68 seat vs. 69 seat - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bean · 09-05-2008, 07:03 PM

A friend of mine recently gave me a 68 seat. I like it much better if for no other reason it folds forward. It's also in way better shape than the other one. He told me though the tracks are different for the 68. Is this the case? If so, will the mounting holes in the floor be different? Thanks.

**Palf70Step** · 09-05-2008, 07:58 PM

Far as I know they mount in the same place as long as they are both benches. Should be a bolt in swap.

bean · 09-05-2008, 08:38 PM

That's what I would think but he says the 68 track won't bolt to a 69 seat and vise versa. Does anyone know for sure? Thanks.

ChevLoRay · 09-05-2008, 10:28 PM

If you have both seats, how much trouble is it for you to check them both and see what the measurements are? Even if you have to drill a new hole or two, what's the concern? If the earlier seat is in better shape than the later seat, just bolt it in. There really shouldn't be any difference in the mounting for either seat. I've been looking at and sitting on a '68 "Buddy Seat". Looks to me like one would replace the other.

drivethechevy · 09-05-2008, 10:34 PM

all the bench seats 67-72 for pickups(not sure about burbs) will bolt up, my dad has a seat out of a 69 in his 71, i have a seat from a 72 in my 68 my 69 as the seat from my 68 so that swap will deffinately work

bean · 09-06-2008, 10:19 AM

My friend was right the track for the 69 seat doesn't fit the 68. the 68 is wider so the 69 tracks won't work.

68gmsee · 09-06-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bean

My friend was right the track for the 69 seat doesn't fit the 68. the 68 is wider so the 69 tracks won't work.

Strange.... I could swear that my 69 Chevy seat fit perfectly in my 68 GMC. I did that 15 years ago and don't remember having any problems.

Recently, I bought a seat out of a 71 or 72 Chevy and also used it in my 68 GMC and didn't have any problems with that one either. Maybe it's because it's a GMC?

jorgensensc · 09-06-2008, 12:23 PM

it shoud bolt right up. Maybe something is funny it the set. Can you swap the tracks on the seats?

bean · 09-06-2008, 12:35 PM

I only have tracks off the 69 seat and they just are long enough to bolt to the 68 seat. Would have thought this would be alot easier lol

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 09-06-2008, 02:48 PM

Yes they are identical, it will bolt right in with no modification. The only difference is the seat is the back!!!

bean · 09-06-2008, 08:02 PM

they are not identical. guess i'll have to find mounts for a 68 seat. the problem is where the mounts bolt to the back of the seat that's where it's different

09-05-2008, 07:03 PM	#1
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	68 seat vs. 69 seat A friend of mine recently gave me a 68 seat. I like it much better if for no other reason it folds forward. It's also in way better shape than the other one. He told me though the tracks are different for the 68. Is this the case? If so, will the mounting holes in the floor be different? Thanks.

09-05-2008, 07:58 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: 68 seat vs. 69 seat Far as I know they mount in the same place as long as they are both benches. Should be a bolt in swap. __________________ 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!

09-05-2008, 08:38 PM	#3
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: 68 seat vs. 69 seat That's what I would think but he says the 68 track won't bolt to a 69 seat and vise versa. Does anyone know for sure? Thanks.

09-05-2008, 10:28 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 68 seat vs. 69 seat If you have both seats, how much trouble is it for you to check them both and see what the measurements are? Even if you have to drill a new hole or two, what's the concern? If the earlier seat is in better shape than the later seat, just bolt it in. There really shouldn't be any difference in the mounting for either seat. I've been looking at and sitting on a '68 "Buddy Seat". Looks to me like one would replace the other. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-05-2008, 10:34 PM	#5
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: 68 seat vs. 69 seat all the bench seats 67-72 for pickups(not sure about burbs) will bolt up, my dad has a seat out of a 69 in his 71, i have a seat from a 72 in my 68 my 69 as the seat from my 68 so that swap will deffinately work __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

09-06-2008, 10:19 AM	#6
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: 68 seat vs. 69 seat My friend was right the track for the 69 seat doesn't fit the 68. the 68 is wider so the 69 tracks won't work.

09-06-2008, 12:23 PM	#8
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: 68 seat vs. 69 seat it shoud bolt right up. Maybe something is funny it the set. Can you swap the tracks on the seats? __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

09-06-2008, 12:35 PM	#9
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: 68 seat vs. 69 seat I only have tracks off the 69 seat and they just are long enough to bolt to the 68 seat. Would have thought this would be alot easier lol

09-06-2008, 02:48 PM	#10
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: 68 seat vs. 69 seat Yes they are identical, it will bolt right in with no modification. The only difference is the seat is the back!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

09-06-2008, 08:02 PM	#11
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: 68 seat vs. 69 seat they are not identical. guess i'll have to find mounts for a 68 seat. the problem is where the mounts bolt to the back of the seat that's where it's different



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