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sawyer · 01-06-2005, 06:51 PM

I just got some nice seats for real cheap,that swivel 360 degrees and all of the other ecessary functions. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to mount them in a 72 blazer. I know I have to cut it down height wise already so I was thinking of welding parallel (I think it's called this) C-channels and bolting the base to that, but that makes it a little tough to carpet. The base of the seat is basically a 6" diameter pipe attached to a 12" square baseplate It sort of looks like a squarer and flatter version of Frosty's or Lincoln's hats if that makes any sense. The baseplate has four holes and was bolted through the floor. But that I am pretty sure would not be strong enough. My interior is stripped so any ideas that will work. . .will work. Also there is a matching electric bench/bed that is in perfect condition for only $15. I think it's a little lame but my friends seem to think it would be pretty cool. Any thoughts?

bouncytruck · 01-06-2005, 08:01 PM

I've seen a lot of photos with the swivel seats, but i have no idea how they mounted them. I would think you could weld some support under the floor boards to create a solid mounting point.

You probably won't be able to tilt the passenger side seat forward with these seats. The high back seats ad a risk of breaking the windshield when they tilt forward. The seats in my '69 hit the windshield so you have to put it forward carefully.

sawyer · 01-06-2005, 08:19 PM

Hey , thanks for the heads up with the windshield, that would be my luck to break it. Mounting it underneath, that could maybe work, but wouldn't that be inside of the rocker box? Any thoughts on the bed thing, because if I want it, I have to get it tomorrow.

JayDubBlazer · 01-06-2005, 08:31 PM

You should be able to avoid the rocker box if the bottom bracket isn't to big. Or if you need to you can build brackets that allow you to use the outside bolt hole from the original seats. That is what I did to intall my tahoe seats. You can always add bracing on the bottom of the vehicle for more stability.

01-06-2005, 06:51 PM	#1
sawyer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boston, Mass. Posts: 8	any ideas on the best way to mount swivel seats from a conversion van I just got some nice seats for real cheap,that swivel 360 degrees and all of the other ecessary functions. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to mount them in a 72 blazer. I know I have to cut it down height wise already so I was thinking of welding parallel (I think it's called this) C-channels and bolting the base to that, but that makes it a little tough to carpet. The base of the seat is basically a 6" diameter pipe attached to a 12" square baseplate It sort of looks like a squarer and flatter version of Frosty's or Lincoln's hats if that makes any sense. The baseplate has four holes and was bolted through the floor. But that I am pretty sure would not be strong enough. My interior is stripped so any ideas that will work. . .will work. Also there is a matching electric bench/bed that is in perfect condition for only $15. I think it's a little lame but my friends seem to think it would be pretty cool. Any thoughts?

01-06-2005, 08:01 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I've seen a lot of photos with the swivel seats, but i have no idea how they mounted them. I would think you could weld some support under the floor boards to create a solid mounting point. You probably won't be able to tilt the passenger side seat forward with these seats. The high back seats ad a risk of breaking the windshield when they tilt forward. The seats in my '69 hit the windshield so you have to put it forward carefully. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-06-2005, 08:31 PM	#4
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	You should be able to avoid the rocker box if the bottom bracket isn't to big. Or if you need to you can build brackets that allow you to use the outside bolt hole from the original seats. That is what I did to intall my tahoe seats. You can always add bracing on the bottom of the vehicle for more stability. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

01-06-2005, 08:19 PM	#3
sawyer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boston, Mass. Posts: 8	Hey , thanks for the heads up with the windshield, that would be my luck to break it. Mounting it underneath, that could maybe work, but wouldn't that be inside of the rocker box? Any thoughts on the bed thing, because if I want it, I have to get it tomorrow.



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