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Sammie · 05-13-2010, 05:30 PM

Hi guys,

Maybe a stupid question but will a bench seat from a '84 truck fit in a '79 truck. If so, will it be a simple bolt out the old one, bolt in the new one swap? Or do I have to drill new holes and stuff like that.

The reason I want to swap is that I can get a very nice bench seat from an '84 and mine is very bad.

Thanks in advance!

Jonboy · 05-13-2010, 06:18 PM

It should bolt right in.

*87 chevy silverado* · 05-13-2010, 07:29 PM

it will bolt right up

tucsonjwt · 05-13-2010, 08:48 PM

If you are swapping a stock bench seat, here is a tip I learned when working on my 76. If the wire under the seat which controls the seat adjuster is bent out of shape, sagging down, or hard to operate - get a metal turnbuckle with rods for an old screen door at the hardware store. It is just the right length to replace the wire and you will never have a sloppy adjuster again, plus you can adjust the turnbuckle to get just the right amount of tension you want.

S10Fan · 05-13-2010, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

If you are swapping a stock bench seat, here is a tip I learned when working on my 76. If the wire under the seat which controls the seat adjuster is bent out of shape, sagging down, or hard to operate - get a metal turnbuckle with rods for an old screen door at the hardware store. It is just the right length to replace the wire and you will never have a sloppy adjuster again, plus you can adjust the turnbuckle to get just the right amount of tension you want.

Excellent Tip!

81ratrodc10 · 05-13-2010, 09:57 PM

thats is a cool tip

Sammie · 05-14-2010, 01:59 PM

Thanks guys, got the seat home now. Will get it in the truck within a few days

05-13-2010, 05:30 PM	#1
Sammie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 22	Bench seat Hi guys, Maybe a stupid question but will a bench seat from a '84 truck fit in a '79 truck. If so, will it be a simple bolt out the old one, bolt in the new one swap? Or do I have to drill new holes and stuff like that. The reason I want to swap is that I can get a very nice bench seat from an '84 and mine is very bad. Thanks in advance! __________________ Sam "79 GMC C10 www.gooischeoldtimervereniging.nl

05-13-2010, 06:18 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Bench seat It should bolt right in. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

05-13-2010, 07:29 PM	#3
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Bench seat it will bolt right up

05-13-2010, 08:48 PM	#4
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Bench seat If you are swapping a stock bench seat, here is a tip I learned when working on my 76. If the wire under the seat which controls the seat adjuster is bent out of shape, sagging down, or hard to operate - get a metal turnbuckle with rods for an old screen door at the hardware store. It is just the right length to replace the wire and you will never have a sloppy adjuster again, plus you can adjust the turnbuckle to get just the right amount of tension you want.

05-13-2010, 09:57 PM	#6
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	Re: Bench seat thats is a cool tip

05-14-2010, 01:59 PM	#7
Sammie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 22	Re: Bench seat Thanks guys, got the seat home now. Will get it in the truck within a few days __________________ Sam "79 GMC C10 www.gooischeoldtimervereniging.nl



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