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**FirstOwner69** · 05-25-2013, 10:57 AM

Is the right mounting base on the driver's bucket seat the same as the right base on a bench seat truck? It looks like it, but I need confirmation. My right base has a lot of slop/rocking chair feeling to it and I'd like to replace it.

68gmsee · 05-25-2013, 04:42 PM

As far as I know both sides are the same. At least it looks like it in my 68 GMC. I have the seat out of my 69 Chevy and could double check but it's 20 miles out in the country. If no one else has a definite answer for you, I'll measure and check it out when I go there either tomorrow or Monday.

**FirstOwner69** · 05-25-2013, 05:18 PM

Thanks for the response. They sure look similar. There are some in the local junkyard I can check in a few days. If you want to look that would be great, but don't go out of your way.

Thanks again!

**jocko** · 05-25-2013, 06:33 PM

these might be helpful. don't forget the under-cab bracing.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=540136
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566158
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328 (mcbassin's GREAT bucket thread)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352079
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295016 (70LonghornCST's GREAT bucket thread)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=557195 (Roger Koop's GREAT cab brace thread)

**29od1** · 05-25-2013, 06:36 PM

The bucket seat tracks are not the same as bench. They share similar parts, but the bench tracks are about 3+" longer and won't fit buckets without some mods.
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SS Tim · 05-25-2013, 06:50 PM

The adjuster service part number breakout is confusing.
To be clear these are left and right per application. So left and right are just that for the driver seat be it a bench or bucket. Passenger bucket/utility seats are not being addressed here below.

69-70 left 10-30 is the same for bench and bucket seats.
69-70 left Panel, Blazer utility seat is different.
69-70 right 10-30 & Blazer bench and utility seats
69-71 right bucket seats only
71-72 left bench seat only
71-72 right bench seat only
71-72 left bucket seats only
72 right bucket seat only

**jocko** · 05-25-2013, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Is the right mounting base on the driver's bucket seat the same as the right base on a bench seat truck? It looks like it, but I need confirmation. My right base has a lot of slop/rocking chair feeling to it and I'd like to replace it.

Sorry, misread your question and gave you a bunch of useless bucket seat mounting info!

SS Tim · 05-25-2013, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Sorry, misread your question and gave you a bunch of useless bucket seat mounting info!

Don't you dare EDIT it out! However if you could included on the bucket seat install FAQ that would be really good.

**29od1** · 05-25-2013, 08:03 PM

I'd say the parts book you have is only for certain parts and does not break down the entire LH or RH drivers assembly usage info. The bench seat mounting holes in the cab are further aft than the buckets, so for sure the assemblies would have different part numbers. At least this is true for the 70 bucket seat truck that I have.
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**FirstOwner69** · 05-25-2013, 08:28 PM

OK, I just looked at the pictures I took of my floor when everything was out. The rear holes that are plugged on the passenger's side for the bench seat track are, if fact, farther toward the back of the cab than the driver's side tracks so the bench track has a longer "footprint". I guess I was just indulging in a bit of wishful thinking.

Thanks to everyone for your responses!

Jim

05-25-2013, 10:57 AM	#1
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,844	Bucket Seat Question Is the right mounting base on the driver's bucket seat the same as the right base on a bench seat truck? It looks like it, but I need confirmation. My right base has a lot of slop/rocking chair feeling to it and I'd like to replace it.

05-25-2013, 04:42 PM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Bucket Seat Question As far as I know both sides are the same. At least it looks like it in my 68 GMC. I have the seat out of my 69 Chevy and could double check but it's 20 miles out in the country. If no one else has a definite answer for you, I'll measure and check it out when I go there either tomorrow or Monday. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

05-25-2013, 05:18 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,844	Re: Bucket Seat Question Thanks for the response. They sure look similar. There are some in the local junkyard I can check in a few days. If you want to look that would be great, but don't go out of your way. Thanks again!

05-25-2013, 06:33 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,960	Re: Bucket Seat Question these might be helpful. don't forget the under-cab bracing. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=540136 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566158 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328 (mcbassin's GREAT bucket thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352079 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295016 (70LonghornCST's GREAT bucket thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=557195 (Roger Koop's GREAT cab brace thread)

05-25-2013, 06:36 PM	#5
29od1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Bucket Seat Question The bucket seat tracks are not the same as bench. They share similar parts, but the bench tracks are about 3+" longer and won't fit buckets without some mods. Posted via Mobile Device

05-25-2013, 06:50 PM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Bucket Seat Question The adjuster service part number breakout is confusing. To be clear these are left and right per application. So left and right are just that for the driver seat be it a bench or bucket. Passenger bucket/utility seats are not being addressed here below. 69-70 left 10-30 is the same for bench and bucket seats. 69-70 left Panel, Blazer utility seat is different. 69-70 right 10-30 & Blazer bench and utility seats 69-71 right bucket seats only 71-72 left bench seat only 71-72 right bench seat only 71-72 left bucket seats only 72 right bucket seat only Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-25-2013, 08:03 PM	#9
29od1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Bucket Seat Question I'd say the parts book you have is only for certain parts and does not break down the entire LH or RH drivers assembly usage info. The bench seat mounting holes in the cab are further aft than the buckets, so for sure the assemblies would have different part numbers. At least this is true for the 70 bucket seat truck that I have. Posted via Mobile Device

05-25-2013, 08:28 PM	#10
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,844	Re: Bucket Seat Question OK, I just looked at the pictures I took of my floor when everything was out. The rear holes that are plugged on the passenger's side for the bench seat track are, if fact, farther toward the back of the cab than the driver's side tracks so the bench track has a longer "footprint". I guess I was just indulging in a bit of wishful thinking. Thanks to everyone for your responses! Jim



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