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doubleb's69 · 12-08-2011, 08:56 PM

I recently picked up these bucket seats and was wondering what year/years are they from. I can tell the were out of a blazer but I'm not sure about the mounting hardware. Any help would be great.

The white dots in the pictures are snow flakes.

**Corts60** · 12-08-2011, 10:23 PM

I would say they are probably 75, 76 or 77. I would lean towards 77. 78 was first year for tall backs. And I don't think they were quite using plaid in 73-74. Just my thoughts.

I would love to replace my tall back buckets with short backs, but 1) they are hard to find and 2) I'm told they are not as comfortable on long trips. But they look a hell of a lot better in my opnion.

Stepper562 · 12-08-2011, 10:32 PM

I agree with the years above mentioned and the statements and even if you do find a set of older low backs they want an anrm and a leg for them...just recently I found a pair on Craigslist and the guy wanted 200 bucks lol. The upholstery was ripped, springs were rusted so was the frame. You`ll spend another 400 getting those redone.

Check out classic auto parts in Huntington Beach, Ca. They sell some bada** lowback, with a bit more spring and cushion which makes the longer rides alot more comfortable and the brackets and sliders to bolt down to our floors. The price isnt bad at all. You get to pick your desired color for 800 bucks. With Xmas coming around they sell them for 600 I believe for the pair. The name brand is PAcer if I`m not mistaken.

Either way thats where I got mine after discovering the prices of the blazer lowbacks.

bigblock73 · 12-09-2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

I would say they are probably 75, 76 or 77. I would lean towards 77. 78 was first year for tall backs. And I don't think they were quite using plaid in 73-74. Just my thoughts.

I would love to replace my tall back buckets with short backs, but 1) they are hard to find and 2) I'm told they are not as comfortable on long trips. But they look a hell of a lot better in my opnion.

My 77 Blazer had high backs, 77 was the transition year. You can see them sticking up above the door in this pic...sorry, its the only pic I had that showed them.

doubleb's69 · 12-09-2011, 07:04 PM

Do people still show intrest for these? Are they worth selling? I got them as part of a parts package when I bought some 69-70 seats and console. I don't really need them, so if I could trun them into cash that would be great.

SCOTI · 12-09-2011, 08:02 PM

Looking @ the mounting brackets, they look like pre-73 to me. I recall the post-73 brackets are angled differently to fit the awkward shape of the newer trucks floorpan (vs the relatively flat 6x-72 floorpans).

bmchevy1979 · 12-09-2011, 08:08 PM

Blazer floor pans are different from truck floor pans in that they are relatively flat

SCOTI · 12-09-2011, 08:45 PM

Wow.... Looking @ your posted pic, they're much flatter than I knew of. Thanks for the correction.

bmchevy1979 · 12-09-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Wow.... Looking @ your posted pic, they're much flatter than I knew of. Thanks for the correction.

No problem just helping out a fellow board member

12-08-2011, 08:56 PM	#1
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Bucket Seats. What year are they from I recently picked up these bucket seats and was wondering what year/years are they from. I can tell the were out of a blazer but I'm not sure about the mounting hardware. Any help would be great. The white dots in the pictures are snow flakes. Attached Images __________________ Bud

12-08-2011, 10:23 PM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Bucket Seats. What year are they from I would say they are probably 75, 76 or 77. I would lean towards 77. 78 was first year for tall backs. And I don't think they were quite using plaid in 73-74. Just my thoughts. I would love to replace my tall back buckets with short backs, but 1) they are hard to find and 2) I'm told they are not as comfortable on long trips. But they look a hell of a lot better in my opnion. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

12-08-2011, 10:32 PM	#3
Stepper562 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Downey, ca Posts: 262	Re: Bucket Seats. What year are they from I agree with the years above mentioned and the statements and even if you do find a set of older low backs they want an anrm and a leg for them...just recently I found a pair on Craigslist and the guy wanted 200 bucks lol. The upholstery was ripped, springs were rusted so was the frame. You`ll spend another 400 getting those redone. Check out classic auto parts in Huntington Beach, Ca. They sell some bada** lowback, with a bit more spring and cushion which makes the longer rides alot more comfortable and the brackets and sliders to bolt down to our floors. The price isnt bad at all. You get to pick your desired color for 800 bucks. With Xmas coming around they sell them for 600 I believe for the pair. The name brand is PAcer if I`m not mistaken. Either way thats where I got mine after discovering the prices of the blazer lowbacks.

12-09-2011, 07:04 PM	#5
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: Bucket Seats. What year are they from Do people still show intrest for these? Are they worth selling? I got them as part of a parts package when I bought some 69-70 seats and console. I don't really need them, so if I could trun them into cash that would be great. __________________ Bud

12-09-2011, 08:02 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,039	Re: Bucket Seats. What year are they from Looking @ the mounting brackets, they look like pre-73 to me. I recall the post-73 brackets are angled differently to fit the awkward shape of the newer trucks floorpan (vs the relatively flat 6x-72 floorpans). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-09-2011, 08:08 PM	#7
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Bucket Seats. What year are they from Blazer floor pans are different from truck floor pans in that they are relatively flat Attached Images __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

12-09-2011, 08:45 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,039	Re: Bucket Seats. What year are they from Wow.... Looking @ your posted pic, they're much flatter than I knew of. Thanks for the correction. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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