Seat interchange / adaptation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RSRXION · 06-18-2006, 11:42 PM

Out of curiosity , what seat configurations have our members attempted ? I am told that a bench seat out of a 98 Chevy/GMC is almost a direct bolt in and will provide the fold down armrest/console that I'm looking for. What have our members done and can we see some photos ? I really need to maintain seating for 3 but I'd sure like to have the little console and armrest conveniences. Thanks for the help guys, Dean

68C15 · 06-19-2006, 07:06 AM

I have a seat from an 89 F150 in my LWB. I tok the GM sliders and used them in place of the ford ones. I just ground off the rivets and welded the GMs onto the ford frame with the correct spacing. this way it was bolted to my floor nice and safe. and I have a large forl down armrest with room for my thermos behind the elbows. (gotta have my coffee)

RSRXION · 06-23-2006, 04:26 PM

Anyone else made a seat change ? Let's see some photos !

glock35ipsc · 06-23-2006, 04:45 PM

2000-something Chevy pickup.

70chevyfreak · 06-23-2006, 05:27 PM

03 Silverado buckets with fold down console center seat.

RSRXION · 06-23-2006, 11:47 PM

Now that's a nice set-up ! How much fabrication was involved in the brackets and is the leg room sufficient for a 6'4" , 250 lb fat boy ? The late model seat appears to be the best bet to me. I also like the fact that the 3 point seat belts are built in. Can y'all get me some shots of the brackets ? Thanks, Dean

70chevyfreak · 06-24-2006, 07:42 AM

The brackets are flat so they bolt up with new holes but you have to reinforce the floor where it bolts up because of the built in seat belts. Safety First. If I remember right I had to shim only one hole on each seat.I am shorter and 225 and have plenty of room (BUT) I had to move the column in towards the dash a couple of inches to get the tummy room.The center seat/ console uses the same mounting holes as the inside seat holes.

06-18-2006, 11:42 PM	#1
RSRXION Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 227	Seat interchange / adaptation Out of curiosity , what seat configurations have our members attempted ? I am told that a bench seat out of a 98 Chevy/GMC is almost a direct bolt in and will provide the fold down armrest/console that I'm looking for. What have our members done and can we see some photos ? I really need to maintain seating for 3 but I'd sure like to have the little console and armrest conveniences. Thanks for the help guys, Dean

06-19-2006, 07:06 AM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Seat interchange / adaptation I have a seat from an 89 F150 in my LWB. I tok the GM sliders and used them in place of the ford ones. I just ground off the rivets and welded the GMs onto the ford frame with the correct spacing. this way it was bolted to my floor nice and safe. and I have a large forl down armrest with room for my thermos behind the elbows. (gotta have my coffee)

06-23-2006, 04:26 PM	#3
RSRXION Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 227	Re: Seat interchange / adaptation Anyone else made a seat change ? Let's see some photos !

06-23-2006, 04:45 PM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Seat interchange / adaptation 2000-something Chevy pickup. Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-23-2006, 05:27 PM	#5
70chevyfreak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Holt, Missouri. Near KC Posts: 64	Re: Seat interchange / adaptation 03 Silverado buckets with fold down console center seat. Attached Images

06-23-2006, 11:47 PM	#6
RSRXION Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 227	Re: Seat interchange / adaptation Now that's a nice set-up ! How much fabrication was involved in the brackets and is the leg room sufficient for a 6'4" , 250 lb fat boy ? The late model seat appears to be the best bet to me. I also like the fact that the 3 point seat belts are built in. Can y'all get me some shots of the brackets ? Thanks, Dean

06-24-2006, 07:42 AM	#7
70chevyfreak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Holt, Missouri. Near KC Posts: 64	Re: Seat interchange / adaptation The brackets are flat so they bolt up with new holes but you have to reinforce the floor where it bolts up because of the built in seat belts. Safety First. If I remember right I had to shim only one hole on each seat.I am shorter and 225 and have plenty of room (BUT) I had to move the column in towards the dash a couple of inches to get the tummy room.The center seat/ console uses the same mounting holes as the inside seat holes.



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