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ACES · 01-06-2005, 10:08 PM

Do you have to remove the gas tank to do that swap?
or drill any new holes?

70 shorty · 01-06-2005, 10:22 PM

I saw a post not so long ago and have to agree, that seats with integrated seatbelts in a truck that is not designed for them is a BAD idea safety wise. Those seatbelts would not be properly reinforeced to handle the force of a collision. Now the newer seat without them IMO are a great idea.

wannabeburbowner · 01-07-2005, 03:42 AM

That is a good point with the safety aspect, but I will probably choose comfort over safety.

I feel if the accident is bad enough that the seatbelts can't withstand it, then I wouldn't want to live through it....My Truck would be totaled.

69 1/2 Six Pack Bee:
Repeating the above post...did you have to remove the tank and drill some holes?? Make new brackets?? Is it comfy?? Sitting to low or too high??

69sixpackbee · 01-07-2005, 11:56 AM

Tank stayed. Had to fabricate a simple bracket for the front of the pass. seat nearest the hump and redrill a few holes. All in all it was very easy.

Bill72BB · 01-07-2005, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69 1/2 Six Pack Bee

Tank stayed. Had to fabricate a simple bracket for the front of the pass. seat nearest the hump and redrill a few holes. All in all it was very easy.

Like Bee said it's any easy swap but if you are over 6 ft ,a Tilt wheel and smaller steering wheel will help with the leg room . Mine is a 98 ,60/40 tank still behind the seat.The bracket can be just a 1 1/2 " pipe nipple that is what I used .

69sixpackbee · 01-07-2005, 12:15 PM

Damn Bill, that seat looks good! Where'd ya get it?

he...he..

Bill72BB · 01-07-2005, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69 1/2 Six Pack Bee

Damn Bill, that seat looks good! Where'd ya get it?

he...he..

a Bud gave it too me.

01-06-2005, 10:08 PM	#1
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	Do you have to remove the gas tank to do that swap? or drill any new holes? __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

01-06-2005, 10:22 PM	#2
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	I saw a post not so long ago and have to agree, that seats with integrated seatbelts in a truck that is not designed for them is a BAD idea safety wise. Those seatbelts would not be properly reinforeced to handle the force of a collision. Now the newer seat without them IMO are a great idea. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

01-07-2005, 03:42 AM	#3
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	That is a good point with the safety aspect, but I will probably choose comfort over safety. I feel if the accident is bad enough that the seatbelts can't withstand it, then I wouldn't want to live through it....My Truck would be totaled. 69 1/2 Six Pack Bee: Repeating the above post...did you have to remove the tank and drill some holes?? Make new brackets?? Is it comfy?? Sitting to low or too high?? __________________ 71 Chevy Long Bed (gettin' bagged) 84 GMC K1500 (Sold) 85 Monte Carlo SS white w/gray int. (being a dumba** and totaled it ) 85 Monte Carlo SS clone T-top (Sold) 72 Chevelle-tubbed 64 Buick Sportwagon

01-07-2005, 11:56 AM	#4
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Tank stayed. Had to fabricate a simple bracket for the front of the pass. seat nearest the hump and redrill a few holes. All in all it was very easy.

01-07-2005, 12:15 PM	#6
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Damn Bill, that seat looks good! Where'd ya get it? he...he..



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