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Scooter67 · 07-11-2005, 02:42 PM

Sometime down the road I'd like to put original bucket seats back in the '67. Current seats are nice but bulky, and I need to slide back another inch or so.

How hard is it to find original buckets? Seems the only ones I've seen are used in ratty condition. I wouldn't even mind adapting brackets from 68-72 to make 'em fit.

What are some other replacements that look original and not too bulky?

farside847 · 07-11-2005, 02:46 PM

Buckets are not super hard to find on this board, but your right - they normally will need to be redone. Foam kits and vinal kits are available to get them looking bran new but be ready to spend $600 or more to restore a set.

I am in the process of restoring a set now, plus a few minor customisations. Ive been at it for 6 weekends straight and still not done. But then again this is my first set and Im slow

boraxman · 07-11-2005, 03:28 PM

I bought a pair of ratty ones for $350 then dumped another $450 in them. Sad part is theyre still sitting on the garage floor

bouncytruck · 07-11-2005, 03:42 PM

Frank (PICKMUP) usually has a set with new covers for sale. Ya might send him a PM to see what he has and how much.

matthufham · 07-11-2005, 04:51 PM

man that's a super nice interior. what truck are the buckets from? did you make the center console? awesome

Scooter67 · 07-11-2005, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

man that's a super nice interior. what truck are the buckets from? did you make the center console? awesome

Thanks a bunch. PO spent like $1800 on the interior from Wabbit's. Seats are what they put in conversion vans I think, also have the armrests which haven't been attached. Wabbits also made the console and did the wood dash, arm rests, etc.

It all looks great, cushy soft leather, but for a daily driver I'd do different. In addition to needing to slide back a bit, the console makes it hard reach to passenger window crank and door lock, so I'd like a center seat (to match orig buckets) that would fold down w/cup holders and storage in the back.

Not in a hurry to do it, and would have to get some $$$ outta my interior to pay for it.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-11-2005, 05:08 PM

I have a set, but have someone wanting to look at them tonight. Another member is in line now for them. Here is the post if interested, you might want to get in line in case these guys don't buy them.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa....php3?t=163721
WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Scooter67 · 07-11-2005, 05:16 PM

Thanks for the word Wes. That's very close to what I'm looking for.
How expensive and difficult is it to refoam and recover these kinda seats??

On a related note, I'd probably want head rests for driver/pass. I've seen outfits that put h-rests in old vehicles. Anybody know anything about how that would factor into restoring this type of buckets?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-11-2005, 05:21 PM

New seat uhpolstery runs about $250.00 or so. Do it yourself that is what it is. I had a set redone for me (custom made) and it was $350.00 WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

BraveDave · 07-11-2005, 05:37 PM

Wes, i will take those seats if nobody else ahead of me comes through. send me a PM if the other people don't work out. thanks!

farside847 · 07-11-2005, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooter67

so I'd like a center seat (to match orig buckets) that would fold down w/cup holders and storage in the back.

Stay tuned man, you just described exactly what I am 60% done with. 68 3pc seats, restored to look like stock 71 buckets, center buddy seat with storage, flip down armrest, cupholders, and built in speaker box. Unfortunately, I now must wait 4 weeks for my black and green houndstooth covers

When Im done, I will post a butload of pics

*Randy70C-10* · 07-11-2005, 08:25 PM

Sweet truck!!!

Scooter67 · 07-11-2005, 08:57 PM

Thanks Randy. You guys are embarassing me

byrd · 07-11-2005, 09:51 PM

It looks to me that the leather buckets in there now are very close to where you would be with a stock bench seat or am I

How tall are you and how cramped is it? I would love the comfy seats too, but I'm 6'4" and am a little cramped with a stock bench seat now. What would you be asking for the leather buckets? Randy

Scooter67 · 07-11-2005, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by byrd

It looks to me that the leather buckets in there now are very close to where you would be with a stock bench seat or am I

How tall are you and how cramped is it? I would love the comfy seats too, but I'm 6'4" and am a little cramped with a stock bench seat now. What would you be asking for the leather buckets? Randy

An inch or two diff between these and standard seats won't show in a pic I don't think. It's not really cramped, it's just the angle I have to hold my foot on the gas makes the ankle sore after about an hour of driving (I'm under 6ft).

I'd have to get some others ready to install before yanking these, so it'd be awhile. I'd hope to get enough to cover the cost of putting some original buckets in there, but haven't decided how much to ask yet. Will let you guys know when I do.

Alan Potter · 07-12-2005, 08:56 AM

Where did you get those seat belts?? They look great!!

07-11-2005, 02:42 PM	#1
Scooter67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: middle TN Posts: 87	bucket seats (pic) Sometime down the road I'd like to put original bucket seats back in the '67. Current seats are nice but bulky, and I need to slide back another inch or so. How hard is it to find original buckets? Seems the only ones I've seen are used in ratty condition. I wouldn't even mind adapting brackets from 68-72 to make 'em fit. What are some other replacements that look original and not too bulky? Attached Images __________________ Here's my '67 stepside www.truckwithaheart.com Last edited by Scooter67; 07-11-2005 at 02:43 PM.

07-11-2005, 02:46 PM	#2
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Buckets are not super hard to find on this board, but your right - they normally will need to be redone. Foam kits and vinal kits are available to get them looking bran new but be ready to spend $600 or more to restore a set. I am in the process of restoring a set now, plus a few minor customisations. Ive been at it for 6 weekends straight and still not done. But then again this is my first set and Im slow __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

07-11-2005, 03:28 PM	#3
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	I bought a pair of ratty ones for $350 then dumped another $450 in them. Sad part is theyre still sitting on the garage floor __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

07-11-2005, 03:42 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Frank (PICKMUP) usually has a set with new covers for sale. Ya might send him a PM to see what he has and how much. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-11-2005, 05:08 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,767	I have a set, but have someone wanting to look at them tonight. Another member is in line now for them. Here is the post if interested, you might want to get in line in case these guys don't buy them. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa....php3?t=163721 WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-11-2005, 04:51 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	man that's a super nice interior. what truck are the buckets from? did you make the center console? awesome

07-11-2005, 05:16 PM	#8
Scooter67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: middle TN Posts: 87	Thanks for the word Wes. That's very close to what I'm looking for. How expensive and difficult is it to refoam and recover these kinda seats?? On a related note, I'd probably want head rests for driver/pass. I've seen outfits that put h-rests in old vehicles. Anybody know anything about how that would factor into restoring this type of buckets? __________________ Here's my '67 stepside www.truckwithaheart.com

07-11-2005, 05:21 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,767	New seat uhpolstery runs about $250.00 or so. Do it yourself that is what it is. I had a set redone for me (custom made) and it was $350.00 WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-11-2005, 05:37 PM	#10
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	Wes, i will take those seats if nobody else ahead of me comes through. send me a PM if the other people don't work out. thanks! __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible

07-11-2005, 08:25 PM	#12
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Sweet truck!!!

07-11-2005, 08:57 PM	#13
Scooter67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: middle TN Posts: 87	Thanks Randy. You guys are embarassing me __________________ Here's my '67 stepside www.truckwithaheart.com

07-12-2005, 08:56 AM	#16
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	Where did you get those seat belts?? They look great!! __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster



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