60-66 bucket seats - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

magooster · 08-22-2005, 10:50 PM

What are you guys using for bucket seats? I've thought about using 67-72 buckets but I'd like to see some pictures of what other people have in their trucks. Thanks in advance.

cochran63 · 08-22-2005, 11:43 PM

I have a set of low back buckets out of a 93 chevy truck. They are comfortable and are fatboy friendly, I tried a set of seats from a 02 chevy and they seemed cramped in the small cab.

magooster · 08-23-2005, 01:35 AM

Thanks cochran63, any pictures?

Frizzle Fry · 08-23-2005, 09:50 PM

I've got 1999 Itrepid seats in my '69. The cabs are about the same dimensions. They are power, leather and super comfy. $200 shipped on eBay.

Off Topic:
I'd love to see more pics of your tuck! Looks bada$$ in your avatar!

magooster · 08-23-2005, 11:48 PM

Thats a photoshopped version of my truck to represent "the goal". It actually looks like this, or at least it did the day I brought it home. It's in pieces right this moment

magooster · 08-23-2005, 11:49 PM

and here's the photoshopped version

Frizzle Fry · 08-24-2005, 12:11 AM

I like where your headed with it!

Woogeroo · 08-24-2005, 09:16 AM

summary of seat swap q&a in this forum (1960-66 trucks at chevytalk.com)

http://www.chevytalk.org/threads/sho...t=1&PHPSESSID=

it is a collection of the various posts people have made concernin' putting in variosu seats from other year cars or other year chevy trucks.. also aftermarket units.

hope this helps.

-W

squizzleboy · 08-24-2005, 06:37 PM

i put chevy silverado and they fit perfect. [http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...oy/seats1.jpg]

zenish · 08-24-2005, 09:53 PM

thats a dead link.

littlee_domn8r · 08-24-2005, 11:57 PM

I had a set of Flexsteel 40/20/40 seats in my 63 for a while. They were a little to big for the cab with the in cab tank. I was a little cramped and I'm only 5'3" They bolted right in though, I ordered brackets for a 95 GM truck with them. I now have the stock bench back in it. I'm letting my dad "borrow" the flexsteel seat for his 95 chevy. Hopefully someday, I'll get them back.

Woogeroo · 08-25-2005, 08:26 AM

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...boy/seats1.jpg

the link werks there - it just had some type-o issues.

-W

Jakes-66-K10 · 08-25-2005, 09:33 AM

My '66 has factory buckets. Very rare on a '66, these same seats can be found in '67 and '68 years as well.

magooster · 08-25-2005, 06:41 PM

I had no idea it was even an option in our trucks. Thats ideally what I'd like to get because they're lowback.

zenish · 08-25-2005, 09:17 PM

vortex,are you SURE those are stock?ive never seen a 60-66 with an upgraded interior.

Woogeroo · 08-26-2005, 06:41 AM

vortex - looks good.

-W

Jakes-66-K10 · 08-26-2005, 09:36 AM

zenish, they have been reupholstered obviously. Here is a pic of my STOCK '67 GMC with factory original covering still on them. This truck still has the 351E big block V6 in it!

Frizzle Fry · 08-26-2005, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vortexofpain

My '66 has factory buckets. Very rare on a '66, these same seats can be found in '67 and '68 years as well.

Does it list the buckets as an option? I didn't know it was an option for 60-66.

magooster · 08-26-2005, 03:16 PM

Man, I would kill to get my hands on a set of factory buckets, even the 67-72 ones. I'm especially partial to the '72 houndstooth upholstery

Jakes-66-K10 · 08-26-2005, 05:36 PM

I don't have a build sheet for my '66 like the 67-72 trucks do. I always figured the seat was installed into mine by the previous owner from a 67 or 68, until I found someone that had a bone stock '66 GMC just like mine. It was ordered from the factory with the higher output 351E and buckets. My guess is they started doing this in late '66, but it is alot more common on 67 and 68 years.

Frizzle Fry · 08-26-2005, 06:32 PM

Wow! I wonder if they were a dealer install or factory option. Either way very cool!

65StreetCruiser · 08-27-2005, 09:25 AM

magooster, I have a post in this forum from back in March I think, It has a picture of a set of 69-70 buckets w/console in my 65 pickup. The thread is "65 with buckets" I think. They are not a bolt in, but are a pretty easy install. To me they look like they could have been a factory option they work so well. Kevin

Jakes-66-K10 · 08-29-2005, 09:57 AM

BTW, you see sets like these for sale all the time on the '67-72 parts board:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=170643

Woogeroo · 09-04-2005, 11:30 AM

reupholstered, those seats will be sharp.

-W

Budman56 · 05-13-2013, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakes-66-K10

My '66 has factory buckets. Very rare on a '66, these same seats can be found in '67 and '68 years as well.

I just picked up this truck, I bought because it had the seats installed by the PO by the factory. I guess I scored, there going into my truck.....

08-22-2005, 10:50 PM	#1
magooster '65 GMC Project Join Date: May 2005 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 653	60-66 bucket seats What are you guys using for bucket seats? I've thought about using 67-72 buckets but I'd like to see some pictures of what other people have in their trucks. Thanks in advance.

08-22-2005, 11:43 PM	#2
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	I have a set of low back buckets out of a 93 chevy truck. They are comfortable and are fatboy friendly, I tried a set of seats from a 02 chevy and they seemed cramped in the small cab. __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

08-23-2005, 11:48 PM	#5
magooster '65 GMC Project Join Date: May 2005 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 653	Thats a photoshopped version of my truck to represent "the goal". It actually looks like this, or at least it did the day I brought it home. It's in pieces right this moment Attached Images

08-23-2005, 11:49 PM	#6
magooster '65 GMC Project Join Date: May 2005 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 653	and here's the photoshopped version Attached Images

08-24-2005, 06:37 PM	#9
squizzleboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: california Posts: 111	i put chevy silverado and they fit perfect. [http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...oy/seats1.jpg] __________________ 63 chevy 350 crate th350 silverado seats american autowire harness

08-23-2005, 01:35 AM	#3
magooster '65 GMC Project Join Date: May 2005 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 653	Thanks cochran63, any pictures?

08-23-2005, 09:50 PM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	I've got 1999 Itrepid seats in my '69. The cabs are about the same dimensions. They are power, leather and super comfy. $200 shipped on eBay. Off Topic: I'd love to see more pics of your tuck! Looks bada$$ in your avatar!

08-24-2005, 12:11 AM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	I like where your headed with it!

08-24-2005, 09:16 AM	#8
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	summary of seat swap q&a in this forum (1960-66 trucks at chevytalk.com) http://www.chevytalk.org/threads/sho...t=1&PHPSESSID= it is a collection of the various posts people have made concernin' putting in variosu seats from other year cars or other year chevy trucks.. also aftermarket units. hope this helps. -W

08-24-2005, 09:53 PM	#10
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	thats a dead link. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

08-24-2005, 11:57 PM	#11
littlee_domn8r AKA "Hurricane Hank" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elk Point, South Dakota Posts: 316	I had a set of Flexsteel 40/20/40 seats in my 63 for a while. They were a little to big for the cab with the in cab tank. I was a little cramped and I'm only 5'3" They bolted right in though, I ordered brackets for a 95 GM truck with them. I now have the stock bench back in it. I'm letting my dad "borrow" the flexsteel seat for his 95 chevy. Hopefully someday, I'll get them back. __________________ "looking back, knowing that you gave it your all.... win or lose, you finish a Champion" Dale Earnhardt "They say hard work never killed anyone, But why take a chance? 63 GMC C10 Custom LWB 355/350 AT 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 base V6/AT 07 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 5.3 V8

08-25-2005, 08:26 AM	#12
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...boy/seats1.jpg the link werks there - it just had some type-o issues. -W

08-25-2005, 09:33 AM	#13
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	My '66 has factory buckets. Very rare on a '66, these same seats can be found in '67 and '68 years as well. Attached Images

08-25-2005, 06:41 PM	#14
magooster '65 GMC Project Join Date: May 2005 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 653	I had no idea it was even an option in our trucks. Thats ideally what I'd like to get because they're lowback.

08-25-2005, 09:17 PM	#15
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	vortex,are you SURE those are stock?ive never seen a 60-66 with an upgraded interior. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing



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08-26-2005, 06:41 AM	#16
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	vortex - looks good. -W

08-26-2005, 09:36 AM	#17
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	zenish, they have been reupholstered obviously. Here is a pic of my STOCK '67 GMC with factory original covering still on them. This truck still has the 351E big block V6 in it! Attached Images

08-26-2005, 03:16 PM	#19
magooster '65 GMC Project Join Date: May 2005 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 653	Man, I would kill to get my hands on a set of factory buckets, even the 67-72 ones. I'm especially partial to the '72 houndstooth upholstery

08-26-2005, 05:36 PM	#20
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	I don't have a build sheet for my '66 like the 67-72 trucks do. I always figured the seat was installed into mine by the previous owner from a 67 or 68, until I found someone that had a bone stock '66 GMC just like mine. It was ordered from the factory with the higher output 351E and buckets. My guess is they started doing this in late '66, but it is alot more common on 67 and 68 years.

08-26-2005, 06:32 PM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Wow! I wonder if they were a dealer install or factory option. Either way very cool!

08-27-2005, 09:25 AM	#22
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	magooster, I have a post in this forum from back in March I think, It has a picture of a set of 69-70 buckets w/console in my 65 pickup. The thread is "65 with buckets" I think. They are not a bolt in, but are a pretty easy install. To me they look like they could have been a factory option they work so well. Kevin

08-29-2005, 09:57 AM	#23
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	BTW, you see sets like these for sale all the time on the '67-72 parts board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=170643

09-04-2005, 11:30 AM	#24
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	reupholstered, those seats will be sharp. -W

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