Question about Bucket Seats - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Russ65C10 · 05-13-2010, 02:57 PM

Anybody have any good info on what bucket seats make a good fit in a 65? I am 6ft so they have to have a pretty thin back not to push me too close to the steering wheel. I want to find some that have headrest and some side support if possible.

Pictures would be nice too :-)

Slow Build · 05-13-2010, 06:15 PM

One thing I've noticed in the 88-98 Chevy trucks seats is that you sit higher in bucket seats. I'm 6'4" so I've never really felt that comfortable in them. The bench and 60-40 seats have been more comfortable for me. You feel like you sink in a little on the bench where the buckets kinda hold you up more.

Rich 5150 69 · 05-13-2010, 09:17 PM

[QUOTE]You feel like you sink in a little on the bench where the buckets kinda hold you up more./QUOTE]
True but us short people need to stay on top ...

1965 Tuned Port · 05-14-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ65C10

Anybody have any good info on what bucket seats make a good fit in a 65? I am 6ft so they have to have a pretty thin back not to push me too close to the steering wheel. I want to find some that have headrest and some side support if possible.

Pictures would be nice too :-)

Hi there . I put a set of seats out of 2000 Silverado in my 65 . They are great . They have the built in shoulder harness and a fold own arm rest console gizmo . I am 6 ft and the only problem for me was the steering wheel is a little close . but the column can be slid in a little bit to take care of that . I didn't have to modify anything to get them in . Just drill some holes and bolt them down . My kid has the truck right now so I can't post any pics .

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-14-2010, 07:50 PM

Take a gander here bud:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305738

05-13-2010, 02:57 PM	#1
Russ65C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 124	Question about Bucket Seats Anybody have any good info on what bucket seats make a good fit in a 65? I am 6ft so they have to have a pretty thin back not to push me too close to the steering wheel. I want to find some that have headrest and some side support if possible. Pictures would be nice too :-)

05-13-2010, 06:15 PM	#2
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Question about Bucket Seats One thing I've noticed in the 88-98 Chevy trucks seats is that you sit higher in bucket seats. I'm 6'4" so I've never really felt that comfortable in them. The bench and 60-40 seats have been more comfortable for me. You feel like you sink in a little on the bench where the buckets kinda hold you up more. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

05-13-2010, 09:17 PM	#3
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Question about Bucket Seats [QUOTE]You feel like you sink in a little on the bench where the buckets kinda hold you up more./QUOTE] True but us short people need to stay on top ... __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip Last edited by Rich 5150 69; 05-13-2010 at 09:18 PM.

05-14-2010, 07:50 PM	#5
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Question about Bucket Seats Take a gander here bud: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305738 __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

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