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vrs286 · 09-04-2011, 08:12 PM

Bought a '71 3/4 ton 4x4 Chevy a few months back and recently replaced the foam in the bench seat. Now the seat seems too tall. Ordered it from LMC. Any one out there have a similar problem and what's the solution - want to keep it original. BTW found the build sheet in the springs on the back of the seat when I took it out!

VRS

**70cst** · 09-18-2011, 03:44 PM

Bump ...

vrs286 · 09-18-2011, 05:32 PM

Not sure what this has to do with my question

72 Blazer CST · 09-18-2011, 05:37 PM

He was simply "bumping" it to the top of the thread list for you so more people would see it and you would hopefully get an answer. It's actually a nice thing!

vrs286 · 09-18-2011, 06:33 PM

Thanks didn't mean to appear rude, was just wondering.

Shyguy · 09-18-2011, 07:22 PM

Yep, it takes a little while to catch onto a few terms on here, but it sure is a lot easier than trying to figure out textese

Bump and ttt both mean to take your question back to the top of the thread hoping someone will be able to answer it.

You are lucky to find the build sheet, I guess I have worked on at lest 6 of these old trucks and have never found one.

I am sorry I don't have an anser to your question though.

**leddzepp** · 09-18-2011, 07:24 PM

Your seat now sits like it did 40 years ago when it was new. I can't think of anything to squash it down.

treveiger · 09-18-2011, 07:31 PM

It's just new foam needing to be broke in

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vrs286 · 09-18-2011, 08:18 PM

thx

vrs286 · 09-18-2011, 08:28 PM

I don't really think it sat that way 40 years ago, you can't push in the clutch without your leg getting smashed by the steering wheel and if your over 5 ft 8 in, your head is gonna touch the roof - my son has to sit with his head tilted over when he's in it. The foam is correct height of 7 inches, but has no give. It's like sittin on a granite slab.

**leddzepp** · 09-18-2011, 08:34 PM

I just had my seats redone too and they sit higher than they did before.

**LockDoc** · 09-18-2011, 09:45 PM

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I'm shooting from the hip here...
Some seats were "Full Foam Seats" and some were not. If you put new foam on a seat that was not a full foam seat I think it would set too high. Also there were two styles of seat tracks and one style is higher than than the other. It sounds like you have a wrong combination going on somehow...

Just my 2¢ worth

LockDoc

treveiger · 09-18-2011, 10:19 PM

^^^ that's a good thought, maybe check your spec sheet in your cubby if its the original seat. Last night checked mine an it said full foam seat. Maybe the new foam is stiffer.
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red71c10 · 09-19-2011, 01:54 AM

If it's a base Custom truck then it should have come without a full foam seat. That was something you got for stepping up to the Custom Deluxe or Cheyenne.

**Tim Christian** · 09-19-2011, 10:51 AM

LockDoc is correct.

Steve Hafner · 09-19-2011, 11:09 AM

. . . .

Mine was just like that after I had it re-done five years ago - it's sits a little lower now.

The more you SIT on it, the better it will get.

I can see better over the B I G steering wheel this way though !!!

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srvivor71 · 09-19-2011, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vrs286

Bought a '71 3/4 ton 4x4 Chevy a few months back and recently replaced the foam in the bench seat. Now the seat seems too tall. Ordered it from LMC. Any one out there have a similar problem and what's the solution - want to keep it original. BTW found the build sheet in the springs on the back of the seat when I took it out!

VRS

I recommend lots of beer, pizza, ribs, bacon, french fries, milk shakes and McDonalds. It'll take awhile, but it will eventually get your seat back to the right height.

68gmsee · 09-19-2011, 01:09 PM

My 68 and 69 were both spring seats with thin foam. Check your seat to see if has the springs on it or recessed for full foam.

The thin foam was not available last time I looked (been a while) but seems to me a good upholstery shop should be able to shave foam to any size you want. Problems is the bottom cover may not fit properly and would have to be redone. (My guess.....)

treveiger · 09-19-2011, 02:40 PM

Put some weights on it
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fastwillie 696969 · 09-19-2011, 03:35 PM

mine too but my big butt keeps it down some what

09-04-2011, 08:12 PM	#1
vrs286 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Idabel, OK Posts: 7	1971 Bench Seat Question Bought a '71 3/4 ton 4x4 Chevy a few months back and recently replaced the foam in the bench seat. Now the seat seems too tall. Ordered it from LMC. Any one out there have a similar problem and what's the solution - want to keep it original. BTW found the build sheet in the springs on the back of the seat when I took it out! VRS

09-18-2011, 03:44 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,370	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question Bump ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-18-2011, 05:32 PM	#3
vrs286 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Idabel, OK Posts: 7	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question Not sure what this has to do with my question

09-18-2011, 05:37 PM	#4
72 Blazer CST Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 338	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question He was simply "bumping" it to the top of the thread list for you so more people would see it and you would hopefully get an answer. It's actually a nice thing!

09-18-2011, 06:33 PM	#5
vrs286 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Idabel, OK Posts: 7	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question Thanks didn't mean to appear rude, was just wondering.

09-18-2011, 07:22 PM	#6
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question Yep, it takes a little while to catch onto a few terms on here, but it sure is a lot easier than trying to figure out textese Bump and ttt both mean to take your question back to the top of the thread hoping someone will be able to answer it. You are lucky to find the build sheet, I guess I have worked on at lest 6 of these old trucks and have never found one. I am sorry I don't have an anser to your question though. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

09-18-2011, 07:24 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,008	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question Your seat now sits like it did 40 years ago when it was new. I can't think of anything to squash it down. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

09-18-2011, 07:31 PM	#8
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question It's just new foam needing to be broke in. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-18-2011, 08:18 PM	#9
vrs286 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Idabel, OK Posts: 7	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question thx

09-18-2011, 08:28 PM	#10
vrs286 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Idabel, OK Posts: 7	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question I don't really think it sat that way 40 years ago, you can't push in the clutch without your leg getting smashed by the steering wheel and if your over 5 ft 8 in, your head is gonna touch the roof - my son has to sit with his head tilted over when he's in it. The foam is correct height of 7 inches, but has no give. It's like sittin on a granite slab.

09-18-2011, 08:34 PM	#11
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,008	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question I just had my seats redone too and they sit higher than they did before. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

09-18-2011, 09:45 PM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,546	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question - I'm shooting from the hip here... Some seats were "Full Foam Seats" and some were not. If you put new foam on a seat that was not a full foam seat I think it would set too high. Also there were two styles of seat tracks and one style is higher than than the other. It sounds like you have a wrong combination going on somehow... Just my 2¢ worth LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-18-2011, 10:19 PM	#13
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question ^^^ that's a good thought, maybe check your spec sheet in your cubby if its the original seat. Last night checked mine an it said full foam seat. Maybe the new foam is stiffer. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-19-2011, 01:54 AM	#14
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question If it's a base Custom truck then it should have come without a full foam seat. That was something you got for stepping up to the Custom Deluxe or Cheyenne. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

09-19-2011, 10:51 AM	#15
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question LockDoc is correct.



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09-19-2011, 11:09 AM	#16
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question . . . . Mine was just like that after I had it re-done five years ago - it's sits a little lower now. The more you SIT on it, the better it will get. I can see better over the B I G steering wheel this way though !!! . . . . Attached Images

09-19-2011, 01:09 PM	#18
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question My 68 and 69 were both spring seats with thin foam. Check your seat to see if has the springs on it or recessed for full foam. The thin foam was not available last time I looked (been a while) but seems to me a good upholstery shop should be able to shave foam to any size you want. Problems is the bottom cover may not fit properly and would have to be redone. (My guess.....) Last edited by 68gmsee; 09-19-2011 at 02:37 PM.

09-19-2011, 02:40 PM	#19
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question Put some weights on it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-19-2011, 03:35 PM	#20
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: 1971 Bench Seat Question mine too but my big butt keeps it down some what __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

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