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**pdr510** · 11-11-2006, 09:44 PM

I was curious to see what is the best fit, most comfortable seat that does not look out of place to put in my truck. I was thinking about a Chevy fullsize 2000-present buckets. Post a pic of your seat.

68C15 · 11-11-2006, 11:49 PM

I dont have any pics but my DD has a bench from an 89 F150. it has the large center armrest with room for my Thermos and a carton of Camel's underneath. (I am quitting next week)
good fit, slim back rest for more leg room, and nice height.

randomhero472 · 11-16-2006, 02:03 PM

i have some buckets out of an 04 silverado.. they feel great, but are a little bulky for the truck, but they do fit as far as width just fine.. also i never drove the truck w/the stock bench so maybe they are just as roomy, i just feel a little close to the steering wheel

71chevylowrider · 11-16-2006, 02:23 PM

I bought this one off of craigslist for $180, it's out of a 98 chevy fullsize, the beauty was that it fit right in using the existing 4 bolt holes, it's very comfy, has a middle seat/armrest storage, & I if I keep it I will be getting it recovered in Black to go better with my interior, but it is ten times better then the seat that was in the truck, I see alot of seats I like alot better on Ebay, but they are more like $900.

71chevylowrider · 11-16-2006, 02:27 PM

Here's a shot of the frame where it mounts, another plus is that it sat high enough to fit over all my electronics that I have under the seat, (cd changer/amp ect.)

70rs/ss · 11-16-2006, 02:28 PM

Mine has a custom made deal with a set of cavalier buckets mounted to a home built frame (like buddy buckets, but WAY better) and it has a Blazer console inbetween. Just go to a used car lot and sit in seats till you find a set you like then find em on ebay or the local wrecking yard!!

Blue85 · 11-16-2006, 04:37 PM

02 Chevy 40/20/40 buckets

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-16-2006, 04:46 PM

Call me old fashion but I like my buddy buckets

**pdr510** · 11-16-2006, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue85

02 Chevy 40/20/40 buckets

Looks nice. Did you use the brackets that came on the seat?

rodstored-72 · 11-16-2006, 11:52 PM

71 chevylowrider,
would you please tell me what you are usingfor seatbelts??? i like that style of seat, but i didn't want to do my seatbelts as well.

blue85,
with your seats did you have to do any fabbing to get the seats to mount?? & did they come with the seatbelt in them???

thank you guys for any input....
rodstored-72

weasel29gm · 11-17-2006, 12:22 AM

I was gonna use a 2000 up seat like alot of guys do. But got a deal on bench out of a 85 F-100 for $50. Made brackets and installed,great fit and comfort.

Blue85 · 11-17-2006, 12:42 AM

yep you can use the 02 brackets, just gotta drill new holes in the floor, and they have integrated seat belts

Gerwin · 11-17-2006, 09:13 AM

i used some `98 Honda accord leather seats, really comfy but a pretty low ride (with that i mean to say that you sit fairly close to the cabin floor)
took em out to make a new rail, haven`t found the time yet though

**Already Gone** · 11-17-2006, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue85

yep you can use the 02 brackets, just gotta drill new holes in the floor, and they have integrated seat belts

Did you reinforce the floor before you installed the seats?

Blue85 · 11-17-2006, 11:53 AM

just used large diamater washers

11-11-2006, 09:44 PM	#1
pdr510 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LA Posts: 158	Most comfortable and best fit seat I was curious to see what is the best fit, most comfortable seat that does not look out of place to put in my truck. I was thinking about a Chevy fullsize 2000-present buckets. Post a pic of your seat. __________________ 1970 C-10 Fleet Side Gen IV 6.0 with 4L80E

11-11-2006, 11:49 PM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Most comfortable and best fit seat I dont have any pics but my DD has a bench from an 89 F150. it has the large center armrest with room for my Thermos and a carton of Camel's underneath. (I am quitting next week) good fit, slim back rest for more leg room, and nice height.

11-16-2006, 02:03 PM	#3
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Most comfortable and best fit seat i have some buckets out of an 04 silverado.. they feel great, but are a little bulky for the truck, but they do fit as far as width just fine.. also i never drove the truck w/the stock bench so maybe they are just as roomy, i just feel a little close to the steering wheel __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

11-16-2006, 02:23 PM	#4
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Most comfortable and best fit seat I bought this one off of craigslist for $180, it's out of a 98 chevy fullsize, the beauty was that it fit right in using the existing 4 bolt holes, it's very comfy, has a middle seat/armrest storage, & I if I keep it I will be getting it recovered in Black to go better with my interior, but it is ten times better then the seat that was in the truck, I see alot of seats I like alot better on Ebay, but they are more like $900. Attached Images Last edited by 71chevylowrider; 11-16-2006 at 02:24 PM.

11-16-2006, 02:27 PM	#5
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Most comfortable and best fit seat Here's a shot of the frame where it mounts, another plus is that it sat high enough to fit over all my electronics that I have under the seat, (cd changer/amp ect.) Attached Images

11-16-2006, 02:28 PM	#6
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Most comfortable and best fit seat Mine has a custom made deal with a set of cavalier buckets mounted to a home built frame (like buddy buckets, but WAY better) and it has a Blazer console inbetween. Just go to a used car lot and sit in seats till you find a set you like then find em on ebay or the local wrecking yard!!

11-16-2006, 04:37 PM	#7
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Re: Most comfortable and best fit seat 02 Chevy 40/20/40 buckets Attached Images __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

11-16-2006, 04:46 PM	#8
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,193	Re: Most comfortable and best fit seat Call me old fashion but I like my buddy buckets Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

11-16-2006, 11:52 PM	#10
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,009	Re: Most comfortable and best fit seat 71 chevylowrider, would you please tell me what you are usingfor seatbelts??? i like that style of seat, but i didn't want to do my seatbelts as well. blue85, with your seats did you have to do any fabbing to get the seats to mount?? & did they come with the seatbelt in them??? thank you guys for any input.... rodstored-72

11-17-2006, 12:22 AM	#11
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	Re: Most comfortable and best fit seat I was gonna use a 2000 up seat like alot of guys do. But got a deal on bench out of a 85 F-100 for $50. Made brackets and installed,great fit and comfort. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

11-17-2006, 12:42 AM	#12
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Re: Most comfortable and best fit seat yep you can use the 02 brackets, just gotta drill new holes in the floor, and they have integrated seat belts __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

11-17-2006, 09:13 AM	#13
Gerwin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 11	Re: Most comfortable and best fit seat i used some `98 Honda accord leather seats, really comfy but a pretty low ride (with that i mean to say that you sit fairly close to the cabin floor) took em out to make a new rail, haven`t found the time yet though __________________ `69 C/10 350 stepside `78 caprice 2dr coupe

11-17-2006, 11:53 AM	#15
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Re: Most comfortable and best fit seat just used large diamater washers __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.



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