Seats Question - need quick answer if possible - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dustydog · 06-03-2010, 12:41 AM

I have a 1970 GMC Shortbed. I am 6'3" and my son is 6'6".
I am going to a local junk yard tomorrow to find seats for my truck. I want them to look nice but I also want to gain as much room in the cab as I possibly can. I see some from later model trucks that seem to look good but wonder if they take up too much room?

Any quick suggestions would really be appreciated.

Thanks,
Dusty

**Palf70Step** · 06-03-2010, 06:32 AM

To me the best seat replacement is a bench from the early 90's GM C1500s.

71meangreenc10 · 06-03-2010, 07:41 AM

Its going to be a challenge for you to find comfort and for them to look nice too. My Dodge seats look great in my truck but i dont know if they would be practical for someone that tall. You may want to look for some regular low back car seats and mod them in.

Good luck

Smitty

Beuford · 06-03-2010, 07:43 AM

I'm 6'3" and I put a `97 bench with the fold down center arm rest/storage compartment and has air adjustable lumbar. I think it is about 1" higher than stock. I put the gas tank between the frame rails and it is more comfortable than the stock seat. These trucks have a shorter cab than the newer trucks so leg room even stock is not as good.

Bob

oldblue1968chevy · 06-03-2010, 10:41 AM

^nice truck what kinda trany?

big mike71 · 06-03-2010, 12:52 PM

I'm 6'4" and my son is 6'6" I have a factory bench It's not bad.

71meangreenc10 · 06-03-2010, 12:54 PM

Haiting on the the Back Breaking Bench Seat at the moment.....Drinking lots of hatorade.....

Smitty

06-03-2010, 12:41 AM	#1
Dustydog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring Grove Il Posts: 122	Seats Question - need quick answer if possible I have a 1970 GMC Shortbed. I am 6'3" and my son is 6'6". I am going to a local junk yard tomorrow to find seats for my truck. I want them to look nice but I also want to gain as much room in the cab as I possibly can. I see some from later model trucks that seem to look good but wonder if they take up too much room? Any quick suggestions would really be appreciated. Thanks, Dusty __________________ Dustydog 1940 Ford 2D SDN 1970 GMC SB 2004 C5 Vette

06-03-2010, 06:32 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: Seats Question - need quick answer if possible To me the best seat replacement is a bench from the early 90's GM C1500s. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-03-2010, 07:41 AM	#3
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Seats Question - need quick answer if possible Its going to be a challenge for you to find comfort and for them to look nice too. My Dodge seats look great in my truck but i dont know if they would be practical for someone that tall. You may want to look for some regular low back car seats and mod them in. Good luck Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

06-03-2010, 07:43 AM	#4
Beuford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Townville,Pa Posts: 284	Re: Seats Question - need quick answer if possible I'm 6'3" and I put a `97 bench with the fold down center arm rest/storage compartment and has air adjustable lumbar. I think it is about 1" higher than stock. I put the gas tank between the frame rails and it is more comfortable than the stock seat. These trucks have a shorter cab than the newer trucks so leg room even stock is not as good. Bob Attached Images

06-03-2010, 10:41 AM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Seats Question - need quick answer if possible ^nice truck what kinda trany? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-03-2010, 12:52 PM	#6
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Seats Question - need quick answer if possible I'm 6'4" and my son is 6'6" I have a factory bench It's not bad. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

06-03-2010, 12:54 PM	#7
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Seats Question - need quick answer if possible Haiting on the the Back Breaking Bench Seat at the moment.....Drinking lots of hatorade..... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

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