'03 Silverado Seats into a '69.....Who's done it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dznucks · 03-18-2013, 11:34 AM

I just picked up a set of seats out of a 2003 silverado 2500 HD.

I have seen several people have used them over the years, but i have not seen anyone post up what it took to install them. Can someone share with me how they installed theirs? What would you do differently if you did it again? Any info would be appreciated.

Does anyone know where to find the replacement leather covers? The driveside bottom could use replacement.

**steelhorse** · 03-18-2013, 11:50 AM

I want to know this also.

da-burb · 03-18-2013, 07:14 PM

i like those seats. the ones in my 2004.5 2500HD don't have a fold down middle and it is annoying as all heck. You don't really need to buy new covers. Find the right upholstery guy and they will change out the bad panels with new leather and vinyl material. I have seen them fixed for as little as $40. (and I picked up a set with a console and will be watching for any install hints to show up here as well.)

2002yanks · 03-18-2013, 08:30 PM

3 of the 4 pads work fine. the front outer on each side needs a spacer to touch the floor. underneath make sure you put some kind of plate so the bolt cant pull through. you do need to drill 8 new holes. wish mine had the center flip down.

Tillik · 03-18-2013, 09:20 PM

Subscribed. Interested as well

buckskins4ever · 03-18-2013, 09:50 PM

I like the seats for the newer chevy for the exception of the shoulder mounted seatbelts. For me, my hotrod does not get belts....the advantage of being grandfathered in. I think if you have them you will be forced to use them

67ctener · 03-18-2013, 10:26 PM

They were some how moded in this one and turned out great 07+ console but same seats
Posted via Mobile Device

67ctener · 03-18-2013, 10:27 PM

Maybe they are newer seats now that I look at it. Same concept though
Posted via Mobile Device

*dohyde34* · 03-18-2013, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ctener

They were some how moded in this one and turned out great 07+ console but same seats
Posted via Mobile Device

those are the newer seats with no headrest. they look a tad bit like the stock buddies.

67_ShortFleet · 03-18-2013, 10:40 PM

Some info here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447657

dznucks · 03-19-2013, 06:26 AM

Thanks for the replies. I know of an upholstery shop near my house, i may go see what they can do.

I am not a fan of the shoulder belts either. I was looking for the older seats that did not have that feature but I found these for $150. Cant pass that up.

The pic 67ctener posted, i think, are the older seats i was looking for. And those seats look amazing. That console looks like the older console with the cup holders in it. I plan to have these redone one day and I will look into removing the shoulder belts.

I plan to get these in over the next several months. I will post pics and provide some install details when i do.

03-18-2013, 11:34 AM	#1
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	'03 Silverado Seats into a '69.....Who's done it? I just picked up a set of seats out of a 2003 silverado 2500 HD. I have seen several people have used them over the years, but i have not seen anyone post up what it took to install them. Can someone share with me how they installed theirs? What would you do differently if you did it again? Any info would be appreciated. Does anyone know where to find the replacement leather covers? The driveside bottom could use replacement. Attached Images

03-18-2013, 11:50 AM	#2
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: '03 Silverado Seats into a '69.....Who's done it? I want to know this also.

03-18-2013, 07:14 PM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: '03 Silverado Seats into a '69.....Who's done it? i like those seats. the ones in my 2004.5 2500HD don't have a fold down middle and it is annoying as all heck. You don't really need to buy new covers. Find the right upholstery guy and they will change out the bad panels with new leather and vinyl material. I have seen them fixed for as little as $40. (and I picked up a set with a console and will be watching for any install hints to show up here as well.) __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-18-2013, 08:30 PM	#4
2002yanks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Auburn NY Posts: 1,470	Re: '03 Silverado Seats into a '69.....Who's done it? 3 of the 4 pads work fine. the front outer on each side needs a spacer to touch the floor. underneath make sure you put some kind of plate so the bolt cant pull through. you do need to drill 8 new holes. wish mine had the center flip down. __________________ My build thread!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474018

03-18-2013, 09:20 PM	#5
Tillik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 186	Re: '03 Silverado Seats into a '69.....Who's done it? Subscribed. Interested as well __________________ James B. 1967 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X2 (Black & Beautiful) 1971 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X4 (White & Rough)

03-18-2013, 09:50 PM	#6
buckskins4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altoona Iowa Posts: 481	Re: '03 Silverado Seats into a '69.....Who's done it? I like the seats for the newer chevy for the exception of the shoulder mounted seatbelts. For me, my hotrod does not get belts....the advantage of being grandfathered in. I think if you have them you will be forced to use them

03-18-2013, 10:26 PM	#7
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: '03 Silverado Seats into a '69.....Who's done it? They were some how moded in this one and turned out great 07+ console but same seats Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

03-18-2013, 10:27 PM	#8
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: '03 Silverado Seats into a '69.....Who's done it? Maybe they are newer seats now that I look at it. Same concept though Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

03-18-2013, 10:40 PM	#10
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: '03 Silverado Seats into a '69.....Who's done it? Some info here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447657 __________________ Matt Garage build http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=6784 My slow but sure truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394924 My philosophy on tires is the same as cigarettes. "smoke them if you got them" HAPPILY DIVORCED!

03-19-2013, 06:26 AM	#11
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: '03 Silverado Seats into a '69.....Who's done it? Thanks for the replies. I know of an upholstery shop near my house, i may go see what they can do. I am not a fan of the shoulder belts either. I was looking for the older seats that did not have that feature but I found these for $150. Cant pass that up. The pic 67ctener posted, i think, are the older seats i was looking for. And those seats look amazing. That console looks like the older console with the cup holders in it. I plan to have these redone one day and I will look into removing the shoulder belts. I plan to get these in over the next several months. I will post pics and provide some install details when i do.



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