Buckets vs. Blazer Seat questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Coley · 10-09-2013, 07:25 PM

Anyone know how different the ('69-72) blazer seats are from the standard bucket seat option?
From what I've understood so far, the (blazer) back is upholstered but what else would be different?
ie: lower mount brackets? or size/width/patterns or completely different animals or?
Also, is/has anyone used the blazer seats in place of the factory buckets without any issue or?
Thanks
Coley

**leddzepp** · 10-09-2013, 07:28 PM

They are the same, other than the passenger side mounting brackets.

RedRaven · 10-09-2013, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

They are the same, other than the passenger side mounting brackets.

So would the buckets from, say, a 1969-1972 Blazer bolt up to a 70's C20 that currently has a bench seat? (aside from the passenger side mounting brackets it sounds like.) Cause I would love to get rid of the bench seat in mine when I start slowly working on mine.

**leddzepp** · 10-09-2013, 09:20 PM

You will need to drill the corresponding holes in your floor since your truck originally came with a bench seat

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-09-2013, 09:23 PM

Original bucket seat trucks also have a brace under the floor. You can do a search for it here on the forum. I have seen it discussed a lot.

71swb4x4 · 10-09-2013, 09:30 PM

As already mentioned the Blazer buckets have a plastic back (which is removable if you want) and the passenger side mounting brackets flip forward to allow people to get into the back.
And only one hole from the bench seat will line up with the buckets. I think it's the forward outer passenger side hole.

**FirstOwner69** · 10-09-2013, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRaven

So would the buckets from, say, a 1969-1972 Blazer bolt up to a 70's C20 that currently has a bench seat? (aside from the passenger side mounting brackets it sounds like.) Cause I would love to get rid of the bench seat in mine when I start slowly working on mine.

Here's a link to the best thread I've seen regarding a bench to bucket conversion. A lot of info here.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5275403

Coley · 10-09-2013, 11:56 PM

So it sounds like they would probably work with a minimal amount of putzing and still be pretty original in appearance, fit, etc?
So would $350 for a set of fairly nice blazer buckets be a reasonable deal? (what if it included a complete back seat...in nice condition as well?)
Coley

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-10-2013, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Here's a link to the best thread I've seen regarding a bench to bucket conversion. A lot of info here.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5275403

Broken link

67c10rustbuket · 10-10-2013, 07:02 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562904

**special-K** · 10-10-2013, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coley

Anyone know how different the ('69-72) blazer seats are from the standard bucket seat option?
From what I've understood so far, the (blazer) back is upholstered but what else would be different?
ie: lower mount brackets? or size/width/patterns or completely different animals or?
Also, is/has anyone used the blazer seats in place of the factory buckets without any issue or?
Thanks
Coley

Ok,69/70 Bucket seat backs vary from 71/72 by shape. The foam is different. There were standard or deluxe w/console (CST/Cheyenne) seats. Everything but the upholstery itself is the same between standard and deluxe. The only difference between Blazer and truck buckets are the removable plastic backs on Blazers and the passenger side mounting brackets...which are interchangeable.

C/10 King · 10-10-2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coley

So it sounds like they would probably work with a minimal amount of putzing and still be pretty original in appearance, fit, etc?
So would $350 for a set of fairly nice blazer buckets be a reasonable deal? (what if it included a complete back seat...in nice condition as well?)
Coley

With the console added also, $350 is a smokin' great deal!

Coley · 10-10-2013, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

With the console added also, $350 is a smokin' great deal!

Yeah, unfortunately...no console, just the buckets and back seats....pretty good shape tho' with the scrolling, etc.
I'm not sure if I want to go from the bench to buckets...still thinkin' on that.

Coley

C/10 King · 10-10-2013, 01:21 PM

Think about it carefully but don't wait too long, bucket seats sure look nice.

71swb4x4 · 10-10-2013, 02:12 PM

There are two different styles of blazer buckets (plus the differences Tim points out). There are the truck style and then something known as utility buckets. Utility buckets are completely different from truck buckets and have no center console.

cdowns · 10-10-2013, 02:22 PM

i went from bench to buckets and yes they looked great and were very comfortable but i found the down side was when i did alot of very long distance traveling for swapmeets 1500=1800 mile weekends bench seat was very comfortable to pull over in a reststop and grab a halfhour nap buscets not so much

10-09-2013, 07:25 PM	#1
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Buckets vs. Blazer Seat questions Anyone know how different the ('69-72) blazer seats are from the standard bucket seat option? From what I've understood so far, the (blazer) back is upholstered but what else would be different? ie: lower mount brackets? or size/width/patterns or completely different animals or? Also, is/has anyone used the blazer seats in place of the factory buckets without any issue or? Thanks Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

10-09-2013, 07:28 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,003	Re: Buckets vs. Blazer Seat questions They are the same, other than the passenger side mounting brackets. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

10-09-2013, 09:20 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,003	Re: Buckets vs. Blazer Seat questions You will need to drill the corresponding holes in your floor since your truck originally came with a bench seat __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

10-09-2013, 09:23 PM	#5
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,496	Re: Buckets vs. Blazer Seat questions Original bucket seat trucks also have a brace under the floor. You can do a search for it here on the forum. I have seen it discussed a lot.

10-09-2013, 09:30 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Buckets vs. Blazer Seat questions As already mentioned the Blazer buckets have a plastic back (which is removable if you want) and the passenger side mounting brackets flip forward to allow people to get into the back. And only one hole from the bench seat will line up with the buckets. I think it's the forward outer passenger side hole. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-09-2013, 11:56 PM	#8
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Buckets vs. Blazer Seat questions So it sounds like they would probably work with a minimal amount of putzing and still be pretty original in appearance, fit, etc? So would $350 for a set of fairly nice blazer buckets be a reasonable deal? (what if it included a complete back seat...in nice condition as well?) Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

10-10-2013, 07:02 AM	#10
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Buckets vs. Blazer Seat questions http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562904 __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

10-10-2013, 01:21 PM	#14
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Buckets vs. Blazer Seat questions Think about it carefully but don't wait too long, bucket seats sure look nice. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

10-10-2013, 02:12 PM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Buckets vs. Blazer Seat questions There are two different styles of blazer buckets (plus the differences Tim points out). There are the truck style and then something known as utility buckets. Utility buckets are completely different from truck buckets and have no center console. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-10-2013, 02:22 PM	#16
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Buckets vs. Blazer Seat questions i went from bench to buckets and yes they looked great and were very comfortable but i found the down side was when i did alot of very long distance traveling for swapmeets 1500=1800 mile weekends bench seat was very comfortable to pull over in a reststop and grab a halfhour nap buscets not so much __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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