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shuttermutt · 12-26-2003, 07:25 PM

Whodathunkit? While searching for a late model seat for my 68 (and perhaps a Camaro tach), I stumbled on to a pair of black bucket seats in a 67 GMC for $50! Yeah, they need to be re-covered, but it'll be worth it. Woo-hoo!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-26-2003, 07:47 PM

Good score !!!!

CPNEJR · 12-26-2003, 07:56 PM

Sweet!

Got any pics?

lukecp · 12-26-2003, 08:10 PM

Sweet deal!

**CPNE** · 12-26-2003, 08:22 PM

Are they the OE 67/68 buckets? Black was not an available interior color in 67 so if they are OE they've been recovered at some point. Got pics?

**old Rusty C10** · 12-26-2003, 09:31 PM

thats a steal !!

shuttermutt · 12-27-2003, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
Are they the OE 67/68 buckets? Black was not an available interior color in 67 so if they are OE they've been recovered at some point. Got pics?

Strange, I didn't realize that black wasn't available in '67. I'll run outside in a minute and snap some pics.

shuttermutt · 12-27-2003, 02:51 PM

Okay, here's one of them. The other one is very, very similar. Trust me.

shuttermutt · 12-27-2003, 02:52 PM

BTW, the back is metal and angled so that it fits up against the tank perfectly. I snagged the seatbelts, too.

shuttermutt · 12-27-2003, 02:57 PM

I snagged some other pics of the truck while I was out in the cold. I don't think I've ever posted an engine or front-end shot before.

Here's the engine with the new K&N...

Here's the reason why I'm wanting new seats...

Here's the front-end of the truck...

**CPNE** · 12-27-2003, 10:15 PM

Those are 69-72 Blazer utility buckets, or at least appear to be. What does the pass side seat bracket look like?

Still a good score for $50

Rod · 12-27-2003, 11:34 PM

Those utilty auxilary buckets could have come from a suburban also.

shuttermutt · 12-27-2003, 11:36 PM

What makes them "utility" anyway? All I know is that they bolted up nice and fit up against the gas tank like a glove.

**CPNE** · 12-28-2003, 12:05 PM

They are another style of "bucket" seat that could be ordered. They do not have the contoured seat cushion the more popular version of the bucket seats were designed with. They are more like mini bench seats. I believe they are found in base model blazers, the ones ordered without back seats. Blazers could be ordered with 1 seat, 2 seats, or 2 fronts and a rear. The "utility" designation stems from the following definition:

"Designed for various often heavy-duty practical uses: a utility knife; a utility vehicle."

12-26-2003, 07:25 PM	#1
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Junk yard score! Whodathunkit? While searching for a late model seat for my 68 (and perhaps a Camaro tach), I stumbled on to a pair of black bucket seats in a 67 GMC for $50! Yeah, they need to be re-covered, but it'll be worth it. Woo-hoo! __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

12-26-2003, 07:47 PM	#2
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12-26-2003, 07:56 PM	#3
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Sweet! Got any pics? __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

12-26-2003, 08:10 PM	#4
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12-26-2003, 08:22 PM	#5
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Are they the OE 67/68 buckets? Black was not an available interior color in 67 so if they are OE they've been recovered at some point. Got pics? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

12-26-2003, 09:31 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,303	thats a steal !! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-27-2003, 02:51 PM	#8
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Okay, here's one of them. The other one is very, very similar. Trust me. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

12-27-2003, 02:52 PM	#9
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	BTW, the back is metal and angled so that it fits up against the tank perfectly. I snagged the seatbelts, too. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

12-27-2003, 02:57 PM	#10
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	I snagged some other pics of the truck while I was out in the cold. I don't think I've ever posted an engine or front-end shot before. Here's the engine with the new K&N... Here's the reason why I'm wanting new seats... Here's the front-end of the truck... __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

12-27-2003, 10:15 PM	#11
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Those are 69-72 Blazer utility buckets, or at least appear to be. What does the pass side seat bracket look like? Still a good score for $50 __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

12-27-2003, 11:34 PM	#12
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Those utilty auxilary buckets could have come from a suburban also. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

12-27-2003, 11:36 PM	#13
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	What makes them "utility" anyway? All I know is that they bolted up nice and fit up against the gas tank like a glove. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

12-28-2003, 12:05 PM	#14
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	They are another style of "bucket" seat that could be ordered. They do not have the contoured seat cushion the more popular version of the bucket seats were designed with. They are more like mini bench seats. I believe they are found in base model blazers, the ones ordered without back seats. Blazers could be ordered with 1 seat, 2 seats, or 2 fronts and a rear. The "utility" designation stems from the following definition: "Designed for various often heavy-duty practical uses: a utility knife; a utility vehicle." __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all



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