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06-28-2009, 12:57 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Des Moines, IOWA
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Seats?
I kinda want to switch out the ol bench in my truck for more of a captain chair style but i still want the option for a third person. i've heard of some people putting newer chevy seats in. How easy is this and how to you mount up seat belts and such? Maybe some pics of what you guys have doned
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06-28-2009, 09:18 AM
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Loving the Jimmster
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Emmett, idaho
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Re: Seats?
I know this is a straight up CHEVY Place, but i am putting in a set of F*rd Seats out of a 2004 f150. They will bolt in the front, you just have to drill new rear holes. They are a bucket type with center console that flips up so you can have a grandchild ride with ya!!!
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06-28-2009, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Hill City KS
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Re: Seats?
My plans are to use seats out of a 01 or so chevy you can get them with flip up consoles for a middle rider they are extreamly comfortable, and the seatbelts are built into the seats, drill a couple holes, and i belive you have to make a spacer for the rear of them but its pretty simple.
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06-28-2009, 10:30 AM
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I am a Referee of life.
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Greensboro N.C.
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Re: Seats?
Almost any seat will work in these trucks.I have Mitsubishi seats(IIRC) in mine right now.Take out the old seat and put what seats you like in there.Then just figure out how to fab some brackets.I used a 2" angle bracket in front and a 1 1/2 square tube bracket in rear to lift the seat(they are low being from a car).
The main things to watch out for are seat height,thickness of the back, and width.Height can be adjusted but up is easier then down.Width you are kinda stuck with.And seat back thickness and legnth of the actual seating area can create tight spots when driving.Most prefer a thinner back so they get more leg room,and room from the wheel,though there is a FAQ on shortening the steering column.though if you are "vertically challenged"that may not be an issue.
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06-28-2009, 01:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Re: Seats?
I was going to use, these until I decided to go back with the bench set, but from same era (88-98) GM truck
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