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REPO1 · 04-03-2002, 12:00 AM

I would like to upgrade to a better quality seat in my truck. What have you guys found that fits and looks good? A newer style factory seat? ('90 & up Chevy truck?) Or maybe buckets out of something from the wrecking yard? Maybe buckets out of a late '70s Chevy truck with consol?

Lets see some pics of what your are running and what they came out of.

thanks!

Reid

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper
#s matching 402BB Turbo 400 trans.
Air conditioning, power steering, manual brakes.
73,600 Original Miles!!
(Add on 2000 more from raod trip!)

Longhorn Man · 04-03-2002, 12:07 AM

Not mine, but a common upgrade. Bolts in witha few washers for shims and a couple holes poked in the floor.
Only trouble is the 2 inch or so increase in height. Don't sound like much untill you get in.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

Pont · 04-03-2002, 12:09 AM

longhornmail, what are those seats out of?

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67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd
8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's
Grants Pass, OR

Longhorn Man · 04-03-2002, 12:13 AM

'88 - '98 Chevy C/K truck.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

imdarren · 04-03-2002, 12:18 AM

I like the old look, however, would prefer a newer feel. Has anyone had their old seat fixed up with newer padding / springs and a new cover? Did it feel good. When I'm setting in my 30 year old seat, it's HARD to imagine what it felt like when it was new. Darren

[This message has been edited by imdarren (edited April 02, 2002).]

>X< · 04-03-2002, 12:43 AM

when i bought my 3/4 ton it had a seat from a 91 or so cheyy truck, i think, maybe earlier, it was a bench seat with no headrests,vinyl, and it had recessions for driver and passenger, it was pretty new. I recently put it into my 71 daily driver. my original seat didnt slide or tilt anymore, and this one did perfectly. it LOOKED like a direct swap, HAHAHAHA, it was so close that it really pissed me off, so close that i had to kina mount it to one side so that the blots missed the original bolts that are welde to the bracket under the floorboard. i ahve a seat cover on it at the time so it looks just like my original did with the same seat ocver on it, but it sits higher, the first time i drove it i felt like i was about to tip over around turns

MIKE'67 · 04-03-2002, 08:40 AM

I have buckets and console from a '95 Silverado in my '67. The drivers side is a six way power. They sit a bit higher but I like the feel.

On my previous '67 I put in a new takeout from a 2002 F*#~ F-150. I got a real good deal on it and half of the holes lined up.

If I had my preferences, I'd use refurbished original buckets.

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1967 Chevy white SWB, 327, 350 trans., 95 Silverado power buckets, frenched third brake light, frenched antenna, digital gauges, power windows, tilt wheel, Vintage Air, Painless wiring, Cragar SS wheels. Located in Albertville, Alabama

71Chev · 04-03-2002, 08:52 AM

I used 81 Z28 buckets, and made my own brackets using original bench brackets, and a console from a newer blazer.

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REPO1 · 04-03-2002, 08:56 AM

Any pics of that setup? There are a million wrecked Camaros around here. How do they look/feel?

Reid

71Chev · 04-03-2002, 09:23 AM

I sent a shot from the pass side. Let me know if you want one from the driverside.

I have the console out right now, gonna make some brackets so it sits higher. I wrecked my Z, seats were in storage for 12 years.

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71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.
Email: 67-72truckparts@nanosecond.com

slam33 · 04-03-2002, 09:37 AM

89 Burb

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REPO1 · 04-03-2002, 09:37 AM

71Chev, that looks pretty good.

Anyone else have pics of their seats?

Reid

Purs · 04-03-2002, 11:57 AM

I love mine!
http://www.geocities.com/pursley575/interior.html

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'72 SWB K10 4X4 Daily Driver in an ongoing resto... Vortec 383, TH350, Dual 40 Series Flowmasters, AC, PS, PB, I love these trucks!

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REPO1 · 04-03-2002, 12:25 PM

Hey Purs, that is the seat I have been thinking about. I had that seat in a '96 4x4 I had, and it was quite comfortable.

How did it fit? Was there much fabrication to make it work?

Reid

72chevyLWB · 04-03-2002, 01:41 PM

These are late 80's early 90's Pontiac Bonneville seats. Power drivers. Went in really nice, just drill holes. The console is home made. More pics at freephoto under 72chevyLWB.

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72 Chevy C/10
87 Chevy Silverado 4X4
www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html
Aberdeen South Dakota

Edmond · 04-03-2002, 04:38 PM

I believe they came out of a early 90's suburban, well, that's what they told me...

Cya,
Edmond

Nut4Trucks · 04-03-2002, 05:42 PM

I used a seat from a 99 dodge because I like the big console. I took it out after awhile because I decided it was just a tad too tall for me.

Nut4Trucks · 04-03-2002, 05:42 PM

I used a seat from a 99 dodge because I like the big console. I took it out after awhile because I decided it was just a tad too tall for me.

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1972 GMC K2500
2002 GMC K2500 Duramax
1986 Chevy C-30 Dumptruck

Nut4Trucks · 04-03-2002, 05:45 PM

Let me try to post this again.

[img] http://www.freephoto-i.net/browse.ph...le=SeatDS1.jpg [/img]

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1972 GMC K2500
2002 GMC K2500 Duramax
1986 Chevy C-30 Dumptruck

Stepside · 04-03-2002, 05:55 PM

Here ya go Nut4Trucks. i think you had a space after the first img

[This message has been edited by Stepside (edited April 03, 2002).]

imaindianoutlaw · 04-03-2002, 06:09 PM

I like stepsides and purs where did they both come from

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Purs · 04-03-2002, 07:40 PM

mine is from a '98 suburban, I love it!

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'72 SWB K10 4X4 Daily Driver in an ongoing resto... Vortec 383, TH350, Dual 40 Series Flowmasters, AC, PS, PB, I love these trucks!
My Old Truck http://geocities.com/pursley575/

**Desert Rat** · 04-03-2002, 07:51 PM

Factory Seats are fine when there is good springs,foam,and cover-I think there quit comfy,i have a 67-8 CST Bucket Style currentl in my driver,i like them-direct bolt in,but hard to find.

Benrs86 · 04-03-2002, 08:14 PM

that is AWESOME NUT4TRUCKS. i think bubbagreen was doing that only power or something. can u get some pictures of how it mounted? maybe email them too me? thanks a lot. that is exactly what i want only maybe 94-97 dodge seats. htanks a lot, Ben

jay6891 · 04-03-2002, 08:31 PM

I bought these from ebay. I have had them in my truck but didn't take pictures before I removed them to do some cab repairs. If you get the bracket that fits our trucks bolts right in. Sit real good, have adjustable lumbar, and recline.

[This message has been edited by jay6891 (edited April 03, 2002).]

04-03-2002, 12:00 AM	#1
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Trucks seats? What did you use in your truck? Pics? I would like to upgrade to a better quality seat in my truck. What have you guys found that fits and looks good? A newer style factory seat? ('90 & up Chevy truck?) Or maybe buckets out of something from the wrecking yard? Maybe buckets out of a late '70s Chevy truck with consol? Lets see some pics of what your are running and what they came out of. thanks! Reid ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper #s matching 402BB Turbo 400 trans. Air conditioning, power steering, manual brakes. 73,600 Original Miles!! (Add on 2000 more from raod trip!) __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

04-03-2002, 12:09 AM	#3
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	longhornmail, what are those seats out of? ------------------ 67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd 8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's Grants Pass, OR __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

04-03-2002, 12:18 AM	#5
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	I like the old look, however, would prefer a newer feel. Has anyone had their old seat fixed up with newer padding / springs and a new cover? Did it feel good. When I'm setting in my 30 year old seat, it's HARD to imagine what it felt like when it was new. Darren [This message has been edited by imdarren (edited April 02, 2002).] __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

04-03-2002, 12:43 AM	#6
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	when i bought my 3/4 ton it had a seat from a 91 or so cheyy truck, i think, maybe earlier, it was a bench seat with no headrests,vinyl, and it had recessions for driver and passenger, it was pretty new. I recently put it into my 71 daily driver. my original seat didnt slide or tilt anymore, and this one did perfectly. it LOOKED like a direct swap, HAHAHAHA, it was so close that it really pissed me off, so close that i had to kina mount it to one side so that the blots missed the original bolts that are welde to the bracket under the floorboard. i ahve a seat cover on it at the time so it looks just like my original did with the same seat ocver on it, but it sits higher, the first time i drove it i felt like i was about to tip over around turns __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

04-03-2002, 08:40 AM	#7
MIKE'67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albertville, Alabama USA Posts: 299	I have buckets and console from a '95 Silverado in my '67. The drivers side is a six way power. They sit a bit higher but I like the feel. On my previous '67 I put in a new takeout from a 2002 F*#~ F-150. I got a real good deal on it and half of the holes lined up. If I had my preferences, I'd use refurbished original buckets. ------------------ 1967 Chevy white SWB, 327, 350 trans., 95 Silverado power buckets, frenched third brake light, frenched antenna, digital gauges, power windows, tilt wheel, Vintage Air, Painless wiring, Cragar SS wheels. Located in Albertville, Alabama __________________ 1977 Short Stepside, black, 350/350. Located in Albertville, Alabama.

04-03-2002, 12:07 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Not mine, but a common upgrade. Bolts in witha few washers for shims and a couple holes poked in the floor. Only trouble is the 2 inch or so increase in height. Don't sound like much untill you get in. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-03-2002, 12:13 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	'88 - '98 Chevy C/K truck. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-03-2002, 08:52 AM	#8
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	I used 81 Z28 buckets, and made my own brackets using original bench brackets, and a console from a newer blazer. ------------------ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear. Email: 67-72truckparts@nanosecond.com __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

04-03-2002, 08:56 AM	#9
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Any pics of that setup? There are a million wrecked Camaros around here. How do they look/feel? Reid __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

04-03-2002, 09:23 AM	#10
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	I sent a shot from the pass side. Let me know if you want one from the driverside. I have the console out right now, gonna make some brackets so it sits higher. I wrecked my Z, seats were in storage for 12 years. ------------------ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear. Email: 67-72truckparts@nanosecond.com __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

04-03-2002, 09:37 AM	#11
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	89 Burb ------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A> __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

04-03-2002, 09:37 AM	#12
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	71Chev, that looks pretty good. Anyone else have pics of their seats? Reid __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

04-03-2002, 11:57 AM	#13
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	I love mine! http://www.geocities.com/pursley575/interior.html ------------------ '72 SWB K10 4X4 Daily Driver in an ongoing resto... Vortec 383, TH350, Dual 40 Series Flowmasters, AC, PS, PB, I love these trucks! [This message has been edited by Purs (edited April 04, 2002).] __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

04-03-2002, 12:25 PM	#14
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Hey Purs, that is the seat I have been thinking about. I had that seat in a '96 4x4 I had, and it was quite comfortable. How did it fit? Was there much fabrication to make it work? Reid __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

04-03-2002, 01:41 PM	#15
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	These are late 80's early 90's Pontiac Bonneville seats. Power drivers. Went in really nice, just drill holes. The console is home made. More pics at freephoto under 72chevyLWB. ------------------ 72 Chevy C/10 87 Chevy Silverado 4X4 www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html Aberdeen South Dakota __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.



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04-03-2002, 04:38 PM	#16
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,062	I believe they came out of a early 90's suburban, well, that's what they told me... Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands

04-03-2002, 05:42 PM	#17
Nut4Trucks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 46	I used a seat from a 99 dodge because I like the big console. I took it out after awhile because I decided it was just a tad too tall for me. __________________ 1972 GMC K2500 2006 GMC K2500 Duramax Clarksville, TN

04-03-2002, 05:45 PM	#19
Nut4Trucks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 46	Let me try to post this again. [img] http://www.freephoto-i.net/browse.ph...le=SeatDS1.jpg [/img] ------------------ 1972 GMC K2500 2002 GMC K2500 Duramax 1986 Chevy C-30 Dumptruck __________________ 1972 GMC K2500 2006 GMC K2500 Duramax Clarksville, TN

04-03-2002, 05:55 PM	#20
Stepside Gasser Join Date: May 2000 Location: Thomasville,NC USA Posts: 456	Here ya go Nut4Trucks. i think you had a space after the first img [This message has been edited by Stepside (edited April 03, 2002).] __________________ :thud 70 sstep tubbed, Muncie, double hump, snowflake,

04-03-2002, 06:09 PM	#21
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	I like stepsides and purs where did they both come from ------------------ Charles W. Hein S. Williamsport PA imaindianoutlaw@yahoo.com REFRIGERATION TECH 1971 Rolling chassis FOR SALE 1963 Pontiac Tempest 1965 Pontiac GTO 1956 Pontiac 2 dr __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

04-03-2002, 07:40 PM	#22
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	mine is from a '98 suburban, I love it! ------------------ '72 SWB K10 4X4 Daily Driver in an ongoing resto... Vortec 383, TH350, Dual 40 Series Flowmasters, AC, PS, PB, I love these trucks! My Old Truck http://geocities.com/pursley575/ __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

04-03-2002, 07:51 PM	#23
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Factory Seats are fine when there is good springs,foam,and cover-I think there quit comfy,i have a 67-8 CST Bucket Style currentl in my driver,i like them-direct bolt in,but hard to find.

04-03-2002, 08:14 PM	#24
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	that is AWESOME NUT4TRUCKS. i think bubbagreen was doing that only power or something. can u get some pictures of how it mounted? maybe email them too me? thanks a lot. that is exactly what i want only maybe 94-97 dodge seats. htanks a lot, Ben __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

04-03-2002, 08:31 PM	#25
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	I bought these from ebay. I have had them in my truck but didn't take pictures before I removed them to do some cab repairs. If you get the bracket that fits our trucks bolts right in. Sit real good, have adjustable lumbar, and recline. [This message has been edited by jay6891 (edited April 03, 2002).] __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

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