1971 Blazer Bucket to 1971 Cheyenne Truck Swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FrankC · 02-21-2011, 08:36 PM

I have done some searching on the topic and have a few questions for those who have done this swap.

I have a pair of 1971 blazer buckets that I am considering swapping into my 1971 Cheyenne.

It appears the seat track for the drivers side and the seat track for the blazer are identical. So with the exception of the bracing underneath the cab (does anyone have a picture what it looks like) that should be a bolt-in - correct?

For the passenger, it was a fixed bracket. Before I create one, has anyone seen repros of this fixed bracket or do I need to fab / look for a used bracket?

Gas tank is in the original location, so is it possible to fabricate or make use of the tilt option for storage?

Any pictures would be appreciated.

Thank you...

**too much stuff** · 02-21-2011, 09:01 PM

Someone does make repro pass side brackets, but can't remember who. I would think someone will chime in.

FrankC · 02-21-2011, 10:05 PM

Thanks. I wanted to post some pics - camera flash was not working tonight.

Well - these look to be 71-72 seats...perhaps recovered?

**72 Super** · 02-21-2011, 10:09 PM

Are these the correct brackets?

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....ory=upholstery

FrankC · 02-21-2011, 10:14 PM

Thanks - yes those are correct for the passenger seat.

Did you sell your 71 Door panels by chance?

**72 Super** · 02-21-2011, 10:24 PM

Frank, I still have the Parchment 71 door panels.

Thanks,
Ray

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-22-2011, 06:35 AM

Here is a picture of the seat stands and brackets that one of our members posted.

JIm

FrankC · 02-22-2011, 08:27 AM

perfect - thanks Jim

02-21-2011, 08:36 PM	#1
FrankC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC USA Posts: 155	1971 Blazer Bucket to 1971 Cheyenne Truck Swap I have done some searching on the topic and have a few questions for those who have done this swap. I have a pair of 1971 blazer buckets that I am considering swapping into my 1971 Cheyenne. It appears the seat track for the drivers side and the seat track for the blazer are identical. So with the exception of the bracing underneath the cab (does anyone have a picture what it looks like) that should be a bolt-in - correct? For the passenger, it was a fixed bracket. Before I create one, has anyone seen repros of this fixed bracket or do I need to fab / look for a used bracket? Gas tank is in the original location, so is it possible to fabricate or make use of the tilt option for storage? Any pictures would be appreciated. Thank you... __________________ Thanks, Frank Last edited by FrankC; 02-21-2011 at 09:54 PM.

02-21-2011, 09:01 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: 1971 Blazer Bucket to 1971 Cheyenne Truck Swap Someone does make repro pass side brackets, but can't remember who. I would think someone will chime in. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-21-2011, 10:05 PM	#3
FrankC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC USA Posts: 155	Re: 1971 Blazer Bucket to 1971 Cheyenne Truck Swap Thanks. I wanted to post some pics - camera flash was not working tonight. Well - these look to be 71-72 seats...perhaps recovered? Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Frank Last edited by FrankC; 02-21-2011 at 10:06 PM.

02-21-2011, 10:09 PM	#4
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: 1971 Blazer Bucket to 1971 Cheyenne Truck Swap Are these the correct brackets? http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....ory=upholstery __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

02-21-2011, 10:14 PM	#5
FrankC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC USA Posts: 155	Re: 1971 Blazer Bucket to 1971 Cheyenne Truck Swap Thanks - yes those are correct for the passenger seat. Did you sell your 71 Door panels by chance? __________________ Thanks, Frank

02-21-2011, 10:24 PM	#6
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: 1971 Blazer Bucket to 1971 Cheyenne Truck Swap Frank, I still have the Parchment 71 door panels. Thanks, Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

02-22-2011, 06:35 AM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 1971 Blazer Bucket to 1971 Cheyenne Truck Swap Here is a picture of the seat stands and brackets that one of our members posted. JIm Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

02-22-2011, 08:27 AM	#8
FrankC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC USA Posts: 155	Re: 1971 Blazer Bucket to 1971 Cheyenne Truck Swap perfect - thanks Jim __________________ Thanks, Frank

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