67-72 Suburban OE seats

[CG]

Ok that's interesting. Thanks ... I should have known just to ask you. You have the burbs and panels figured inside and out ... Thanks!

But my guess is that if I have an extra front burb bench seat cover it would also fit the wide second bench unless the frame differences are more than how the brackets attach at the bottom.

[richard2717]

Originally Posted by CG

Ok that's interesting. Thanks ... I should have known just to ask you. You have the burbs and panels figured inside and out ... Thanks!

But my guess is that if I have an extra front burb bench seat cover it would also fit the wide second bench unless the frame differences are more than how the brackets attach at the bottom.

I would think the covers interchange. The bracket mounting is the only difference I have noticed.

[72-k20-burb]

Question - are these homemade seats, or from something else?

My rig came with all three seats in it. Front seat is a-ok.

Mid row uses the stock front bolt holes (nuts on underside) but rear ones just go through plywood. Third row seat goes through plywood as well.

It appears these brackets are different from what everyone else has got... I know the plates that are welded on look wrong, even though they work and use all the original holes..

What are these from? Upholstery pattern doesn't match my old front seat, and the arm rests are blocks of wood that have been upholstered...?

Thoughts?

I'd rather not have to find two used benches, people want a mint for them.

third row


middle seat


both


way it was mounted when I first got it.. on a carpeted block?

[richard2717]

The seats kinda look correct but with home made brackets on them. Would need to see straight on shot of the bottom of the seat to see if the correct mounting holes are in the frame. Might be just a simple bracket change to get them right. 2nd row brackets are not too costly but 3rd row can add up quick. I think I still have a couple sets of 2nd row on the parts board for sale if you end up needing some. here is a general reference pic for the bracket attachment.

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[vectorit]

The rear anchor bolts on wood should be using steel cross beams with welded nut. I think I posted a picture of one of them, you should be able to see it looking in the rear wheel well.

[72-k20-burb]

Originally Posted by vectorit

The rear anchor bolts on wood should be using steel cross beams with welded nut. I think I posted a picture of one of them, you should be able to see it looking in the rear wheel well.

I found that picture, don't have it. I can make that easy enough, finding seats seems to be harder. Or just re-use these

[72-k20-burb]

Originally Posted by richard2717

The seats kinda look correct but with home made brackets on them. Would need to see straight on shot of the bottom of the seat to see if the correct mounting holes are in the frame. Might be just a simple bracket change to get them right. 2nd row brackets are not too costly but 3rd row can add up quick. I think I still have a couple sets of 2nd row on the parts board for sale if you end up needing some. here is a general reference pic for the bracket attachment.

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I started destructively looking into it, this looks like threaded black pipe for support with plywood, and something slightly thinner bent and welded directly to the rigid pipe. Home made? Not a bad job all in all, other than the welds kind of suck.

Thinking I might need to find a new set of seats, or re-weld these for the time being.

So Richard let me know what you've got and I'll probably take them. Shipping across the US is probably crappy though.

[richard2717]

Originally Posted by 72-k20-burb

I started destructively looking into it, this looks like threaded black pipe for support with plywood, and something slightly thinner bent and welded directly to the rigid pipe. Home made? Not a bad job all in all, other than the welds kind of suck.

Thinking I might need to find a new set of seats, or re-weld these for the time being.

So Richard let me know what you've got and I'll probably take them. Shipping across the US is probably crappy though.

Looking at those pics I think the entire seat is home made but I could be wrong.

[ajgriffin]

Hey folks, can someone tell me if the second seat brackets are different if the Suburban had dual tanks?

[richard2717]

Originally Posted by ajgriffin

Hey folks, can someone tell me if the second seat brackets are different if the Suburban had dual tanks?

might be easier for you to post pics of the brackets you have

[Bigdav160]

Do you have a SPID showing the auxiliary tank?

Knowing that it was a common accessory installed by the dealer I would suspect the seat bracket condition would depend on the manufacture of the tank.

Other people have shown pictures of their 'under the middle seat' gas tank. I don't remember anything particular with the installation but I might suggest searching this forum.

[CG]

Son: Dad what is this big metal box under my seat?

Dad: Turns around while driving. That's a gas tank kiddo.

Son: Dad please turn around and pay attention to the road.

[67see10]

So what’s the actual length of the short 2nd Row? I couldn’t read the numbers on the diagram posted.

[richard2717]

Originally Posted by 67see10

so what’s the actual length of the short 2nd row? I couldn’t read the numbers on the diagram posted.

48"

[67see10]

This 3/4 2nd row seat appears to be a factory seat, but I cant say the same for the mounting brackets...

[HO455]

I have a question maybe one you fine folks can answer for me. Were the seat brackets and bases always painted black or did other colors get used?
Thanks in advance.

[richard2717]

Originally Posted by HO455

I have a question maybe one you fine folks can answer for me. Were the seat brackets and bases always painted black or did other colors get used?
Thanks in advance.

Black is the only color I have seen other than the orange burb I just dismantled and they were chrome but obviously done at a later point in life

[HO455]

Thanks again Richard. Just trying to figure out what color to paint the brackets for my new second row seat.

[72-k20-burb]

Now that i finally have two short rows and all brackets, I'm trying to put 3 point seat belts in the back two rows. (kids you know?)

I get that the middle straps and lap belts go through to the floor brackets that have a nut welded onto the back (already shown in this thread somewhere). I have those on both of my seats.

However in the back, I attached a photo where the original OUTER lap belt came through ( this was a blazer, not sure if suburban is exactly the same).

I could technically bolt the retractor onto this right? I might need to trim my seat covers to make it fit..

On the seat the is taken apart the threads are pretty large, I can use a large bolt? What have other people done for mounting rear three point belts?

Also - anyone done it on a short row? I feel like the three point would get into the way for anyone trying to get in the back. I might only mount three point on the left side of the back two seats which would look strange but function for all my kids.

[HO455]

Personally I wouldn't attach it to the seat frame that high up. Too much of a chance for things to detach or deform during an accident for my liking.
This link shows how member BeachBurban did his. Scroll down to post 340. I hope this helps

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...680126&page=14

[gratefuldog]

Hi folks-
I am looking to unload a front bench seat from my 1971 GMC Suburban. Free.
To the first person who can pick it up in Sun Valley, CA.

Frame is good, rails are good. Vinyl and foam are less than good. Maybe a broken spring or two.

Free. PM me.

Ok; I'll post a pic if I can figure it out. In the meantime, PM for a pic.

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by gratefuldog

Hi folks-
I am looking to unload a front bench seat from my 1971 GMC Suburban. Free.
To the first person who can pick it up in Sun Valley, CA.

Frame is good, rails are good. Vinyl and foam are less than good. Maybe a broken spring or two.

Free. PM me.

Ok; I'll post a pic if I can figure it out. In the meantime, PM for a pic.

PM sent...

Woody

[srfinatsunset]

I picked up a 1968 K10 in decent shape. I have what i believe second and third row seats. Both seats measure 48.5' seat width and 50' with arm rest. From the seating diagram in this discussion i believe those measurement are correct. Can someone confirm that for me. I have both sets of second row brackets and third row brackets. Can someone confirm that too. Orginal seat belt placement, do the seats belts mount to the floor w/ the underside bracket or so they bolt to the seat bracket?

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by srfinatsunset

i picked up a 1968 k10 in decent shape. I have what i believe second and third row seats. Both seats measure 48.5' seat width and 50' with arm rest. From the seating diagram in this discussion i believe those measurement are correct. Can someone confirm that for me. I have both sets of second row brackets and third row brackets. Can someone confirm that too. Orginal seat belt placement, do the seats belts mount to the floor w/ the underside bracket or so they bolt to the seat bracket?

Love your "call-sign" srfinatsunset! I have the same set-up as you...your measurements are the same as mine! This picture shows how mine came from the factory...with two outer brackets and one seatbelt half attached to each bracket. The other four seatbelt half's on mine bolt directly through the wood floor into a brace with a factory welded nut...two seatbelt half's to each bolt. Mine also had the rubber end covers in place as shown. I have read that some seats have four brackets across the back side...and then the seatbelts bolt through the bracket, floor and into the welded nut...so I guess it depends on how many brackets yours came with?



You also need four "hold-down" clamps and four bolts for the front tubular brackets...two for each seat...but they mount differently on the rear seat than they do on the center seat! The first "hold-down" picture shows the center seat with the clamps running in a "front to back" direction, where the second picture shows the rear seat clamp running in a "side to side" direction. The holes in your floor should line-up with a factory welded nut under the brace. I hope this helps?

Woody

[Bigdav160]

From the holes in the floor it looks like that '68 originally had just a front and middle seat.