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Wreckless_71 · 03-20-2008, 10:44 AM

So I think I'm gonna put buckets in my 4x4 and was wondering what you guys think about them. What do you prefer? Also If you have buckets what do you guys have for center consules, and how much room is under them for speakers?

flatblackc10 · 03-20-2008, 10:50 AM

ive got buckets in my 70 2wd. its pretty nice, lots of extra room, i dont have a counsel though. buckets are much better for fun driving, you dont slide across the seat.... lol

**El Jay** · 03-20-2008, 10:59 AM

I have Acura buckets (sp?) installed by the PO, my son.
No sliders, permanent mount.

No console; just a BIG open space between the driver's & passenger seat.

Great for a small to medium ice chest when on a road rip.

flatblackc10 · 03-20-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by El Jay

I have Acura buckets (sp?) installed by the PO, my son.
No sliders, permanent mount.

No console; just a BIG open space between the driver's & passenger seat.

Great for a small to medium ice chest when on a road rip.

thats a good idea, never thought about that. i was kinda mad bc i didnt have a cup holder but, i can have a cooler with one right beside me!!!!

Brad · 03-20-2008, 11:08 AM

I have 2003 Subaru Outback seats with heaters built in. They're almost a straight bolt-in. Some mods still needed, but they fit very nicely.

meekdog · 03-20-2008, 11:46 AM

Got mine from a 72 blazer. I used the console from the blazer also. I had to drill through the bottom of the cab to properly mount them. I went from 4 bolts in the cab to 12 bolts to bolt it all down which added 8 new holes for possible rust if the new holes aren't sealed with paint or soemthing. Now the cardboard feul tank cover is exposed and so is the metal of the cab under the rear window which had been rubbed for 36 years by the old bench. All I have is an amp under the pasenger seat but i'd bet that you could get some narrow sealed unit speakers that would fit underneath.

Sammy · 03-20-2008, 05:33 PM

MEEKDOG, How is the height when those seats are mounted compared to stock bench?

Wreckless_71 · 03-21-2008, 04:51 AM

how hard are the blazer buckets to find, and do the seat backs lean forward?

*1972Ryan* · 03-21-2008, 05:40 AM

Blazer buckets lean forward on the passenger side only. The only difference is the bracket under the passenger side form the truck buckets. It has been reproduced by a few board members on here and run anywhere from 60-80 dollars for the bracket. I think due to the easy conversion blazer buckets are almost as hard to find as true truck buckets, although there were probably less true truck sets produced. Prices on any of the original buckets goes from 300 on the low end to 1200 for a real nice set. By the way I have a set for sale in the parts section. Excuse my shameless plug.

72BLUZ · 03-21-2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by meekdog

Got mine from a 72 blazer. I used the console from the blazer also. I had to drill through the bottom of the cab to properly mount them. I went from 4 bolts in the cab to 12 bolts to bolt it all down which added 8 new holes for possible rust if the new holes aren't sealed with paint or soemthing. Now the cardboard feul tank cover is exposed and so is the metal of the cab under the rear window which had been rubbed for 36 years by the old bench. All I have is an amp under the pasenger seat but i'd bet that you could get some narrow sealed unit speakers that would fit underneath.

now that looks great. i would like that setup in mine!!!!

Wreckless_71 · 03-21-2008, 09:54 AM

totally agree with 72blue... your truck looks amazing, from the inside anyways

Mint68 · 03-21-2008, 11:14 AM

I think truck buckets go for more than blazer buckets. But I think truck buckets dont move or adjust. At least withe blazer buckets the driver seat has adjustment, and the passenger seat tilts forward.

BurnoutNova · 03-21-2008, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mint68

I think truck buckets go for more than blazer buckets. But I think truck buckets dont move or adjust. At least withe blazer buckets the driver seat has adjustment, and the passenger seat tilts forward.

the drivers side on truck buckets is adjustable, but the pasenger side is fixed. on a blazer theyre fixed from going forward/ ect but it just tilts forward.

the actual seats are the same, but the brackets are diffrent.

Wreckless_71 · 03-21-2008, 05:57 PM

So... the blazer buckets are both fixed from sliding but the lean forward: and the truck buckets; the driver seat slides and the passenger is fixed...no lean or anything? I'm confused... some pics would be awesome!

*1972Ryan* · 03-21-2008, 06:07 PM

NO on both the blazer and the truck the drivers side slides forward. The difference is the passenger side. On the truck it is fixed on the blazer it tilts forward to allow passengers to get into the rear seat.....Hope that helps without pics.

454_72_4X4 · 03-21-2008, 06:08 PM

I had 79 Trans Am seats in my 72 for years. Made my own console out of wood, with cupholders, fold down storage, etc.
I put 6x9 speakers in the sides of the console.
Swapped 'em out for a 88+ bench a few years ago. Kids, the ol lady.....ya know....gettin old....LOL

03-20-2008, 10:44 AM	#1
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Bucket Seats... So I think I'm gonna put buckets in my 4x4 and was wondering what you guys think about them. What do you prefer? Also If you have buckets what do you guys have for center consules, and how much room is under them for speakers? __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

03-20-2008, 10:50 AM	#2
flatblackc10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: urbana, ohio Posts: 42	Re: Bucket Seats... ive got buckets in my 70 2wd. its pretty nice, lots of extra room, i dont have a counsel though. buckets are much better for fun driving, you dont slide across the seat.... lol

03-20-2008, 10:59 AM	#3
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Bucket Seats... I have Acura buckets (sp?) installed by the PO, my son. No sliders, permanent mount. No console; just a BIG open space between the driver's & passenger seat. Great for a small to medium ice chest when on a road rip. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

03-20-2008, 11:08 AM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Bucket Seats... I have 2003 Subaru Outback seats with heaters built in. They're almost a straight bolt-in. Some mods still needed, but they fit very nicely. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-20-2008, 11:46 AM	#6
meekdog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal USA Posts: 5	Re: Bucket Seats... Got mine from a 72 blazer. I used the console from the blazer also. I had to drill through the bottom of the cab to properly mount them. I went from 4 bolts in the cab to 12 bolts to bolt it all down which added 8 new holes for possible rust if the new holes aren't sealed with paint or soemthing. Now the cardboard feul tank cover is exposed and so is the metal of the cab under the rear window which had been rubbed for 36 years by the old bench. All I have is an amp under the pasenger seat but i'd bet that you could get some narrow sealed unit speakers that would fit underneath. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super

03-20-2008, 05:33 PM	#7
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Bucket Seats... MEEKDOG, How is the height when those seats are mounted compared to stock bench? __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

03-21-2008, 04:51 AM	#8
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Bucket Seats... how hard are the blazer buckets to find, and do the seat backs lean forward? __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

03-21-2008, 05:40 AM	#9
1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	Re: Bucket Seats... Blazer buckets lean forward on the passenger side only. The only difference is the bracket under the passenger side form the truck buckets. It has been reproduced by a few board members on here and run anywhere from 60-80 dollars for the bracket. I think due to the easy conversion blazer buckets are almost as hard to find as true truck buckets, although there were probably less true truck sets produced. Prices on any of the original buckets goes from 300 on the low end to 1200 for a real nice set. By the way I have a set for sale in the parts section. Excuse my shameless plug. Last edited by 1972Ryan; 03-21-2008 at 05:41 AM.

03-21-2008, 09:54 AM	#11
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Bucket Seats... totally agree with 72blue... your truck looks amazing, from the inside anyways __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

03-21-2008, 11:14 AM	#12
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: Bucket Seats... I think truck buckets go for more than blazer buckets. But I think truck buckets dont move or adjust. At least withe blazer buckets the driver seat has adjustment, and the passenger seat tilts forward.

03-21-2008, 05:57 PM	#14
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Bucket Seats... So... the blazer buckets are both fixed from sliding but the lean forward: and the truck buckets; the driver seat slides and the passenger is fixed...no lean or anything? I'm confused... some pics would be awesome! __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

03-21-2008, 06:07 PM	#15
1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	Re: Bucket Seats... NO on both the blazer and the truck the drivers side slides forward. The difference is the passenger side. On the truck it is fixed on the blazer it tilts forward to allow passengers to get into the rear seat.....Hope that helps without pics. Last edited by 1972Ryan; 03-21-2008 at 06:08 PM.

03-21-2008, 06:08 PM	#16
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: Bucket Seats... I had 79 Trans Am seats in my 72 for years. Made my own console out of wood, with cupholders, fold down storage, etc. I put 6x9 speakers in the sides of the console. Swapped 'em out for a 88+ bench a few years ago. Kids, the ol lady.....ya know....gettin old....LOL __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey



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