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**BIG ORANGE** · 12-19-2002, 10:13 PM

Well got a question,building the new project orange and gonna redo the gold 69 as a daily driver,I have some nice bucket seats and I have a 1995 60/40 seat, which one should I put in the daily driver and which for the new project orange. I like the idear of the factory look in the interior of the 69 just wondered if the bucket seats are comfortable enough,I know the new seat is!
Sorry if this sounds dumb just want some of my friends advice.
Thanks alot, Donnie

**Palf70Step** · 12-19-2002, 10:19 PM

I love the newer style seats. For a daily driver I would definitely take the later models. To me they are soo much more supportive and comfortable than the original seats..both bench and buckets. My .02.

Mountain Man · 12-19-2002, 10:39 PM

I really like my factory buckets, but if you are going to be putting alot of mile in the 69, and you are 6 foot+ like me, you may want to concider the 95 set. They are comfortable, but not as comfortable as the newer style.

I do agree though, that there is nothing like a clean , stock looking truck.

By the way, I still have the Classic Trucks magazine with your article in it. Let me know if you still want it.

Huck · 12-19-2002, 10:42 PM

Factory buckets with console look great till you need room for 3 people---then your just plum out of luck. I may change over my daily driver to a late model bench just for that reason. My .02 Huck

weasel29gm · 12-20-2002, 12:01 AM

I'd go with the late model in both, they look and ride better and just put em' in and forget em' My .02 Weasel!!

3damnboyz · 12-20-2002, 09:31 AM

if you do huck, i would be intrested in your buckets! let me know

wnc mountain · 12-20-2002, 11:01 AM

I like my buckets and console. I am 6-3 and am pretty comfy. I will say that mine is not a daily driver. never driven it more that 20 miles. but i like the extra storage of the center console. jmo.

srhart71 · 12-20-2002, 09:00 PM

I have the buckets and console. They are OK since my wife doesn't ride in the truck too often. The console comes in handy also. My only complaint is that I can't fit enough people in there when it's time to drive to the huntin spot or fishin hole.
Both have advantages and disadvantages. Depends on what the truck is mainly used for.

my $.02

doc70sub · 12-23-2002, 11:37 PM

Big O,
You already know that I say go w/ the late model seats in the driver, buckets for the show truck.

The factory buckets look awesome, but the set I had didn't like my 6'9" /260 lbs frame.....in other words they were a PITA after about 10 minutes.

Good luck on the trucks, I'm sure they'll be awesome!!
Doc

Riles72 · 12-24-2002, 12:32 AM

I love my 60/40. Mine's out of a 98..they're waay comfy! I used to drive mine every day until i got the s-10...gas mileage went way up... I think you'd be pleased with the comfort. I would advise you however, to chop the seat frames. all ya gotta do is cut a section out and weld 'em back together...it lowers the seat around 2" and gives ya a little more room..

hope it helps...

Riley

Project1970 · 12-24-2002, 05:43 AM

I just got a second-row 'Burb seat out of a '99 today...pick it up tomorrow (parts puller was behind and I'm in no rush) and start cleaning it off...it should be a nice improvement from the original!

12-19-2002, 10:13 PM	#1
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	? factory buckets/ new 60/40 seat? Well got a question,building the new project orange and gonna redo the gold 69 as a daily driver,I have some nice bucket seats and I have a 1995 60/40 seat, which one should I put in the daily driver and which for the new project orange. I like the idear of the factory look in the interior of the 69 just wondered if the bucket seats are comfortable enough,I know the new seat is! Sorry if this sounds dumb just want some of my friends advice. Thanks alot, Donnie __________________ Things happen for a reason!

12-19-2002, 10:19 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,274	I love the newer style seats. For a daily driver I would definitely take the later models. To me they are soo much more supportive and comfortable than the original seats..both bench and buckets. My .02. __________________ 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!

12-19-2002, 10:39 PM	#3
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	I really like my factory buckets, but if you are going to be putting alot of mile in the 69, and you are 6 foot+ like me, you may want to concider the 95 set. They are comfortable, but not as comfortable as the newer style. I do agree though, that there is nothing like a clean , stock looking truck. By the way, I still have the Classic Trucks magazine with your article in it. Let me know if you still want it. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

12-20-2002, 12:01 AM	#5
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,099	I'd go with the late model in both, they look and ride better and just put em' in and forget em' My .02 Weasel!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

12-20-2002, 09:31 AM	#6
3damnboyz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: east texas Posts: 42	if you do huck, i would be intrested in your buckets! let me know __________________ 72 short wide 55 stepside- 2nd generation "come on honey, we need more old trucks to fix up for the boys to drive, they will be driving before ya know it!"

12-19-2002, 10:42 PM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Factory buckets with console look great till you need room for 3 people---then your just plum out of luck. I may change over my daily driver to a late model bench just for that reason. My .02 Huck

12-20-2002, 11:01 AM	#7
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	I like my buckets and console. I am 6-3 and am pretty comfy. I will say that mine is not a daily driver. never driven it more that 20 miles. but i like the extra storage of the center console. jmo. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

12-20-2002, 09:00 PM	#8
srhart71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: China Grove, NC Posts: 147	I have the buckets and console. They are OK since my wife doesn't ride in the truck too often. The console comes in handy also. My only complaint is that I can't fit enough people in there when it's time to drive to the huntin spot or fishin hole. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Depends on what the truck is mainly used for. my $.02

12-23-2002, 11:37 PM	#9
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	Big O, You already know that I say go w/ the late model seats in the driver, buckets for the show truck. The factory buckets look awesome, but the set I had didn't like my 6'9" /260 lbs frame.....in other words they were a PITA after about 10 minutes. Good luck on the trucks, I'm sure they'll be awesome!! Doc __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400

12-24-2002, 12:32 AM	#10
Riles72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 117	definitely 60/40 I love my 60/40. Mine's out of a 98..they're waay comfy! I used to drive mine every day until i got the s-10...gas mileage went way up... I think you'd be pleased with the comfort. I would advise you however, to chop the seat frames. all ya gotta do is cut a section out and weld 'em back together...it lowers the seat around 2" and gives ya a little more room.. hope it helps... Riley __________________ 72 Chevy short stepside 350/350 tilt, vintage air a/c sunset Orange Metallic paint Early Classic 2.5/4 drop eagle series 211 wheels

12-24-2002, 05:43 AM	#11
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I just got a second-row 'Burb seat out of a '99 today...pick it up tomorrow (parts puller was behind and I'm in no rush) and start cleaning it off...it should be a nice improvement from the original! __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!



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