73 vs. 72 buckets are they different ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jerry moss** · 03-24-2009, 09:53 AM

i picked up a set of factory bucket seats from a 73 pickup and they look real close to 72 buckets. they have factory covers under the existing covers so i'm not sure on condition on the OEM covers. will these seats interchange with 72s or are the covers different? i was going to use them in my 77 blazer but if they are more valuable to someone with an early truck, i'll just have the seats redone that are in there now. i did saw the brackets from the 73 cab so the seats could be installed in a 73 up cab.

**CPNE** · 03-24-2009, 10:00 AM

I put a set of 73-77 truck buckets in a 70. We used the 69-72 Blazer flip forward pass seat brackets which bolted to the seat frame with no mods. The Blazer brackets were all I could find, but this means the truck brackets would bolt on too. IIRC, the top corners of the back support foam is less rounded, but it would be difficult to tell with the correct year seat cover on it.

**D.PASSMORE** · 03-24-2009, 12:19 PM

I think the drivers side seat brackets are about a inch higher, in the front than a 69-72 set.

jay_shy · 03-24-2009, 12:37 PM

Check out this post

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=seat

I posted a few pics awhile ago.

Jason

**jerry moss** · 03-25-2009, 09:18 AM

thanks for the replies. it looks like they could be used in a 72 and earlier as long as some custom covers are used instead of original style covers. since they are uncommon even in 73 up trucks, i'll post them over there after i pull the covers off them.

**yellowblazer1969** · 03-25-2009, 10:21 AM

The seats look very similar but there are quite a few differences the foam is much smalller on the 73-75 and requires a lot of building of the foam or modification of the upholstery. The mounts are much higher and the seat skirt is angled on the 73-75 and is basically straight on the 69-72, this means either the skirt has to be lengthened/replaced or the upholstery has to be either rolled or modified. Hope this helps.

03-24-2009, 09:53 AM	#1
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,946	73 vs. 72 buckets are they different ? i picked up a set of factory bucket seats from a 73 pickup and they look real close to 72 buckets. they have factory covers under the existing covers so i'm not sure on condition on the OEM covers. will these seats interchange with 72s or are the covers different? i was going to use them in my 77 blazer but if they are more valuable to someone with an early truck, i'll just have the seats redone that are in there now. i did saw the brackets from the 73 cab so the seats could be installed in a 73 up cab. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-24-2009, 10:00 AM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Re: 73 vs. 72 buckets are they different ? I put a set of 73-77 truck buckets in a 70. We used the 69-72 Blazer flip forward pass seat brackets which bolted to the seat frame with no mods. The Blazer brackets were all I could find, but this means the truck brackets would bolt on too. IIRC, the top corners of the back support foam is less rounded, but it would be difficult to tell with the correct year seat cover on it. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-24-2009, 12:19 PM	#3
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: 73 vs. 72 buckets are they different ? I think the drivers side seat brackets are about a inch higher, in the front than a 69-72 set. __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

03-24-2009, 12:37 PM	#4
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 73 vs. 72 buckets are they different ? Check out this post http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=seat I posted a few pics awhile ago. Jason

03-25-2009, 09:18 AM	#5
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,946	Re: 73 vs. 72 buckets are they different ? thanks for the replies. it looks like they could be used in a 72 and earlier as long as some custom covers are used instead of original style covers. since they are uncommon even in 73 up trucks, i'll post them over there after i pull the covers off them. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-25-2009, 10:21 AM	#6
yellowblazer1969 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: columbia sc Posts: 387	Re: 73 vs. 72 buckets are they different ? The seats look very similar but there are quite a few differences the foam is much smalller on the 73-75 and requires a lot of building of the foam or modification of the upholstery. The mounts are much higher and the seat skirt is angled on the 73-75 and is basically straight on the 69-72, this means either the skirt has to be lengthened/replaced or the upholstery has to be either rolled or modified. Hope this helps.



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