The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 12-08-2011, 12:29 PM   #1
93FatBottom
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Posts: 80
73-80 pick up, seat replacement?

I put my deposit down on my 1980 K30 Single Cab long bed 4x4- on brand new 40's Only thing she needs is a 454 in between those frame fails (perhaps a 12 valve later down the road? I'm hoping to drive this to Texas next year when I go to move) Trucks in great shape, one dent in the entire truck, faded paint, decent interior. Heres my issue. I'm 6'10, 330 pounds. I've been scavenging the internet looking for a replacement seat idea. So far I've read of people using square tubing to make a home made seat frame and bolt an aftermarket seat in, but all the seats I find are bulky and put me too close to the steering wheel. I once had a 75 single cab that the previous owner put some aftermarket bench seat in, it was pressed further back against the cab back, though there was a roll bar installed preventing the seat from being back all the way, it was a comfortable fit, not perfect, but I could drive it for longer than an hour and not suffer. I know its possible to make this work, a friend of mine is an inch shorter than me and 60 pounds heavier and he was able to drive his 74 K10- with a 4 speed to boot! Does anyone have any idea, photos, examples/builds I could trouble you for? I'd greatly appreciate it!
93FatBottom is offline   Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:56 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com