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az1970k5 · 11-09-2015, 09:43 PM

This is pertaining to the passenger side fold up lowback bucket seat. I have seen them advertised for the 69-72 with a lever on the back. My 70 has a hook type lever on the side which allows the seat to flip forward when pulled. Were there 2 different versions of these seats or does mine not have the correct seats?

orangek5 · 11-09-2015, 09:57 PM

Maybe this will help you

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665655

**29od1** · 11-10-2015, 09:29 PM

Seat frames themselves are the same for 69-75 (except the skirts which changed in 73+). Seat cushions were the same for 69-70 and changed for 71-75. 69 and I think maybe some 70 Blazers had the side pull brackets. The back pulls came after that.

az1970k5 · 11-10-2015, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 29od1

Seat frames themselves are the same for 69-75 (except the skirts which changed in 73+). Seat cushions were the same for 69-70 and changed for 71-75. 69 and I think maybe some 70 Blazers had the side pull brackets. The back pulls came after that.

Thank you that explains it.

CK5 · 03-17-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 29od1

Seat frames themselves are the same for 69-75 (except the skirts which changed in 73+). Seat cushions were the same for 69-70 and changed for 71-75. 69 and I think maybe some 70 Blazers had the side pull brackets. The back pulls came after that.

Does anyone know how the skirts changed in 73 from 72?

ls1nova71 · 03-18-2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CK5

Does anyone know how the skirts changed in 73 from 72?

The '73 up ones have more of a taper from front to back than the 72 and older ones. They are maybe an inch shorter or so at the back, but you have to really be looking for it to notice it.

CK5 · 03-19-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

The '73 up ones have more of a taper from front to back than the 72 and older ones. They are maybe an inch shorter or so at the back, but you have to really be looking for it to notice it.

Thanks, I would have never noticed anything like that.

**1rippen6** · 03-19-2018, 11:52 AM

Guessing yours are like these

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=utility

**A1971Blazer** · 03-19-2018, 12:53 PM

I have a set of utility seats from a '71...the folding passenger seat has both the side and center release.
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**1rippen6** · 03-19-2018, 02:32 PM

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I have a set of utility seats from a '71...the folding passenger seat has both the side and center release.
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please note: this is NOT a for sale or offer for sale post...for info only..lest it be misconstrued.

The utility buckets out of my 71 looked the same.

hemi43 · 03-19-2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

I have a set of utility seats from a '71...the folding passenger seat has both the side and center release.
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please note: this is NOT a for sale or offer for sale post...for info only..lest it be misconstrued.

Hmmm. Interesting ! My 70 are totally different. Amazing how many things changed from 70 to 71.

**A1971Blazer** · 03-19-2018, 08:23 PM

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Hmmm. Interesting ! My 70 are totally different. Amazing how many things changed from 70 to 71.

I think they figured out that there needed to be a release in case you were in the back seat and needed to fold the seat forward..
this is my '70 pass seat:
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pound41 · 03-20-2018, 09:09 AM

I have a 70 blazer that was very original when I got it. It has the the seat frame that
A1971blazer had posted. For a passenger seat belt retractor It had the same as a pickup truck.It has never had dripcaps on the doors, It has a larger rubber seal. Obviously GM figured out some issues rather quickly.
I have owned several 71-72 blazers before I got this one. The frame in the 1970 actually moves and sways more compared to the 71-72 seats. All the stress/weight goes in that one place which is not centered

GM man · 03-21-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

lest it be misconstrued

I like that!

**A1971Blazer** · 03-21-2018, 10:55 AM

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I like that!

There's a story behind that statement........ but for the sake of civility...I won't go into it....
In some way, everyone justifies their reasons for doing something....whether it be right or wrong.

11-09-2015, 09:43 PM	#1
az1970k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tucson,Az Posts: 128	Blazer buckets question This is pertaining to the passenger side fold up lowback bucket seat. I have seen them advertised for the 69-72 with a lever on the back. My 70 has a hook type lever on the side which allows the seat to flip forward when pulled. Were there 2 different versions of these seats or does mine not have the correct seats?

11-09-2015, 09:57 PM	#2
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	Re: Blazer buckets question Maybe this will help you http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665655 __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

11-10-2015, 09:29 PM	#3
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Blazer buckets question Seat frames themselves are the same for 69-75 (except the skirts which changed in 73+). Seat cushions were the same for 69-70 and changed for 71-75. 69 and I think maybe some 70 Blazers had the side pull brackets. The back pulls came after that.

03-19-2018, 11:52 AM	#8
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,807	Re: Blazer buckets question Guessing yours are like these http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=utility

03-19-2018, 12:53 PM	#9
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,200	Re: Blazer buckets question I have a set of utility seats from a '71...the folding passenger seat has both the side and center release. please note: this is NOT a for sale or offer for sale post...for info only..lest it be misconstrued. __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

03-20-2018, 09:09 AM	#13
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Blazer buckets question I have a 70 blazer that was very original when I got it. It has the the seat frame that A1971blazer had posted. For a passenger seat belt retractor It had the same as a pickup truck.It has never had dripcaps on the doors, It has a larger rubber seal. Obviously GM figured out some issues rather quickly. I have owned several 71-72 blazers before I got this one. The frame in the 1970 actually moves and sways more compared to the 71-72 seats. All the stress/weight goes in that one place which is not centered



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