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**68350** · 02-02-2007, 02:57 PM

I got a set of bucket seats out of a 76 blazer for $25 what is the difference between 69-72 and 73-76 style. They are the low back seats like the 69-72?Would the 69-72 seat upholstery fit on the 76 seats? Are the seat frames the same. Thanks

**68350** · 02-02-2007, 11:25 PM

ttt

1969k10stepside · 02-02-2007, 11:26 PM

I am not sure,but I think the frames are different.I cant remember..hey,its late

powell72 · 02-02-2007, 11:27 PM

I'm surprised no one has answered this yet, I'm pretty sure there is a difference in the foam.

BowTieOgre · 02-03-2007, 12:01 AM

Ive got a '73 myself and the only difference I can see is the pattern on the material. They both appear to have the same overall bulk and shape and ive even seen some catalogs selling replacement upholstery that fits both body styles. I wil see if i can recall the catalog but good luck in the mean time!

**68350** · 02-03-2007, 12:21 AM

the only thing I could see different was how wide the top foam was on the top. Will the 69-72 seat covers fit the foam? thanks

Rod · 02-03-2007, 04:44 PM

Frame on 73 up low back buckets are 1.5 inches higher so they sit at a height that can be viewed from the back window.

Foams are square-ish at the top corner portions of the seat, but could be cut down and have 69-72 style covers added.

c10custum · 02-03-2007, 04:48 PM

its kinda hard to tell but if this helps any in my pic there by my name is a set of my 71 buckets ?

**tkeduk8r** · 02-03-2007, 05:33 PM

There used to be a guy on here "Tom Hand" that had 73-77 blazer buckets in his Sierra Grande. They looked awesome and he used houndstooth covers that matched the black and woodgrain of his truck. The brackets were fabbed from two sets of bench seat brackets and unless you looked under the seat, you couldnt see the mods...

c10custum · 02-03-2007, 05:56 PM

i got ? in ur pic there why are the holding things in the console rectangular in mine they r drink holders ? could anyone answer that ?

**tkeduk8r** · 02-03-2007, 06:04 PM

youve got yourself a 76 and up console insert... the ractangles were for lap belt storage on these trucks until the integral shoulder belts came out in 76.. then they figured "hey, what a good place to hold your can of Billy beer while driving!".. i actually like the cup holder idea myself... bigblock73 has a neat write up on his website www.73-87.com... hope that helps...
--Mike

c10custum · 02-03-2007, 06:16 PM

well u learn somethin new everyday thanks for the info well in my profile pic or the avatar ? how would i no if the seats were the same style of the 70-72 ? or not iv got quit a few freinds that have a 73-87 with buckets but there style is way different than mine

02-02-2007, 02:57 PM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Bucket Seat Question I got a set of bucket seats out of a 76 blazer for $25 what is the difference between 69-72 and 73-76 style. They are the low back seats like the 69-72?Would the 69-72 seat upholstery fit on the 76 seats? Are the seat frames the same. Thanks __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

02-02-2007, 11:25 PM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Bucket Seat Question ttt __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

02-02-2007, 11:26 PM	#3
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Bucket Seat Question I am not sure,but I think the frames are different.I cant remember..hey,its late

02-02-2007, 11:27 PM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Bucket Seat Question I'm surprised no one has answered this yet, I'm pretty sure there is a difference in the foam. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

02-03-2007, 12:01 AM	#5
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Bucket Seat Question Ive got a '73 myself and the only difference I can see is the pattern on the material. They both appear to have the same overall bulk and shape and ive even seen some catalogs selling replacement upholstery that fits both body styles. I wil see if i can recall the catalog but good luck in the mean time! __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

02-03-2007, 12:21 AM	#6
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Bucket Seat Question the only thing I could see different was how wide the top foam was on the top. Will the 69-72 seat covers fit the foam? thanks __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

02-03-2007, 04:44 PM	#7
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Bucket Seat Question Frame on 73 up low back buckets are 1.5 inches higher so they sit at a height that can be viewed from the back window. Foams are square-ish at the top corner portions of the seat, but could be cut down and have 69-72 style covers added. __________________ 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.

02-03-2007, 04:48 PM	#8
c10custum Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: cassville missouri Posts: 11	Re: Bucket Seat Question its kinda hard to tell but if this helps any in my pic there by my name is a set of my 71 buckets ?

02-03-2007, 05:33 PM	#9
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Bucket Seat Question There used to be a guy on here "Tom Hand" that had 73-77 blazer buckets in his Sierra Grande. They looked awesome and he used houndstooth covers that matched the black and woodgrain of his truck. The brackets were fabbed from two sets of bench seat brackets and unless you looked under the seat, you couldnt see the mods... Attached Images __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

02-03-2007, 05:56 PM	#10
c10custum Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: cassville missouri Posts: 11	Re: Bucket Seat Question i got ? in ur pic there why are the holding things in the console rectangular in mine they r drink holders ? could anyone answer that ?

02-03-2007, 06:04 PM	#11
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Bucket Seat Question youve got yourself a 76 and up console insert... the ractangles were for lap belt storage on these trucks until the integral shoulder belts came out in 76.. then they figured "hey, what a good place to hold your can of Billy beer while driving!".. i actually like the cup holder idea myself... bigblock73 has a neat write up on his website www.73-87.com... hope that helps... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

02-03-2007, 06:16 PM	#12
c10custum Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: cassville missouri Posts: 11	Re: Bucket Seat Question well u learn somethin new everyday thanks for the info well in my profile pic or the avatar ? how would i no if the seats were the same style of the 70-72 ? or not iv got quit a few freinds that have a 73-87 with buckets but there style is way different than mine



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