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68 50th · 07-03-2006, 12:55 PM

Hi,
Can anyone say if these seats are real pickup truck bucket seats? I have heard the Blazer bucket seats are not the same and won't fit. Seller says they came out of a 69 pickup but I just wanted to be sure.
I found them here in Sweden and I can get them for SEK 1500 ($200) or maybe a little less.
Also, does anyone know if I can put 71-72 covers on them and still use the original 69-70 foam (if it is good for reuse).
Thanks in advance.

sameyrasmea72 · 07-03-2006, 01:00 PM

look like truck seats to me! And I think 71-72 covers will work fine.

**uncle** · 07-03-2006, 01:01 PM

Those are 69/70 truck buckets for sure( single scroll), but as far as the cover fitting there are conflicting stories. I've always heard the 71/72 were a little wider. I'm sure a more knowledeable user will set it straight shortly.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-03-2006, 01:23 PM

Truck buckets

boraxman · 07-03-2006, 03:41 PM

Good price too.

68 50th · 07-03-2006, 04:32 PM

Thanks for your replys guys.
I guess it's a good price, I have seen sets that needs recovering like these go for a lot more.

*MisterMan* · 07-03-2006, 05:37 PM

eah, i would run away if i were you, but if you have the time and money go for it!!! they look to be seats of that era yes, but with new slider seat brackets.

just my p.o.v.
--den

EighthD · 07-03-2006, 08:53 PM

Go for it. The price is rite.

**PICKMUP** · 07-03-2006, 08:59 PM

The only difference between blazer & PU is the brackets for the passenger side. The covers and seat foams are different shaped for 69-70 vs 71-2, so you will need new foams and covers to make them 71-2. The frames are the same.
You can make them work just fine...it only takes $$$$.

68 50th · 07-04-2006, 12:41 AM

I dont have any more pics of the seats, those were the pics the seller sent me. I will go and take a closer look at them.
Thanks

**special-K** · 07-04-2006, 06:34 AM

I wish I could find some for SEK1500,lol.That was the stationary passenger bucket you show in one picture.They are definately all original 69/70 truck/suburban seats.Some say you can use 71/72 covers on them,but I`m not so sure.Look at Frank`s(PICKMUP`s) comparison,yours are more tapered and narrower at the top.I would think you need the two 71/72 back foams to do it right.

68 50th · 07-04-2006, 07:34 AM

From the pic PICKMUP showed it looks like the back foams is different. Thanks for the information.
I will go there now and try to buy them for SEK1000

Brad · 07-04-2006, 05:17 PM

Frank or anyone else-
I'm confused regarding "the only difference between the truck and blazer seat is the passenger brackets". I have a driver side 69-70 seat and it will not mount appropriately with the brackets that are on it right now. The problem is that the seat back hits the back of the cab. Basically the seat sits REALLY high in the front and leans back quite a bit. If I move it forward then there is very minimal room for my legs between the seat and the steering wheel.

Could someone explain this to me?

sameyrasmea72 · 07-04-2006, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Frank or anyone else-
I'm confused regarding "the only difference between the truck and blazer seat is the passenger brackets". I have a driver side 69-70 seat and it will not mount appropriately with the brackets that are on it right now. The problem is that the seat back hits the back of the cab. Basically the seat sits REALLY high in the front and leans back quite a bit. If I move it forward then there is very minimal room for my legs between the seat and the steering wheel.

Could someone explain this to me?

With that back panel on there that would be a blazer seat, and aren't the brackets a little taller on blazer seats. That would explain the seat hitting the back of the cab.

Brad · 07-04-2006, 05:27 PM

That's what I always thought, but Frank states they're the same except for the passenger side bracket.

68 50th · 07-04-2006, 05:50 PM

I bought them, for SEK1000 ($140)

It's a good start I believe but I know I have to put a lot more $ in to them for foam and covers before they are ready for use.
Thanks everyone for very fast information and advice, this is the place to be

396 SS · 07-04-2006, 11:35 PM

Brad that is a 73 up blazer seat and the brackets are taller and will not bolt up properly

Rod · 07-05-2006, 08:07 AM

Likje was said.Brad you got 73 up seat..with the taller mpunting brackets...1 1/2 taller.

Nice 69-70 set you got there 68 50th.

Brad · 07-05-2006, 02:50 PM

Aha! Thanks for clearing that up guys.

07-03-2006, 12:55 PM	#1
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Truck buckets ? Hi, Can anyone say if these seats are real pickup truck bucket seats? I have heard the Blazer bucket seats are not the same and won't fit. Seller says they came out of a 69 pickup but I just wanted to be sure. I found them here in Sweden and I can get them for SEK 1500 ($200) or maybe a little less. Also, does anyone know if I can put 71-72 covers on them and still use the original 69-70 foam (if it is good for reuse). Thanks in advance. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

07-03-2006, 01:00 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Truck buckets ? look like truck seats to me! And I think 71-72 covers will work fine. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

07-03-2006, 01:01 PM	#3
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,286	Re: Truck buckets ? Those are 69/70 truck buckets for sure( single scroll), but as far as the cover fitting there are conflicting stories. I've always heard the 71/72 were a little wider. I'm sure a more knowledeable user will set it straight shortly.

07-03-2006, 01:23 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Truck buckets ? Truck buckets __________________ 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 Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 07-03-2006 at 01:24 PM.

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07-03-2006, 04:32 PM	#6
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: Truck buckets ? Thanks for your replys guys. I guess it's a good price, I have seen sets that needs recovering like these go for a lot more. __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

07-03-2006, 05:37 PM	#7
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: Truck buckets ? eah, i would run away if i were you, but if you have the time and money go for it!!! they look to be seats of that era yes, but with new slider seat brackets. just my p.o.v. --den

07-03-2006, 08:53 PM	#8
EighthD Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Santee Ca Posts: 251	Re: Truck buckets ? Go for it. The price is rite.

07-03-2006, 08:59 PM	#9
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: Truck buckets ? The only difference between blazer & PU is the brackets for the passenger side. The covers and seat foams are different shaped for 69-70 vs 71-2, so you will need new foams and covers to make them 71-2. The frames are the same. You can make them work just fine...it only takes $$$$. Attached Images Last edited by PICKMUP; 07-04-2006 at 12:33 PM.

07-04-2006, 12:41 AM	#10
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: Truck buckets ? I dont have any more pics of the seats, those were the pics the seller sent me. I will go and take a closer look at them. Thanks __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

07-04-2006, 06:34 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Truck buckets ? I wish I could find some for SEK1500,lol.That was the stationary passenger bucket you show in one picture.They are definately all original 69/70 truck/suburban seats.Some say you can use 71/72 covers on them,but I`m not so sure.Look at Frank`s(PICKMUP`s) comparison,yours are more tapered and narrower at the top.I would think you need the two 71/72 back foams to do it right. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-04-2006, 07:34 AM	#12
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: Truck buckets ? From the pic PICKMUP showed it looks like the back foams is different. Thanks for the information. I will go there now and try to buy them for SEK1000 __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

07-04-2006, 05:17 PM	#13
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Truck buckets ? Frank or anyone else- I'm confused regarding "the only difference between the truck and blazer seat is the passenger brackets". I have a driver side 69-70 seat and it will not mount appropriately with the brackets that are on it right now. The problem is that the seat back hits the back of the cab. Basically the seat sits REALLY high in the front and leans back quite a bit. If I move it forward then there is very minimal room for my legs between the seat and the steering wheel. Could someone explain this to me? Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

07-04-2006, 05:27 PM	#15
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Truck buckets ? That's what I always thought, but Frank states they're the same except for the passenger side bracket. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

07-04-2006, 05:50 PM	#16
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: Truck buckets ? I bought them, for SEK1000 ($140) It's a good start I believe but I know I have to put a lot more $ in to them for foam and covers before they are ready for use. Thanks everyone for very fast information and advice, this is the place to be Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon



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07-04-2006, 11:35 PM	#17
396 SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cameron, Ok. Posts: 112	Re: Truck buckets ? Brad that is a 73 up blazer seat and the brackets are taller and will not bolt up properly

07-05-2006, 08:07 AM	#18
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Truck buckets ? Likje was said.Brad you got 73 up seat..with the taller mpunting brackets...1 1/2 taller. Nice 69-70 set you got there 68 50th. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

07-05-2006, 02:50 PM	#19
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Truck buckets ? Aha! Thanks for clearing that up guys. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

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