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CC69Rat · 08-13-2012, 10:58 AM

My Pop is in the process of making some custom bucket seat tracks. In this picture the handle is too long and will be shortened soon .. and overall the seat will be lowered (vs. the stock truck tracks) We haven't gotten the front height perfect yet but I thought I'd post up a picture .. the back is ready to go.

Do you think if we made these, powder coated and offered them up for sale that people would be interested?

These will fit the factory bolt holes and add the adjustability (front / rear slide) on the driver's side. It can be adjusted height wise too just based on the individual and how low you want it. I am 6'4 with a 3OTT and I just wanted the seat to sit a little lower so the gear shift wouldn't be on my knee.

Your thoughts?

**RenoKeene** · 08-13-2012, 12:40 PM

There definately is a demand for bucket seat tracks out there. For some reason there are more bucket seats then slides to mount them on (the fixed passanger sides are already being re-poped). Rust comes to mind. I thought about modifying bench sliders (I believe LonghornCST? has done this) to save some $$ as a good driver side set brings $125-$200 (not sure about the price right now).
To answer your question...yes, if they were well made and reasonably priced they would sell.
Excuse my spelling as my hands are trashed and my brain is jello....but my truck is almost done!!

CC69Rat · 08-13-2012, 12:43 PM

We have access to a lathe and billet stock, so they will be done right. Even if we just make two sets I'm considering this for both my trucks. i.e. Billet adjustment handle, etc.

They are bench sliders but the brackets have been tweaked a bit.

**RenoKeene** · 08-13-2012, 12:49 PM

I figured you guys had it covered

1972RedNeck · 08-13-2012, 02:30 PM

I'd want a set with a stock handle.

missinfishin10 · 08-13-2012, 02:49 PM

Heck Yea! I'd be in for a set! Stock height is to high for me. Keep us informed!

Zoomin · 08-13-2012, 02:50 PM

Me too.

CC69Rat · 08-13-2012, 04:21 PM

Dad's working on the prototype now, we could do a shortened stock handle or billet painted black, etc. Just thinking right now and trying to get them worked out to be a true bolt on changeover / kit rather than brackets on top of brackets, and something unsafe. (Understanding they would be holding the seat to the floor)

7dee2 · 08-17-2012, 04:45 PM

Add me to your list, I want to see what you come up with. Not excited about the billet handle, I would prefer a stock look like 1972RedNeck. I am assuming you are making both sides so the seats sit at the same height.

2 trucks would mean 2 sets possibly for me.

Thanks,

**nlped** · 08-28-2012, 12:42 PM

I'd be interested in a set too, but I do have a pretty nice "new" bench seat that I'd have to pull back out..

duallyjams · 08-28-2012, 05:55 PM

interested in seeing more pics

08-13-2012, 10:58 AM	#1
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Adjustable bucket seat tracks ?? My Pop is in the process of making some custom bucket seat tracks. In this picture the handle is too long and will be shortened soon .. and overall the seat will be lowered (vs. the stock truck tracks) We haven't gotten the front height perfect yet but I thought I'd post up a picture .. the back is ready to go. Do you think if we made these, powder coated and offered them up for sale that people would be interested? These will fit the factory bolt holes and add the adjustability (front / rear slide) on the driver's side. It can be adjusted height wise too just based on the individual and how low you want it. I am 6'4 with a 3OTT and I just wanted the seat to sit a little lower so the gear shift wouldn't be on my knee. Your thoughts? Attached Images __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-13-2012, 12:40 PM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Adjustable bucket seat tracks ?? There definately is a demand for bucket seat tracks out there. For some reason there are more bucket seats then slides to mount them on (the fixed passanger sides are already being re-poped). Rust comes to mind. I thought about modifying bench sliders (I believe LonghornCST? has done this) to save some $$ as a good driver side set brings $125-$200 (not sure about the price right now). To answer your question...yes, if they were well made and reasonably priced they would sell. Excuse my spelling as my hands are trashed and my brain is jello....but my truck is almost done!! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-13-2012, 12:43 PM	#3
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Adjustable bucket seat tracks ?? We have access to a lathe and billet stock, so they will be done right. Even if we just make two sets I'm considering this for both my trucks. i.e. Billet adjustment handle, etc. They are bench sliders but the brackets have been tweaked a bit. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-13-2012, 12:49 PM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Adjustable bucket seat tracks ?? I figured you guys had it covered __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-13-2012, 02:49 PM	#6
missinfishin10 Amazed Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dahlonega Georgia Posts: 486	Re: Adjustable bucket seat tracks ?? Heck Yea! I'd be in for a set! Stock height is to high for me. Keep us informed! __________________ 71 LWB Fleetside 1950 3100 Original Project!

08-13-2012, 02:50 PM	#7
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Adjustable bucket seat tracks ?? Me too. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-13-2012, 04:21 PM	#8
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Adjustable bucket seat tracks ?? Dad's working on the prototype now, we could do a shortened stock handle or billet painted black, etc. Just thinking right now and trying to get them worked out to be a true bolt on changeover / kit rather than brackets on top of brackets, and something unsafe. (Understanding they would be holding the seat to the floor) __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-17-2012, 04:45 PM	#9
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,923	Re: Adjustable bucket seat tracks ?? Add me to your list, I want to see what you come up with. Not excited about the billet handle, I would prefer a stock look like 1972RedNeck. I am assuming you are making both sides so the seats sit at the same height. 2 trucks would mean 2 sets possibly for me. Thanks, __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

08-28-2012, 12:42 PM	#10
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Adjustable bucket seat tracks ?? I'd be interested in a set too, but I do have a pretty nice "new" bench seat that I'd have to pull back out.. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-28-2012, 05:55 PM	#11
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Adjustable bucket seat tracks ?? interested in seeing more pics __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!



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