'69/'72 Bucket Seat Question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CircusWagonJim · 01-20-2011, 02:54 AM

What went behind the seats to cover the gas tank from the factory? I know there were some screws involved- any pics would be helpful. Thanks Jim

C/10 King · 01-20-2011, 03:08 AM

Matching loop carpeting, that also matched the floor in color covered the gas tank.

CircusWagonJim · 01-20-2011, 03:11 AM

So there's a metal strip to hold the carpet? All bucket seat optioned trucks had carpet- no rubber mats?

C/10 King · 01-20-2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CircusWagonJim

So there's a metal strip to hold the carpet? All bucket seat optioned trucks had carpet- no rubber mats?

What I can remember and it's been a while, that there was no strips, in was more like small flat oval clips (dime size) that held a tucked and hemmed carpet in with small screws, mine was actually in good shape so it hard to say. I don't believe 69-72 trucks came in a bucket seat/mat combo, at least I never seen one.

**Classic Bowties** · 01-20-2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CircusWagonJim

What went behind the seats to cover the gas tank from the factory? I know there were some screws involved- any pics would be helpful. Thanks Jim

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Matching loop carpeting, that also matched the floor in color covered the gas tank.

Here are a few shots of the original interior in my A50 optioned 69, last pic is showing the factory retaining clips that secure the upper edge of carpet to the cab. Mel

**special-K** · 01-20-2011, 07:11 AM

IIRC, In 71/72 (not sure about 69/70) anything but Custom Deluxe could have buckets. I believe that's what I read in the '71 dealer data book I have. I have never seen a Custom with buckets that I can recall. If there are any,maybe just the cardboard tank cover was added?

01-20-2011, 02:54 AM	#1
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	'69/'72 Bucket Seat Question? What went behind the seats to cover the gas tank from the factory? I know there were some screws involved- any pics would be helpful. Thanks Jim

01-20-2011, 03:08 AM	#2
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: '69/'72 Bucket Seat Question? Matching loop carpeting, that also matched the floor in color covered the gas tank. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

01-20-2011, 03:11 AM	#3
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: '69/'72 Bucket Seat Question? So there's a metal strip to hold the carpet? All bucket seat optioned trucks had carpet- no rubber mats?

01-20-2011, 07:11 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: '69/'72 Bucket Seat Question? IIRC, In 71/72 (not sure about 69/70) anything but Custom Deluxe could have buckets. I believe that's what I read in the '71 dealer data book I have. I have never seen a Custom with buckets that I can recall. If there are any,maybe just the cardboard tank cover was added? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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