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Crispyr1 · 03-21-2010, 11:49 PM

So I picked up these new seats after deciding to keep my truck. Which one do you think looks better the blue are my original (Obviously). Thanks. By the way I got the Tan seats for FREE!

gonzo6869 · 03-21-2010, 11:53 PM

The bucket seats are nice, though you should remove the head rest and get a carpet kit for the tank and it will be looking sweat.

jojo · 03-22-2010, 01:38 AM

I like the tan seats too thats exactly what I'm looking for. But with out the head rests of course.

I love the shape of them but the only problem I see with them is the color. Eventually you'll have to cover them to match or change your interior color to tan (if that's even important to you)

thepenguin99 · 03-22-2010, 03:21 AM

Original seat all the way. Very few later model seats look right to me in these trucks.

OARNGESI · 03-22-2010, 06:40 AM

Which is more comfortable? I pick that one

cdowns · 03-22-2010, 06:59 AM

i like original seats few modern look well or fit right

wHATANERD · 03-22-2010, 08:26 AM

the original look much better

Crispyr1 · 03-22-2010, 12:25 PM

I really like how I can move the seat and actually fit a small tool bag behind the passenger side, love the arm rest and comfort is about the same, but i don't know about how it looks! I plan on rewraping them with black and red vinyl.

Crispyr1 · 03-22-2010, 11:56 PM

Can anyone recognize what year and what vehicle they came out of, or at least what seats they are? I heard it was a lot cheaper/easier to order custom seat covers and put them on yourself, than to take them to an upholster!

thepenguin99 · 03-23-2010, 12:14 AM

They are 95-98 chevy/gmc seats.

EDIT: Also, think they are extended cab seats.

vectorit · 03-23-2010, 12:27 AM

To me, the original bench seats are more comfortable. (They look better too).
Sell the tan ones, and use the money to overhaul your original bench.

Crispyr1 · 03-23-2010, 10:20 AM

thanks for the help

Willys47 · 03-23-2010, 10:35 AM

old works for me

MCSO5164 · 03-23-2010, 10:59 AM

Old

big_al_71 · 03-23-2010, 11:22 AM

I like the bench alot better..

tubbedII · 03-23-2010, 12:08 PM

I agree with selling the tan and using the money to wrap the bench in your black/red vinyl. The newer model doesn't seem to fit the look inside the cab IMO.

flashed · 03-23-2010, 12:29 PM

I was going to use newer Dodge truck seats in my 72 until I got free buddybuckets . I really like the buddybuckets better than the bench.

1-PU70 · 03-23-2010, 05:29 PM

If u want buckets go with the real deal. When I had mine recovered I had them put heaters in them. I went back about 4 times till he got the sweet spot for the lumbar. My seats are way comfy.

**72K20** · 03-23-2010, 09:00 PM

The new ones are much more comfortable. Those 60/40 seats can also be painted (yes, painted). Duplicolor makes an upholestery paint so make those black first and see what you think. Much cheaper than recovering and might just do the trick!

Leviticus · 03-23-2010, 09:12 PM

Keep the original bench, I like my new bench, you cant beat that bounce the old benches have when you go over dips. Feels like you are driving a backhoe with the suspension seat.

Crispyr1 · 03-24-2010, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-PU70

If u want buckets go with the real deal. When I had mine recovered I had them put heaters in them. I went back about 4 times till he got the sweet spot for the lumbar. My seats are way comfy.

Man those are some awesome looking seats!!! I don't have the money for those tho!

03-21-2010, 11:49 PM	#1
Crispyr1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 114	New seats or old? Opinions please! So I picked up these new seats after deciding to keep my truck. Which one do you think looks better the blue are my original (Obviously). Thanks. By the way I got the Tan seats for FREE! Attached Images __________________ '68 C-10 SWB LS 5.3L, 4L60E, 3:73 posi, Dakota Digital HDX Gauges, Boss 338's 18's front 20's rear. 3"/5" drop.

03-21-2010, 11:53 PM	#2
gonzo6869 Cops, ha, catch me if you can! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Barbara, CA. Posts: 271	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! The bucket seats are nice, though you should remove the head rest and get a carpet kit for the tank and it will be looking sweat. __________________ 72 C-10 Stepper 350/TH350 3.73 in the back Edelbrock intake and Carb Hooker Comp Headers 275/60R15 on Rallies

03-22-2010, 01:38 AM	#3
jojo printing is my trade Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 349	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! I like the tan seats too thats exactly what I'm looking for. But with out the head rests of course. I love the shape of them but the only problem I see with them is the color. Eventually you'll have to cover them to match or change your interior color to tan (if that's even important to you) __________________ Jojo's '70 stepside build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=344184

03-22-2010, 03:21 AM	#4
thepenguin99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 435	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! Original seat all the way. Very few later model seats look right to me in these trucks.

03-22-2010, 06:40 AM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! Which is more comfortable? I pick that one __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-22-2010, 06:59 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! i like original seats few modern look well or fit right __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-22-2010, 08:26 AM	#7
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! the original look much better __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

03-22-2010, 12:25 PM	#8
Crispyr1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 114	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! I really like how I can move the seat and actually fit a small tool bag behind the passenger side, love the arm rest and comfort is about the same, but i don't know about how it looks! I plan on rewraping them with black and red vinyl. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB LS 5.3L, 4L60E, 3:73 posi, Dakota Digital HDX Gauges, Boss 338's 18's front 20's rear. 3"/5" drop.

03-22-2010, 11:56 PM	#9
Crispyr1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 114	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! Can anyone recognize what year and what vehicle they came out of, or at least what seats they are? I heard it was a lot cheaper/easier to order custom seat covers and put them on yourself, than to take them to an upholster! __________________ '68 C-10 SWB LS 5.3L, 4L60E, 3:73 posi, Dakota Digital HDX Gauges, Boss 338's 18's front 20's rear. 3"/5" drop.

03-23-2010, 12:14 AM	#10
thepenguin99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 435	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! They are 95-98 chevy/gmc seats. EDIT: Also, think they are extended cab seats. Last edited by thepenguin99; 03-23-2010 at 12:17 AM.

03-23-2010, 12:27 AM	#11
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! To me, the original bench seats are more comfortable. (They look better too). Sell the tan ones, and use the money to overhaul your original bench. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

03-23-2010, 10:20 AM	#12
Crispyr1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 114	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! thanks for the help __________________ '68 C-10 SWB LS 5.3L, 4L60E, 3:73 posi, Dakota Digital HDX Gauges, Boss 338's 18's front 20's rear. 3"/5" drop.

03-23-2010, 10:35 AM	#13
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! old works for me __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

03-23-2010, 10:59 AM	#14
MCSO5164 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: A****er Ca. Posts: 30	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! Old

03-23-2010, 11:22 AM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! I like the bench alot better.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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03-23-2010, 12:08 PM	#16
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! I agree with selling the tan and using the money to wrap the bench in your black/red vinyl. The newer model doesn't seem to fit the look inside the cab IMO. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

03-23-2010, 12:29 PM	#17
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! I was going to use newer Dodge truck seats in my 72 until I got free buddybuckets . I really like the buddybuckets better than the bench.

03-23-2010, 05:29 PM	#18
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! If u want buckets go with the real deal. When I had mine recovered I had them put heaters in them. I went back about 4 times till he got the sweet spot for the lumbar. My seats are way comfy. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

03-23-2010, 09:00 PM	#19
72K20 Slow Old Timer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Decatur, Texas USA Posts: 224	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! The new ones are much more comfortable. Those 60/40 seats can also be painted (yes, painted). Duplicolor makes an upholestery paint so make those black first and see what you think. Much cheaper than recovering and might just do the trick!

03-23-2010, 09:12 PM	#20
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: New seats or old? Opinions please! Keep the original bench, I like my new bench, you cant beat that bounce the old benches have when you go over dips. Feels like you are driving a backhoe with the suspension seat. __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

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