Bench seats are they all equal?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**tll74** · 02-27-2008, 01:23 PM

Ok...so are the bench seats in the 67-72 chevy trucks all the same? For example is the foam and spring-frame assy the same between a 71 cheyenne model and the 71 deluxe model?

72armyswbtruck · 02-27-2008, 02:32 PM

OK, There were three model options when it came to the bench seats from 67-72,
Custom Deluxe,
Custom (?) and Standard
The lowest model had springs that you could feel if you put your hand on the front of the seat.
The middle or top model up from that had the full foam? Foam that wrapped around to the front. So yes there were different seat options and cushion options

**special-K** · 02-27-2008, 03:25 PM

There are two types,regular and full foam.On lower models the full foam was an option.Basically,the cloth covered seats had more foam than standard.

70c10 · 02-27-2008, 05:11 PM

The seat in my dad's 70' is thicker than mine but mine folds forward which I have heard was only offered in 67' so apparently there were a few seats for these trucks.

**tll74** · 02-28-2008, 10:22 AM

Thanks for the info. I will search for a cloth seat that I can recover.

Chevyman680063 · 02-28-2008, 10:28 AM

I have a '68 and the seat folds forward too and I know it's the original seat because my grandfather bought it brand new and it's only been in my family.

hotrod 80 · 02-28-2008, 10:29 AM

I also have a 67' and my spid has seat foam on the option list . It also folds forward .

dan42 · 02-28-2008, 10:35 AM

My '67 seat folded forward but it wasn't foam - it was cotton-covered springs, not very comfortable.

CG · 02-28-2008, 10:37 AM

Z52 is the full foam (very thick) option number. My 4x4 has off brand buckets in it. I had two extra stock bench seats. I disassembled one of em. It came apart super easy. I was thinking man this is going to be a snap to redo this with my new foam and my new seat covers. It was the mostly spring seat with the really thin foam. I had no idea there were two kinds of benches. None of my stuff would work on it.

Luckily the other seat was the full foam seat. Unfortunately that sucker does not want to come apart. Ive soaked the big screws in the brackets with PB Blaster for days and they still wont budge. Harbor Freight has an electric impact wrench on sale for 20 bucks. Im going to buy one of those and give it another go.

Good luck on your search. There are a lot of threads on the board with seat installs from different trucks put into our style trucks.

**special-K** · 02-28-2008, 04:25 PM

There are a few different designs of seats over these years.But,it all comes down to two types when it come to construction in any given year...standard and full foam.

Shyguy · 02-28-2008, 08:36 PM

I am pretty sure that the '67 and early '68 had the seat that folded forward.

Danny

**tll74** · 03-04-2008, 11:18 AM

Well.....another education from you guys! thanks. So here's another Q. Who sells the best quality seat covers and foam? My truck is a 72 Cheyenne Super.

i82much · 01-09-2014, 05:58 PM

Bumping this very old thread with a question - I just picked up a '72 K10, converted to a 396 and repainted but otherwise seems pretty original. Glove box shows option Z52 full foam seat. The seat foam is pretty thick. Is it normal to feel like the steering wheel is in your lap when driving one of these things? I have the seat all the way back and the steering wheel just feels so close to me.

I am only 6' tall so it is not like I am some kind of giant. Maybe that's just how these older rigs are?

**LockDoc** · 01-09-2014, 06:29 PM

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There are also differences in the bottom brackets and as long as this thread is back up top I will post a link to the thread posted by Keith (lolife99) that shows the differences in them.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510997

I just put a full foam seat in a C-50 for the local salvage yard. It had a standard spring seat in it and the full foam seat is about 3" taller than the one that was in it. The guy that usually drives it said that he can see over the hood now...

LockDoc

**tll74** · 01-10-2014, 02:57 AM

Hey Leon, man this is a old thead. That was one of my first post! BTW your quote cracks me up.

**LockDoc** · 01-10-2014, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tll74

Hey Leon, man this is a old thead. That was one of my first post! BTW your quote cracks me up.

Just goes to show even the old threads are useful...

Thanks on the quote... Sometimes very true.

LockDoc

02-27-2008, 01:23 PM	#1
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Bench seats are they all equal?? Ok...so are the bench seats in the 67-72 chevy trucks all the same? For example is the foam and spring-frame assy the same between a 71 cheyenne model and the 71 deluxe model?

02-27-2008, 02:32 PM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? OK, There were three model options when it came to the bench seats from 67-72, Custom Deluxe, Custom (?) and Standard The lowest model had springs that you could feel if you put your hand on the front of the seat. The middle or top model up from that had the full foam? Foam that wrapped around to the front. So yes there were different seat options and cushion options __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

02-27-2008, 03:25 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? There are two types,regular and full foam.On lower models the full foam was an option.Basically,the cloth covered seats had more foam than standard. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-27-2008, 05:11 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? The seat in my dad's 70' is thicker than mine but mine folds forward which I have heard was only offered in 67' so apparently there were a few seats for these trucks. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-28-2008, 10:22 AM	#5
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? Thanks for the info. I will search for a cloth seat that I can recover.

02-28-2008, 10:28 AM	#6
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? I have a '68 and the seat folds forward too and I know it's the original seat because my grandfather bought it brand new and it's only been in my family.

02-28-2008, 10:29 AM	#7
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? I also have a 67' and my spid has seat foam on the option list . It also folds forward .

02-28-2008, 10:35 AM	#8
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? My '67 seat folded forward but it wasn't foam - it was cotton-covered springs, not very comfortable. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-28-2008, 10:37 AM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? Z52 is the full foam (very thick) option number. My 4x4 has off brand buckets in it. I had two extra stock bench seats. I disassembled one of em. It came apart super easy. I was thinking man this is going to be a snap to redo this with my new foam and my new seat covers. It was the mostly spring seat with the really thin foam. I had no idea there were two kinds of benches. None of my stuff would work on it. Luckily the other seat was the full foam seat. Unfortunately that sucker does not want to come apart. Ive soaked the big screws in the brackets with PB Blaster for days and they still wont budge. Harbor Freight has an electric impact wrench on sale for 20 bucks. Im going to buy one of those and give it another go. Good luck on your search. There are a lot of threads on the board with seat installs from different trucks put into our style trucks. Last edited by CG; 02-28-2008 at 10:38 AM.

02-28-2008, 04:25 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? There are a few different designs of seats over these years.But,it all comes down to two types when it come to construction in any given year...standard and full foam. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-28-2008, 08:36 PM	#11
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? I am pretty sure that the '67 and early '68 had the seat that folded forward. Danny

03-04-2008, 11:18 AM	#12
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? Well.....another education from you guys! thanks. So here's another Q. Who sells the best quality seat covers and foam? My truck is a 72 Cheyenne Super.

01-09-2014, 05:58 PM	#13
i82much Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 313	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? Bumping this very old thread with a question - I just picked up a '72 K10, converted to a 396 and repainted but otherwise seems pretty original. Glove box shows option Z52 full foam seat. The seat foam is pretty thick. Is it normal to feel like the steering wheel is in your lap when driving one of these things? I have the seat all the way back and the steering wheel just feels so close to me. I am only 6' tall so it is not like I am some kind of giant. Maybe that's just how these older rigs are?

01-09-2014, 06:29 PM	#14
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? - There are also differences in the bottom brackets and as long as this thread is back up top I will post a link to the thread posted by Keith (lolife99) that shows the differences in them. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510997 I just put a full foam seat in a C-50 for the local salvage yard. It had a standard spring seat in it and the full foam seat is about 3" taller than the one that was in it. The guy that usually drives it said that he can see over the hood now... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-10-2014, 02:57 AM	#15
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: Bench seats are they all equal?? Hey Leon, man this is a old thead. That was one of my first post! BTW your quote cracks me up. __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw



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