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**DREW67** · 09-06-2007, 10:04 PM

Has anyone used 2007 chevy bucket seats in their 67-72 Chevy-GMC truck?

jeffspower · 09-06-2007, 10:16 PM

You mean these?

chevelle · 09-06-2007, 10:20 PM

I dont know if you mean a 07' classic or not but this is what im runnin in the 67' their out of a 2003 gmc truck

**DREW67** · 09-06-2007, 10:21 PM

Jeff do you have a picture on how you mounted them? Being 6'3 I'm not for sure these seats will give me enough leg room.

Thanks

**DREW67** · 09-06-2007, 10:23 PM

Must have have been posting at the same time thanks for the pictures.

jeffspower · 09-06-2007, 10:40 PM

Right now, they aren't bolted in. I'm 6ft, so I have an idea what leg room means. I've been "testing" the stock bench, '88 bench, '88 shorty buckets & these out of a '99 Silv. All of them SUCK for leg room. Must have been a short guy at GM that designed these cabs! I think either of the '88 seats offer just a tad more legroom than the others, but sit too high. I think if I was to chop the pedastals, the legroom would diminish too. Contrary to popular opinion, I don't think there is much legroom lost with the '99 seats. Both of mine are 6- way power, so at least I can get the height/ angle right with them. The slight (if any) loss of legroom is made up in comfort & adjustability IMO. One note though, the center console won't flip up with the gas tank in the cab, at least not where I'm bolting them down.

If I can find some ambition, I plan on working over the interior & getting these bolted in this weekend. If I pull it off, I'll post pics & measurements

jeffspower · 09-09-2007, 07:56 PM

Here's what I got done. The center armrest stands up pretty straight. It lacks about 1-1/2" at the top edge from going back against the "stops". Some guys have made perches for the front mounting bolts so you can move the mounting holes forward to get it to lay back. I chose not to do this, as the seat track becomes a heel grabber getting in & out. The middle seat won't get used much in my truck, and it wouldn't be me anyway.

**DREW67** · 09-09-2007, 10:12 PM

Thanks for the pictures that really helps.

72BlckButy · 09-09-2007, 10:39 PM

They look like they fit quite well.

AH619 · 09-10-2007, 04:05 PM

I Have Them In 2 Trucks. Im 5,11 And There Tight For Me. If You Have A Standard Youll Be Verry Uncomfortable. Just My .02

Dova · 09-10-2007, 04:09 PM

you could fit the 6 way power seats in with the gas tank still in the cab?

jeffspower · 09-10-2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dova

you could fit the 6 way power seats in with the gas tank still in the cab?

Yes, they would go in with the tank right where I positioned them. But the center console wouldn't be able to flip up.

Ackattack · 09-10-2007, 06:13 PM

I'm planning on putting a set in my 68...I have to say this is one of the few times I don't mind not being tall (5'9")

09-06-2007, 10:04 PM	#1
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,031	2007 Chevy Truck Buckets in 67-72 Has anyone used 2007 chevy bucket seats in their 67-72 Chevy-GMC truck? __________________ DREW67 Last edited by DREW67; 09-06-2007 at 10:04 PM.

09-06-2007, 10:16 PM	#2
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: 2007 Chevy Truck Buckets in 67-72 You mean these? Attached Images __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

09-06-2007, 10:20 PM	#3
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	Re: 2007 Chevy Truck Buckets in 67-72 I dont know if you mean a 07' classic or not but this is what im runnin in the 67' their out of a 2003 gmc truck Attached Images Last edited by chevelle; 09-06-2007 at 10:22 PM.

09-06-2007, 10:21 PM	#4
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,031	Re: 2007 Chevy Truck Buckets in 67-72 Jeff do you have a picture on how you mounted them? Being 6'3 I'm not for sure these seats will give me enough leg room. Thanks __________________ DREW67

09-06-2007, 10:23 PM	#5
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,031	Re: 2007 Chevy Truck Buckets in 67-72 Must have have been posting at the same time thanks for the pictures. __________________ DREW67

09-06-2007, 10:40 PM	#6
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: 2007 Chevy Truck Buckets in 67-72 Right now, they aren't bolted in. I'm 6ft, so I have an idea what leg room means. I've been "testing" the stock bench, '88 bench, '88 shorty buckets & these out of a '99 Silv. All of them SUCK for leg room. Must have been a short guy at GM that designed these cabs! I think either of the '88 seats offer just a tad more legroom than the others, but sit too high. I think if I was to chop the pedastals, the legroom would diminish too. Contrary to popular opinion, I don't think there is much legroom lost with the '99 seats. Both of mine are 6- way power, so at least I can get the height/ angle right with them. The slight (if any) loss of legroom is made up in comfort & adjustability IMO. One note though, the center console won't flip up with the gas tank in the cab, at least not where I'm bolting them down. If I can find some ambition, I plan on working over the interior & getting these bolted in this weekend. If I pull it off, I'll post pics & measurements __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

09-09-2007, 07:56 PM	#7
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: 2007 Chevy Truck Buckets in 67-72 Here's what I got done. The center armrest stands up pretty straight. It lacks about 1-1/2" at the top edge from going back against the "stops". Some guys have made perches for the front mounting bolts so you can move the mounting holes forward to get it to lay back. I chose not to do this, as the seat track becomes a heel grabber getting in & out. The middle seat won't get used much in my truck, and it wouldn't be me anyway. Attached Images __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

09-09-2007, 10:12 PM	#8
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,031	Re: 2007 Chevy Truck Buckets in 67-72 Thanks for the pictures that really helps. __________________ DREW67

09-09-2007, 10:39 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 2007 Chevy Truck Buckets in 67-72 They look like they fit quite well. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-10-2007, 04:05 PM	#10
AH619 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HARRISON AR. Posts: 309	Re: 2007 Chevy Truck Buckets in 67-72 I Have Them In 2 Trucks. Im 5,11 And There Tight For Me. If You Have A Standard Youll Be Verry Uncomfortable. Just My .02 __________________ 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super youngest son.green/white 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super oldest son.green/white 71 4wd 3/4 cheyenne super frame off manderin copper / white 4 inch lift. FINALLY DONE / SOLD 72 4WD SWB CHEYENNE BLUE/WHITE 388 AUTO REMEMBER THE COPS NEVER THINK ITS AS FUNNY AS YOU DO. NORWOOD SURVIVOR COPPERTONE BUILD THREAD/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259856

09-10-2007, 04:09 PM	#11
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: 2007 Chevy Truck Buckets in 67-72 you could fit the 6 way power seats in with the gas tank still in the cab?

09-10-2007, 06:13 PM	#13
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: 2007 Chevy Truck Buckets in 67-72 I'm planning on putting a set in my 68...I have to say this is one of the few times I don't mind not being tall (5'9") __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index



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