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BLAZERMAN · 04-14-2012, 11:07 PM

I'm not sure if the seat in my 68 is original or has been recovered at some point..the sides are a much darker color than the pleated portion of the seat and I havent seen that on other seats before. Maybe its been repaired and thats why the difference in color?

**jocko** · 04-14-2012, 11:11 PM

looks like correct pattern, but never seen one two-tone like that. If it's in good condition, which it looks like it is, then I'd be willing to guess it's not original, unless the truck is a real survivor and the it shows a little wear - equal to the amount on the truck.

EDIT - doesn't makes sense that it's been repaired - the worn part would be the top, and it is what looks to be the correct original color - matches the door panels, etc. Looks nice regardless!

BLAZERMAN · 04-14-2012, 11:19 PM

Its pretty much a survivor..original paint and very little rust but the seat has always baffled me..its almost too perfect and never have seen a two tone theme on any 69-72 before. Thought maybe a 67-68 thing?

**too much stuff** · 04-14-2012, 11:25 PM

My 69 with the maroon interior seems darker around the edges also. My guess is it is original...

**special-K** · 04-15-2012, 10:18 AM

Isn't that a 69/70 seat pattern?

**Joesjunk** · 04-15-2012, 06:47 PM

That is a 69-70 seat. Rob, was that the seat that was in the truck when I sold it to you??? If so I put that in there out of another truck, I just got lucky it was the right color

**lolife99** · 04-15-2012, 07:13 PM

Yep,... 69/70 pattern.
Exact same colors as in 72BlckButy's '69 CST.

**71blksuper4x4** · 04-15-2012, 07:48 PM

Rob, I have seen pics that Mel put up of Bucket Seats in a survivor he has. It also was a 69-70 and had two tone colors. Trevor

**jocko** · 04-15-2012, 09:32 PM

interesting - in the view FROM the driver's side, it looks like the upper (lighter) portion of the seat matches the door panel. In the view FROm the passenger side, it looks like the lower (darker) portion matches the door panels! Camera/mind trick.

**too much stuff** · 04-15-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

interesting - in the view FROM the driver's side, it looks like the upper (lighter) portion of the seat matches the door panel. In the view FROm the passenger side, it looks like the lower (darker) portion matches the door panels! Camera/mind trick.

You know that is 2 different trucks, correct?

BLAZERMAN · 04-15-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

That is a 69-70 seat. Rob, was that the seat that was in the truck when I sold it to you??? If so I put that in there out of another truck, I just got lucky it was the right color

Yep Joe its the same seat, I had always wondered about the two tone color

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Yep,... 69/70 pattern.
Exact same colors as in 72BlckButy's '69 CST.

I've seen Nates truck before but guess I didnt notice the difference in colors on it as well..its an exact match!

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Rob, I have seen pics that Mel put up of Bucket Seats in a survivor he has. It also was a 69-70 and had two tone colors. Trevor

Trevor, must be a 69-70 thing

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

interesting - in the view FROM the driver's side, it looks like the upper (lighter) portion of the seat matches the door panel. In the view FROm the passenger side, it looks like the lower (darker) portion matches the door panels! Camera/mind trick.

Like Eric said..2 different trucks..but I can see how it would confuse someone.

72BlckButy · 04-16-2012, 02:46 PM

That's a great looking seat Rob.

BB72CHEVKT · 04-16-2012, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Yep,... 69/70 pattern.
Exact same colors as in 72BlckButy's '69 CST.

had the same seat in my 69 I sold

04-14-2012, 11:07 PM	#1
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Original seat or not? I'm not sure if the seat in my 68 is original or has been recovered at some point..the sides are a much darker color than the pleated portion of the seat and I havent seen that on other seats before. Maybe its been repaired and thats why the difference in color? Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

04-14-2012, 11:11 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Original seat or not? looks like correct pattern, but never seen one two-tone like that. If it's in good condition, which it looks like it is, then I'd be willing to guess it's not original, unless the truck is a real survivor and the it shows a little wear - equal to the amount on the truck. EDIT - doesn't makes sense that it's been repaired - the worn part would be the top, and it is what looks to be the correct original color - matches the door panels, etc. Looks nice regardless!

04-14-2012, 11:19 PM	#3
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Original seat or not? Its pretty much a survivor..original paint and very little rust but the seat has always baffled me..its almost too perfect and never have seen a two tone theme on any 69-72 before. Thought maybe a 67-68 thing? __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

04-14-2012, 11:25 PM	#4
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04-15-2012, 10:18 AM	#5
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04-15-2012, 06:47 PM	#6
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Original seat or not? That is a 69-70 seat. Rob, was that the seat that was in the truck when I sold it to you??? If so I put that in there out of another truck, I just got lucky it was the right color __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-15-2012, 07:13 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Original seat or not? Yep,... 69/70 pattern. Exact same colors as in 72BlckButy's '69 CST. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-15-2012, 07:48 PM	#8
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Original seat or not? Rob, I have seen pics that Mel put up of Bucket Seats in a survivor he has. It also was a 69-70 and had two tone colors. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

04-15-2012, 09:32 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Original seat or not? interesting - in the view FROM the driver's side, it looks like the upper (lighter) portion of the seat matches the door panel. In the view FROm the passenger side, it looks like the lower (darker) portion matches the door panels! Camera/mind trick.

04-16-2012, 02:46 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Original seat or not? That's a great looking seat Rob. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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