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**ScottH** · 08-25-2003, 10:24 PM

May be buying a 72 which was originally a bench seat truck. PO installed a set of buckets from he believes a 71 truck or blazer. They appear to be sitting lower than a bench would.

Should there be certain mounting brackets installed with the buckets for them to sit "normal" height? Any info is appreciated.

Thanks!

**ScottH** · 08-26-2003, 09:29 AM

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JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-26-2003, 12:16 PM

If they are Blazer seats with Blazer brackets, they will sit at the same height as the bench seats. I would asssume that the truck buckets would sit as high, also.

I am not sure what you have. Do you have any pics?

Jim

junkyardjohn · 08-26-2003, 12:22 PM

YEP -- JIMS RIGHT ON THE MONEY. I'VE REPLACED SEVERAL BENCH SEATS WITH BUCKETS. & IF YOU USE THE STOCK BUCKET SEAT SLIDES & RISERS OUT OF EITHER A PICKUP OR BLAZER, THEY ARE THE RIGHT HEIGHT. JOHN

**ScottH** · 08-26-2003, 09:19 PM

Thanks very much for the info. Hopefully I'll get the truck over the weekend and take a closer look.

*Gee_Emm* · 08-26-2003, 11:14 PM

Did 69 or 70 Blazers come with different looking seats then 71 and 72's? I saw one at a junkyard with metal backs on the seats but I thought all Blazer buckets looked the same.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 08-27-2003, 12:37 AM

gee emm I belive the seats with the squareish metal backs were called utility buckets.

red71cheyenne · 08-27-2003, 05:22 AM

uh oh! Whats the difference between regular buckets and "utility" buckets. I thought they all had metal backs to them. Thanks, Jeff.

Huck · 08-27-2003, 08:08 AM

Utility buckets are bigger - more square then the sport buckets. Utility buckets did have metal backs and came in the Blazer/BurbsS--but not the light trucks. Sport buckets had plastic backs in the blazers/burbs but no backs in the trucks.
When I put sport buckets into my truck, I used stock, correct truck mounts but was not happy with the "feel" so I put some 2x4 wood blocks under the mounts which raised the seats about 1&3/4 inch. Now the seat backs are slightly higher then the lower section of the rear window metal which allows for the seats to sit back just a bit more. This way I get a little more leg room.

red71cheyenne · 08-27-2003, 08:19 AM

Dang! I guess that means I will be looking for a set of the sport buckets. The new seat covers I have probably won't fit either. They are houndstooth model. Man. Anybody want to trade for a set of utility buckets?

**ScottH** · 08-27-2003, 12:28 PM

One more question......the truck I will be getting is a 72 super cheyenne. If I want to keep it stock looking, should the seats be recovered in houndstooth, or did they also use the plain design on the buckets in a 72 super as well (seats not original to the truck, but would like to keep as original in appearance as I can).

Thanks again guys.

tom hand · 08-27-2003, 12:35 PM

Buckets only came from the factory with the scroll vinyl covers...the hounds tooth bucket covers are something the parts suppliers started making

*Gee_Emm* · 08-27-2003, 06:59 PM

What about the plaid seat covers and the style in my Jimmy, just plain perforated black, they don't have any scroll.

Rod · 08-27-2003, 10:58 PM

There were four available highland trim seat patterns for buckets in Blazers and Suburbans in 72... 71 I think so also..

Metal back auxilary bucket seat were available in all year Blazers.

Rod · 08-27-2003, 11:03 PM

Also 69-70 truck sub/ blazer / buckets had one scroll and 71-72 truck/ blazer sub/ buckets had 2 scrolls. If they had the sport bucket option... A50.

red71cheyenne · 08-27-2003, 11:08 PM

Anybody know if the seat covers I have will fit the utility buckets? They are houndstooth style. How much bigger are the utility seats anyway?

*Gee_Emm* · 08-27-2003, 11:22 PM

The utility buckets are quite a bit bigger, maybe 6 inches wider then the sport buckets.

Rod · 08-27-2003, 11:25 PM

truck type buckets same as blazer except for mounting of passenger side... so No the two type seat covers wont interchange.

Rod · 08-27-2003, 11:25 PM

Metal back Blazer seats.

red71cheyenne · 08-27-2003, 11:33 PM

Anyone know of a set of sport buckets for sale or trade?

**ScottH** · 08-28-2003, 10:02 AM

Wow great info guys thanks, and the pics are really appreciated.

BTW I noticed someone on the board referencing floorpans from a truck with buckets. Is the only difference in the floor pan the bolt holes for the brackets, or were there other changes between a bench vs bucket truck floorpan?

**CPNE** · 08-28-2003, 10:09 AM

The floorpan is the same with all seat configurations. The bucket equipped trucks had a different bolt hole location and reenforcement brackets welded to underside of cab.

It's an easy swap to put in OE 69-72 buckets in place of your bench...and it's a CPNE approved upgrade!

*Gee_Emm* · 08-28-2003, 07:05 PM

Actually the utilility bucket Blazer I have has the passenger side latching thing closer to the edge as opposed to being in the center for the sport buckets. There is a support bracket that I need for my sport bucket Jimmy and the Utility bucket Blazer doesnt have it under the floor.

**ScottH** · 08-28-2003, 11:02 PM

Ok, unfortunately they are the blazer buckets, almost identical to Rod's pic above. Can anyone give me an idea of what the pair including mounting brackets and a center console are worth (driver's seat torn)? I may decide to go back to a bench.

Thanks again to everyone.

Dean · 08-29-2003, 07:28 AM

Does anyone sell replacement foam for the buckets? I'm getting ready to recover mine and I really could use new foam on the driver's side.

08-25-2003, 10:24 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Bucket seat question May be buying a 72 which was originally a bench seat truck. PO installed a set of buckets from he believes a 71 truck or blazer. They appear to be sitting lower than a bench would. Should there be certain mounting brackets installed with the buckets for them to sit "normal" height? Any info is appreciated. Thanks!

08-26-2003, 12:22 PM	#4
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	YEP -- JIMS RIGHT ON THE MONEY. I'VE REPLACED SEVERAL BENCH SEATS WITH BUCKETS. & IF YOU USE THE STOCK BUCKET SEAT SLIDES & RISERS OUT OF EITHER A PICKUP OR BLAZER, THEY ARE THE RIGHT HEIGHT. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-27-2003, 05:22 AM	#8
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	uh oh! Whats the difference between regular buckets and "utility" buckets. I thought they all had metal backs to them. Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-27-2003, 08:19 AM	#10
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Dang! I guess that means I will be looking for a set of the sport buckets. The new seat covers I have probably won't fit either. They are houndstooth model. Man. Anybody want to trade for a set of utility buckets? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-27-2003, 12:35 PM	#12
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Buckets only came from the factory with the scroll vinyl covers...the hounds tooth bucket covers are something the parts suppliers started making __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

08-26-2003, 09:29 AM	#2
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	ttt

08-26-2003, 12:16 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	If they are Blazer seats with Blazer brackets, they will sit at the same height as the bench seats. I would asssume that the truck buckets would sit as high, also. I am not sure what you have. Do you have any pics? Jim

08-26-2003, 09:19 PM	#5
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Thanks very much for the info. Hopefully I'll get the truck over the weekend and take a closer look.

08-26-2003, 11:14 PM	#6
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Did 69 or 70 Blazers come with different looking seats then 71 and 72's? I saw one at a junkyard with metal backs on the seats but I thought all Blazer buckets looked the same.

08-27-2003, 12:37 AM	#7
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	gee emm I belive the seats with the squareish metal backs were called utility buckets.

08-27-2003, 08:08 AM	#9
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Utility buckets are bigger - more square then the sport buckets. Utility buckets did have metal backs and came in the Blazer/BurbsS--but not the light trucks. Sport buckets had plastic backs in the blazers/burbs but no backs in the trucks. When I put sport buckets into my truck, I used stock, correct truck mounts but was not happy with the "feel" so I put some 2x4 wood blocks under the mounts which raised the seats about 1&3/4 inch. Now the seat backs are slightly higher then the lower section of the rear window metal which allows for the seats to sit back just a bit more. This way I get a little more leg room.

08-27-2003, 12:28 PM	#11
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	One more question......the truck I will be getting is a 72 super cheyenne. If I want to keep it stock looking, should the seats be recovered in houndstooth, or did they also use the plain design on the buckets in a 72 super as well (seats not original to the truck, but would like to keep as original in appearance as I can). Thanks again guys.

08-27-2003, 06:59 PM	#13
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	What about the plaid seat covers and the style in my Jimmy, just plain perforated black, they don't have any scroll.

08-27-2003, 10:58 PM	#14
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	There were four available highland trim seat patterns for buckets in Blazers and Suburbans in 72... 71 I think so also.. Metal back auxilary bucket seat were available in all year Blazers. __________________ 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.

08-27-2003, 11:03 PM	#15
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Also 69-70 truck sub/ blazer / buckets had one scroll and 71-72 truck/ blazer sub/ buckets had 2 scrolls. If they had the sport bucket option... A50. __________________ 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.



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08-27-2003, 11:08 PM	#16
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Anybody know if the seat covers I have will fit the utility buckets? They are houndstooth style. How much bigger are the utility seats anyway? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-27-2003, 11:22 PM	#17
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	The utility buckets are quite a bit bigger, maybe 6 inches wider then the sport buckets.

08-27-2003, 11:25 PM	#18
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	truck type buckets same as blazer except for mounting of passenger side... so No the two type seat covers wont interchange. Attached Images __________________ 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.

08-27-2003, 11:25 PM	#19
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Metal back Blazer seats. Attached Images __________________ 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.

08-27-2003, 11:33 PM	#20
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Anyone know of a set of sport buckets for sale or trade? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-28-2003, 10:02 AM	#21
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Wow great info guys thanks, and the pics are really appreciated. BTW I noticed someone on the board referencing floorpans from a truck with buckets. Is the only difference in the floor pan the bolt holes for the brackets, or were there other changes between a bench vs bucket truck floorpan?

08-28-2003, 10:09 AM	#22
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	The floorpan is the same with all seat configurations. The bucket equipped trucks had a different bolt hole location and reenforcement brackets welded to underside of cab. It's an easy swap to put in OE 69-72 buckets in place of your bench...and it's a CPNE approved upgrade! __________________ 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

08-28-2003, 07:05 PM	#23
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Actually the utilility bucket Blazer I have has the passenger side latching thing closer to the edge as opposed to being in the center for the sport buckets. There is a support bracket that I need for my sport bucket Jimmy and the Utility bucket Blazer doesnt have it under the floor.

08-28-2003, 11:02 PM	#24
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Ok, unfortunately they are the blazer buckets, almost identical to Rod's pic above. Can anyone give me an idea of what the pair including mounting brackets and a center console are worth (driver's seat torn)? I may decide to go back to a bench. Thanks again to everyone.

08-29-2003, 07:28 AM	#25
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Does anyone sell replacement foam for the buckets? I'm getting ready to recover mine and I really could use new foam on the driver's side.

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