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clos69 · 07-20-2007, 10:06 AM

Hey guys ...I know this has probably been asked a million times before..

I am wanting to buy some bucket seats out of a 99-2004 silverado for my 69truck. Am I going to need to do some major modifications.? Can I use the frame from my bench seat?( which I am probably going to have to chop)

thanks

1970bowtie · 07-20-2007, 10:19 AM

i have late model buckets in my truck. i just set them on the floor, i like the height. mine aren't bolted in yet, but you shouldn't have to do anything beside drill some holes. although using the bench seat frame is a good idea

**Yukon Jack** · 07-20-2007, 12:10 PM

Do the ones you want to use have the integrated seat belts? If so, you need to consider reinforcing your floor. There are a number of great threads on the board about the safety factor regarding that type of seat.

1970bowtie · 07-20-2007, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Do the ones you want to use have the integrated seat belts? If so, you need to consider reinforcing your floor. There are a number of great threads on the board about the safety factor regarding that type of seat.

mine do, and i cut 16 4X4 inch peices of steel to sandwhich between the floor and the bolts.

mnunn454 · 07-20-2007, 07:33 PM

Clos 69, We're upgrading in parallel it seems. My interior's apart and I'm headed to the junkyard tomorrow to look at some late model power leather Tahoe bucket seats for my 69. Here's 2 pics of it now.

whatnow123 · 07-20-2007, 08:00 PM

I've got them in my truck as well. It's an easy install but you need to do something with the floor. I reinforced the floor with angle iron. I love how they look and they are quite comfortable however, leg room is function of seat back angle. You give on one to gain on the other. I recommend shortening the steering column as well, find it on the FAQ thread, it might be a how to thread, but it's one of those and it makes a world of difference and will make the seats work much better in these short cabs. If you want pics, do a search for "just bought a project 67", that is my build thread.

mnunn454 · 11-24-2007, 09:10 AM

Clos69, what'd you end up buying/mounting? (I still haven't located any yet.)

Also, when did GM/Chevy start with the integrated seatbelts?

Longhorn Man · 11-24-2007, 09:15 AM

i think 99 was the first year

BP68 · 12-22-2007, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnunn454

Clos69, what'd you end up buying/mounting? (I still haven't located any yet.)

Also, when did GM/Chevy start with the integrated seatbelts?

Integrated belts are new body style 99 - 07 Classic

07-20-2007, 10:06 AM	#1
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	seat question...... Hey guys ...I know this has probably been asked a million times before.. I am wanting to buy some bucket seats out of a 99-2004 silverado for my 69truck. Am I going to need to do some major modifications.? Can I use the frame from my bench seat?( which I am probably going to have to chop) thanks

07-20-2007, 10:19 AM	#2
1970bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 549	Re: seat question...... i have late model buckets in my truck. i just set them on the floor, i like the height. mine aren't bolted in yet, but you shouldn't have to do anything beside drill some holes. although using the bench seat frame is a good idea __________________ Justin 1970 c/10 short wide bed My build thread WTT 1970 chevy front end for 67/68 chevy front end WTT 2 15x10 american racing outlaw 2 wheels for 2 of the same in a 15x7 or 15x8

07-20-2007, 12:10 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: seat question...... Do the ones you want to use have the integrated seat belts? If so, you need to consider reinforcing your floor. There are a number of great threads on the board about the safety factor regarding that type of seat. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-20-2007, 07:33 PM	#5
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: seat question...... Clos 69, We're upgrading in parallel it seems. My interior's apart and I'm headed to the junkyard tomorrow to look at some late model power leather Tahoe bucket seats for my 69. Here's 2 pics of it now. Attached Images __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

07-20-2007, 08:00 PM	#6
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: seat question...... I've got them in my truck as well. It's an easy install but you need to do something with the floor. I reinforced the floor with angle iron. I love how they look and they are quite comfortable however, leg room is function of seat back angle. You give on one to gain on the other. I recommend shortening the steering column as well, find it on the FAQ thread, it might be a how to thread, but it's one of those and it makes a world of difference and will make the seats work much better in these short cabs. If you want pics, do a search for "just bought a project 67", that is my build thread. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094 Last edited by whatnow123; 07-20-2007 at 08:02 PM.

11-24-2007, 09:10 AM	#7
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: seat question...... Clos69, what'd you end up buying/mounting? (I still haven't located any yet.) Also, when did GM/Chevy start with the integrated seatbelts? __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

11-24-2007, 09:15 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: seat question...... i think 99 was the first year



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