what seats did you put in your 67-72 Chevy truck ?

[FrankenCub]

Since I'm on the hunt right now for newer seats with the belts attached I got thinking about floor reinforcements. I was a wrecker opperator for a body shop and hauled in some nasty wrecks. The metal failures I seen were all where there was a weld joint. Most of the newer cars have much of them glued together. Not once have I seen a glued joint failure, or the metal near it. It might be something for those of you who were going to weld 2" supports under the seat bolts to look into something like Fusor. A bit expensive but it's much stronger than welding, won't compromise the floor strength, and great corrosion resistance. We had the big tubes at the body shop but Fusor does have smaller single use sizes that don't need the special gun.

[gwynne]

OK--here we go, I usually don't post--but I installed an unusal seat in my project you might like to see--a 2001 Dodge Ram power seat--the feet fit, except for the contractor office console in the middle that require a 3/4 inch shim--I used a polyurethane bushing about 3 inchs wide and 3/4 tall. Don't have a lot of pics, but here is what I have. This seat is way more comfortable than in other truck seat I have sat in and maybe this is because when it came time to buy a diesel truck I wanted a Cummins engine and my seat is now used to the seat. You do sit a few inches taller than the stock seat, I am 5'-9" and have several inches from the ceiling--if you are tall, better measure or cut the seat frame down.

[71meangreenc10]

Originally Posted by gwynne

OK--here we go, I usually don't post--but I installed an unusal seat in my project you might like to see--a 2001 Dodge Ram power seat--the feet fit, except for the contractor office console in the middle that require a 3/4 inch shim--I used a polyurethane bushing about 3 inchs wide and 3/4 tall. Don't have a lot of pics, but here is what I have. This seat is way more comfortable than in other truck seat I have sat in and maybe this is because when it came time to buy a diesel truck I wanted a Cummins engine and my seat is now used to the seat. You do sit a few inches taller than the stock seat, I am 5'-9" and have several inches from the ceiling--if you are tall, better measure or cut the seat frame down.

I did the same with the Dodge seats, I have a write up on the board somewhere. Love the seats, ride quality and comfort. They look great in the truck and my back enjoys them on long trips.

Smitty

[Crabass]

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

I did the same with the Dodge seats, I have a write up on the board somewhere. Love the seats, ride quality and comfort. They look great in the truck and my back enjoys them on long trips.

Smitty

I saw that thread (the tan leather ones, right?) and immediately started searching for a set. Found some pretty reasonably, but just the gray fabric style and in need of major tlc. Now I'm in line at a local custom shop to have my cab extended enough to be able to use 'em proper!

Smitty, I was just about to post the link to that thread (I saved it) when I scrolled down a bit more and saw that you had done it.

I don't suppose you'd know if those black rubber "accordion" frame covers are available new, would you?

[69SCSS]

Just installed this today. Restored and recovered stock bench.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by 69SCSS

Just installed this today. Restored and recovered stock bench.

Where did you score the seat cover? Looks close to original. OregonNed's looks the same.

[71meangreenc10]

Originally Posted by Crabass

I saw that thread (the tan leather ones, right?) and immediately started searching for a set. Found some pretty reasonably, but just the gray fabric style and in need of major tlc. Now I'm in line at a local custom shop to have my cab extended enough to be able to use 'em proper!

Smitty, I was just about to post the link to that thread (I saved it) when I scrolled down a bit more and saw that you had done it.

I don't suppose you'd know if those black rubber "accordion" frame covers are available new, would you?

I'll have to look into that to see if that part is out there. Mine are still holding up strong.

Smitty

[Sacramento70]

I used 99 suburban front power w/heat and the third row seat from the same truck. the rear seat slides forward and back and i was able to reuse the original factory seat belts throughout the entire truck (pictures suck sorry)

[vidman]

2007 Trailblazer with custom foam

[Barnfind46]

I put a 90's Chevy truck seat my oldest son pulled out of his truck for buckets.

[snipescastle2]

Here's my 2007 Silverado buckets I had recovered in black and medium blue tweed material, the center jump seat is from a 2004 silverado....I had one of my work foreman's wife embroider the "Punisher" skull on the seat back, I like it!!!!! Enjoy!
Ben

[Wasted Income]

2012 Suburban 2nd row buckets in my Blazer.

[Blakeman350]

Center seat out of a 06 tahoe. Kept the factory tahoe fame just modified it so it still folds up so I can get to the tank. And it bolts in the factory mounting in the floor.

[Hellbent]

Thought I would share my seats. 200? Dodge Ram seats pulled from the pick a part. I removed the head rests and covered them in black leather. I stitched a flame pattern in them and did a foam overlay on the center console/jump seat. Not really sure if I will use the jump seat or build a console. Here they are waiting for me to finish the truck.

[cleanfreak]

Originally Posted by Hellbent

Thought I would share my seats. 200? Dodge Ram seats pulled from the pick a part. I removed the head rests and covered them in black leather. I stitched a flame pattern in them and did a foam overlay on the center console/jump seat. Not really sure if I will use the jump seat or build a console. Here they are waiting for me to finish the truck.

Not usually into the custom stitching , but these are very nice! kind of a modern buddy bucket. Thanks for sharing , got to look at these dodges a little closer now. Any pictures of the mounting?

[Klewis34]

Thanks guys for all the awesome pictures. This has inspired me to do a seat swap in my 72 and I'm leaning toward a set of 40/20/40 seats out of a Silverado. I'm a bit hesitant about how far the headrests will stick up in the back window; does anyone know if the rear headrests from a crew or extended cab will slide into the holes in the front seat? It may sound weird but I'm thinking this would get the rear height very close to the raised area for the shoulder belt.

[SierraMtns]

Any more pictures of 60/40 88-94 seats?

[69chevytrucker]

mine from 2000 silverado fro junk jard only $67.00 for the whole set

[findog78]

How well did the seat tracks line up to the cab for you? I wish I would have gotten the center seat with the fold down console.

Originally Posted by 69chevytrucker

mine from 2000 silverado fro junk jard only $67.00 for the whole set
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[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by mortoyz

I picked up my seats from the upholstery shop today. These seats are out of a 2011 chevy truck. We cut them down about 4 1/2 inches, they should sit right at the bottom of the window.

Love the look of these.

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

Uploaded the wrong pic. Let's try it again.

Hey Heath, where are these seats from? Really liking them.

[07travis]

hey guys, I'm wondering if anyone has installed a bench from a '00 Silverado into their truck and still has the fuel tank behind the seat? If so, is there still plenty of leg room? I'm 5'8 so I don't need a lot of room, but I am planning on running a floor shifter. I'm wondering because my brothers 2000 Silverado just got wrecked and I have the opportunity to take what I want off of it. Any thoughts or comments would be great!

[mikey531]

Originally Posted by 07travis

hey guys, I'm wondering if anyone has installed a bench from a '00 Silverado into their truck and still has the fuel tank behind the seat? If so, is there still plenty of leg room? I'm 5'8 so I don't need a lot of room, but I am planning on running a floor shifter. I'm wondering because my brothers 2000 Silverado just got wrecked and I have the opportunity to take what I want off of it. Any thoughts or comments would be great!

Check post 19 and 22 of this thread, click on the link It is an easy install.

[EARNHARDT#3]

This thread has reminded me to never ever get rid of my stock bench seat. I can't stand modern seats in an old truck.

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3

This thread has reminded me to never ever get rid of my stock bench seat. I can't stand modern seats in an old truck.

I don't know how I feel about this.

When I was building RAT, The Boss and I went to a Members place and bought the bench seat
that had just been redone and recovered. 1971 GMC bench seat for $160.

Then, just before I started the last stages of the interior, one my pals asked if I wanted a
"return" of some leather Suburban seats that I had sold him for a
c-note.

I put the buckets in...along with a Manny, Moe, and Jack $60 console. Comfortable, electric,
and adjustable in every way, it seems.

Then, after paint I decided to try out the bench seat.

I like the way it looks. I can easily carry three people...which happens almost never...
...it's comfortable to sit on. But the stock seats sit high and close.

I gave the leather seats back...so, I guess it's the bench stocker for the near future.

Today, I almost finished shortening the steering column. Nice to have two people for that job.
If I had another person, it would have only taken one day..or less.

With just me? I'll be on the on the third day half-day tomorrow.
Or whenever I recover.

[71meangreenc10]

Here is my thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386180

Smitty