Interior Question - Seats - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mistertrose · 02-09-2009, 01:45 PM

Not sure if this goes in Paint and Body, but I did not see another place. Please move if needed.

I have a 1968 C10 Stepside that I am building. As I browse pictures and builds on this site, I see numerous types of bucket and bench seats.

I am changing over from a early 90's bench seat (from previous owner) to a set of bucket seats. Gas tank has already been relocated out of cab. My question is, what model donor seats are the easiest bolts ins? I want them to be relatively low as I am tall and my knees are in the steering wheel. Any and all advise is appreciated.

Do S10 seats work well? Car seats? or ????

Thanks,

TR

HuggerCST · 02-09-2009, 02:11 PM

I moved it for you. I think you'll get better feedback here.

Brad · 02-09-2009, 03:47 PM

I have a set of ~03 Subaru Legacy/Outback seats in my '67 that were virtually a bolt in fit. They sit lower than a stock bench but not too low. Plus, they're heated and fully adjustable.

Gumby'sC20 · 02-09-2009, 04:12 PM

I believe all GM trucks and SUV's seat rail bolt patterns are all the same if not very similar.

Therefore any GM truck seating product should make a nice upgrade

Longhorn Man · 02-09-2009, 04:36 PM

more important that the height, you'll want something that has a thin back. For every inch you lose to the seatback... it'll feel like 2 inches in leg room.

mistertrose · 02-09-2009, 05:02 PM

I learned that real quick. A friend of mine has some power bucket seats out of a newer model Z71. I thought these would be a great fit since they had the shoulder belts built in (I have a 2 yr old who loves to RIDE), plus I saw someone running these without the center console. WRONG! The backs were too deep and base too long.

I could probably cut the bases down and lose the power option, but I might as well start with another seat from another model.

mistertrose · 02-09-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

I have a set of ~03 Subaru Legacy/Outback seats in my '67 that were virtually a bolt in fit. They sit lower than a stock bench but not too low. Plus, they're heated and fully adjustable.

Those seats look DAMN good in that truck. Thats what I am looking for. I will have to make sure I keep my eye out for those or something similar.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-10-2009, 08:23 PM

Here's mine. Black leather bucket's out of a Mercury Marauder. They're 6-way power but they are really huge. I took some fabrication and welding to the mounts (est. 20 minutes each) and the drilling of new holes. Like I said they are huge though. I will also have a custom made console that meets up with the underside of a dash and flows into a custom enclosure that's molded to the back wall.

02-09-2009, 01:45 PM	#1
mistertrose Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mt Juliet, TN Posts: 40	Interior Question - Seats Not sure if this goes in Paint and Body, but I did not see another place. Please move if needed. I have a 1968 C10 Stepside that I am building. As I browse pictures and builds on this site, I see numerous types of bucket and bench seats. I am changing over from a early 90's bench seat (from previous owner) to a set of bucket seats. Gas tank has already been relocated out of cab. My question is, what model donor seats are the easiest bolts ins? I want them to be relatively low as I am tall and my knees are in the steering wheel. Any and all advise is appreciated. Do S10 seats work well? Car seats? or ???? Thanks, TR

02-09-2009, 02:11 PM	#2
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Interior Question - Seats I moved it for you. I think you'll get better feedback here. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-09-2009, 03:47 PM	#3
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Interior Question - Seats I have a set of ~03 Subaru Legacy/Outback seats in my '67 that were virtually a bolt in fit. They sit lower than a stock bench but not too low. Plus, they're heated and fully adjustable. 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... Last edited by Brad; 02-09-2009 at 03:51 PM.

02-09-2009, 04:12 PM	#4
Gumby'sC20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 116	Re: Interior Question - Seats I believe all GM trucks and SUV's seat rail bolt patterns are all the same if not very similar. Therefore any GM truck seating product should make a nice upgrade

02-09-2009, 04:36 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Interior Question - Seats more important that the height, you'll want something that has a thin back. For every inch you lose to the seatback... it'll feel like 2 inches in leg room.

02-09-2009, 05:02 PM	#6
mistertrose Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mt Juliet, TN Posts: 40	Re: Interior Question - Seats I learned that real quick. A friend of mine has some power bucket seats out of a newer model Z71. I thought these would be a great fit since they had the shoulder belts built in (I have a 2 yr old who loves to RIDE), plus I saw someone running these without the center console. WRONG! The backs were too deep and base too long. I could probably cut the bases down and lose the power option, but I might as well start with another seat from another model.

02-10-2009, 08:23 PM	#8
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: Interior Question - Seats Here's mine. Black leather bucket's out of a Mercury Marauder. They're 6-way power but they are really huge. I took some fabrication and welding to the mounts (est. 20 minutes each) and the drilling of new holes. Like I said they are huge though. I will also have a custom made console that meets up with the underside of a dash and flows into a custom enclosure that's molded to the back wall. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks



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