Pic Request: 71 Bucket Seats - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

farside847 · 03-25-2005, 01:40 PM

Going to go trolling for parts this weekend at junkyards and wanted
to make sure Im looking for the right seats. Im wanting to get bucket
seats that are good enough to re-upholster. How hard do you think they
will be to find?

thanks!

**CPNE** · 03-25-2005, 02:09 PM

From left to right:

67/68
69/70
71/72

How hard? I'd put it in the "Unlikely" category

jamis · 03-25-2005, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

How hard? I'd put it in the "Unlikely" category

Thats because you bought them all

Call Ed at Mothertruckers he had a couple of them, last time I was there.

**CPNE** · 03-25-2005, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamis

Thats because you bought them all

Actually, thats a pic I've saved for such a post as this. They are not mine. I do have a set of ultra-rare, as in put in the category as shoulder belt rare, 67/68 Burb bucket seats.

cdowns · 03-25-2005, 02:43 PM

but not impossible, i've managed to find 2sets in the last 10years of junkyard trips
another option is from dodge vans of the 70's the seats are the same , the padding a little different and they don't have the plastic backs like the chevys do

Brewski* · 03-25-2005, 03:47 PM

CPNE lets see pix of those oh so rare burb buckets~!

**CPNE** · 03-25-2005, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brewski*

CPNE lets see pix of those oh so rare burb buckets~!

I wish I could. Currently they are buried in my basement and the bulkhead is buried under the snow

farside847 · 03-25-2005, 04:48 PM

I was afraid of that. I will look anyway but it sounds like it may not
be an easy find. Anyone have a crappy set they want to get rid of
cheap? (yeah, right)...

I dont mind cleaning, sanding, painting, replacing foam, etc. That just takes
time and time is free. Maybe I should just concentrate on another part
of the truck for a while till I have more cash

Brewski* · 03-25-2005, 04:58 PM

Ok set of seats will cost you 300.00 (mine were a little better than the ones on the far right) , refoam (correct) another 300.00 and exact replacement covers around another 300.00. I did a "factory stock" set I know~! Then you need to look at getting a console to go with~! bare bones stock factory not ropop 125.00 before restoration. Over $1k now~! and you still have to sand / paint, cover, hog ring and restore / repair/ parts like the springs brackets levers etc on and on. If you can find a set in a junk yard get "em / hell get 2 sets you can make a ton of money on them if you can get them cheep enough~! I worked my A$$ off on mine and I need in 2001 and they already need to be recovered~! Not free by any means~~!

**pjmoreland** · 03-25-2005, 06:04 PM

The seats in 73-76 Blazers are nearly the same as 71-72 buckets, although the brackets are taller. I've seen several pairs of these in junkyards recently. It is difficult to find the right driver side brackets though. The passenger side brackets are being reproduced, so they are relatively easy to get.

70 longbed · 03-25-2005, 06:10 PM

I have a set of the 71-72. Let me get some pics for you and determine a price, and I can get back to you if you are interested.

03-25-2005, 01:40 PM	#1
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Pic Request: 71 Bucket Seats Going to go trolling for parts this weekend at junkyards and wanted to make sure Im looking for the right seats. Im wanting to get bucket seats that are good enough to re-upholster. How hard do you think they will be to find? thanks! __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

03-25-2005, 02:09 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	From left to right: 67/68 69/70 71/72 How hard? I'd put it in the "Unlikely" category Attached Images __________________ 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

03-25-2005, 02:43 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	but not impossible, i've managed to find 2sets in the last 10years of junkyard trips another option is from dodge vans of the 70's the seats are the same , the padding a little different and they don't have the plastic backs like the chevys do __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-25-2005, 04:48 PM	#8
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	I was afraid of that. I will look anyway but it sounds like it may not be an easy find. Anyone have a crappy set they want to get rid of cheap? (yeah, right)... I dont mind cleaning, sanding, painting, replacing foam, etc. That just takes time and time is free. Maybe I should just concentrate on another part of the truck for a while till I have more cash __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

03-25-2005, 04:58 PM	#9
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Ok set of seats will cost you 300.00 (mine were a little better than the ones on the far right) , refoam (correct) another 300.00 and exact replacement covers around another 300.00. I did a "factory stock" set I know~! Then you need to look at getting a console to go with~! bare bones stock factory not ropop 125.00 before restoration. Over $1k now~! and you still have to sand / paint, cover, hog ring and restore / repair/ parts like the springs brackets levers etc on and on. If you can find a set in a junk yard get "em / hell get 2 sets you can make a ton of money on them if you can get them cheep enough~! I worked my A$$ off on mine and I need in 2001 and they already need to be recovered~! Not free by any means~~! Last edited by Brewski; 03-25-2005 at 05:07 PM.*

03-25-2005, 03:47 PM	#6
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	CPNE lets see pix of those oh so rare burb buckets~!

03-25-2005, 06:04 PM	#10
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,010	The seats in 73-76 Blazers are nearly the same as 71-72 buckets, although the brackets are taller. I've seen several pairs of these in junkyards recently. It is difficult to find the right driver side brackets though. The passenger side brackets are being reproduced, so they are relatively easy to get.

03-25-2005, 06:10 PM	#11
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	I have a set of the 71-72. Let me get some pics for you and determine a price, and I can get back to you if you are interested. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.



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