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davidson2100 · 06-14-2002, 06:10 PM

If I purchase bucket seats out of a 75 chevy can I just put 72 brackets on it to make it sit the same as a stock 72? Or will it still sit higher? Can I put 72 seat cover on it?
thanks,
Todd

Low69CST · 06-14-2002, 06:45 PM

I'm putting those type buckets in my truck. I'm using the 73-up brackets. You'll need around an inch spacer for the rear mounts on both seats. They look just like 69-72 buckets. I'm putting 69 covers on mine. No big snags so far, hope it continues.

davidson2100 · 06-14-2002, 06:56 PM

But, want they sit up higher?

Low69CST · 06-14-2002, 07:25 PM

Not very much if any. I have a truck with a bench in it that I can measure tonight.

tom hand · 06-14-2002, 07:36 PM

I think there are some variations because I say they sit too low, and others say they are too high. I have 73 buckets in mine, with 72 covers and sitting on 72 bench brackets to get them to the right height. Anyway get them, get a tape and figure out what you need to get them to sit right and they will look something like this.

davidson2100 · 06-14-2002, 07:57 PM

Is that a seat cover you used or did you buy the upholstery and have someone put it on? Looks Awesome! Do you think that 72 bucket brackets would work on the 75 seat and sit like yours?

RALLY FAST · 06-14-2002, 08:36 PM

i used the same thing tom has. i have 73 buckets on 67-72 bench seat brackets. there is very little modifications right hght, andsets at right angle. tom helped me with the mods. thanks tom

davidson2100 · 06-14-2002, 08:55 PM

How did you use bench bracket? Weld?

cygnet · 06-15-2002, 12:19 AM

I did the same thing that tom did and I want to thank him for his help. All you need to do is make a 2 in bracket for the front of the seat and use your old bench seat brackets. As for the upholstery I think they are the same seats I bought new covers and had them put on but there was no problem at all.

RALLY FAST · 06-15-2002, 09:26 AM

I USED L SHAPE OR ANGLE IRON 1INCH 17 IN LONG.THEN CUT 2 FLAT PIECES 6 IN . WELD THE FLAT 6 IN ON THE END OF ANGLE FLAT DOWN.FOLLOW THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT FRAME. THE ANGLE GOES ACROSS THE FRONT OF SEAT BOLTING TO FRAME. THE 2 6IN FLAT PIECES BOLT TO BOTH SIDES OF THE SEAT FRAME. THEN HOLD THE BENCH SEAT BRACKET UP THE SEAT IT HARD TO EXPLAIN BUT IF YOU HOLD YOUR BENCH SEAT BRACKETS TO THE SEAT FRAME YOU WILL SEE HOW THIS BRACKET FITS THE SEAT TO THE BENCH BRACKETS IT NOT HARD JUST A SIMPLE MODIFICATION GOOD LUCK

Low69CST · 06-15-2002, 10:23 AM

I measured my 73 buckets against a truck with an original bench. The height is within 3/4 of an inch. It maybe exact, but any difference is not more than 3/4 an inch. I don't know exact because I was measuring off the roof of the truck because the floor curves soo much. And everything in the truck is rounded so its hard to get exact measurements. But they are pretty close.

06-14-2002, 06:10 PM	#1
davidson2100 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 93	Another Bucket Bracket ?? If I purchase bucket seats out of a 75 chevy can I just put 72 brackets on it to make it sit the same as a stock 72? Or will it still sit higher? Can I put 72 seat cover on it? thanks, Todd __________________ Todd Davidson 1972 Chevrolet LWB 4x4 San Antonio, TX

06-14-2002, 06:45 PM	#2
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I'm putting those type buckets in my truck. I'm using the 73-up brackets. You'll need around an inch spacer for the rear mounts on both seats. They look just like 69-72 buckets. I'm putting 69 covers on mine. No big snags so far, hope it continues. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-14-2002, 06:56 PM	#3
davidson2100 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 93	But, want they sit up higher? __________________ Todd Davidson 1972 Chevrolet LWB 4x4 San Antonio, TX

06-14-2002, 07:25 PM	#4
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Not very much if any. I have a truck with a bench in it that I can measure tonight. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-14-2002, 07:36 PM	#5
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I think there are some variations because I say they sit too low, and others say they are too high. I have 73 buckets in mine, with 72 covers and sitting on 72 bench brackets to get them to the right height. Anyway get them, get a tape and figure out what you need to get them to sit right and they will look something like this. Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

06-14-2002, 07:57 PM	#6
davidson2100 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 93	brackets Is that a seat cover you used or did you buy the upholstery and have someone put it on? Looks Awesome! Do you think that 72 bucket brackets would work on the 75 seat and sit like yours? __________________ Todd Davidson 1972 Chevrolet LWB 4x4 San Antonio, TX

06-14-2002, 08:36 PM	#7
RALLY FAST Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: knox, Tenn. Posts: 150	seats i used the same thing tom has. i have 73 buckets on 67-72 bench seat brackets. there is very little modifications right hght, andsets at right angle. tom helped me with the mods. thanks tom __________________ 69 SHORT FLEET SIDE MAROON RESTORED. 71 LONG FLEET RESTORED D/DRIVER. BUT ALWAYS LOOKING TO IMPROVE 68 SHORT UNDER CONSTRUCTION

06-14-2002, 08:55 PM	#8
davidson2100 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 93	brackets How did you use bench bracket? Weld? __________________ Todd Davidson 1972 Chevrolet LWB 4x4 San Antonio, TX

06-15-2002, 12:19 AM	#9
cygnet Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 12	I did the same thing that tom did and I want to thank him for his help. All you need to do is make a 2 in bracket for the front of the seat and use your old bench seat brackets. As for the upholstery I think they are the same seats I bought new covers and had them put on but there was no problem at all. __________________ ZZ502 Buckets 3:73 posi coral Ick Pink

06-15-2002, 09:26 AM	#10
RALLY FAST Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: knox, Tenn. Posts: 150	I USED L SHAPE OR ANGLE IRON 1INCH 17 IN LONG.THEN CUT 2 FLAT PIECES 6 IN . WELD THE FLAT 6 IN ON THE END OF ANGLE FLAT DOWN.FOLLOW THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT FRAME. THE ANGLE GOES ACROSS THE FRONT OF SEAT BOLTING TO FRAME. THE 2 6IN FLAT PIECES BOLT TO BOTH SIDES OF THE SEAT FRAME. THEN HOLD THE BENCH SEAT BRACKET UP THE SEAT IT HARD TO EXPLAIN BUT IF YOU HOLD YOUR BENCH SEAT BRACKETS TO THE SEAT FRAME YOU WILL SEE HOW THIS BRACKET FITS THE SEAT TO THE BENCH BRACKETS IT NOT HARD JUST A SIMPLE MODIFICATION GOOD LUCK __________________ 69 SHORT FLEET SIDE MAROON RESTORED. 71 LONG FLEET RESTORED D/DRIVER. BUT ALWAYS LOOKING TO IMPROVE 68 SHORT UNDER CONSTRUCTION

06-15-2002, 10:23 AM	#11
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I measured my 73 buckets against a truck with an original bench. The height is within 3/4 of an inch. It maybe exact, but any difference is not more than 3/4 an inch. I don't know exact because I was measuring off the roof of the truck because the floor curves soo much. And everything in the truck is rounded so its hard to get exact measurements. But they are pretty close. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks



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