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PushnFords · 07-11-2010, 03:07 PM

My father in law has an '86 K1500 farm truck with a seat that is worn down to the springs. He noticed a decent seat in my '89 K1500 parts truck and asked if they will interchange. Anyone know if it'll bolt up? Width different, holes need drilled, etc?

Thanks,

Derek

**old Rusty C10** · 07-11-2010, 04:27 PM

measure them if they are within an inch or two they should be able to interchange using the brackets from the truck you wish to put the seat into and some slight modification

spinem · 07-11-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

measure them if they are within an inch or two they should be able to interchange using the brackets from the truck you wish to put the seat into and some slight modification

indeed, IF you know your way around a welder, if the seat belts are attached to the seat and u get in an acudent /w/ crappy welds... SEE YA!

if u drill holes, make sure you use large washers on either sides /w/ 8grade hardware

PushnFords · 07-11-2010, 11:20 PM

The '86 is at my in law's farm 40 miles south of me and my parts truck is 20 miles north of me...hoping to find out if they interchange without all of that driving. The '86 is a farm truck on a hog farm...so I'm really hoping it drops in! lol

glock35ipsc · 07-13-2010, 11:08 AM

No, the seat from the 89 will not be a direct bolt-in to the 86. The 86 bolts to the floor via the feet on the slide tracks. The seat from the 89 bolts down by the frame itself, and the slide tracks are mounted to the frame.

It will fit, but you will need to drill new holes. Be sure to use a good mounting plate on the bottom of the floor similar to these:

This is what the frame on the 89 seat will look like:

These are for 73-87 buckets, but you can see how they bolt differently to the floor:

PushnFords · 07-14-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

No, the seat from the 89 will not be a direct bolt-in to the 86. The 86 bolts to the floor via the feet on the slide tracks. The seat from the 89 bolts down by the frame itself, and the slide tracks are mounted to the frame.

It will fit, but you will need to drill new holes. Be sure to use a good mounting plate on the bottom of the floor similar to these:

Thanks, that was extremely helpful! Are those mounting plates something you bought somewhere? I can make some but purchasing would be much easier than dragging my torch down to the JY to get some steel plate.

07-11-2010, 03:07 PM	#1
PushnFords Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Clay Center, Kansas Posts: 76	Standard cab seat interchange years? My father in law has an '86 K1500 farm truck with a seat that is worn down to the springs. He noticed a decent seat in my '89 K1500 parts truck and asked if they will interchange. Anyone know if it'll bolt up? Width different, holes need drilled, etc? Thanks, Derek __________________ 1999 Tahoe LT 4dr 1971 Torino 4dr 1954 GMC 100 5 window - Project

07-11-2010, 04:27 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Standard cab seat interchange years? measure them if they are within an inch or two they should be able to interchange using the brackets from the truck you wish to put the seat into and some slight modification __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-11-2010, 11:20 PM	#4
PushnFords Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Clay Center, Kansas Posts: 76	Re: Standard cab seat interchange years? The '86 is at my in law's farm 40 miles south of me and my parts truck is 20 miles north of me...hoping to find out if they interchange without all of that driving. The '86 is a farm truck on a hog farm...so I'm really hoping it drops in! lol __________________ 1999 Tahoe LT 4dr 1971 Torino 4dr 1954 GMC 100 5 window - Project

07-13-2010, 11:08 AM	#5
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Standard cab seat interchange years? No, the seat from the 89 will not be a direct bolt-in to the 86. The 86 bolts to the floor via the feet on the slide tracks. The seat from the 89 bolts down by the frame itself, and the slide tracks are mounted to the frame. It will fit, but you will need to drill new holes. Be sure to use a good mounting plate on the bottom of the floor similar to these: This is what the frame on the 89 seat will look like: These are for 73-87 buckets, but you can see how they bolt differently to the floor: __________________ *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



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