Seat swap. Best fit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sillyoldman · 08-09-2010, 10:26 PM

Not sure if I want to re-upholster my '63 bench or not. Anyone know what the easiest modern swap would be? Whats required?

**Captainfab** · 08-10-2010, 12:44 AM

The '88-'98 seats are supposed to fit with minimal work. Actually I think the bench seats fit the easiest. I know there is a thread or two here about seats.......

markeb01 · 08-10-2010, 09:56 AM

Here's an earlier thread with a bunch of links to other posts on the topic:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=seats

nomrlz · 08-10-2010, 10:29 AM

i'm goin with '00 silverado seats for the integrated shoulder belts

dallas71 · 08-10-2010, 11:35 AM

nomrlz......I did this and what i noticed (unless shortening the steering column) you are extremely close to the steering wheel....Just an FYI...

*vivisix* · 08-10-2010, 12:09 PM

I'm putting in a mid-90's Dodge ram seat right now. fits nice...had to cut down/reweld the front brackets

Malibob · 08-10-2010, 12:49 PM

Hey silly-

Here is an '88 or so that was re-covered. I cut 1 1/2" (+/-) out of the frame and it is SOOOO much more comfortable and supportive than the '65 springy bench.

If you are taller, there is an extra benefit of dropping you a little lower- not too much though. The springy seats also did this but they did it by squishing down, the newer seat is stiffer and more comfortable on drives.

nomrlz · 08-10-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dallas71

nomrlz......I did this and what i noticed (unless shortening the steering column) you are extremely close to the steering wheel....Just an FYI...

thanks for the heads up. i'm puttin in a van column for the cruise feature. i'll hafta look into moddin it then

oldblu65 · 08-10-2010, 04:16 PM

I have a seat from a 1991 Silverado , fits easily ! It has the fold-down armrest for the driver .

Sillyoldman · 08-10-2010, 10:32 PM

Thanks all for the tips, pics & links. Gives me some ideas to stew over.

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-11-2010, 07:14 AM

Is your original seat in decent shape? For my 64, I bought a Mexican blanket on eBay, I think it was about 20 bucks, took the seat to the upholstery shop and he charged 50 bucks to install it. One blanket is just the right amount of cloth.
I just think it's a real challenge to change seats in any vehicle. They're all just a little too high, too low, too close to the steering wheel, tilted the wrong way, or something.

Sillyoldman · 08-11-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Is your original seat in decent shape? For my 64, I bought a Mexican blanket on eBay, I think it was about 20 bucks, took the seat to the upholstery shop and he charged 50 bucks to install it. One blanket is just the right amount of cloth.
I just think it's a real challenge to change seats in any vehicle. They're all just a little too high, too low, too close to the steering wheel, tilted the wrong way, or something.

Yes it has the original bench. When I bought the truck it had a black vinyl cover on it. It was homemade and needed to be removed. As I pulled it off the original fabric was revealed. I was getting excited. The cover was looking pretty good. Unfortunatly there was a softball size hole in the center of the seat. I'm leaning towards either an all white or a light blue and white cover.

nachodog2 · 08-18-2010, 12:22 AM

I used a 93 chevy truck bench. You just need to drill two holes to bolt it in.

08-09-2010, 10:26 PM	#1
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Seat swap. Best fit? Not sure if I want to re-upholster my '63 bench or not. Anyone know what the easiest modern swap would be? Whats required? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

08-10-2010, 12:44 AM	#2
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08-10-2010, 09:56 AM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Seat swap. Best fit? Here's an earlier thread with a bunch of links to other posts on the topic: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=seats

08-10-2010, 10:29 AM	#4
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: Seat swap. Best fit? i'm goin with '00 silverado seats for the integrated shoulder belts

08-10-2010, 11:35 AM	#5
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	Re: Seat swap. Best fit? nomrlz......I did this and what i noticed (unless shortening the steering column) you are extremely close to the steering wheel....Just an FYI... __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck Last edited by dallas71; 08-10-2010 at 11:47 AM. Reason: wrong name

08-10-2010, 12:09 PM	#6
vivisix Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 21	Re: Seat swap. Best fit? I'm putting in a mid-90's Dodge ram seat right now. fits nice...had to cut down/reweld the front brackets

08-10-2010, 12:49 PM	#7
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: Seat swap. Best fit? Hey silly- Here is an '88 or so that was re-covered. I cut 1 1/2" (+/-) out of the frame and it is SOOOO much more comfortable and supportive than the '65 springy bench. If you are taller, there is an extra benefit of dropping you a little lower- not too much though. The springy seats also did this but they did it by squishing down, the newer seat is stiffer and more comfortable on drives. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

08-10-2010, 04:16 PM	#9
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: Seat swap. Best fit? I have a seat from a 1991 Silverado , fits easily ! It has the fold-down armrest for the driver . Last edited by oldblu65; 08-10-2010 at 04:17 PM. Reason: spEliIn/

08-10-2010, 10:32 PM	#10
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Seat swap. Best fit? Thanks all for the tips, pics & links. Gives me some ideas to stew over. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

08-11-2010, 07:14 AM	#11
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Seat swap. Best fit? Is your original seat in decent shape? For my 64, I bought a Mexican blanket on eBay, I think it was about 20 bucks, took the seat to the upholstery shop and he charged 50 bucks to install it. One blanket is just the right amount of cloth. I just think it's a real challenge to change seats in any vehicle. They're all just a little too high, too low, too close to the steering wheel, tilted the wrong way, or something. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

08-18-2010, 12:22 AM	#13
nachodog2 Hell yeah!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: canyon country Ca. Posts: 264	Re: Seat swap. Best fit? I used a 93 chevy truck bench. You just need to drill two holes to bolt it in.



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