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j_cst_10 · 10-08-2013, 09:19 AM

Does anyone run a non-factory bench seat with shoulder restraints? I was looking for something that has a work truck look to it but has modern shoulder restraints built into the seat.

What got me started on this was for one, wanting shoulder restraints, and two my 2002 silverado has buckets with the restraints built into the seat.

Can anyone post some pictures of non-factory seating used, restraints or not?

Thanks

-Jeff

afcamaro · 10-09-2013, 03:38 PM

If you do a search on here I have seen guys using the newer silverado bench seats and seen a couple in person. Look pretty good but sit a little taller i beleive. Ive got an early 90s seat in my truck and it looks like its factory and most have provisions for the seatbelt to run through.

**MidLifer** · 10-09-2013, 06:16 PM

You can also keep your period-correct seat and buy 3-point belts. Someone will correct me here but I believe all of our trucks came with anchors for shoulder belts.

Don Quixote · 10-10-2013, 11:16 PM

I like the idea of the 90s bench seat. How does it work in ours?

My truck does have the anchors with factory plugs in them. I'm not a big fan of seat belts so the plugs stay right where they are.

I would think that a high back seat would be a no-go because of how small the cabs are. Would it not hit the window?

Don Quixote · 10-10-2013, 11:17 PM

I like the idea of the 90s bench seat. How does it work in ours?

My truck does have the anchors with factory plugs in them. I'm not a big fan of seat belts so the plugs stay right where they are.

I would think that a high back seat would be a no-go because of how small the cabs are. Would it not hit the window?

oklalawnboy · 10-11-2013, 12:14 AM

Someone had posted about a rear seat out of a 9-15 passenger chevy van (newer) and it looked real good in the photos. It had the seatbelts mounted on the seat.

In The Ten Ring · 10-11-2013, 12:34 AM

Bench seats are just THE BOMB. I honestly wish modern trucks and cars came with them.

10-08-2013, 09:19 AM	#1
j_cst_10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 592	Bench seat Does anyone run a non-factory bench seat with shoulder restraints? I was looking for something that has a work truck look to it but has modern shoulder restraints built into the seat. What got me started on this was for one, wanting shoulder restraints, and two my 2002 silverado has buckets with the restraints built into the seat. Can anyone post some pictures of non-factory seating used, restraints or not? Thanks -Jeff

10-09-2013, 03:38 PM	#2
afcamaro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: topeka, ks Posts: 616	Re: Bench seat If you do a search on here I have seen guys using the newer silverado bench seats and seen a couple in person. Look pretty good but sit a little taller i beleive. Ive got an early 90s seat in my truck and it looks like its factory and most have provisions for the seatbelt to run through.

10-09-2013, 06:16 PM	#3
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,268	Re: Bench seat You can also keep your period-correct seat and buy 3-point belts. Someone will correct me here but I believe all of our trucks came with anchors for shoulder belts.

10-10-2013, 11:16 PM	#4
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: Bench seat I like the idea of the 90s bench seat. How does it work in ours? My truck does have the anchors with factory plugs in them. I'm not a big fan of seat belts so the plugs stay right where they are. I would think that a high back seat would be a no-go because of how small the cabs are. Would it not hit the window? __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

10-10-2013, 11:17 PM	#5
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: Bench seat I like the idea of the 90s bench seat. How does it work in ours? My truck does have the anchors with factory plugs in them. I'm not a big fan of seat belts so the plugs stay right where they are. I would think that a high back seat would be a no-go because of how small the cabs are. Would it not hit the window? __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

10-11-2013, 12:14 AM	#6
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: Bench seat Someone had posted about a rear seat out of a 9-15 passenger chevy van (newer) and it looked real good in the photos. It had the seatbelts mounted on the seat. __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

10-11-2013, 12:34 AM	#7
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Bench seat Bench seats are just THE BOMB. I honestly wish modern trucks and cars came with them.

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