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C10 krazy · 03-28-2006, 07:30 PM

Just wondering if anyone knows what these seats are out of?They were in a 68 3/4 ton truck I received but I know they weren't original but the seat frame holes did match up with the truck.They are similar to the 68 buddy bucket seats,but these are highback.The center seat does have a metal storage box under it.All three seats are on a single frame.I would appreciate help if anyone has it.Thinking about putting these in my 72 1/2 ton and would like to know what they are from.I do have pic but not getting it small enough right now.

*MisterMan* · 03-28-2006, 07:59 PM

send the pic to me....ill resize it 4 u.

72armyswbtruck · 03-28-2006, 08:10 PM

I want to know the answer to this one, can't wait for pics

C10 krazy · 03-28-2006, 08:33 PM

heres the pics finally

72armyswbtruck · 03-28-2006, 08:54 PM

Kind of looks like they were van seats that the PO mounted on the Buddy Bucket Frame, What's everyone elses opinion?

Bob Moore · 03-28-2006, 09:48 PM

My thought is Dodge P/U or maybe Dodge van. Chevy and GMC have vertical pleats while Dodge has horizontal pleats. Dodge seats that I have found have GM 22 molded into the foam on the bottom. I believe the seats to be identical to the GM ones along with the console box and cushion. The slides are definetly the same. The Dodge frame is somewhat different. It lacks the downward brace under the console. The mounting points are different from GM in that Dodge uses a 2 bolt bracket in front and an adjustible mount at the rear. You can raise or lower the back of the Dodge frame about 2 inches IIR. The Dodge frame therfore only cantacts to floor at the front and rear corners whereas the GM touches the entire length on each side and under the console. I have found Dodge P/U around 1968/70???? I found one Dodge van about the same era. I believe Dodge vans started using those A100 seats quite early that became quite popular the dragrace crowd due to their VERY LIGHT weight.

There is an older gentleman in town with a perfect set of Black buckets and console in his Dodge. He just does't know what he has.

I have tried to contact Legendary Auto Interiors(60/70 Mopar Interior specialist) but they always say no way.

This turned out to be quite long. Sorry I just run on and on.

Bob

C10 krazy · 03-28-2006, 10:06 PM

Thanks for info.There is GM 22 under the seats.So would I be laughed at and prodded if I put dodge seats in my chevy?

Bob Moore · 03-28-2006, 11:55 PM

I really don't think so. It's your truck you can do what ever you want to do. If you were to order an upholstry kit they would look just like everybodyelse's Chevy seats.

On second thought I think you should send them to me at your expense and I will destroy them for you at not cost to me. Thank you very much.

Seriously, where did you find them? Dodge or Chevy? P/U or van. Are you familiar with the frame - Dodge or Chevy?

Please share - Bob

C10 krazy · 03-29-2006, 06:05 PM

I found these in a 68 chevy truck.They are similar all except the headrest part goes up a little higher than the chevy ones(cant see this in pic).All I know about these seats is what I have been told.Thanks

Rod · 03-29-2006, 10:54 PM

I'm thinking Dodge also.

**PICKMUP** · 03-30-2006, 01:03 AM

Here is a set of Dodge (black). I threw the frame away and used individual mounts.

...and the blue ones are International.

They were all made by the same company back in the 60's.

BrianJordan · 03-30-2006, 01:17 AM

there is nothing wrong with dodge seats in a chevy, i have dodge high back bockets in my 64 chevy and love them.

C10 krazy · 03-30-2006, 04:16 PM

Thanks PICKMUP for the pics just wondering are the black ones in pic still on dodge frame in the picture?Mine are on about a 1" tube like frame and are skinnier on top and actually come up about 6" in the back window.I wish I had a better pic of these.Thanks

**PICKMUP** · 03-30-2006, 04:50 PM

I threw the Dodge frame away and used these individual mounts. The Dodge frame didn't come close to the Chevy cab. I have had a couple sets of these, but not at the same time, so I don't know if they were different or not...depending on the year or model they came out of.
Some one on the board bought the center seat/box, as it was identical to the GM. Someone else bought the seats just to recover and run w/o the center.
Everybody does it a little different.
All I have now are a set of the real GM ones...$$$

03-28-2006, 07:30 PM	#1
C10 krazy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 20	Can anyone help identify these seats? Just wondering if anyone knows what these seats are out of?They were in a 68 3/4 ton truck I received but I know they weren't original but the seat frame holes did match up with the truck.They are similar to the 68 buddy bucket seats,but these are highback.The center seat does have a metal storage box under it.All three seats are on a single frame.I would appreciate help if anyone has it.Thinking about putting these in my 72 1/2 ton and would like to know what they are from.I do have pic but not getting it small enough right now.

03-28-2006, 07:59 PM	#2
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? send the pic to me....ill resize it 4 u.

03-28-2006, 08:10 PM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? I want to know the answer to this one, can't wait for pics __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-28-2006, 08:33 PM	#4
C10 krazy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 20	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? heres the pics finally Attached Images

03-28-2006, 08:54 PM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? Kind of looks like they were van seats that the PO mounted on the Buddy Bucket Frame, What's everyone elses opinion? __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-28-2006, 09:48 PM	#6
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? My thought is Dodge P/U or maybe Dodge van. Chevy and GMC have vertical pleats while Dodge has horizontal pleats. Dodge seats that I have found have GM 22 molded into the foam on the bottom. I believe the seats to be identical to the GM ones along with the console box and cushion. The slides are definetly the same. The Dodge frame is somewhat different. It lacks the downward brace under the console. The mounting points are different from GM in that Dodge uses a 2 bolt bracket in front and an adjustible mount at the rear. You can raise or lower the back of the Dodge frame about 2 inches IIR. The Dodge frame therfore only cantacts to floor at the front and rear corners whereas the GM touches the entire length on each side and under the console. I have found Dodge P/U around 1968/70???? I found one Dodge van about the same era. I believe Dodge vans started using those A100 seats quite early that became quite popular the dragrace crowd due to their VERY LIGHT weight. There is an older gentleman in town with a perfect set of Black buckets and console in his Dodge. He just does't know what he has. I have tried to contact Legendary Auto Interiors(60/70 Mopar Interior specialist) but they always say no way. This turned out to be quite long. Sorry I just run on and on. Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-28-2006, 10:06 PM	#7
C10 krazy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 20	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? Thanks for info.There is GM 22 under the seats.So would I be laughed at and prodded if I put dodge seats in my chevy?

03-28-2006, 11:55 PM	#8
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? I really don't think so. It's your truck you can do what ever you want to do. If you were to order an upholstry kit they would look just like everybodyelse's Chevy seats. On second thought I think you should send them to me at your expense and I will destroy them for you at not cost to me. Thank you very much. Seriously, where did you find them? Dodge or Chevy? P/U or van. Are you familiar with the frame - Dodge or Chevy? Please share - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-29-2006, 06:05 PM	#9
C10 krazy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 20	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? I found these in a 68 chevy truck.They are similar all except the headrest part goes up a little higher than the chevy ones(cant see this in pic).All I know about these seats is what I have been told.Thanks

03-29-2006, 10:54 PM	#10
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? I'm thinking Dodge also. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-30-2006, 01:03 AM	#11
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? Here is a set of Dodge (black). I threw the frame away and used individual mounts. ...and the blue ones are International. They were all made by the same company back in the 60's. Attached Images

03-30-2006, 01:17 AM	#12
BrianJordan Iron Thunder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 377	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? there is nothing wrong with dodge seats in a chevy, i have dodge high back bockets in my 64 chevy and love them.

03-30-2006, 04:16 PM	#13
C10 krazy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 20	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? Thanks PICKMUP for the pics just wondering are the black ones in pic still on dodge frame in the picture?Mine are on about a 1" tube like frame and are skinnier on top and actually come up about 6" in the back window.I wish I had a better pic of these.Thanks

03-30-2006, 04:50 PM	#14
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Can anyone help identify these seats? I threw the Dodge frame away and used these individual mounts. The Dodge frame didn't come close to the Chevy cab. I have had a couple sets of these, but not at the same time, so I don't know if they were different or not...depending on the year or model they came out of. Some one on the board bought the center seat/box, as it was identical to the GM. Someone else bought the seats just to recover and run w/o the center. Everybody does it a little different. All I have now are a set of the real GM ones...$$$ Last edited by PICKMUP; 03-30-2006 at 04:53 PM.



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