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*Zkast* · 08-22-2002, 10:18 PM

Well over the last week I've managed to rebuild the front and rear suspension, rebuild and installe a new tilt column and installed the new 98 chevy pu seats

All this time I've been putting up with the squeaks and rattles. All it took was 500.00$ and my labor lol. Best money I've spent on that truck in a long time. It's really tough to get motivated to work on vehicles at home, when thats what I do all day.

Anyhow, I wanted to post a few pics of the seat incase anyone is wondering if there is a direct bolt in seat out there. This one is almost a direct bolt in. Had to drill 2 holes and install one 4 inch spacer.

*racedvl* · 08-22-2002, 10:36 PM

All I see the the little red box's.

*Zkast* · 08-22-2002, 10:51 PM

Ain't they perdy tho? lol Should be all set now....

**Palf70Step** · 08-22-2002, 10:55 PM

Looks good man!!

You gonna use the shoulder belts from the 98 also??

*Zkast* · 08-22-2002, 10:56 PM

Yep, I ordered them yesterday from the same vehicle.. Hope to have them on this weekend.

weasel29gm · 08-22-2002, 11:05 PM

Whats a seat like that cost? Like to have a burgundy seat for mine.

Solver · 08-22-2002, 11:09 PM

You can be proud of that one! It's great to add the creature comforts of a new truck and still drive our trucks. Let me know how the seat belts go in for you. I need to add those yet and would really like shoulder belts.

*Zkast* · 08-22-2002, 11:12 PM

I bought these for 300.00 w/belts. I'm sure you could find them cheaper? but these were from LKQ recyclers and they deliver

I had the dodge seats in before but shesh those things where raised too high. I did nothing to this set of seats... just bolted them in and they are just right for my fat arse lol. 6'2 240lb's doesnt leave much room for a seat

**Joesjunk** · 08-23-2002, 03:01 AM

Hey Zkast, were you driving your truck on Fairfax Traffic way yesterday at about 3:15pm ??? I saw a truck and thought it was you??

jay-dawg · 08-23-2002, 03:23 AM

wow...looks great. need to put that on my want list. Maybe I can cut down that head rest so that it would look kinda stock.

can you take a pic with the arm rest up? that would be great.

thanks,
jay

*Zkast* · 08-23-2002, 07:43 AM

Could have been Joe, I let a friend borrow my truck to go pick up his lightening from the dealer. LOL sweet justice right.. taking a chevy to pick up a ferd from the shop

jay-dawg, I'll get another pick tonight for ya's.

Joe67 · 08-23-2002, 09:19 AM

Zcast - I've been thinking about a Silverado bench seat like you used for my '67.

Isn't it a bit cramped driving the truck with those seats?

69sixpackbee · 08-23-2002, 11:42 AM

Where does the 4" spacer go?

1967LWBstepside · 08-23-2002, 12:57 PM

Very nice! I want some too.

Where did you get the tilt steering? Do you have much leg room between the seat under the steering wheel.

Really like it.

Mike

red71cheyenne · 08-23-2002, 04:37 PM

Those are some sweet seats. Look like the ones in my Suburban. Glad they were so easy to install. Wish I had gone that route now. How do they feel when you are driving? Do they put your ankle in an odd position? Mine do. I'm thinking about building up the front end a little to compensate. Jeff.

*Zkast* · 08-23-2002, 07:27 PM

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Isn't it a bit cramped driving the truck with those seats?

Actually no, the Dodge seats were cramped though. I think these have somewhat of a narrow back on them so it puts you about as far away as the originals.

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Where does the 4" spacer go?

These seats have a center track support that bolts to the cab. The floor on the newer trucks was raised in this area where our's is flat. Just takes a long bolt and some square tubing is what I used.

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Where did you get the tilt steering? Do you have much leg room between the seat under the steering wheel.

Tilt column came out of the 72 I just bought...

There is plenty of leg room right now, but im using a 13.5" wheel which when tilted to my comfort level is almost straight up and down. Love it

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How do they feel when you are driving? Do they put your ankle in an odd position?

I'll be buying these exact same seats for the 72 in a few weeks... I'm very picky about the ride because of my knee (old injury) but these fit perfect. You dont sit too high, not cramped and the arm rest is a great feature.

These came from LKQ recyclers group(formaly known as Midamerica Autoparts) If you want a set let me know what color and I can order you a set. You'll have to come get them though lol.

71GMC_3/4T · 08-23-2002, 07:53 PM

"These came from LKQ recyclers group(formaly known as Midamerica Autoparts) If you want a set let me know what color and I can order you a set. You'll have to come get them though lol."

I thought you said they deliver?

I suppose it's a local only thing, eh?

Anyway, nice seats! Well, actually they look pretty bad in there, but they would look much better in my truck!

*Zkast* · 08-23-2002, 08:02 PM

lol

LKQ has offices and yards in Topeka and Lawrence KS. They deliver to us daily if we need. I dont know if they will deliver to private residence though....

jay-dawg · 09-01-2002, 02:12 AM

sup man....any chance you can get the pic with the arm rest up? Also maybe take the head rest off if you can. Thanks,

jay

justin · 09-01-2002, 09:02 AM

hey zkast
how much do those seats run? are the new or used?
Thanks

jay-dawg · 09-01-2002, 12:41 PM

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Originally posted by Zkast
I bought these for 300.00 w/belts. I'm sure you could find them cheaper? but these were from LKQ recyclers and they deliver

A little searching and you shall find the answer.

jay

**72 Super** · 09-01-2002, 01:46 PM

Those seats almost look like they came in there

Are going to do the rest of the interior to match?Great job they really look good in there.

Dean23 · 09-01-2002, 02:47 PM

Im going to use a similar seat, but my fuel tanks is removed so you get a bout an extra 3-4 inches of space and the seat riser sits flat behind the front mount of the original bench and you dint need a spacer in there

08-22-2002, 10:18 PM	#1
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Ahhh feels like a new truck! Well over the last week I've managed to rebuild the front and rear suspension, rebuild and installe a new tilt column and installed the new 98 chevy pu seats All this time I've been putting up with the squeaks and rattles. All it took was 500.00$ and my labor lol. Best money I've spent on that truck in a long time. It's really tough to get motivated to work on vehicles at home, when thats what I do all day. Anyhow, I wanted to post a few pics of the seat incase anyone is wondering if there is a direct bolt in seat out there. This one is almost a direct bolt in. Had to drill 2 holes and install one 4 inch spacer. Last edited by Zkast; 08-22-2002 at 10:50 PM.

08-22-2002, 10:55 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Looks good man!! You gonna use the shoulder belts from the 98 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!

08-22-2002, 11:05 PM	#6
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Whats a seat like that cost? Like to have a burgundy seat for mine. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-22-2002, 11:09 PM	#7
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	You can be proud of that one! It's great to add the creature comforts of a new truck and still drive our trucks. Let me know how the seat belts go in for you. I need to add those yet and would really like shoulder belts. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

08-23-2002, 03:01 AM	#9
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,691	Hey Zkast, were you driving your truck on Fairfax Traffic way yesterday at about 3:15pm ??? I saw a truck and thought it was you?? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

08-22-2002, 10:36 PM	#2
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	All I see the the little red box's.

08-22-2002, 10:51 PM	#3
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Ain't they perdy tho? lol Should be all set now....

08-22-2002, 10:56 PM	#5
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Yep, I ordered them yesterday from the same vehicle.. Hope to have them on this weekend.

08-22-2002, 11:12 PM	#8
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	I bought these for 300.00 w/belts. I'm sure you could find them cheaper? but these were from LKQ recyclers and they deliver I had the dodge seats in before but shesh those things where raised too high. I did nothing to this set of seats... just bolted them in and they are just right for my fat arse lol. 6'2 240lb's doesnt leave much room for a seat

08-23-2002, 03:23 AM	#10
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	wow...looks great. need to put that on my want list. Maybe I can cut down that head rest so that it would look kinda stock. can you take a pic with the arm rest up? that would be great. thanks, jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

08-23-2002, 07:43 AM	#11
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Could have been Joe, I let a friend borrow my truck to go pick up his lightening from the dealer. LOL sweet justice right.. taking a chevy to pick up a ferd from the shop jay-dawg, I'll get another pick tonight for ya's.

08-23-2002, 09:19 AM	#12
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Zcast - I've been thinking about a Silverado bench seat like you used for my '67. Isn't it a bit cramped driving the truck with those seats? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-23-2002, 11:42 AM	#13
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Where does the 4" spacer go?

08-23-2002, 12:57 PM	#14
1967LWBstepside 'Heavy Metal' Redefined. Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Starkville, MS, USA Posts: 107	Very nice! I want some too. Where did you get the tilt steering? Do you have much leg room between the seat under the steering wheel. Really like it. Mike __________________ 1967 C10 LWB stepside, 250 engine, GM HEI, aftermarket A/C., Clifford Performance intake, Stovebolt split headers, Carter AFB 500, X-pipe & Dynomax Super Turbos, 1 piece custom driveshaft, cyprus bed wood & stainless bed strips. Starkville, Mississippi \| My Truck Page

08-23-2002, 04:37 PM	#15
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Those are some sweet seats. Look like the ones in my Suburban. Glad they were so easy to install. Wish I had gone that route now. How do they feel when you are driving? Do they put your ankle in an odd position? Mine do. I'm thinking about building up the front end a little to compensate. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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08-23-2002, 07:53 PM	#17
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	"These came from LKQ recyclers group(formaly known as Midamerica Autoparts) If you want a set let me know what color and I can order you a set. You'll have to come get them though lol." I thought you said they deliver? I suppose it's a local only thing, eh? Anyway, nice seats! Well, actually they look pretty bad in there, but they would look much better in my truck! __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

08-23-2002, 08:02 PM	#18
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	lol LKQ has offices and yards in Topeka and Lawrence KS. They deliver to us daily if we need. I dont know if they will deliver to private residence though....

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jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	sup man....any chance you can get the pic with the arm rest up? Also maybe take the head rest off if you can. Thanks, jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

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justin PROJECT LO-LYF Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 285	hey zkast how much do those seats run? are the new or used? Thanks __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE "O-SH*T, THAT TRUCK IS LOW" CLUB PROJECT: LO-LYF Bagged 68 Shorty home.att.net/~justin.lewis

09-01-2002, 01:46 PM	#22
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Those seats almost look like they came in there Are going to do the rest of the interior to match?Great job they really look good in there. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

09-01-2002, 02:47 PM	#23
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Im going to use a similar seat, but my fuel tanks is removed so you get a bout an extra 3-4 inches of space and the seat riser sits flat behind the front mount of the original bench and you dint need a spacer in there __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

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