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wzuke · 03-05-2010, 07:04 PM

I just installed these buckets in my c10. They are out of a 2002 Bonneville (6 way - heated). They are very comfortable but a little tight because they are so thick. I "slipped" the column forward 1.5 inches - a tilt wheel would be helpful. I'm 5'9" and weight 210. If I were much larger, they would be too tight. I think that the seats out of a truck look very similar but are a little thinner and would probably fit better. The console is out of a Chevy truck.

**fine69** · 03-05-2010, 07:32 PM

They sure look good in there.

**mikey531** · 03-05-2010, 08:11 PM

Nice !

This is what I did with mine

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368266

Wootdog · 03-05-2010, 09:41 PM

I might have to upgrade. I have 97 Bonneville seats in mine. Wrong color, tan, I need gray. And I might pull out my home made console for one like yours. Where did you get it? I really need soemthing to go around the Lokar shifter. And to cover up the Computer for the LT1.
Kerry

smallwin67 · 03-05-2010, 10:18 PM

They look sweet bro.

GKsport67 · 03-05-2010, 11:19 PM

Nice,they look comfy. did you have to modify the bracket?

**Ironangel** · 03-05-2010, 11:47 PM

Very Cool!

wzuke · 03-06-2010, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GKsport67

Nice,they look comfy. did you have to modify the bracket?

I made new brackets. My goal was to drill as few holes as possible in the floor yet securely attach the seats. I used 2'' by 1/8'' mild steel flat stock. I used the two original c10 mounting holes and had to drill one additional hole and floor reinforcement per piece (total of four). Since the seats had integrated seat belts I ran a flat strap back to the original c10 seat belt bolts for additional security. I didn't want to have me and the seat going through the windshield!

wzuke · 03-06-2010, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wootdog

I might have to upgrade. I have 97 Bonneville seats in mine. Wrong color, tan, I need gray. And I might pull out my home made console for one like yours. Where did you get it? I really need soemthing to go around the Lokar shifter. And to cover up the Computer for the LT1.
Kerry

The console is out of a chevy pickup, I'm not sure of the year - I think its 90 ish. I'm sure someone will recognize what year it is. It was tan and I dyed it with vinyl coating. I also sprayed the panels I made to cover the seat rails (sheet metal) on the bottom of the side of the seats with the same stuff. Got it a O Rileys Auto parts. I had also dyed my stock seat black (it was dark blue) a couple of years ago and it was holding up well.

Crispyr1 · 03-06-2010, 04:40 AM

Man they sure look great!!!! did you relocate the tank? If not do you plan too?

72armyswbtruck · 03-06-2010, 06:57 AM

Those look really nice and comfy

wzuke · 03-06-2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crispyr1

Man they sure look great!!!! did you relocate the tank? If not do you plan too?

No. Moving the tank would give 0 extra space for the seats as they are against the back of the cab now.

**70cst** · 03-07-2010, 01:02 AM

Nice work wzuke...very nice.

03-05-2010, 07:04 PM	#1
wzuke Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 112	Bucket seats I just installed these buckets in my c10. They are out of a 2002 Bonneville (6 way - heated). They are very comfortable but a little tight because they are so thick. I "slipped" the column forward 1.5 inches - a tilt wheel would be helpful. I'm 5'9" and weight 210. If I were much larger, they would be too tight. I think that the seats out of a truck look very similar but are a little thinner and would probably fit better. The console is out of a Chevy truck. Attached Images

03-05-2010, 07:32 PM	#2
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Bucket seats They sure look good in there. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

03-05-2010, 08:11 PM	#3
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 794	Re: Bucket seats Nice ! This is what I did with mine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368266 Last edited by mikey531; 03-05-2010 at 11:48 PM.

03-05-2010, 09:41 PM	#4
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,677	Re: Bucket seats I might have to upgrade. I have 97 Bonneville seats in mine. Wrong color, tan, I need gray. And I might pull out my home made console for one like yours. Where did you get it? I really need soemthing to go around the Lokar shifter. And to cover up the Computer for the LT1. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

03-05-2010, 10:18 PM	#5
smallwin67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern,Maryland Posts: 87	Re: Bucket seats They look sweet bro. __________________ Doin it one piece at a time.

03-05-2010, 11:19 PM	#6
GKsport67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 660	Re: Bucket seats Nice,they look comfy. did you have to modify the bracket? __________________ www.gkautospa.com Like A Rock! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=397153

03-05-2010, 11:47 PM	#7
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Bucket seats Very Cool! __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

03-06-2010, 04:40 AM	#10
Crispyr1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 114	Re: Bucket seats Man they sure look great!!!! did you relocate the tank? If not do you plan too? __________________ '68 C-10 SWB LS 5.3L, 4L60E, 3:73 posi, Dakota Digital HDX Gauges, Boss 338's 18's front 20's rear. 3"/5" drop.

03-06-2010, 06:57 AM	#11
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Bucket seats Those look really nice and comfy __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-07-2010, 01:02 AM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Bucket seats Nice work wzuke...very nice. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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