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**Already Gone** · 01-03-2013, 12:20 AM

Attached is a pic of my interior now except the glove box lid is now black ripple like the dash surround. I have real nice original seat and the black and white houndstooth cover from Truckseats like the one pictured and also a set of GMT 800 2003 Integrated Shoulder belt seats ( with power both sides ) like the 3rd pic that I can install. I had decided to go with the original bench but keep thinking I should put in the 50/50's with the shoulder belts. I would appreciate feedback and opinions good or bad. I'm not going to do the seat install until May/June so I have time to decide.

**too much stuff** · 01-03-2013, 12:40 AM

I vote for pic 2. Original. I always thought the newer seats look out of place in these trucks, but they are probably more comfy.

**Stocker** · 01-03-2013, 01:23 AM

How much will you be driving it... not just how often, but will you be taking many long trips in it? If it's gonna be mostly short recreational driving, I'd go with the houndstooth cover on the original bench. But for extended driving, the comfort of those power buckets would be awfully hard to pass up.

YBNORML · 01-03-2013, 02:20 AM

[QUOTE=too much stuff;5792604]I vote for pic 2. Original. I always thought the newer seats look out of place in these trucks, but they are probably more comfy.[/QUOTE

Agreed.
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**Already Gone** · 01-03-2013, 02:55 AM

I too prefer the look of the original seat, but would really enjoy the comfort of the power buckets and that is my dilema.

If I wouldn't have been so stubborb I could have a set of original re done houndstooth buckets with console and that would have solved my problem. I'll explain, I was at the Pomona Swap Meet and found the buckets and console there. The seller was an old hardhead like me and after haggling over 50.00 ( yea, $50.00 ) I decided to go get somthing to eat and while eating decided I'd pay the 50 and take them. Guess what, when I got back a 1/2 hour later they were gone.
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SS Tim · 01-03-2013, 03:36 AM

Two things here. The shoulder harness puts a lot of load the floor was not originally designed for in the event of an accident. Does your truck currently have the bucket seat cross brace?

I like the factory look but could see the desire for a power seat.
Maybe converting the bench to power or better yet factory buckets on power bases. Toss in some seat heaters as well.

**Already Gone** · 01-03-2013, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Two things here. The shoulder harness puts a lot of load the floor was not originally designed for in the event of an accident. Does your truck currently have the bucket seat cross brace?

I like the factory look but could see the desire for a power seat.
Maybe converting the bench to power or better yet factory buckets on power bases. Toss in some seat heaters as well.

I am aware of thr bracing issues with the newer seats and will do that if I install them.
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Sammy · 01-03-2013, 11:15 AM

Really depends on you in the long run. Plus your height and girth plays in that too. The head rests would bother me some what. Like mentioned before four hour rides in a comfy seat sometimes out weighs other factors. Personally, I would set the other seat temp and take it for a short run to see if you like it. Those Black n white covered bench seats are killer looking and really look good in your truck.

JWall · 01-03-2013, 11:20 AM

I vote the original style seat.

I do not like seeing tall seats or headrests thru the back windows of trucks.

**special-K** · 01-03-2013, 11:47 AM

It would seem the only way those fatter new seat would be comfortable is with a teeny steering wheel,as shown. But,the legs may still want more room lengthwise. Not sure how big you are,I guess that plays a part. I vote the original seat. They don't feel uncomfortable to me. I've driven cross-country many times. The factory cloth seats are very comfortable to me.

**thelonerife** · 01-03-2013, 12:05 PM

pic 2

Madtat · 01-03-2013, 12:15 PM

I say #2 looks best and that is the look I am going for.

Considering that my truck currently has buckets seats that came out of a grayhound bus or lear jet and a steering wheel that you could drive if you had handcuffs on.(What was the p.o.thinking!?) I did some research on line and looks like my current seats are late model van. They are both captian chairs with armrests and the drives seat has a swivel function. They are mounted so high off the floor I feel like a Rat Fink character!!

My search goes forward for a stock bench seat and rails, even it if has no foam or upholestery!

**Stocker** · 01-03-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

I do not like seeing tall seats or headrests thru the back windows of trucks.

The seats in pic #3 look like they might have removable headrests.

**Already Gone** · 01-03-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

I vote the original style seat.

I do not like seeing tall seats or headrests thru the back windows of trucks.

I had the back window dark tinted last year ( and I know some don't like that look either) in anticipation of installing the newer seats because I agree seeing headrests through the back window doesnt look good.

Thanks for the opinions so I am now thinking I'll install the original black and white houndstooth and try it and if it doesn't work for me then try the newer seat, our trucks are never done are they?

67ChevyRedneck · 01-03-2013, 04:19 PM

Stock seat with 3 point seat belts. I have the seats you show in my 00 Z71. They're not bad, but honestly, they're not much better than the stock 67-72 seat with GOOD padding and springs. Also, what good is a power seat if it has to be all the way back in the first place? I'm barely 5'8" and I wish I could slide the seat farther back! The newer seats are "thick", they won't help solve that issue.

**Already Gone** · 01-03-2013, 06:05 PM

Here is the bench I picked up for my truck. It looks to me as it is in great shape and I figure I'll paint and clear or powdercoat the brackets. How do you determine how good or bad the foam is, I'm thinking by sitting on it and see how it feels, or is there a scientific way?

YBNORML · 01-03-2013, 06:32 PM

Did you buy that one off kijiji? If so, I think it was the one I was trying to buy. At least it went to a board member. Nice score, it looks really clean.
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**Already Gone** · 01-03-2013, 06:39 PM

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Did you buy that one off kijiji? If so, I think it was the one I was trying to buy. At least it went to a board member. Nice score, it looks really clean.
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Yes I did this past November. I had to go to Moose Jaw to get it but it was worth it. The seller has beautiful loaded BB 72 GMC Sierra Grande that the seat came out of. The GMC came with factory buckets and they were removed and my seat insatlled while his kids were young. He had the seat sitting in his gargae for many years.

YBNORML · 01-03-2013, 06:43 PM

Yeah, thats the one. It was a little too far for me to drive. He was gonna ship it to me if it didn't sell local by the end of that week. You win

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**MusicMan70** · 01-03-2013, 06:52 PM

Hey Greg, that's a great looking seat you bought! Looks hardly sat in...

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 01-03-2013, 06:53 PM

i agree on the factory seat with houndstooth, a bench with good foam is never uncomfortable plus the seat was onviously redone at one point judging by the tags on the back and the bottom, just flip it down and sit on it and you'll be able to tell if its good or not, put it so the back is against a wall or something sturdy so you can actually sit back in it like you would when your driving, if you dont you might flip over.... dont ask me how i know lol

by the way whatever seat you decide on using i may be interested in buying the one you dont use

**Graham57a** · 01-03-2013, 07:05 PM

I vote houndstooth but I'm bias

ole dollor · 01-03-2013, 08:08 PM

your seat and truck are real nice, but most bucket seats are better for driving, mine has a bench seat , but if i ever find some buckets seats i will change them . i like bucket seats.

**Already Gone** · 01-04-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ole dollor

your seat and truck are real nice, but most bucket seats are better for driving, mine has a bench seat , but if i ever find some buckets seats i will change them . i like bucket seats.

I agree with you . Did you read post # 5 ?
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ole dollor · 01-04-2013, 10:27 PM

Already Gone : yes i saw that....been there , done that...i am thinking on some seats out of a Chevy Lumina van or something like that, my budget can't go very high....

01-03-2013, 12:20 AM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	I am having trouble deciding Attached is a pic of my interior now except the glove box lid is now black ripple like the dash surround. I have real nice original seat and the black and white houndstooth cover from Truckseats like the one pictured and also a set of GMT 800 2003 Integrated Shoulder belt seats ( with power both sides ) like the 3rd pic that I can install. I had decided to go with the original bench but keep thinking I should put in the 50/50's with the shoulder belts. I would appreciate feedback and opinions good or bad. I'm not going to do the seat install until May/June so I have time to decide. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-03-2013, 02:20 AM	#4
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: I am having trouble deciding [QUOTE=too much stuff;5792604]I vote for pic 2. Original. I always thought the newer seats look out of place in these trucks, but they are probably more comfy.[/QUOTE Agreed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-03-2013, 02:55 AM	#5
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: I am having trouble deciding I too prefer the look of the original seat, but would really enjoy the comfort of the power buckets and that is my dilema. If I wouldn't have been so stubborb I could have a set of original re done houndstooth buckets with console and that would have solved my problem. I'll explain, I was at the Pomona Swap Meet and found the buckets and console there. The seller was an old hardhead like me and after haggling over 50.00 ( yea, $50.00 ) I decided to go get somthing to eat and while eating decided I'd pay the 50 and take them. Guess what, when I got back a 1/2 hour later they were gone. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-03-2013, 03:36 AM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: I am having trouble deciding Two things here. The shoulder harness puts a lot of load the floor was not originally designed for in the event of an accident. Does your truck currently have the bucket seat cross brace? I like the factory look but could see the desire for a power seat. Maybe converting the bench to power or better yet factory buckets on power bases. Toss in some seat heaters as well. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-03-2013, 11:15 AM	#8
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: I am having trouble deciding Really depends on you in the long run. Plus your height and girth plays in that too. The head rests would bother me some what. Like mentioned before four hour rides in a comfy seat sometimes out weighs other factors. Personally, I would set the other seat temp and take it for a short run to see if you like it. Those Black n white covered bench seats are killer looking and really look good in your truck. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-03-2013, 12:40 AM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: I am having trouble deciding I vote for pic 2. Original. I always thought the newer seats look out of place in these trucks, but they are probably more comfy. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-03-2013, 01:23 AM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: I am having trouble deciding How much will you be driving it... not just how often, but will you be taking many long trips in it? If it's gonna be mostly short recreational driving, I'd go with the houndstooth cover on the original bench. But for extended driving, the comfort of those power buckets would be awfully hard to pass up. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

01-03-2013, 11:20 AM	#9
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: I am having trouble deciding I vote the original style seat. I do not like seeing tall seats or headrests thru the back windows of trucks. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

01-03-2013, 11:47 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I am having trouble deciding It would seem the only way those fatter new seat would be comfortable is with a teeny steering wheel,as shown. But,the legs may still want more room lengthwise. Not sure how big you are,I guess that plays a part. I vote the original seat. They don't feel uncomfortable to me. I've driven cross-country many times. The factory cloth seats are very comfortable to me. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-03-2013, 12:05 PM	#11
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01-03-2013, 12:15 PM	#12
Madtat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hell Paso TX Posts: 804	Re: I am having trouble deciding I say #2 looks best and that is the look I am going for. Considering that my truck currently has buckets seats that came out of a grayhound bus or lear jet and a steering wheel that you could drive if you had handcuffs on.(What was the p.o.thinking!?) I did some research on line and looks like my current seats are late model van. They are both captian chairs with armrests and the drives seat has a swivel function. They are mounted so high off the floor I feel like a Rat Fink character!! My search goes forward for a stock bench seat and rails, even it if has no foam or upholestery!

01-03-2013, 04:19 PM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: I am having trouble deciding Stock seat with 3 point seat belts. I have the seats you show in my 00 Z71. They're not bad, but honestly, they're not much better than the stock 67-72 seat with GOOD padding and springs. Also, what good is a power seat if it has to be all the way back in the first place? I'm barely 5'8" and I wish I could slide the seat farther back! The newer seats are "thick", they won't help solve that issue. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-03-2013, 06:05 PM	#16
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: I am having trouble deciding Here is the bench I picked up for my truck. It looks to me as it is in great shape and I figure I'll paint and clear or powdercoat the brackets. How do you determine how good or bad the foam is, I'm thinking by sitting on it and see how it feels, or is there a scientific way? Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-03-2013, 06:32 PM	#17
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: I am having trouble deciding Did you buy that one off kijiji? If so, I think it was the one I was trying to buy. At least it went to a board member. Nice score, it looks really clean. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-03-2013, 06:43 PM	#19
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: I am having trouble deciding Yeah, thats the one. It was a little too far for me to drive. He was gonna ship it to me if it didn't sell local by the end of that week. You win Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67



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01-03-2013, 06:52 PM	#20
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: I am having trouble deciding Hey Greg, that's a great looking seat you bought! Looks hardly sat in... __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

01-03-2013, 06:53 PM	#21
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: I am having trouble deciding i agree on the factory seat with houndstooth, a bench with good foam is never uncomfortable plus the seat was onviously redone at one point judging by the tags on the back and the bottom, just flip it down and sit on it and you'll be able to tell if its good or not, put it so the back is against a wall or something sturdy so you can actually sit back in it like you would when your driving, if you dont you might flip over.... dont ask me how i know lol by the way whatever seat you decide on using i may be interested in buying the one you dont use

01-03-2013, 07:05 PM	#22
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Re: I am having trouble deciding I vote houndstooth but I'm bias Attached Images __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

01-03-2013, 08:08 PM	#23
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: I am having trouble deciding your seat and truck are real nice, but most bucket seats are better for driving, mine has a bench seat , but if i ever find some buckets seats i will change them . i like bucket seats.

01-04-2013, 10:27 PM	#25
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: I am having trouble deciding Already Gone : yes i saw that....been there , done that...i am thinking on some seats out of a Chevy Lumina van or something like that, my budget can't go very high....

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