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krue · 03-30-2003, 10:46 PM

My bench seat is killing me!

Will a later model bench seat fit my 70 GMC? What about car seats. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

*racedvl* · 03-30-2003, 11:15 PM

I was once told that a 73-87 bench will bolt to a 67-72 seat track. But I have never have had a change to try it. . . . .

gr8scott51 · 04-01-2003, 12:11 AM

I put a '94 Silverado bench with arm rest in my '68. I had to drill 4 holes in the flat surface inboard of the original track mounts and plug the old bolt holes (you could just put the bolts back in). No more back ache. I also saw a 71 with Taurus buckets! Good luck.

krue · 04-01-2003, 12:21 AM

Thanks man.

O'l Buck · 04-01-2003, 01:56 AM

I put buckets from a 91 Lumina APV in my truck. Worn out seats are a bear.....talk about ouch....my 67 cutlass has springs sticking out and has torn the butt in a few pairs of my jeans.

Project1970 · 04-01-2003, 02:23 AM

I put in the second-row-bench from a 1999 Suburban (1995-1999 are identical) into my '70, and I LOVE it. They're a lot cheaper due to lower demand compared to the front seats (mine was $150 at a local yard; I think most fronts from the same years cost $300 or more) and if you're tall (6'4", probably closer to 6'5" these days!) you don't need the adjustability (which it does not have).

It does also let you flip the seats forward, which makes getting at the storage underneath them (and, should you put anything behind them, that too) MUCH easier.

weasel29gm · 04-01-2003, 06:25 AM

I agree with the others, I bought a full bench out of a Ford looks great and sits real good for $ 50.00. Look around their out there.

7T1BURB · 04-01-2003, 08:21 AM

I've been searching for a comfortable front seat setup (or buckets) for the Burb and stumbled on a 99 Plymouth (Neon) "Expresso" in the junk yard with very low mileage. It had two cloth covered buckets that were near new and I discovered that the front driver seat not only moved forward and backward, the seat back reclined BUT the entire driver seat could be RAISED AND LOWERED up to 6" with a small crank gizmo on the driver left side....after a really cheapo buy, I installed them in the Burb and built a center console. Comfortable as all getout and installation was easy..only needed a 2" rise on the rear mounts (I used a 2' square piece of aluminum stock)......both sides have a built-in headrest....just a thought.

03-30-2003, 10:46 PM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	OUCH! I need a new seat! My bench seat is killing me! Will a later model bench seat fit my 70 GMC? What about car seats. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-01-2003, 12:11 AM	#3
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	I put a '94 Silverado bench with arm rest in my '68. I had to drill 4 holes in the flat surface inboard of the original track mounts and plug the old bolt holes (you could just put the bolts back in). No more back ache. I also saw a 71 with Taurus buckets! Good luck. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

04-01-2003, 12:21 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Thanks man. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-01-2003, 01:56 AM	#5
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I put buckets from a 91 Lumina APV in my truck. Worn out seats are a bear.....talk about ouch....my 67 cutlass has springs sticking out and has torn the butt in a few pairs of my jeans. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

04-01-2003, 02:23 AM	#6
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I put in the second-row-bench from a 1999 Suburban (1995-1999 are identical) into my '70, and I LOVE it. They're a lot cheaper due to lower demand compared to the front seats (mine was $150 at a local yard; I think most fronts from the same years cost $300 or more) and if you're tall (6'4", probably closer to 6'5" these days!) you don't need the adjustability (which it does not have). It does also let you flip the seats forward, which makes getting at the storage underneath them (and, should you put anything behind them, that too) MUCH easier. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-30-2003, 11:15 PM	#2
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I was once told that a 73-87 bench will bolt to a 67-72 seat track. But I have never have had a change to try it. . . . .

04-01-2003, 06:25 AM	#7
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	I agree with the others, I bought a full bench out of a Ford looks great and sits real good for $ 50.00. Look around their out there. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

04-01-2003, 08:21 AM	#8
7T1BURB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 190	I've been searching for a comfortable front seat setup (or buckets) for the Burb and stumbled on a 99 Plymouth (Neon) "Expresso" in the junk yard with very low mileage. It had two cloth covered buckets that were near new and I discovered that the front driver seat not only moved forward and backward, the seat back reclined BUT the entire driver seat could be RAISED AND LOWERED up to 6" with a small crank gizmo on the driver left side....after a really cheapo buy, I installed them in the Burb and built a center console. Comfortable as all getout and installation was easy..only needed a 2" rise on the rear mounts (I used a 2' square piece of aluminum stock)......both sides have a built-in headrest....just a thought.



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