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**6t727t2** · 12-25-2005, 12:16 PM

Hi,
Anyone know the difference between 69-72 & '73 blazer buckets as far as: Are the mounting brackets the same?
Will 71/72 seat covers fit the '73 buckets?
Thanks

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-25-2005, 04:38 PM

I don't believe they are the same size, not positive, and the brackets are
close to the same, passenger is a lil different I think, but don't quote me.

71jimmy · 12-25-2005, 04:55 PM

From my experience: Am using seats/rails out of a '74 in my '71 Jimmy.

Driver side seat rails will not line up with the factory holes, width OK, it's the length thats off. 69-72 seat rails will not fit under the '74 seat. At least the 69-72 rails I have, they may be from the utility seats rather than sport buckets but not sure if there is a difference bt the two.

Passenger seat works fine with the '74 brackets. Will also fit the 69-72 brackets. Brackets, meaning you are able to lift seat to allow for rear entry, just like stock.

Don't know about 69-72 seat covers fitting the '73-75 seats. Just by looking at them, I think possibly. If I ever get to the point of seat upholstery, I was thinking of doing just that. Right now am just using cheap (er, inexpensive) seat covers.

Huck · 12-25-2005, 05:35 PM

The 73+ seats look the same but in fact, are not. The aftermarket seat covers for the 69-72 chev truck or blazer buckets do not fit on the 73 & up seats correctly. The difference is in the actual frame of the seats. The distance between the top of the seat cushion and the bottom of the seat frame is about an inch or so shorter on the 73+ seats. The seat mounts are completely different and are not interchangeable without some fabricating.

vtblazer · 12-25-2005, 06:41 PM

The newer seats sit higher also...

Class 'B' fit @ best.

12-25-2005, 12:16 PM	#1
6t727t2 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 6,437	Bucket seat questions Hi, Anyone know the difference between 69-72 & '73 blazer buckets as far as: Are the mounting brackets the same? Will 71/72 seat covers fit the '73 buckets? Thanks

12-25-2005, 04:38 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Bucket seat questions I don't believe they are the same size, not positive, and the brackets are close to the same, passenger is a lil different I think, but don't quote me. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-25-2005, 04:55 PM	#3
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: Bucket seat questions From my experience: Am using seats/rails out of a '74 in my '71 Jimmy. Driver side seat rails will not line up with the factory holes, width OK, it's the length thats off. 69-72 seat rails will not fit under the '74 seat. At least the 69-72 rails I have, they may be from the utility seats rather than sport buckets but not sure if there is a difference bt the two. Passenger seat works fine with the '74 brackets. Will also fit the 69-72 brackets. Brackets, meaning you are able to lift seat to allow for rear entry, just like stock. Don't know about 69-72 seat covers fitting the '73-75 seats. Just by looking at them, I think possibly. If I ever get to the point of seat upholstery, I was thinking of doing just that. Right now am just using cheap (er, inexpensive) seat covers. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

12-25-2005, 05:35 PM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Bucket seat questions The 73+ seats look the same but in fact, are not. The aftermarket seat covers for the 69-72 chev truck or blazer buckets do not fit on the 73 & up seats correctly. The difference is in the actual frame of the seats. The distance between the top of the seat cushion and the bottom of the seat frame is about an inch or so shorter on the 73+ seats. The seat mounts are completely different and are not interchangeable without some fabricating.

12-25-2005, 06:41 PM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Bucket seat questions The newer seats sit higher also... Class 'B' fit @ best.



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