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67 chevelle · 02-01-2017, 10:52 AM

If it helps , It looks like a thousand bucks

**Ironangel** · 02-01-2017, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Instantly reminded me of this song for some reason. Reminds me of myself as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Rrw8VSkrPQ

Too much Tim!

And yeah, looks like a $1000 to me, welcome to the club!

Camaroguy · 02-01-2017, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Not sure I could have avoided having a seat burning party with all of that frustration. Good work pushing through. The seat, the truck and the Camaro all look really nice.

Oh, fire was discussed at great lengths.

Camaroguy · 02-01-2017, 04:04 PM

Thanks for the kind words. I still haven't cut down the brackets because I am waiting to see if the foam compresses any but all-in-all I am pretty happy with how it looks.

**special-K** · 02-03-2017, 09:44 AM

Hey, at least you have a nice seat for the money. May be an extra cost but still better than coming up with junk for your money. Could woulda shoulda, oh well. C'est la vie. I bet you could make up the difference elsewhere on the truck later.

Maybe your purpose in life is to help all of us learn what not to do... Thanks!

Camaroguy · 02-03-2017, 08:28 PM

Thanks again, everyone for the words of encouragement. I managed to get the brackets cut down today. Took 1.5" out of the front and back and re-welded everything back together. Came out great. Fits great and I couldn't be happier.

ryans69chevy · 02-05-2017, 12:46 PM

Any pics of your process of cutting the brackets? Also a pic of how it sits in there now? I never thought of doing that to mine. After having my seat done professionally, the drivers side foam is stiffer than the passengers so my head is dangerously close to the roof of the cab. This might be the ticket.

Camaroguy · 02-05-2017, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ryans69chevy

Any pics of your process of cutting the brackets? Also a pic of how it sits in there now? I never thought of doing that to mine. After having my seat done professionally, the drivers side foam is stiffer than the passengers so my head is dangerously close to the roof of the cab. This might be the ticket.

unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures of the process. Basically cut 1.5 inches out of the part that bolts to the floor in the front and 1.5 inches out of the part that bolts to the seat in the back. Then laid a piece of two inch strap inside the part I cut and welded it all back together. The trick is to keep it all square. I had to slot the holes on drivers side to get it to bolt up but it all worked out. I also removed the stops so it is reclined as far back as it will go. I added a strip of rubber behind the seat so it doesn't rub against the cab. Finally, I had to cut the corners off my speaker boxes to get it all to fit behind the seat (they are hideous). It's a tight fit but it all fits.

Camaroguy · 02-05-2017, 07:48 PM

Continued..

Husker · 02-05-2017, 08:58 PM

Looks Great
Ron

02-01-2017, 10:52 AM	#26
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: What a thousand bucks and an education looks like If it helps , It looks like a thousand bucks __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive

02-01-2017, 04:04 PM	#29
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: What a thousand bucks and an education looks like Thanks for the kind words. I still haven't cut down the brackets because I am waiting to see if the foam compresses any but all-in-all I am pretty happy with how it looks. __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

02-03-2017, 09:44 AM	#30
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: What a thousand bucks and an education looks like Hey, at least you have a nice seat for the money. May be an extra cost but still better than coming up with junk for your money. Could woulda shoulda, oh well. C'est la vie. I bet you could make up the difference elsewhere on the truck later. Maybe your purpose in life is to help all of us learn what not to do... Thanks! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-03-2017, 08:28 PM	#31
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: What a thousand bucks and an education looks like Thanks again, everyone for the words of encouragement. I managed to get the brackets cut down today. Took 1.5" out of the front and back and re-welded everything back together. Came out great. Fits great and I couldn't be happier. __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

02-05-2017, 12:46 PM	#32
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,072	Re: What a thousand bucks and an education looks like Any pics of your process of cutting the brackets? Also a pic of how it sits in there now? I never thought of doing that to mine. After having my seat done professionally, the drivers side foam is stiffer than the passengers so my head is dangerously close to the roof of the cab. This might be the ticket.

02-05-2017, 07:48 PM	#34
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: What a thousand bucks and an education looks like Continued.. Attached Images __________________ Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712

02-05-2017, 08:58 PM	#35
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: What a thousand bucks and an education looks like Looks Great Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson



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