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clean71 · 10-29-2005, 07:15 PM

What type of late(er) model seats are you using in your burb? What fits the easiest with the least amount of modification? The bench seats in the Burb I just bought have some nice covers on them but are pretty much shot. Any input is appreciated.

ShanesChevys'Chick · 11-02-2005, 12:37 AM

We have 98 chevy suburban seats they are very comfortable front seat that is the second seat is lacking in the foot room dept. we drilled holes and had to shim some of the brackets but the look great and are super comfortable.

72freak · 01-12-2006, 11:48 PM

I tried the seats out of the 95? and up. The front buckets looked great but as mentioned above...the middle seat was too crowded. The problem is that newer Suburbans do not have that "step up" under the middle seat and the newer middle seats are not made to either set that high or be placed in front of the step up. The interior out of any 70's 80's or early 90's will work fine though. I ended up going with a complete set from a 91 model. The later the model the better the seat design is. The front buckets in the 70's were too low, and the ones from the 80's were too tall and squared of at the top. The neat thing about these years is you are able to fold down the middle seat like it is suppose to be for hauling. With the 95? and up you cant do that. It took a little shimming but it worked great. Of course you can also get the correct upholstery for all years on the internet and it is fairly easy to install and a LOT cheaper than having a shop do it. I got the 2 fronts, middle, and rear seat upholstery for $550. It took about a day to install all of them...all you need is a knife and some hog ring pliers (if your seat foam is good).

MrBinAz · 01-13-2006, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShanesChevys'Chick

We have 98 chevy suburban seats they are very comfortable front seat that is the second seat is lacking in the foot room dept. we drilled holes and had to shim some of the brackets but the look great and are super comfortable.

I'm confused.....are you using the 98 front seat for the second row seating or front row in your burb? What's what?

shaneschevys · 01-13-2006, 01:34 AM

We have 98 chevy suburban seats they are very comfortable front seat that is. The second seat is lacking in the foot room dept. we drilled holes and had to shim some of the brackets but the look great and are super comfortable.
Sorry it sounded confusing she meant all the seats are in the correct position just no foot room in the second seat due to the stepup into the back.

MrBinAz · 01-13-2006, 02:02 AM

Thanks.....that clears things up a bit.
but,
is the second seat full width (door to door..so to speak) not allowing access to the back?

shaneschevys · 01-13-2006, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBinAz

Thanks.....that clears things up a bit.
but,
is the second seat full width (door to door..so to speak) not allowing access to the back?

Yes the seat is full width. But it will still fold down to get access to the back.

shifty · 01-13-2006, 03:30 AM

I really want to stick some of the '03 leather buckets into my truck. (I think this is the 40/20/40 setup?)

I had the cloth ones in my 'o3 sierra and this was possibly the most comfortable truck seat I've ever sat in. Great for road trips. I drove from Gainesville, FL to Pittsburgh, PA (14 hrs?) without so much as a butt ache. Then drove from there to Brooklyn, then back to Atlanta with no fear. A couple of trips to west Louisiana (Lake Charles) from Atlanta and back to Gainesville, FL also. It was pie.

I really like what Putter is doing using the second-row seats out of the newer Tahoes or Yukons or Suburbans or whatever though.

Long Roof · 01-13-2006, 07:58 PM

I am seriusly considering aftermarket bucket seats in the front and middle and an 86 third seat. I think that most buckets should be narrow enough to allow a space between them on the second row for access to the third seat. It would be at least the same width as a stock consol, maybe 10-12 inches.

If anyone has a setup like this please post some pictures.

Aaron

10-29-2005, 07:15 PM	#1
clean71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335	What Type of Late Model Seats? What type of late(er) model seats are you using in your burb? What fits the easiest with the least amount of modification? The bench seats in the Burb I just bought have some nice covers on them but are pretty much shot. Any input is appreciated. __________________ CPO U.S. Navy(Ret) 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Custom 1972 GMC Jimmy 2x4 Custom

11-02-2005, 12:37 AM	#2
ShanesChevys'Chick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 44	Re: What Type of Late Model Seats? We have 98 chevy suburban seats they are very comfortable front seat that is the second seat is lacking in the foot room dept. we drilled holes and had to shim some of the brackets but the look great and are super comfortable. __________________ Helping him save one chevy at a time 57 chevy 2dr hardtop 64 short fleet 69 one ton 72 short fleet 72 suburban 68 3/4 ton beater 69 Panel 72 3/4 ton for sale

01-12-2006, 11:48 PM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: What Type of Late Model Seats? I tried the seats out of the 95? and up. The front buckets looked great but as mentioned above...the middle seat was too crowded. The problem is that newer Suburbans do not have that "step up" under the middle seat and the newer middle seats are not made to either set that high or be placed in front of the step up. The interior out of any 70's 80's or early 90's will work fine though. I ended up going with a complete set from a 91 model. The later the model the better the seat design is. The front buckets in the 70's were too low, and the ones from the 80's were too tall and squared of at the top. The neat thing about these years is you are able to fold down the middle seat like it is suppose to be for hauling. With the 95? and up you cant do that. It took a little shimming but it worked great. Of course you can also get the correct upholstery for all years on the internet and it is fairly easy to install and a LOT cheaper than having a shop do it. I got the 2 fronts, middle, and rear seat upholstery for $550. It took about a day to install all of them...all you need is a knife and some hog ring pliers (if your seat foam is good).

01-13-2006, 01:34 AM	#5
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: What Type of Late Model Seats? We have 98 chevy suburban seats they are very comfortable front seat that is. The second seat is lacking in the foot room dept. we drilled holes and had to shim some of the brackets but the look great and are super comfortable. Sorry it sounded confusing she meant all the seats are in the correct position just no foot room in the second seat due to the stepup into the back. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

01-13-2006, 02:02 AM	#6
MrBinAz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Where the hell is Bullhead City, Az? (USA) Posts: 55	Re: What Type of Late Model Seats? Thanks.....that clears things up a bit. but, is the second seat full width (door to door..so to speak) not allowing access to the back? __________________ -----the fleet----- '72 K20 Chevy Suburban '72 Datsun 510 (vintage racer) '89 Honda Civic Si HB '89 Honda Civic Dx HB '08 Honda Element EX-P '78 Honda Express (50cc. pit-ped) pix here

01-13-2006, 03:30 AM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: What Type of Late Model Seats? I really want to stick some of the '03 leather buckets into my truck. (I think this is the 40/20/40 setup?) I had the cloth ones in my 'o3 sierra and this was possibly the most comfortable truck seat I've ever sat in. Great for road trips. I drove from Gainesville, FL to Pittsburgh, PA (14 hrs?) without so much as a butt ache. Then drove from there to Brooklyn, then back to Atlanta with no fear. A couple of trips to west Louisiana (Lake Charles) from Atlanta and back to Gainesville, FL also. It was pie. I really like what Putter is doing using the second-row seats out of the newer Tahoes or Yukons or Suburbans or whatever though. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

01-13-2006, 07:58 PM	#9
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: What Type of Late Model Seats? I am seriusly considering aftermarket bucket seats in the front and middle and an 86 third seat. I think that most buckets should be narrow enough to allow a space between them on the second row for access to the third seat. It would be at least the same width as a stock consol, maybe 10-12 inches. If anyone has a setup like this please post some pictures. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck



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