Will 73 Bench fit in 71? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 11-09-2004, 10:37 PM

I figure it should be the same length so should fit, but what about the mounting brackets? Would the 73 brackets work if relocated, or would the 71 brackets work on the 73 seat?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks.

fast71 · 11-09-2004, 10:47 PM

you will need your 71 brackets

Brainchild · 11-10-2004, 12:15 AM

The 71 brackets will not bolt up to the seat frame,you'll have to fabricate some.

my new 72 · 11-10-2004, 12:31 AM

The 71 brackets will most definitely fit the 73 seat. The two rear bolt holes line up perfect, but you will have to do a little creative cutting and welding on the seat frame to extend the frame towards the center to make the new bolt holes in the front. I know this for a 100% fact because I did it and have the seat in my 68'. It is very easy, took maybe two hours total to complete, that's with taking the old one out and putting the finished new one in.

11-09-2004, 10:37 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Will 73 Bench fit in 71? I figure it should be the same length so should fit, but what about the mounting brackets? Would the 73 brackets work if relocated, or would the 71 brackets work on the 73 seat? Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

11-09-2004, 10:47 PM	#2
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	you will need your 71 brackets __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

11-10-2004, 12:15 AM	#3
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	The 71 brackets will not bolt up to the seat frame,you'll have to fabricate some. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

11-10-2004, 12:31 AM	#4
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	The 71 brackets will most definitely fit the 73 seat. The two rear bolt holes line up perfect, but you will have to do a little creative cutting and welding on the seat frame to extend the frame towards the center to make the new bolt holes in the front. I know this for a 100% fact because I did it and have the seat in my 68'. It is very easy, took maybe two hours total to complete, that's with taking the old one out and putting the finished new one in. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.



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