alot of guys put in the newer silverado seats from almost any year of truck.. in my day which was when those trucks were pretty new alot of guys also put old cadillac leather seats in there too

skokie · 12-03-2003, 07:36 PM

A closer pic of the drivers side near the bottom where the rails are.

Thanks

Mixup · 12-03-2003, 07:43 PM

I have a 99 Silverado bench in my 69. The front holes line up perfect but you have to drill holes for the rear and space it up level with the front. It sat to high on the ledge that the front of the seat sits on so I cut a notch and rewelded it so the back sits on the floor instead of using spacers. It seems to be ok but I'm installing new carpet and insulation and haven't driven it with the new seat yet.

hgs_notes · 12-03-2003, 07:52 PM

I used a mid 90's 60/40 split bench from a suburban. It's gray vinyl and fit great. I don't think it changed my seating position more than an inch, if at all.

HG

**Palf70Step** · 12-03-2003, 09:24 PM

Here is the first set I had in mine...out of a 90 C1500

**Palf70Step** · 12-03-2003, 09:26 PM

here is what I have now, splint bench out of a 93 C1500 extended cab. Both are the same for comfort, but if I ever did it again I would stick with the one piece bench. Since I can't really use the split option very well, the straight bench is a lot cleaner and simpler install

Longhorn Man · 12-04-2003, 01:11 AM

That split sits a little high too. We did one in a 69 gmc and even with a 15 inch steering wheel, we had minimal clearanc between our thighs and the wheel...and that's when my thighs were small too.

Bill72BB · 12-04-2003, 04:16 AM

I used the 98 silverado 60/40 seat ,

**Yukon Jack** · 12-04-2003, 12:44 PM

To give Shuttermut and skokie a better idea of leg room, here are a couple pics of me sitting in the 40/20/40 1999 Sileverado seat in my 69's cab.

jays68yak · 12-04-2003, 12:51 PM

95-98 buckets in a 69 suburban (landons)

http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jas...m=DSC00025.jpg

12-03-2003, 10:04 AM	#1
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Late model seats With my 68 nearly back on the road, it's time to start looking for ways to ditch the pain-in-the-rear, cheesy seat cover. The local upholstery guy wants "between $200 and $250" to recover the original bench in vinyl. I'm considering putting in a late model seat instead. I know many others have gone down this road before me. What seats work best? What's involved? Any pics? __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

12-03-2003, 11:37 AM	#2
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	drill 4 holes A mid 90's Silverado seat is in my cab, you'll love it. I paid $300 for it. You have to drill 4 holes in the floor and bolt it down. Do a search, I know we've talked about this before and it seems like someone had a couple good pics, wish I did. Good luck, Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

12-03-2003, 03:27 PM	#3
lewi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redding California Posts: 223	I went with a 3 piece aftermarket seat and am happy with them. __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 383/350 LWB 2wd Built to use, and look good.

12-03-2003, 03:53 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Mine aren't mounted yet but here is a 40/20/40 seat out of a 1999 Silverado sitting in my 69's cab. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-03-2003, 04:09 PM	#5
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Oooh... that is sah-weet, Yukon! I gotta get me some of that! __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

12-03-2003, 04:18 PM	#6
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Yukon Jack are they comfortable in their? that is what i have been planing on for a long time but after seeing yours it looks kinda cramped :-( and i hate to not have leg room __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

12-03-2003, 04:29 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	I have put the pedals back in and yes it is tighter but I think it will be fine. The driver seat sits about 24" from the firewall, which seems a little close but it is pretty comfortable. Height is right at 15" which also feels good. I am worried about the 4 wheel drive shifter hitting the middle seat, but it can be modified. In 4 Low it used to basically lay on top of the old bench seat. Another board member measured his stock seat as 28" from the firewall and about 14" tall - so the new seats are sit about 4" closer to the dash and are about an inch or so taller. That is with the seats reclined at a comfortable position but nearly touching the rear of the cab. I imagine the 4 speed shifter will be fine. Small changes for a big improvement in seats. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-03-2003, 04:37 PM	#8
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	thanks for the reply that doesnt sound to bad __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

12-03-2003, 04:55 PM	#9
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	YukonJack Can you get a closer pic of that and post it? Thanks

12-03-2003, 05:01 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	skokie - do you want a bigger pic since that one is kinda small or a closer pic of a certain part? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-03-2003, 05:50 PM	#11
rin68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 600	yukon--do you have the gas tank still in the cab? if the tank was out, would it be possible to set it back a little farther? __________________ 1968 C10 - 383, non-stop project 1969 Camaro - 327, bone stock family heirloom...soon to be LS/T56, Ridetech, all the goodies

12-03-2003, 06:16 PM	#12
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Yukon can you get a picture of yourself in the seats sitting down? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

12-03-2003, 06:18 PM	#13
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Gas tank sits pretty much into a recess in the cab. You will not gain much (if any) when you remove it. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

12-03-2003, 06:20 PM	#14
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Tank is out of cab. I will try to get a picture tonight showing a side view as the only picture I have doesn't show leg room at all. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-03-2003, 06:23 PM	#15
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	Meathead95, Don't want to step on anybodys thread here. I put some seats out of a 02 Tahoe, the same seat as Yukon has, in mine, and it made the seat to close and too tall for me; I am 6'4" and 295lbs though. They are some comfortable seats, but that 4"s closer is more than you think. Maybe a couple of pillows underneath and behind you would give you an idea of what it is like. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.



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12-03-2003, 06:39 PM	#16
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,303	ive seen alot of guys put in the newer silverado seats from almost any year of truck.. in my day which was when those trucks were pretty new alot of guys also put old cadillac leather seats in there too __________________ 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!!

12-03-2003, 07:36 PM	#17
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	A closer pic of the drivers side near the bottom where the rails are. Thanks

12-03-2003, 07:43 PM	#18
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	I have a 99 Silverado bench in my 69. The front holes line up perfect but you have to drill holes for the rear and space it up level with the front. It sat to high on the ledge that the front of the seat sits on so I cut a notch and rewelded it so the back sits on the floor instead of using spacers. It seems to be ok but I'm installing new carpet and insulation and haven't driven it with the new seat yet. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

12-03-2003, 07:52 PM	#19
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	I used a mid 90's 60/40 split bench from a suburban. It's gray vinyl and fit great. I don't think it changed my seating position more than an inch, if at all. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

12-03-2003, 09:24 PM	#20
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Here is the first set I had in mine...out of a 90 C1500 __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-03-2003, 09:26 PM	#21
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	here is what I have now, splint bench out of a 93 C1500 extended cab. Both are the same for comfort, but if I ever did it again I would stick with the one piece bench. Since I can't really use the split option very well, the straight bench is a lot cleaner and simpler install __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-04-2003, 01:11 AM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	That split sits a little high too. We did one in a 69 gmc and even with a 15 inch steering wheel, we had minimal clearanc between our thighs and the wheel...and that's when my thighs were small too.

12-04-2003, 04:16 AM	#23
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12-04-2003, 12:44 PM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	To give Shuttermut and skokie a better idea of leg room, here are a couple pics of me sitting in the 40/20/40 1999 Sileverado seat in my 69's cab. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-04-2003, 12:51 PM	#25
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