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**Bill72** · 06-12-2010, 01:57 AM

I know that 69-70 and 71-72 bucket seats are different. I believe the foam and therefore the seat covers are different.

Are the brackets and frame the same? Can I buy a set of 69 seats put 72 foam and covers on them and have them be correct?

Also, is the only difference between Blazer buckets and truck buckets the passenger side mounting brackets?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-12-2010, 02:43 AM

The seat tracks are the same for the 69-72s. The Blazer buckets have a hard plastic back and truck buckets do not. WES

**Classic Bowties** · 06-12-2010, 10:13 AM

Here are some side by comparison pics showing sport bucket seat mounting hardware.

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-12-2010, 10:15 AM

You are on the right path Bill72. Everything you said is accurate. Blazer passenger side brackets are different than trucks. 69-70 foam is different than 71-72. The only difference in blazer seats, is the passenger seat brackets and they have the plastic backs like Wes has mentioned. They both take the same special reinforcement under the floor too. Trevor

Jim_D · 06-29-2010, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

They both take the same special reinforcement under the floor too. Trevor

Is that something that one would need to do if you orginally had a bench and wanted to go to buckets?

msgross · 06-29-2010, 10:47 AM

you could reinforce the floor by others means as well... My 68 had a bench but still had that bucket reinforcement under the cab.

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-29-2010, 11:03 AM

Mike, wouldn't that be because of the buddy buckets? The 69-72 take a different reinforcement as far as I know. Trevor

**Bill72** · 06-29-2010, 02:09 PM

Trevor- Do you have pictures of what needs to be done underneath and/or what the factory bracing looks like? I'm getting a truck in that has the incorrect buckets in it and want to go back to factory buckets. I'll need to identify if it was originally bench or buckets so any pics will help me know what I'm looking for.
Thanks,
Bill

sameyrasmea72 · 06-29-2010, 07:32 PM

From the factory, 69-72 buckets used these brackets for the seats. One long one(it is still attached to the floor section) like in the pics and 4 of the small brackets.

msgross · 06-29-2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Mike, wouldn't that be because of the buddy buckets? The 69-72 take a different reinforcement as far as I know. Trevor

nope, buddy buckets mount just like a bench, except for that one single bracket in the middle.

Mine looked just like post #9... I have one if someone wants it, not in the best shape though

blap · 02-19-2019, 08:33 PM

Msgross here is the thread

msgross · 02-20-2019, 12:28 AM

is this what you are looking for?

**randy.powell** · 02-20-2019, 07:18 AM

Atog has the front reinforcements reproduced and Roger Koop makes the rear reinforcements. They' both active in the forums. Put WTB in the parts for Sale forum if you want them.
B/R,
Randy

**special-K** · 02-20-2019, 07:54 AM

?????...? Is this a PM or other conversation that spilled over into an 8 1/2 year old thread? Could have posted a link.

On topic, it sure is odd that a '68 would have the 69-72 sport bucket brace. Must be one of the last '68s built or something.

To expand on this thread info, I wonder about the K/5 and Panel utility seats and if they use the same support. I believe it would need to be located further back due to those seat support brackets being longer. I suppose the single seat versions would have the same underside brace, or would those be unique? I know when the passenger seat option was not taken on a K/5 or panel the floor has no provision for mounting the front of the passenger seat bracket bolt. No hump stamped into the floor.

custom10nut · 02-20-2019, 10:04 AM

I went the fabrication route with mine. I used the slides from two bench seats and mounted them to the 70 Blazer buckets I have. If I remember right, I had to change out the rackets that mount the slide to the seat frame. The driver side works great as does the other, but I guess the only down side is the adjuster on the passenger side is inside facing the console. I just need to fab a little bracket for a release lever that i can reach from the front, but I have many other projects to do before that happens.

cypressbog · 02-20-2019, 06:13 PM

I first noticed a difference in the shape of the seat back in 2003. I mentioned it in a post, but it never went anywhere. Here's my observation:

I can see the seat back is slightly wider on some buckets as opposed to other style buckets where the seat back is more straight cut. I attached 2 different buckets to show the differences.

Saddle colored bucket seat is narrow
White bucket seat is wider.

06-12-2010, 01:57 AM	#1
Bill72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Sumner, NM Posts: 299	Difference in bucket seats I know that 69-70 and 71-72 bucket seats are different. I believe the foam and therefore the seat covers are different. Are the brackets and frame the same? Can I buy a set of 69 seats put 72 foam and covers on them and have them be correct? Also, is the only difference between Blazer buckets and truck buckets the passenger side mounting brackets?

06-12-2010, 02:43 AM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Difference in bucket seats The seat tracks are the same for the 69-72s. The Blazer buckets have a hard plastic back and truck buckets do not. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-12-2010, 10:13 AM	#3
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,755	Re: Difference in bucket seats Here are some side by comparison pics showing sport bucket seat mounting hardware. Attached Images

06-12-2010, 10:15 AM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Difference in bucket seats You are on the right path Bill72. Everything you said is accurate. Blazer passenger side brackets are different than trucks. 69-70 foam is different than 71-72. The only difference in blazer seats, is the passenger seat brackets and they have the plastic backs like Wes has mentioned. They both take the same special reinforcement under the floor too. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-29-2010, 10:47 AM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Difference in bucket seats you could reinforce the floor by others means as well... My 68 had a bench but still had that bucket reinforcement under the cab. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-29-2010, 11:03 AM	#7
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Difference in bucket seats Mike, wouldn't that be because of the buddy buckets? The 69-72 take a different reinforcement as far as I know. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-29-2010, 02:09 PM	#8
Bill72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Sumner, NM Posts: 299	Re: Difference in bucket seats Trevor- Do you have pictures of what needs to be done underneath and/or what the factory bracing looks like? I'm getting a truck in that has the incorrect buckets in it and want to go back to factory buckets. I'll need to identify if it was originally bench or buckets so any pics will help me know what I'm looking for. Thanks, Bill

06-29-2010, 07:32 PM	#9
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Difference in bucket seats From the factory, 69-72 buckets used these brackets for the seats. One long one(it is still attached to the floor section) like in the pics and 4 of the small brackets. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

02-19-2019, 08:33 PM	#11
blap Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: bristol,CT Posts: 580	Re: Difference in bucket seats Msgross here is the thread

02-20-2019, 12:28 AM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Difference in bucket seats is this what you are looking for? Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

02-20-2019, 07:18 AM	#13
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Difference in bucket seats Atog has the front reinforcements reproduced and Roger Koop makes the rear reinforcements. They' both active in the forums. Put WTB in the parts for Sale forum if you want them. B/R, Randy

02-20-2019, 07:54 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Difference in bucket seats ?????...? Is this a PM or other conversation that spilled over into an 8 1/2 year old thread? Could have posted a link. On topic, it sure is odd that a '68 would have the 69-72 sport bucket brace. Must be one of the last '68s built or something. To expand on this thread info, I wonder about the K/5 and Panel utility seats and if they use the same support. I believe it would need to be located further back due to those seat support brackets being longer. I suppose the single seat versions would have the same underside brace, or would those be unique? I know when the passenger seat option was not taken on a K/5 or panel the floor has no provision for mounting the front of the passenger seat bracket bolt. No hump stamped into the floor. __________________ "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 ~

02-20-2019, 10:04 AM	#15
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,887	Re: Difference in bucket seats I went the fabrication route with mine. I used the slides from two bench seats and mounted them to the 70 Blazer buckets I have. If I remember right, I had to change out the rackets that mount the slide to the seat frame. The driver side works great as does the other, but I guess the only down side is the adjuster on the passenger side is inside facing the console. I just need to fab a little bracket for a release lever that i can reach from the front, but I have many other projects to do before that happens.

02-20-2019, 06:13 PM	#16
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Difference in bucket seats I first noticed a difference in the shape of the seat back in 2003. I mentioned it in a post, but it never went anywhere. Here's my observation: I can see the seat back is slightly wider on some buckets as opposed to other style buckets where the seat back is more straight cut. I attached 2 different buckets to show the differences. Saddle colored bucket seat is narrow White bucket seat is wider. Attached Images

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