Blazer seats - options?

[MLPhere]

I've got 3 Blazers 4x4s w/only 1 set of original seats between them. Any ideas on a good source for originals, or is there a different type of seat that is a common replacement? Also, I bought a bracket to repair a broken frame (near steering box) from a member a year ago - he cashed the check, but forgot to send the bracket. Any suggestions on the frame? Great site!http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...s/flagwave.gif

[LUV2XCLR8]

Evil Bay, Swap meets, Board classifieds to name a few.

Should be able to find some, but be prepared $$$

[american revolution]

bill at vintage chevy trucks in fremont ca 510-651-5874 or craigslist.

[MLPhere]

Thank you - do you have any idea what price range should be, from barely usable to good?

[67/72junkie]

73/77 lowback are fairly cheap compared to 69/72.They bolt right in and it is very easy to make make 69/72 covers work there is very little differance.

[RED72blazer]

or you could look for some utility buckets. I got mine for cheap.

[LUV2XCLR8]

I have seen barely usable (Needs everything) go for $300+
if the frames, all hardware, and center console is all there.

Recovered, new foam, console, & all hardware $600-$1600.

I know there are deals out there, but they are very sparce.

[71jimmy]

Originally Posted by 67/72junkie

73/77 lowback are fairly cheap compared to 69/72.They bolt right in and it is very easy to make make 69/72 covers work there is very little differance.

Athough these seats are "close" to the 69-72 buckets the driver seat tracks will not align with the 69-72 Blazer factory locations. Passenger tracks with forward tilt will work but are "different" from the earlier ones. Ask me how I know.

[yellowblazer1969]

I restore seats for these trucks and always keep cores in stock, we dont sell the cores because they are getting harder to find. 73-75 look very similar but the brackets sit much higher and dont line up with the original mounting holes, also 69-72 brackets dont bolt up to the 73-75 seat frames without modification, then there is a ton of foam building because the foam is much smaller and last but not least the seat skirts are angled on 73-75 seats so either the upholstery has to be modified or extra sheetmetal added to the bottom of the seats for proper look and fit. Lots of info, but what you should know if you are looking for seats for these vehicles. I would love to help you or anyone else in need of seats, feel free to contact me with any questions or needs. As the cost of materials continues to rise these seats become more expensive to build but we try to keep our cost below that of other competitors. For a fully restored set of seats it is running about 1200.00 right now, thats ready to bolt in show condition, we also accept rebuildable cores in exchange or buy them from time to time.

thanks, chris

[MLPhere]

Originally Posted by yellowblazer1969

I restore seats for these trucks and always keep cores in stock, we dont sell the cores because they are getting harder to find. 73-75 look very similar but the brackets sit much higher and dont line up with the original mounting holes, also 69-72 brackets dont bolt up to the 73-75 seat frames without modification, then there is a ton of foam building because the foam is much smaller and last but not least the seat skirts are angled on 73-75 seats so either the upholstery has to be modified or extra sheetmetal added to the bottom of the seats for proper look and fit. Lots of info, but what you should know if you are looking for seats for these vehicles. I would love to help you or anyone else in need of seats, feel free to contact me with any questions or needs. As the cost of materials continues to rise these seats become more expensive to build but we try to keep our cost below that of other competitors. For a fully restored set of seats it is running about 1200.00 right now, thats ready to bolt in show condition, we also accept rebuildable cores in exchange or buy them from time to time.

thanks, chris

Chris,

I have 2 sets of Blazer seats w/all brackets. One set has been poorly "re-foamed" and is poorly reupholstered. The other has not been touched. I'd like to get both sets redone properly. What part of the Country are you located? The rear seats have different mounts, but both look like factory set ups.

Thanks,
Mike

[RLONG]

The 69-72 there were two kinds of seats built i found this out when i received my covers from LMC Truck and the were way to small. After contacting who builds the covers for LMC i was told i had FAT BOY Buckets
they have a wider seat and back on them to which they sent me the correct covers. Later i found on e-bay a nice set of the same type out of a 69 i am using them to replace highbacks to the original in my other Jimmy.

GOOD LUCK BUT THEY ARE OUT THERE FROM TIME TO TIME.

[lks dcvn]

(to the poster above) the seats you are referring to are called 'Utility Buckets'

[1972 Banana]

Yellow blazer any chance you are going to the TN K-5 rally in July? that would make people do a double take two old Blazers the same color!! We need to get together sometime. I see your picture looks like NASCAR are you going to Darlington? I am driving mine there tomorrow!

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by RLONG

The 69-72 there were two kinds of seats built i found this out when i received my covers from LMC Truck and the were way to small. After contacting who builds the covers for LMC i was told i had FAT BOY Buckets
they have a wider seat and back on them to which they sent me the correct covers. Later i found on e-bay a nice set of the same type out of a 69 i am using them to replace highbacks to the original in my other Jimmy.

GOOD LUCK BUT THEY ARE OUT THERE FROM TIME TO TIME.

Are you saying that the seat covers for utility seats are available (fatboy), any info on where I can contact the vender

[RLONG]

Lmc truck gave me the contact that builds the covers i will try to dig it up for you. I had to send them one of the covers that i removed from the old seat for them to measure. They then built me the black vinyl with the scroll that i was wanting. I had thought that utility was the correct name the lady who was making the covers said they called them fatboy seats guess its a nickname.

[yellowblazer1969]

Originally Posted by 1972 Banana

Yellow blazer any chance you are going to the TN K-5 rally in July? that would make people do a double take two old Blazers the same color!! We need to get together sometime. I see your picture looks like NASCAR are you going to Darlington? I am driving mine there tomorrow!

hey bananna, yeah i am going today, i will be in the ugliest white 87 suburban you've ever seen, would love to take the blazer since i took it to its first show there weeks after it was completed, but too many people need a ride. sorry to hijack the thread, but ill keep my eyes peeled bananna hope to see you there. infield 235 is one of our spots.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by RLONG

Lmc truck gave me the contact that builds the covers i will try to dig it up for you. I had to send them one of the covers that i removed from the old seat for them to measure. They then built me the black vinyl with the scroll that i was wanting. I had thought that utility was the correct name the lady who was making the covers said they called them fatboy seats guess its a nickname.

Does it have the mechanical embossing with the little x's

Thanks for giving me any info you have, I have two sets but only one has good foam...but thats another project LOL

[woodymm3]

yeah i think the utility bucket stuff is something a few people will want to know i just bought a set as well and would love to figure out how to get new appolstery for these things since my foam is original and in decent shape but my covers definately need replacement!