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**PICKMUP** · 05-01-2003, 12:24 AM

Doing a little test fitting. The leather buckets are out of 98 Sub. The 60/40 out of a 90 Chev PU. The 98s are about the same height as stock, so fit pretty good. Here are some pics. First is 98's next to stock. Others show in truck.

**PICKMUP** · 05-01-2003, 12:28 AM

They sit about right...but I just can't do the Grey color in my Burg interior truck. Even with grey dash, arm rests & visors...won't work for me! Did they make these in Burgandy? They sure are comfortable.

**PICKMUP** · 05-01-2003, 12:31 AM

I have these buckets in my Blazer. Very firm feel, which I also like. They are Burgandy, so I may have to run them for a while. Pretty basic forward & back...not all the power 6-way of the 98s.

1972chevy4x4 · 05-01-2003, 12:39 AM

I like the looks of the leathers in the truck but definitely need to change color. Going burgandy would really make the difference.

DanoDMano · 05-01-2003, 12:40 AM

I personally prefer the leather electric, but for looks in that truck the red is better.

Wish I had some of those buckets in tan or Black!!!

**PICKMUP** · 05-01-2003, 12:41 AM

Although the stock seat looks good, the old cushion with 30 years of bouncing up & down, has turned to mush. Even a dense foam pad on top will not save these things. They sink to the bottom when you sit on them. A new foam bottom cushion really helps...or a newer style seat.

Solver · 05-01-2003, 01:25 AM

Yeah I would go with the buckets and yes they made them in a burgandy color that would look great in your truck. The burgandy seats are real dark. I have seen these in light gray,burgandy,tan. No black. Kind of hard to get black anymore in any of the new style trucks

miket · 05-01-2003, 01:27 AM

Okay Frank....where did ya get the seats from?

SEVEND2 · 05-01-2003, 01:42 AM

Ok I like the seat types,
my choices first and best and last as hmm ok

1. Stock bench (have it re stuffed and colored)

2. The other Truck bench seat

3. leather buckets

Have the Leather seats dyed to match

I like the original looks myself, but its mainly your opinion, do you want to modifying and giving a more modern look or keep it the classic look?

Well thats my 2 pennies!

jays68yak · 05-01-2003, 01:42 AM

Well just send my the buckets and then youll have one less set to pick from.

**PICKMUP** · 05-01-2003, 01:50 AM

MikeT---I got the seats from a 98 Suburban---wrecked 98 Suburban

rusty ol' 69' · 05-01-2003, 02:16 AM

Which one does your arse like best? :p Actually I think the 90's bench looks the best since you wouldn't have to do much to get them set up. The 98's look way to squashed up in there and of course the color thing. My .01 + .01 says that the 98's just don't look right. But I kinda prefer the 90-94 style seats anyways. If you end up not using the 90 bench I'll take it off your hands

73stepside · 05-01-2003, 03:03 AM

i like em all, but prefer leather

tech1 · 05-01-2003, 10:32 AM

What about this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33701

tom hand · 05-01-2003, 11:15 AM

SEVEND2 said something about dying them so I will throw this in. Since the 70,s GM's "leather" seats are only leather on the front. The sides are vinyl which will give you fits trying to dye because the leather is much more absorbent of the dye...FYI

stllookn · 05-01-2003, 11:30 AM

Frank...I like the leather...did I guess right? I will take either one a long as you are giving them away. When should I come down and pick them up?

**PICKMUP** · 05-01-2003, 11:34 AM

Those Ebay seats are over $1,000! I will sell mine for $400 and go get something else. These also have the power lumbar & heaters.

gr8scott51 · 05-01-2003, 11:36 AM

Frank, I was there when you brought those buckets home, I thought they were going in your flatbead? I have to tell you that I am extremely happy with my '90s Silverado bench and I think it's a good luck for our trucks. So I vote for the newer bench. Scott

Iron-Butt · 05-01-2003, 11:51 PM

i like the buckets and console. but if some one needs to sit in the middle go with the other seat.

beau396 · 05-02-2003, 12:07 AM

Call me old fashioned but I like benchs in trucks (split or otherwise) and buckets in cars.

Chevyguy111786 · 05-04-2003, 12:58 AM

I personally like the bench. Any one know what year chevy made a bench with a foldable center console? My friend has a 94 regency chevy that has split leather bench with the console but i havent been able to track it down. also does anyone know what year the dodge came out with the split bench with folding console and the shoulder belt incoorporated in the head rest of the seat? any ideas would be great. i know it was in the 90s. THANKS

jcueckert13 · 05-04-2003, 09:14 AM

the 98s look awsome and would look better in burgandy

**PICKMUP** · 05-16-2003, 08:32 PM

OK. They are done. Very comfortable but firm. Notice the seats tip forward but not of much use with the stock tank back there. I did put a tank cover/carpet on and that is a nice improvement...quiet, clean and looks good. Also, see the aftermarket shoulder belts slip right through the RH seat.

**PICKMUP** · 05-16-2003, 08:33 PM

Belts through the seat...

DanoDMano · 05-16-2003, 08:34 PM

Very nice Frank, those look very custom, and comfortable.

Do you carry the tank carpet?? That looks real nice!!

05-01-2003, 12:24 AM	#1
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Which of these seats do you like??? Doing a little test fitting. The leather buckets are out of 98 Sub. The 60/40 out of a 90 Chev PU. The 98s are about the same height as stock, so fit pretty good. Here are some pics. First is 98's next to stock. Others show in truck. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

05-01-2003, 12:28 AM	#2
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	In the truck They sit about right...but I just can't do the Grey color in my Burg interior truck. Even with grey dash, arm rests & visors...won't work for me! Did they make these in Burgandy? They sure are comfortable. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

05-01-2003, 12:31 AM	#3
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	90 PU 60/40 seats I have these buckets in my Blazer. Very firm feel, which I also like. They are Burgandy, so I may have to run them for a while. Pretty basic forward & back...not all the power 6-way of the 98s. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

05-01-2003, 12:39 AM	#4
1972chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 223	I like the looks of the leathers in the truck but definitely need to change color. Going burgandy would really make the difference. __________________ 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed 4-inch lift, 3.73 front/rears, frame off nearly complete 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed parts truck, known as the "ugly green machine" 1990 GMC 3/4 shortbed ext cab Always in need of 67-72 parts in central ks.

05-01-2003, 12:40 AM	#5
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	I personally prefer the leather electric, but for looks in that truck the red is better. Wish I had some of those buckets in tan or Black!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

05-01-2003, 12:41 AM	#6
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Stock seat looks good Although the stock seat looks good, the old cushion with 30 years of bouncing up & down, has turned to mush. Even a dense foam pad on top will not save these things. They sink to the bottom when you sit on them. A new foam bottom cushion really helps...or a newer style seat. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

05-01-2003, 01:25 AM	#7
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Yeah I would go with the buckets and yes they made them in a burgandy color that would look great in your truck. The burgandy seats are real dark. I have seen these in light gray,burgandy,tan. No black. Kind of hard to get black anymore in any of the new style trucks __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

05-01-2003, 01:27 AM	#8
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Okay Frank....where did ya get the seats from? __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

05-01-2003, 01:42 AM	#9
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,146	My 2 Pennies Ok I like the seat types, my choices first and best and last as hmm ok 1. Stock bench (have it re stuffed and colored) 2. The other Truck bench seat 3. leather buckets Have the Leather seats dyed to match I like the original looks myself, but its mainly your opinion, do you want to modifying and giving a more modern look or keep it the classic look? Well thats my 2 pennies!

05-01-2003, 01:42 AM	#10
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,453	Well just send my the buckets and then youll have one less set to pick from. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

05-01-2003, 01:50 AM	#11
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	MikeT---I got the seats from a 98 Suburban---wrecked 98 Suburban __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

05-01-2003, 02:16 AM	#12
rusty ol' 69' Grubbin' Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 293	Easy answer Which one does your arse like best? :p Actually I think the 90's bench looks the best since you wouldn't have to do much to get them set up. The 98's look way to squashed up in there and of course the color thing. My .01 + .01 says that the 98's just don't look right. But I kinda prefer the 90-94 style seats anyways. If you end up not using the 90 bench I'll take it off your hands __________________ project rust attack 1969 Chevrolet LWB w/ 307. I got power steering now woohooooo!!!!!!!

05-01-2003, 03:03 AM	#13
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	i like em all, but prefer leather __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

05-01-2003, 10:32 AM	#14
tech1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Orange Ma. USA Posts: 202	What about this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33701 __________________ 1970 C10 Step-side (Northeast Top 100 Winner) 1986 MonteCarlo SS Y2K Ford F-150 SC 5.4 Off-road 3.73ls

05-01-2003, 11:15 AM	#15
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	SEVEND2 said something about dying them so I will throw this in. Since the 70,s GM's "leather" seats are only leather on the front. The sides are vinyl which will give you fits trying to dye because the leather is much more absorbent of the dye...FYI __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS



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05-01-2003, 11:30 AM	#16
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Frank...I like the leather...did I guess right? I will take either one a long as you are giving them away. When should I come down and pick them up? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-01-2003, 11:34 AM	#17
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	FOR SALE Those Ebay seats are over $1,000! I will sell mine for $400 and go get something else. These also have the power lumbar & heaters. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

05-01-2003, 11:36 AM	#18
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Frank, I was there when you brought those buckets home, I thought they were going in your flatbead? I have to tell you that I am extremely happy with my '90s Silverado bench and I think it's a good luck for our trucks. So I vote for the newer bench. Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

05-01-2003, 11:51 PM	#19
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	i like the buckets and console. but if some one needs to sit in the middle go with the other seat. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

05-02-2003, 12:07 AM	#20
beau396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: oak harbor wa Posts: 61	Call me old fashioned but I like benchs in trucks (split or otherwise) and buckets in cars. __________________ '67 C10 short box fleet side wood bed small rear window frame off restoration. 396BB,Th400, ps, pwr disc 5 lug, posi 3.07, 2000 Suburban 60/40 pwr seats, 2.5" front drop 4" rear, powder coated running gear.

05-04-2003, 12:58 AM	#21
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	I personally like the bench. Any one know what year chevy made a bench with a foldable center console? My friend has a 94 regency chevy that has split leather bench with the console but i havent been able to track it down. also does anyone know what year the dodge came out with the split bench with folding console and the shoulder belt incoorporated in the head rest of the seat? any ideas would be great. i know it was in the 90s. THANKS

05-04-2003, 09:14 AM	#22
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	the 98s look awsome and would look better in burgandy __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

05-16-2003, 08:32 PM	#23
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	DONE! OK. They are done. Very comfortable but firm. Notice the seats tip forward but not of much use with the stock tank back there. I did put a tank cover/carpet on and that is a nice improvement...quiet, clean and looks good. Also, see the aftermarket shoulder belts slip right through the RH seat. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

05-16-2003, 08:33 PM	#24
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Belts through the seat... Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

05-16-2003, 08:34 PM	#25
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Very nice Frank, those look very custom, and comfortable. Do you carry the tank carpet?? That looks real nice!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

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