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ericpost · 08-15-2002, 12:59 PM

Any one put a slit bench from a late model in there truck? I got a stick and was wondering what would fit nicely. I've heard 91 and up is a good fit. I guess the problem is seat height.

Pont · 08-16-2002, 04:10 PM

A friend of mine put this seat in his 70 4x4. I think he said it was out of a 2000 or 2001 Chevy. He said that it almost bolted in perfect. Had to make 2 new holes in the floor. That was it!

6869704X4 · 08-16-2002, 04:36 PM

Im diggin those seats with the belts built into them. Big bucks unless you get lucky.

Pont · 08-16-2002, 08:55 PM

yeh, he got lucky. Bought that bench from a friend for $200. I offered him $500 for it but he refused. He recently sold the truck so talking him into it now is impossible.

chevy4ever · 08-17-2002, 03:32 AM

that looks nice i got a 2001 s-10 blazer and damn you could fall asleep on the wheel thats how comfy they are

What a great buy. I had a friend put a bench from a 98 sub back seat and it was pretty no hassel too.

Duner97 · 08-17-2002, 03:04 PM

My truck is real bouncy with the stock suspension and the springy seat helps take away some of the bounce... but with a firm seat like that, you're going to feel the bumps quite a bit more, aren't you?

chevy4ever · 08-17-2002, 03:25 PM

yeah those seats are alot more stiffer than the old bnech seats, my blazer feals like it has no suspension at all.

Slick71 · 08-22-2002, 10:59 PM

Mines got a 4 speed with a seat from a 95 suburban. No problems at all and it's very comfy.

Duner97 · 08-29-2002, 01:26 AM

those suburban seats look great! is it a sub front seat, or backseat? pont, i like yours too, but they're pretty tall. i dont really want to see my seats from the back window.

Pont · 08-29-2002, 06:42 AM

Slick71, I absolutely love your truck, very nice ride.

Duner97, those aren't my seats, they are in a friends truck which he recently sold. Now that you mention how heigh those seats sit, I'm diggin the bench in Slick71's truck even more.

Slick71 · 09-02-2002, 03:05 PM

Thanks Pont, but I'll trade ya trucks anyday...I'd love to have your truck. It's got a great stance.

Duner, that's the 2nd seat back. It's sits higher than the stock seat, but I like it, especially with the fold down console with cup holders.

Dutch · 09-16-2002, 06:19 PM

I see some great interiors, but I'm wondering.... are most of these later model seats going in cabs with the gas tanks relocated or will these seat work using the in-cab tanks?

I realize you'll lack some adjustment and/or storage with the tank in, but will the basic installation work?

I've been reading this site for a while and you guys have a good one. I just got back to the 67-72's with the purchase of a 1972 Super Cheyenne K20. Growing up, my dad had a beater 69 c10 with the staight 6, 3 on the tree....funky, rusty orange and COOL!

It's weird... my 72 smells the same and makes this 41 year old feel 13 again..

I appreciate any input.....

Pont · 09-17-2002, 08:10 AM

Dutch, as far as I can tell, there shouldn't be any problems mounting a late model bench with the tank still in the cab. Like you said, it might affect adjustment from front to rear or even mounting location, but they should still still mount without much trouble. I've read some posts where members have used late model Dodge Ram seats and have problems with the center fold up console hitting the in-cab tank. I guess it just depends on what you're willing to live with and what seats you go with.

diehardrider · 09-17-2002, 02:29 PM

HEy duner 97 i saw you were from fresno? Im from hanford.

Duner97 · 09-17-2002, 06:33 PM

hey that's cool. not too far from here. a buddy of mine lives there along with some family. I actually live in clovis, but no one from not around here has ever heard of it.

diehardrider · 09-23-2002, 07:58 PM

ya i just bought my truck in clovis
Whos your buddy for family? Good chance i know em
you go to pismo ?
What truck do u have?

Dutch · 10-15-2002, 10:42 AM

Bought a 92-99 burb middle seat. New (take out from a conversion joint) in tan LEATHER!

Seat and tank are out, tank's coming back from the radiator shop today. I cleaned the floor metal up and touched up paint yesterday. New mat ready to go in too. I went with the rubber mat since I do use this truck in mild off road (hunting, etc.) situations. I like wiping off the mat rather than shampooing!

Should clean up the interior pretty nice if I can install my seat as well as Slick71 did........

Slick71 · 10-20-2002, 11:30 AM

Hey Dutch...good score. There's nothing to the installation. If you run into any problems, shoot me an e-mail and I'll be glad to tell you what I did.

Dutch · 10-21-2002, 07:06 AM

Thanks Slick71.

I got the tank insulation and mat in this weekend (along with the old seat...couldn't miss out on a nice fall weekend ride!).

My new seat is due here on the 22nd, according to UPS.

08-15-2002, 12:59 PM	#1
ericpost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 141	Interior Conversion Any one put a slit bench from a late model in there truck? I got a stick and was wondering what would fit nicely. I've heard 91 and up is a good fit. I guess the problem is seat height. __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy, 350, sm465 np205 (getting a face lift) 64 Nova SS, 327 SC & gassed, TH350. (blowed it up) 84 HD FX frame,80 FL tins, evo with 85hp/90tq (wifes bike) 96 HD FatBoy evo with 102hp/100tq (mine!) KEEP NOTHING STOCK!

08-16-2002, 04:10 PM	#2
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	A friend of mine put this seat in his 70 4x4. I think he said it was out of a 2000 or 2001 Chevy. He said that it almost bolted in perfect. Had to make 2 new holes in the floor. That was it! Attached Images __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

08-16-2002, 04:36 PM	#3
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Im diggin those seats with the belts built into them. Big bucks unless you get lucky. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

08-16-2002, 08:55 PM	#4
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	yeh, he got lucky. Bought that bench from a friend for $200. I offered him $500 for it but he refused. He recently sold the truck so talking him into it now is impossible. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

08-17-2002, 03:32 AM	#5
chevy4ever Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 156	that looks nice i got a 2001 s-10 blazer and damn you could fall asleep on the wheel thats how comfy they are What a great buy. I had a friend put a bench from a 98 sub back seat and it was pretty no hassel too. __________________ email is matthew.solar1984@gmail.com 1980 Malibu Classic 2door(sold) 8-( 2001 Silverado single cab 4.3 V6(stolen and the totalled) 1979 GMC sierra swb stepside 350(sold) 1990 chevy suburban 4x4 350 2001 tahoe 4x4 2001 suburban 4x4

08-17-2002, 03:04 PM	#6
Duner97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 125	My truck is real bouncy with the stock suspension and the springy seat helps take away some of the bounce... but with a firm seat like that, you're going to feel the bumps quite a bit more, aren't you? __________________ 72 SB 4x4 -Duner97

08-17-2002, 03:25 PM	#7
chevy4ever Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 156	yeah those seats are alot more stiffer than the old bnech seats, my blazer feals like it has no suspension at all. __________________ email is matthew.solar1984@gmail.com 1980 Malibu Classic 2door(sold) 8-( 2001 Silverado single cab 4.3 V6(stolen and the totalled) 1979 GMC sierra swb stepside 350(sold) 1990 chevy suburban 4x4 350 2001 tahoe 4x4 2001 suburban 4x4

08-22-2002, 10:59 PM	#8
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Mines got a 4 speed with a seat from a 95 suburban. No problems at all and it's very comfy. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

08-29-2002, 01:26 AM	#9
Duner97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 125	those suburban seats look great! is it a sub front seat, or backseat? pont, i like yours too, but they're pretty tall. i dont really want to see my seats from the back window. __________________ 72 SB 4x4 -Duner97

08-29-2002, 06:42 AM	#10
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Slick71, I absolutely love your truck, very nice ride. Duner97, those aren't my seats, they are in a friends truck which he recently sold. Now that you mention how heigh those seats sit, I'm diggin the bench in Slick71's truck even more. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

09-02-2002, 03:05 PM	#11
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Thanks Pont, but I'll trade ya trucks anyday...I'd love to have your truck. It's got a great stance. Duner, that's the 2nd seat back. It's sits higher than the stock seat, but I like it, especially with the fold down console with cup holders. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

09-16-2002, 06:19 PM	#12
Dutch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leipsic, OH Posts: 81	What about the gas tank? I see some great interiors, but I'm wondering.... are most of these later model seats going in cabs with the gas tanks relocated or will these seat work using the in-cab tanks? I realize you'll lack some adjustment and/or storage with the tank in, but will the basic installation work? I've been reading this site for a while and you guys have a good one. I just got back to the 67-72's with the purchase of a 1972 Super Cheyenne K20. Growing up, my dad had a beater 69 c10 with the staight 6, 3 on the tree....funky, rusty orange and COOL! It's weird... my 72 smells the same and makes this 41 year old feel 13 again.. I appreciate any input..... __________________ Dutch 1972 Super Cheyenne K20 1976 MGB 1950 Harley FL 1997 Arctic Cat ZR580 "Maybe if I had a couple less hobbies, I'd have time to enjoy one!"

09-17-2002, 08:10 AM	#13
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Dutch, as far as I can tell, there shouldn't be any problems mounting a late model bench with the tank still in the cab. Like you said, it might affect adjustment from front to rear or even mounting location, but they should still still mount without much trouble. I've read some posts where members have used late model Dodge Ram seats and have problems with the center fold up console hitting the in-cab tank. I guess it just depends on what you're willing to live with and what seats you go with. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

09-17-2002, 02:29 PM	#14
diehardrider KEEP IT PINNED Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hanford ,CA Posts: 111	HEy duner 97 i saw you were from fresno? Im from hanford. __________________ RYAN KING 71 swb 4x4

09-17-2002, 06:33 PM	#15
Duner97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 125	hey that's cool. not too far from here. a buddy of mine lives there along with some family. I actually live in clovis, but no one from not around here has ever heard of it. __________________ 72 SB 4x4 -Duner97



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09-23-2002, 07:58 PM	#16
diehardrider KEEP IT PINNED Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hanford ,CA Posts: 111	ya i just bought my truck in clovis Whos your buddy for family? Good chance i know em you go to pismo ? What truck do u have? __________________ RYAN KING 71 swb 4x4

10-15-2002, 10:42 AM	#17
Dutch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leipsic, OH Posts: 81	I scored a seat! Bought a 92-99 burb middle seat. New (take out from a conversion joint) in tan LEATHER! Seat and tank are out, tank's coming back from the radiator shop today. I cleaned the floor metal up and touched up paint yesterday. New mat ready to go in too. I went with the rubber mat since I do use this truck in mild off road (hunting, etc.) situations. I like wiping off the mat rather than shampooing! Should clean up the interior pretty nice if I can install my seat as well as Slick71 did........ __________________ Dutch 1972 Super Cheyenne K20 1976 MGB 1950 Harley FL 1997 Arctic Cat ZR580 "Maybe if I had a couple less hobbies, I'd have time to enjoy one!"

10-20-2002, 11:30 AM	#18
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Hey Dutch...good score. There's nothing to the installation. If you run into any problems, shoot me an e-mail and I'll be glad to tell you what I did. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

10-21-2002, 07:06 AM	#19
Dutch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leipsic, OH Posts: 81	Thanks Slick71. I got the tank insulation and mat in this weekend (along with the old seat...couldn't miss out on a nice fall weekend ride!). My new seat is due here on the 22nd, according to UPS. __________________ Dutch 1972 Super Cheyenne K20 1976 MGB 1950 Harley FL 1997 Arctic Cat ZR580 "Maybe if I had a couple less hobbies, I'd have time to enjoy one!"

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