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djw32 · 07-07-2009, 03:28 PM

Are all of the bucket seats(mounting) the same for the 67-72 chevy truck?

my67chevytruck · 07-07-2009, 03:46 PM

I dont think buckets started till 69 however as buddy buckets were used in 67-68 and those mounted in the bench seat mounts. 69 - 72 mounting is the same , make sure you get truck brackets and not blazer brackets as those are different. Truck brackets the drivers seat slides, and passenger is stationary.

**Classic Bowties** · 07-08-2009, 01:08 AM

Here are a few id pics to go with my67chevytruck's above post.

*vegaschevy* · 07-08-2009, 01:11 AM

without going out to look, do all trucks come with the screw holes for buckets or a bench?

**GSFMECH** · 07-08-2009, 07:22 AM

I'm not sure about the buddy buckets on the earlier trucks but the 69 to 72 trucks do not have the extra holes. There is an extra brace under the floor and several extra welded on tabs in the floor pan to mount the seats. You can go off the outer forward bench seat holes, space the seats out about 1" further outboard and drill holes to mount them and this will put you pretty close. If you use the stock outer bench seat holes with the buckets it will put them too close to the console. I have photos somewhere if I can find them or you can do a search. I think I have pictures of the brace in my build page below. I added the brace when I installed my seats.

djw32 · 07-08-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

Here are a few id pics to go with my67chevytruck's above post.

Thanks for the info! I will definitely use these pics when I look for the seats.

BradE · 07-09-2009, 07:26 AM

Ok, so I sold my bench seat to put in my newly re-upholstered 69-72 black/houndstooth buckets in and I'm trying to figure the best way to bolt these in? If I go off the outer bench holes (closest to the steering wheel) the seat seems really close to the steering wheel (as if I'm driving my wifes van). The back of the seat is also touching the back of the cab(??) I don't know if the seats have developed a "lean" to the back over the years or what, but I'm a little frustrated. I've got the slide tracks as far forward as they will go and I've got no room to slide the seat front to back.

Does this sound normal to all you who have swapped from bench to buckets?

I'm considering having to mount all new holes with the front mounting brackets behind the raised rib in the floorboard where the bench was bolted to and then having to shim the back so the seat doesnt touch the cab??

I'd be interested to hear if anyone else has run into this, and, where did your mounting holes fall?

**GSFMECH** · 07-09-2009, 09:57 AM

Mine adjusted all the way back touch the cab and yes they do lean back. Here are the best photos I have of the drawing out of the assembly manual and you see that the center line of the front bolts is the same as the bench seat. The outmost holes closest to the doors should be about an inch further out than the bench seat. The measurements in the assembly manual don't show this real well. I also included a couple of pics from way back when I first installed them. Mine are in the exact spot the factory intended because I also installed the front brace under the floor board.

Hope this helps

BradE · 07-09-2009, 11:59 AM

That's good stuff, thanks Mike!

07-07-2009, 03:28 PM	#1
djw32 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: So.Cal Posts: 542	Bucket seats Are all of the bucket seats(mounting) the same for the 67-72 chevy truck?

07-07-2009, 03:46 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Bucket seats I dont think buckets started till 69 however as buddy buckets were used in 67-68 and those mounted in the bench seat mounts. 69 - 72 mounting is the same , make sure you get truck brackets and not blazer brackets as those are different. Truck brackets the drivers seat slides, and passenger is stationary. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 07-07-2009 at 03:47 PM.

07-08-2009, 01:08 AM	#3
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,580	Re: Bucket seats Here are a few id pics to go with my67chevytruck's above post. Attached Images

07-08-2009, 01:11 AM	#4
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Bucket seats without going out to look, do all trucks come with the screw holes for buckets or a bench?

07-08-2009, 07:22 AM	#5
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 815	Re: Bucket seats I'm not sure about the buddy buckets on the earlier trucks but the 69 to 72 trucks do not have the extra holes. There is an extra brace under the floor and several extra welded on tabs in the floor pan to mount the seats. You can go off the outer forward bench seat holes, space the seats out about 1" further outboard and drill holes to mount them and this will put you pretty close. If you use the stock outer bench seat holes with the buckets it will put them too close to the console. I have photos somewhere if I can find them or you can do a search. I think I have pictures of the brace in my build page below. I added the brace when I installed my seats. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by GSFMECH; 07-08-2009 at 07:23 AM. Reason: spelling

07-09-2009, 07:26 AM	#7
BradE yard boy Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 119	Re: Bucket seats Ok, so I sold my bench seat to put in my newly re-upholstered 69-72 black/houndstooth buckets in and I'm trying to figure the best way to bolt these in? If I go off the outer bench holes (closest to the steering wheel) the seat seems really close to the steering wheel (as if I'm driving my wifes van). The back of the seat is also touching the back of the cab(??) I don't know if the seats have developed a "lean" to the back over the years or what, but I'm a little frustrated. I've got the slide tracks as far forward as they will go and I've got no room to slide the seat front to back. Does this sound normal to all you who have swapped from bench to buckets? I'm considering having to mount all new holes with the front mounting brackets behind the raised rib in the floorboard where the bench was bolted to and then having to shim the back so the seat doesnt touch the cab?? I'd be interested to hear if anyone else has run into this, and, where did your mounting holes fall? __________________ 1984 Chevy c20 Last edited by BradE; 07-09-2009 at 07:28 AM. Reason: spelling

07-09-2009, 09:57 AM	#8
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 815	Re: Bucket seats Mine adjusted all the way back touch the cab and yes they do lean back. Here are the best photos I have of the drawing out of the assembly manual and you see that the center line of the front bolts is the same as the bench seat. The outmost holes closest to the doors should be about an inch further out than the bench seat. The measurements in the assembly manual don't show this real well. I also included a couple of pics from way back when I first installed them. Mine are in the exact spot the factory intended because I also installed the front brace under the floor board. Hope this helps Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

07-09-2009, 11:59 AM	#9
BradE yard boy Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 119	Re: Bucket seats That's good stuff, thanks Mike! __________________ 1984 Chevy c20



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