Seats for a 70 CST swb truck??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ADay73 · 10-02-2006, 08:52 PM

I have a 70 CST-10 swb truck that I am now rebuilding. What bucket seats will fit the best with the in cab gas tank moved into the rear and will over the best support and comfort or should I go back with the bench seat? I currently have seats from an old sentra. I need a change and am looking for comfort and style. Thanks for the help.

stope4 · 10-02-2006, 08:57 PM

I say find vintage 70 pickup buckets and put those in it.

Jimbotronics · 10-02-2006, 09:00 PM

Welcome to the board, that's a topic that's been covered quiet often. Do a search on buckets seats and you'll turn up pages and pages of different options. I had 02 silverado bucket seats in my previous 71, they fit quiet well. Here's one link that shows a few different styles.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=bucket+seats

PanelDeland · 10-02-2006, 09:01 PM

Nearly anything will fit.If you aren't too tall.I would suggest you take lots of measurements and go to the Pick-A-Part and set a bunch.I personally like the stock bench for the side by side room but it is kind of thick in the back which makes for less legroom.Something with a thinner back could possibly be mounted an inch or two to the rear giving you a little more legroom if you're taller.

Longhorn Man · 10-02-2006, 10:52 PM

The fuel tank being relocated doesn't make anymore room for the seats, so that doesn't matter. If you are a tall person... or a heavy set person, you'll really want to watch what kind of seat you get. one inch in added seat thickness will (obviously) put you one inch closer to the wheel... and there really isn't much room to be throwing away like that.

qksilver · 10-02-2006, 11:16 PM

I agree with Longhorn, being a "heavy set" person. Those inches add up, I liked the thread about shorting the distance between the steering wheel and dashboard to gain a little space.
Just be care in how you mount the seat/seats, make sure the brackets are strong enough and that the bolts won't pull thru the floor pan.

junkyardjohn · 10-03-2006, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Nearly anything will fit.If you aren't too tall.I would suggest you take lots of measurements and go to the Pick-A-Part and set a bunch.I personally like the stock bench for the side by side room but it is kind of thick in the back which makes for less legroom.Something with a thinner back could possibly be mounted an inch or two to the rear giving you a little more legroom if you're taller.

I AGREE ABOUT 10000 %. THERES A WHOLE BUNCH OF SEATS IN THE BONEYARDS THAT ARE SOOOOOO MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE THAN STOCK BENCH OR BUCKETS. I BROKE MY BACK 30 YEARS AGO & HAVE TO HAVE COMFORTABLE BUCKETS. I CAN SPEND NO MORE THAN 1/2 HOUR IN ANY BENCH SEAT BEFORE I GET A BACKACHE. I RECENTLY DROVE ACROSS COUNTRY IN MY 69 TOWTRUCK FOR UP TO 12 HOURS AT A TIME WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THE SEATS IN THAT ARE OUT OF A LATE 70s TO EARLY 80s JEEP GRAN CHEROKEE & ARE THE MOST COMFORTABLE SEATS I'VE EVER HAD IN ANY TRUCK. JOHN

72-stomper · 10-03-2006, 09:56 AM

2003 Lincoln Navigator. 8 way power...
I now have a 2001 F150 consol between them.
All fit nice...

10-02-2006, 08:52 PM	#1
ADay73 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 11	Seats for a 70 CST swb truck??? I have a 70 CST-10 swb truck that I am now rebuilding. What bucket seats will fit the best with the in cab gas tank moved into the rear and will over the best support and comfort or should I go back with the bench seat? I currently have seats from an old sentra. I need a change and am looking for comfort and style. Thanks for the help.

10-02-2006, 08:57 PM	#2
stope4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 434	Re: Seats for a 70 CST swb truck??? I say find vintage 70 pickup buckets and put those in it.

10-02-2006, 09:00 PM	#3
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: Seats for a 70 CST swb truck??? Welcome to the board, that's a topic that's been covered quiet often. Do a search on buckets seats and you'll turn up pages and pages of different options. I had 02 silverado bucket seats in my previous 71, they fit quiet well. Here's one link that shows a few different styles. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=bucket+seats __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

10-02-2006, 09:01 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Seats for a 70 CST swb truck??? Nearly anything will fit.If you aren't too tall.I would suggest you take lots of measurements and go to the Pick-A-Part and set a bunch.I personally like the stock bench for the side by side room but it is kind of thick in the back which makes for less legroom.Something with a thinner back could possibly be mounted an inch or two to the rear giving you a little more legroom if you're taller. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-02-2006, 10:52 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Seats for a 70 CST swb truck??? The fuel tank being relocated doesn't make anymore room for the seats, so that doesn't matter. If you are a tall person... or a heavy set person, you'll really want to watch what kind of seat you get. one inch in added seat thickness will (obviously) put you one inch closer to the wheel... and there really isn't much room to be throwing away like that.

10-02-2006, 11:16 PM	#6
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Seats for a 70 CST swb truck??? I agree with Longhorn, being a "heavy set" person. Those inches add up, I liked the thread about shorting the distance between the steering wheel and dashboard to gain a little space. Just be care in how you mount the seat/seats, make sure the brackets are strong enough and that the bolts won't pull thru the floor pan.

10-03-2006, 09:56 AM	#8
72-stomper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 142	Re: Seats for a 70 CST swb truck??? 2003 Lincoln Navigator. 8 way power... I now have a 2001 F150 consol between them. All fit nice...



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