gimme a recomendation for a bench seat or 60/40............. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

humbulay · 01-21-2003, 11:58 PM

other than the 88-98 chevy bench, anyone who has put a different setup in that worked out nice and comfy?? I really like the late 90's dodge ram seats with the fat flip down console, any attempts/insight about installing those or a similar set?

ease of installation is secondary to the comfort of my throne

don't want any buckets though....

Project1970 · 01-22-2003, 12:06 AM

You could always try the '95-'99 Suburban second-row bench. I've got it in mine. CHEAP - I picked up a very good condition (but dusty, sat in a 'burb without a front clip for a decent time) for $150 and very comfortable. Not hard to install, either.

humbulay · 01-22-2003, 08:27 AM

does that Burb seat have an armrest buillt in or just a straight bench?

Project1970 · 01-22-2003, 11:07 AM

The center seatback has an insert that folds down as an armrest and cupholders (I say insert because the entire seatback doesn't fold down).

Fred T · 01-22-2003, 02:18 PM

The p.o. put the quad-cab seats in my truck. Biggest problem is they sit too high for my liking. I'm tall with short legs so my head is about an inch from the top. Seat is an easy install, drill some new hole and make some spacers for the center supports. Another problem is figuring out a way to get the seat belt retractors to unlatch, they are computer controlled and I haven't been able to figure out how to make them release so I can use the belts. I'll be looking for a bench to put back in mine.

Hotrod70C10 · 01-22-2003, 05:42 PM

Hey project1970 do you have any pics of that burb seat in your truck? Thanks!

Riles72 · 01-22-2003, 05:55 PM

my seat is out of a '98 chevy. It's the 60/40 with the fold down console. I was thinking of putting the 2nd row burb seat in mine, but I liked the idea of having storage space vs. cup holders. The install was easy since the front outer bolt holes lign up and you have to drill the others...also, you have to make a spacer for the 60% front right bracket since they were designed for the new model hump...

One thing we did do, however, is "chop" the seat frames. We cut a 2" section out and welded them back together which lowered the seat down. It was a little too high to begin with, but sits really nice now. hey, even my 6'5" friend can ride in it now!

Riley

Project1970 · 01-22-2003, 07:16 PM

Not yet...I've been meaning to...thing is, it sits in a garage down the street most of the week. Yay dorm life. :P

weasel29gm · 01-22-2003, 08:12 PM

About any bench will work, I know Ford has got some nice seats. Just don't tell what you got it from!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!

humbulay · 01-23-2003, 10:20 AM

glad to hear your 6'5" buddy can ride in it cuz I'm a little taller than that. you say you cut about 2" off of the frame? is it possible to cut anymore than that off?

Project1970~ do you have any problems w/ that Burb seat not being adjustable?

Thanks for the input fellas!

Project1970 · 01-23-2003, 02:23 PM

None at all - I'm 6'4" so I stuck it as far back and low as I could, given that any cutting was done with a hacksaw, die grinder, and bench grinder, and I don't have a welder.

The seat DOES, however, flip forward! Makes it a lot easier to install, IMO, not to mention easy to use the storage space under there. Plus, if I ever need to get at the gas tank for some reason...

If I did have a welder, I'd probably have shortened the legs that come down from the seat a bit...

oldcarbuff · 01-23-2003, 02:30 PM

I put a burb second seat in as well. It does sit high if you don't change anything. I am 6'1", but have short legs (32" inseam). My head is pretty high. I don't have a problem with the adjusting (or lack thereof). It is just a little hard to see street lights if you are first in line.

One cool thing with the burb seat is I can flip up the passenger side seat bottom, then flip down the passenger seat back (the headrest comes out and slides into some holes in the seat bottom). That way I have a carpeted, flat bottomed storage spot which works great for groceries when it is cold out.

I will be working on some pictures this week.

OCB

p.s. I did switch to a 15' steering wheel to make a little more leg room for sliding into the seat.

Riles72 · 01-23-2003, 06:21 PM

I don't think we were able to chop more than 2" from the seat. It sat the rear brackets on the seat frame itself doing this and eleminated the spacer needed for the front. one thing I do have to warn you about on this install, on a short box, there's a crossmember on the frame that makes bolting it up a pain...other than that, the power lumbar is niiice...

Riley

humbulay · 01-23-2003, 06:34 PM

hey olecarbuff.....what year saet is that that you can do all of that flippin' with?? or does it matter?

Slick71 · 01-23-2003, 06:50 PM

Here's a pic of the 2nd seat from a 95 Burb. I'm completely happy with it and like project1970 said, you can get these seats for about $150.

jay6891 · 01-23-2003, 07:03 PM

These are the seats that I have in my truck. YOu can get the mounting brackets and it is a direct bolt in. Very comfortable and have lumbar support and lots of storage.

Project1970 · 01-23-2003, 07:15 PM

The seats that you can do all the flippin' with (heh) are the 1995-1999 Suburban second-row seats. I believe the 2000-up ones would work too, but I don't like the look as much and they'd probably cost more.

You can get leather ones if you want, too...

humbulay · 01-23-2003, 10:16 PM

jay6891~ what are those beauties out of ?!? and the all important ....................how much?

jay6891 · 01-24-2003, 10:21 AM

I had to wait till after the wife went to work to respond. Summit lists these seats for 999.00 plus 49.00 for bracket. Seats are made of leather. The console you see folded down also fold up and there is another storage compartment inside the seat. I lucked out and got mine from a guy on ebay for 500.00 never installed. I did remove the head rests so I could recline further back. I'm 6'4". Also put a s-10 steering wheel on for more leg room. Hope this helps.

humbulay · 01-24-2003, 11:14 AM

just outta curiousity.....how much does your wife think they cost? that will give me an idea of how low I can go with my wife!

jay6891 · 01-24-2003, 05:50 PM

She knows what I paid, just showed her the pic in the Summit Catalouge and said "look, half price." She went and got my money order.

KEH · 02-18-2003, 02:37 AM

Did you guys find the burb 2nd seats in parts yards, or is there another source? That looks a whole lot more comfortable than my old bench seat.

Slick71, did you do any cutting to make it fit?

Thanks

Hotrod70C10 · 02-18-2003, 03:00 AM

Hey jay do you have any pics of that seat installed yet?
Thanks!

Project1970 · 02-18-2003, 03:02 AM

I found mine in a yard. There is a guy who puts them up on eBay once in a while, but shipping was way too expensive.

It's not hard to find one in good shape, mine was just dusty.

KEH · 02-18-2003, 03:20 AM

Project1970, if you run across another would you let me know. I could have it picked up from there.

Thanks

01-21-2003, 11:58 PM	#1
humbulay 1971 C10 LWB under const. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 91	gimme a recomendation for a bench seat or 60/40............. other than the 88-98 chevy bench, anyone who has put a different setup in that worked out nice and comfy?? I really like the late 90's dodge ram seats with the fat flip down console, any attempts/insight about installing those or a similar set? ease of installation is secondary to the comfort of my throne don't want any buckets though.... __________________ I see getting married as a can't lose situation........... either gonna live happily ever after or get my 1st wife outta the way

01-22-2003, 12:06 AM	#2
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	You could always try the '95-'99 Suburban second-row bench. I've got it in mine. CHEAP - I picked up a very good condition (but dusty, sat in a 'burb without a front clip for a decent time) for $150 and very comfortable. Not hard to install, either. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-22-2003, 08:27 AM	#3
humbulay 1971 C10 LWB under const. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 91	does that Burb seat have an armrest buillt in or just a straight bench? __________________ I see getting married as a can't lose situation........... either gonna live happily ever after or get my 1st wife outta the way

01-22-2003, 11:07 AM	#4
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	The center seatback has an insert that folds down as an armrest and cupholders (I say insert because the entire seatback doesn't fold down). __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-22-2003, 02:18 PM	#5
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	The p.o. put the quad-cab seats in my truck. Biggest problem is they sit too high for my liking. I'm tall with short legs so my head is about an inch from the top. Seat is an easy install, drill some new hole and make some spacers for the center supports. Another problem is figuring out a way to get the seat belt retractors to unlatch, they are computer controlled and I haven't been able to figure out how to make them release so I can use the belts. I'll be looking for a bench to put back in mine. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

01-22-2003, 05:42 PM	#6
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Hey project1970 do you have any pics of that burb seat in your truck? Thanks! __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

01-22-2003, 05:55 PM	#7
Riles72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 117	here's mine.. my seat is out of a '98 chevy. It's the 60/40 with the fold down console. I was thinking of putting the 2nd row burb seat in mine, but I liked the idea of having storage space vs. cup holders. The install was easy since the front outer bolt holes lign up and you have to drill the others...also, you have to make a spacer for the 60% front right bracket since they were designed for the new model hump... One thing we did do, however, is "chop" the seat frames. We cut a 2" section out and welded them back together which lowered the seat down. It was a little too high to begin with, but sits really nice now. hey, even my 6'5" friend can ride in it now! Riley Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy short stepside 350/350 tilt, vintage air a/c sunset Orange Metallic paint Early Classic 2.5/4 drop eagle series 211 wheels

01-22-2003, 07:16 PM	#8
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Not yet...I've been meaning to...thing is, it sits in a garage down the street most of the week. Yay dorm life. :P __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-22-2003, 08:12 PM	#9
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	About any bench will work, I know Ford has got some nice seats. Just don't tell what you got it from!!!!!!! LOL!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-23-2003, 10:20 AM	#10
humbulay 1971 C10 LWB under const. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 91	glad to hear your 6'5" buddy can ride in it cuz I'm a little taller than that. you say you cut about 2" off of the frame? is it possible to cut anymore than that off? Project1970~ do you have any problems w/ that Burb seat not being adjustable? Thanks for the input fellas! __________________ I see getting married as a can't lose situation........... either gonna live happily ever after or get my 1st wife outta the way

01-23-2003, 02:23 PM	#11
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	None at all - I'm 6'4" so I stuck it as far back and low as I could, given that any cutting was done with a hacksaw, die grinder, and bench grinder, and I don't have a welder. The seat DOES, however, flip forward! Makes it a lot easier to install, IMO, not to mention easy to use the storage space under there. Plus, if I ever need to get at the gas tank for some reason... If I did have a welder, I'd probably have shortened the legs that come down from the seat a bit... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-23-2003, 02:30 PM	#12
oldcarbuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Muncie, IN U.S.A. Posts: 60	I put a burb second seat in as well. It does sit high if you don't change anything. I am 6'1", but have short legs (32" inseam). My head is pretty high. I don't have a problem with the adjusting (or lack thereof). It is just a little hard to see street lights if you are first in line. One cool thing with the burb seat is I can flip up the passenger side seat bottom, then flip down the passenger seat back (the headrest comes out and slides into some holes in the seat bottom). That way I have a carpeted, flat bottomed storage spot which works great for groceries when it is cold out. I will be working on some pictures this week. OCB p.s. I did switch to a 15' steering wheel to make a little more leg room for sliding into the seat.

01-23-2003, 06:21 PM	#13
Riles72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 117	more than 2 inches... I don't think we were able to chop more than 2" from the seat. It sat the rear brackets on the seat frame itself doing this and eleminated the spacer needed for the front. one thing I do have to warn you about on this install, on a short box, there's a crossmember on the frame that makes bolting it up a pain...other than that, the power lumbar is niiice... Riley __________________ 72 Chevy short stepside 350/350 tilt, vintage air a/c sunset Orange Metallic paint Early Classic 2.5/4 drop eagle series 211 wheels

01-23-2003, 06:34 PM	#14
humbulay 1971 C10 LWB under const. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 91	hey olecarbuff.....what year saet is that that you can do all of that flippin' with?? or does it matter? __________________ I see getting married as a can't lose situation........... either gonna live happily ever after or get my 1st wife outta the way

01-23-2003, 06:50 PM	#15
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Here's a pic of the 2nd seat from a 95 Burb. I'm completely happy with it and like project1970 said, you can get these seats for about $150. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com



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01-23-2003, 07:03 PM	#16
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	These are the seats that I have in my truck. YOu can get the mounting brackets and it is a direct bolt in. Very comfortable and have lumbar support and lots of storage. Attached Images __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

01-23-2003, 07:15 PM	#17
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	The seats that you can do all the flippin' with (heh) are the 1995-1999 Suburban second-row seats. I believe the 2000-up ones would work too, but I don't like the look as much and they'd probably cost more. You can get leather ones if you want, too... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-23-2003, 10:16 PM	#18
humbulay 1971 C10 LWB under const. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 91	jay6891~ what are those beauties out of ?!? and the all important ....................how much? __________________ I see getting married as a can't lose situation........... either gonna live happily ever after or get my 1st wife outta the way

01-24-2003, 10:21 AM	#19
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	I had to wait till after the wife went to work to respond. Summit lists these seats for 999.00 plus 49.00 for bracket. Seats are made of leather. The console you see folded down also fold up and there is another storage compartment inside the seat. I lucked out and got mine from a guy on ebay for 500.00 never installed. I did remove the head rests so I could recline further back. I'm 6'4". Also put a s-10 steering wheel on for more leg room. Hope this helps. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

01-24-2003, 11:14 AM	#20
humbulay 1971 C10 LWB under const. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 91	just outta curiousity.....how much does your wife think they cost? that will give me an idea of how low I can go with my wife! __________________ I see getting married as a can't lose situation........... either gonna live happily ever after or get my 1st wife outta the way

01-24-2003, 05:50 PM	#21
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	She knows what I paid, just showed her the pic in the Summit Catalouge and said "look, half price." She went and got my money order. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

02-18-2003, 02:37 AM	#22
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	Did you guys find the burb 2nd seats in parts yards, or is there another source? That looks a whole lot more comfortable than my old bench seat. Slick71, did you do any cutting to make it fit? Thanks __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

02-18-2003, 03:00 AM	#23
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Hey jay do you have any pics of that seat installed yet? Thanks! __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

02-18-2003, 03:02 AM	#24
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I found mine in a yard. There is a guy who puts them up on eBay once in a while, but shipping was way too expensive. It's not hard to find one in good shape, mine was just dusty. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

02-18-2003, 03:20 AM	#25
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	Project1970, if you run across another would you let me know. I could have it picked up from there. Thanks __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

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