Front buckets w/console in rear of 73-87 crewcab? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

spgill2000 · 07-22-2014, 12:17 AM

Probably been done....searched on here for pics or info for hours. Nothing.
So, my question is: Will factory front 73-87 buckets mount in the rear of a 73-87 crewcab?
Anyone have pics of this done? Mounting or bracket tips? Suggestions?
I'm swapping in a set from a suburban up front and I have a line on a 2nd set. They're an exact match with console. This HAS to have been done before...no?
Thanks for any info or help!

I could swear I ran across a pic of a crew with 4 blue cloth buckets and 2 consoles on here somewhere...

spgill2000 · 07-22-2014, 11:51 AM

C'mon...50 views and not a word? Gotta be someone who did or tried this?

Chevy3+3 · 07-22-2014, 12:00 PM

I can't answer your question if its been done before but I don't see why it couldn't be done. Just buy the set and try it. Anything can be modified to fit.......usually.......

RandyP · 07-22-2014, 01:59 PM

Only ones I've seen it in is those custom conversion trucks with the extended cabs done on them. The seats are not factory nor is the big console that goes front to back.

I'm sure what you're talking about has been done a few dozen times. Four doors, four seats. Perfect sense.

mrolds88 · 07-22-2014, 11:11 PM

I do not see why it wouldn't work. Back seats are the same as a standard cab truck. If they are Suburban seats, you'll have to modify the rear of the slides as many have done when putting them into a standard cab. As far as the console, I don't see a problem there either.

spgill2000 · 07-22-2014, 11:34 PM

Thanks for the info....guess im fabbing!
I was expecting that...I was just curious to see if anyone had factory bracket swap tips to make this more of an exact(ish) fit!

1968vetL-71 · 07-23-2014, 12:35 AM

I would think the outer brackets would bolt up just like the bench seat in the back, then maybe you might be able to just find another set of rear brackets for the inner rails. I'm getting ready to do the carpet, doors and headliner in my crew so I might put the rear brackets on my buckets and see if it will work. Be next week before I'll get a chance too.

motornut · 07-23-2014, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

Only ones I've seen it in is those custom conversion trucks with the extended cabs done on them. The seats are not factory nor is the big console that goes front to back.

I'm sure what you're talking about has been done a few dozen times. Four doors, four seats. Perfect sense.

depending on the pic,burbs insides can look like a crew
different floors etc tho,here are some conversion seats
watch for thin seat tubes,on custom seats mine kept breaking

spgill2000 · 07-23-2014, 09:43 PM

Thanks for the info guys! I'm gonna put the four factory front burb buckets and pair of consoles I dug up in the 'ol '79 crewcab. I like the "should'a been built this way" look. Factory period correct parts that fit and look better than what was available seems like a no brainer.

**truckfan** · 07-24-2014, 08:53 AM

i would think factory bucket brackets from a regular cab would fit the rears in a crew due to the fuel tank hump.

07-22-2014, 12:17 AM	#1
spgill2000 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canterbury, CT Posts: 20	Front buckets w/console in rear of 73-87 crewcab? Probably been done....searched on here for pics or info for hours. Nothing. So, my question is: Will factory front 73-87 buckets mount in the rear of a 73-87 crewcab? Anyone have pics of this done? Mounting or bracket tips? Suggestions? I'm swapping in a set from a suburban up front and I have a line on a 2nd set. They're an exact match with console. This HAS to have been done before...no? Thanks for any info or help! I could swear I ran across a pic of a crew with 4 blue cloth buckets and 2 consoles on here somewhere...

07-22-2014, 11:51 AM	#2
spgill2000 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canterbury, CT Posts: 20	Re: Front buckets w/console in rear of 73-87 crewcab? C'mon...50 views and not a word? Gotta be someone who did or tried this?

07-22-2014, 12:00 PM	#3
Chevy3+3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Winfield KS Posts: 489	Re: Front buckets w/console in rear of 73-87 crewcab? I can't answer your question if its been done before but I don't see why it couldn't be done. Just buy the set and try it. Anything can be modified to fit.......usually....... __________________ 88' Chevy V30 3+3 4x4 Dually 454 TBI/NV4500/NP205

07-22-2014, 01:59 PM	#4
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Front buckets w/console in rear of 73-87 crewcab? Only ones I've seen it in is those custom conversion trucks with the extended cabs done on them. The seats are not factory nor is the big console that goes front to back. I'm sure what you're talking about has been done a few dozen times. Four doors, four seats. Perfect sense. Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

07-22-2014, 11:11 PM	#5
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: Front buckets w/console in rear of 73-87 crewcab? I do not see why it wouldn't work. Back seats are the same as a standard cab truck. If they are Suburban seats, you'll have to modify the rear of the slides as many have done when putting them into a standard cab. As far as the console, I don't see a problem there either. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

07-22-2014, 11:34 PM	#6
spgill2000 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canterbury, CT Posts: 20	Re: Front buckets w/console in rear of 73-87 crewcab? Thanks for the info....guess im fabbing! I was expecting that...I was just curious to see if anyone had factory bracket swap tips to make this more of an exact(ish) fit!

07-23-2014, 12:35 AM	#7
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: Front buckets w/console in rear of 73-87 crewcab? I would think the outer brackets would bolt up just like the bench seat in the back, then maybe you might be able to just find another set of rear brackets for the inner rails. I'm getting ready to do the carpet, doors and headliner in my crew so I might put the rear brackets on my buckets and see if it will work. Be next week before I'll get a chance too. __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

07-23-2014, 09:43 PM	#9
spgill2000 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canterbury, CT Posts: 20	Re: Front buckets w/console in rear of 73-87 crewcab? Thanks for the info guys! I'm gonna put the four factory front burb buckets and pair of consoles I dug up in the 'ol '79 crewcab. I like the "should'a been built this way" look. Factory period correct parts that fit and look better than what was available seems like a no brainer.

07-24-2014, 08:53 AM	#10
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: Front buckets w/console in rear of 73-87 crewcab? i would think factory bucket brackets from a regular cab would fit the rears in a crew due to the fuel tank hump. __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles



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