Suggested low-rise seat donors for 71 GMC? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TomShilling · 03-12-2005, 03:27 PM

My 71 seat is shot. It seems to sit a little high already, so which front beach seat should I find as a replacement? Would prefer minimal fabrication, and it would have to sit pretty low...any taller seat will put my head in the roof! Don't need power seats, electric nothing. Just a comfy low bench that I can bolt in.

Thanks guys!
Tom

Albertan · 03-12-2005, 10:33 PM

Tom,

I used a set from a Chev mini van. The back rest adjusts with a knob that is turned , instead of a lever. I found the lever type seat adjustments do not allow you to tilt the back of the seat enough to clear the tank. I used the brackets off of the bench seat (found a second set) and mounted these to the floor. I made a 3 inch spacer channel that fit the front of the seats. ( I found that was the most comfortable, you may want a higher or lower spacer). I find they are very comfortable one thing was that because the adjust ment are on you left the passenger cannot more the seat without a lot of trouble.

I thought I had pics, but I cannot find them. I will get some new ones and send them to you.

BTW where are you located, I have a set of low back seats from a 69 cab. I don't think they are from that year. (maybe a 74 or 75 GM truck) I could be talked out of they for cheap, say for some Model T parts.

TomShilling · 03-12-2005, 11:23 PM

I gotta have a bench seat! Did you use the bench from the minivan's rear seat? I am in Spartanburg, SC., and would appreciate any advice or donations or great deals that can make the 71 a little more comfy on the road!
Thanks,
Tom
tomshilling@charter.net

Albertan · 03-13-2005, 06:27 PM

Oh sorry I thought you were looking for a set of buckets. The seats I put in were bucket seats from a chevy mini van. What i would do is take your tape measure to the scrap yard and measure some seats. What abouta set of 60-40 split seats from a 90's chevy truck??

**Palf70Step** · 03-13-2005, 07:48 PM

for a bench I would recommend the 88-91 GM trucks. That is prior to the headrests being added to the truck. Simple swapout and super confortable. You can go with the later 92-98 and just slip out the headrests also.

03-12-2005, 03:27 PM	#1
TomShilling Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 42	Suggested low-rise seat donors for 71 GMC? My 71 seat is shot. It seems to sit a little high already, so which front beach seat should I find as a replacement? Would prefer minimal fabrication, and it would have to sit pretty low...any taller seat will put my head in the roof! Don't need power seats, electric nothing. Just a comfy low bench that I can bolt in. Thanks guys! Tom

03-12-2005, 10:33 PM	#2
Albertan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East of Calgary, Alberta Posts: 20	Tom, I used a set from a Chev mini van. The back rest adjusts with a knob that is turned , instead of a lever. I found the lever type seat adjustments do not allow you to tilt the back of the seat enough to clear the tank. I used the brackets off of the bench seat (found a second set) and mounted these to the floor. I made a 3 inch spacer channel that fit the front of the seats. ( I found that was the most comfortable, you may want a higher or lower spacer). I find they are very comfortable one thing was that because the adjust ment are on you left the passenger cannot more the seat without a lot of trouble. I thought I had pics, but I cannot find them. I will get some new ones and send them to you. BTW where are you located, I have a set of low back seats from a 69 cab. I don't think they are from that year. (maybe a 74 or 75 GM truck) I could be talked out of they for cheap, say for some Model T parts. __________________ Albertan My toy's 1972 Cheyenne C10 1926 Model T Depot Hack 1926 Model T Roadster

03-12-2005, 11:23 PM	#3
TomShilling Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 42	Did you install buckets or a bench? I gotta have a bench seat! Did you use the bench from the minivan's rear seat? I am in Spartanburg, SC., and would appreciate any advice or donations or great deals that can make the 71 a little more comfy on the road! Thanks, Tom tomshilling@charter.net

03-13-2005, 06:27 PM	#4
Albertan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East of Calgary, Alberta Posts: 20	Oh sorry I thought you were looking for a set of buckets. The seats I put in were bucket seats from a chevy mini van. What i would do is take your tape measure to the scrap yard and measure some seats. What abouta set of 60-40 split seats from a 90's chevy truck?? __________________ Albertan My toy's 1972 Cheyenne C10 1926 Model T Depot Hack 1926 Model T Roadster

03-13-2005, 07:48 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	for a bench I would recommend the 88-91 GM trucks. That is prior to the headrests being added to the truck. Simple swapout and super confortable. You can go with the later 92-98 and just slip out the headrests also. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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