Bench or Bucket Seats? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CHEVY_FOREVER · 12-06-2002, 12:13 AM

I have a pretty worn out bench in my 82 right now. Been thinking about maybe getting rid of the bench for some buckets. I would appreciate any opinions anyone has on either keeping the bench or getting buckets.

Also if anyone can advise how hard it is to swap and what are good seats to swap with, that would be great. If you got pics let me know.

Keep in mind I would like to upgrade the sound system as well so keep that in mind. Maybe one is better than the other with a system in mind.

Thanks again,
BRIAN

bill_ont_canada · 12-06-2002, 03:39 AM

I have a '76 and I like buckets , I am going to tour the Auto wrecker yards to find a set in pristine condition the newer the better out of a Chrysler 5th Ave or New Yorker or a Cadillac as these are usually comfortable well made seats , I'm looking for Red leather it will probably take a while but I'm in no hurry. I like buckets because I can build a consul between them which can be utilized for sound system parts & with only 2 seats you will never have to take more than one passenger... I like that. But that is just my preference.
Most seats can be made to fit in the Truck some are more difficult than others.
Don't forget to sit in them to see how comfy they are before you buy, and have an idea how wide your truck is so you can measure the seats to make sure your doors will close after they are installed lol

Hope this may help.

Have a fabulous day.

Razorback_Fan · 12-06-2002, 08:49 AM

If I didn't have to use a baby seat from time to time I would have buckets.

BigRed · 12-06-2002, 09:33 AM

I'll eventually go with buckets. Much more comfortable. However, I was just donated a nice bench seat so the buckets will be in the not-so-near future.

I've seen several people use Suburban seats in our trucks. They look and fit good if you can find some in good condition.

CHEVY_FOREVER · 12-06-2002, 10:16 AM

Thanks for all the help so far.

Any idea what years are good to look for when swapping? Someone said suburban seats. Can newer years be used, anyone have any ideas or more examples that they have done or heard of working well.

low 84 · 12-06-2002, 12:58 PM

i just put buckets in mine a few week ago and i love em. they are from an acura and wernt' so easy to mount. the floor board had to be redrilled and i had to use some square steel tubing to space two of the mount where the floor board drops down. i will have pics next week. if you get the aftermarket type some companys make them that will bolt right in, but they are expensive. i have $10 invested in mine for the hardware to install them. i got them for free.

CHEVY_FOREVER · 12-06-2002, 02:45 PM

Do you gain any leg room when you install buckets?

Maybe it would be better to just purchase the seats, pricey but they would be nice.

Any how does anyone have pics of their center consol or directions on how to build?

Prerunner1982 · 12-06-2002, 05:00 PM

i would go with the later model truck buckets with the fold down console, folds up and you have a bench seat. maybe i am just cornbread fed, but my girl rides next to me in the truck.. as far as console pics/directions swervin has that pretty well covered! i havent had time to do mine....

Txstruck · 12-06-2002, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by low 84
i just put buckets in mine a few week ago and i love em. they are from an acura and wernt' so easy to mount. the floor board had to be redrilled and i had to use some square steel tubing to space two of the mount where the floor board drops down. i will have pics next week. if you get the aftermarket type some companys make them that will bolt right in, but they are expensive. i have $10 invested in mine for the hardware to install them. i got them for free.

What did you do with your old bench seat? I could use another one.

low 84 · 12-06-2002, 10:30 PM

sorry steve, i already gave it to scott. it was tan and it looked like it would match his door panels, so he was the first person that came to mind when i took it out

Txstruck · 12-07-2002, 09:30 AM

AH, so those were the seats he was talkin about...

79BIG10 · 12-07-2002, 10:49 AM

Steve I'm looking at getting a seat from Seagoville where pbkinplano got his. I'll get mine later on after first of the year and more $$$ maybe from taxes. His looks good.

Txstruck · 12-08-2002, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 79BIG10
Steve I'm looking at getting a seat from Seagoville where pbkinplano got his. I'll get mine later on after first of the year and more $$$ maybe from taxes. His looks good.

Did he get it from the same place in Seagoville that me and you stopped at that day we were looking at your steering?

*1FaastC10* · 12-09-2002, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Prerunner1982
may i am just cornbread fed, but my girl rides next to me in the truck..

right on, i had buckets in my C10, but wont put them back in. much love to the S.O.B. seat (Slide Over Baby

)

79BIG10 · 12-09-2002, 01:48 AM

Steve I'm not sure. This style he has is the plain bench no console but looks just as good.

12-06-2002, 12:13 AM	#1
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	Bench or Bucket Seats? I have a pretty worn out bench in my 82 right now. Been thinking about maybe getting rid of the bench for some buckets. I would appreciate any opinions anyone has on either keeping the bench or getting buckets. Also if anyone can advise how hard it is to swap and what are good seats to swap with, that would be great. If you got pics let me know. Keep in mind I would like to upgrade the sound system as well so keep that in mind. Maybe one is better than the other with a system in mind. Thanks again, BRIAN

12-06-2002, 03:39 AM	#2
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	I think it is personal preference... I have a '76 and I like buckets , I am going to tour the Auto wrecker yards to find a set in pristine condition the newer the better out of a Chrysler 5th Ave or New Yorker or a Cadillac as these are usually comfortable well made seats , I'm looking for Red leather it will probably take a while but I'm in no hurry. I like buckets because I can build a consul between them which can be utilized for sound system parts & with only 2 seats you will never have to take more than one passenger... I like that. But that is just my preference. Most seats can be made to fit in the Truck some are more difficult than others. Don't forget to sit in them to see how comfy they are before you buy, and have an idea how wide your truck is so you can measure the seats to make sure your doors will close after they are installed lol Hope this may help. Have a fabulous day. __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

12-06-2002, 09:33 AM	#4
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	I'll eventually go with buckets. Much more comfortable. However, I was just donated a nice bench seat so the buckets will be in the not-so-near future. I've seen several people use Suburban seats in our trucks. They look and fit good if you can find some in good condition. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

12-06-2002, 12:58 PM	#6
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i just put buckets in mine a few week ago and i love em. they are from an acura and wernt' so easy to mount. the floor board had to be redrilled and i had to use some square steel tubing to space two of the mount where the floor board drops down. i will have pics next week. if you get the aftermarket type some companys make them that will bolt right in, but they are expensive. i have $10 invested in mine for the hardware to install them. i got them for free. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

12-06-2002, 05:00 PM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i would go with the later model truck buckets with the fold down console, folds up and you have a bench seat. maybe i am just cornbread fed, but my girl rides next to me in the truck.. as far as console pics/directions swervin has that pretty well covered! i havent had time to do mine.... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 12-09-2002 at 12:54 AM.

12-06-2002, 08:49 AM	#3
Razorback_Fan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 188	If I didn't have to use a baby seat from time to time I would have buckets.

12-06-2002, 10:16 AM	#5
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	Thanks for all the help so far. Any idea what years are good to look for when swapping? Someone said suburban seats. Can newer years be used, anyone have any ideas or more examples that they have done or heard of working well.

12-06-2002, 02:45 PM	#7
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	Do you gain any leg room when you install buckets? Maybe it would be better to just purchase the seats, pricey but they would be nice. Any how does anyone have pics of their center consol or directions on how to build?

12-06-2002, 10:30 PM	#10
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	sorry steve, i already gave it to scott. it was tan and it looked like it would match his door panels, so he was the first person that came to mind when i took it out __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

12-07-2002, 09:30 AM	#11
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	AH, so those were the seats he was talkin about... __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

12-07-2002, 10:49 AM	#12
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Steve I'm looking at getting a seat from Seagoville where pbkinplano got his. I'll get mine later on after first of the year and more $$$ maybe from taxes. His looks good. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-09-2002, 01:48 AM	#15
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Steve I'm not sure. This style he has is the plain bench no console but looks just as good. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

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