2004 Silverado seats in my 71 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JCA1972 · 08-06-2010, 10:48 PM

Well I finally got my seats in, 2004 Silverado seats and console. The old bench seat wasn't comfortable on long rides.

Now I just need a tilt column and a new steering wheel. Man just when you think youre done, you find out that you want to add something else. Its never ending.

srea76 · 08-06-2010, 10:50 PM

Look a lot more comfortable. I will take that bench. Let me know when you can drive to Georgia and drop it off

JCA1972 · 08-06-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by srea76

Look a lot more comfortable. I will take that bench. Let me know when you can drive to Georgia and drop it off

Yeah it is comfotrable, Bench is already sold and gone.

red71cheyenne · 08-07-2010, 12:10 AM

Those look good in there! How did you end up mounting them?

redmonster · 08-07-2010, 01:17 AM

seats look great

Ackattack · 08-07-2010, 01:46 AM

I have seats from a '02 Tahoe with manual lumbar support. With the lumbar "turned all the way down" it still feels like there is a log behind me. Never felt that in my suburban or pickup that had power lumbar.

Dingfodgy · 08-07-2010, 02:37 AM

I had the same seats except in cloth in my '67.....loved 'em! However, the backs are a bit thicker than the stock bench seat. To avoid having to scrounge up a decent tilt column- I just did the column mod that moves the steering wheel closer to the dash by a couple inches. It made all the difference- even with my 250lb. fat a$$, I could get in and out just fine.

Andy4639 · 08-07-2010, 06:03 AM

The seat's look great! Is the steering wheel that close to the drivers seat or is it the picture angle? Did you hook up all the he electrics on them? I like my heated seat in the Tahoe wish my 71 had it!.

JCA1972 · 08-07-2010, 09:25 AM

I used 3/8 bolts with 1/2" washers on the bottom. That's the angle of the pic. The seat is not that close to the steering wheel. I only hooked up the power to the seats, I don't need heated seats in Houston.

Andy4639 · 08-07-2010, 09:49 AM

That's good! Yea if in Houston I guess not. Do you have enough room for the seat to lay back at all? They look great and they look good and confy to!

Pop's C-10 · 08-07-2010, 10:41 AM

Thoese look sweet....

**BIG ORANGE** · 08-07-2010, 11:20 AM

I have those seats in my 2004, and there comfy! Yours look great in yr truck!

**Already Gone** · 08-07-2010, 01:46 PM

The seats look great in your truck. As soon as I get the gas tank out of the cab which means I have to get my ECE rear mounted gas tank installed which means I need to remove the box and if I do that i might as well redo the wood box floor and on it goes..... I have the same ones ready to go in my 72only they are the cloth ones with power both sides.

In doing some research on installing these seats its been pointed out that the the truck floor should be reinforced. If the floor isn't reinforced the seats could rip out of the floor in an accident. I do believe there have been threads on here showing how some members have reinforced the floor for the seats.

StepSideRick · 08-07-2010, 05:17 PM

Can those seats be installed with the gastank in the cab?

Dingfodgy · 08-07-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by StepSideRick

Can those seats be installed with the gastank in the cab?

Yes, I intalled mine with the in-cab tank in place. The seat backs hit the kick-out under the rear window long before they would make contact with the gas tank.

**Stocker** · 08-07-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JCA1972

I used 3/8 bolts with 1/2" washers on the bottom. That's the angle of the pic. The seat is not that close to the steering wheel.

Just so I understand... the bolt holes didn't line up with the existing mounting holes, so you drilled new holes in the floor and backed them up with large washers?

Those do look great, and look a lot more comfortable!

JCA1972 · 08-07-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Just so I understand... the bolt holes didn't line up with the existing mounting holes, so you drilled new holes in the floor and backed them up with large washers?

Those do look great, and look a lot more comfortable!

Yes That is a true statement.

StepSideRick · 08-08-2010, 06:15 PM

Thank's Dingfodgy thats good to know,I need a seat and that looks nice.

JCA1972 · 08-08-2010, 09:01 PM

Here is a pic of what took place of the gas tank.

HeavyD · 08-09-2010, 09:06 PM

Much difference in legroom?

JCA1972 · 08-09-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

Much difference in legroom?

Not really, I'm 6'1", I don't think that they made these trucks for tall guys.

DustyC10 · 08-09-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JCA1972

Not really, I'm 6'1", I don't think that they made these trucks for tall guys.

I was afraid you were going to say that... Im 6'3", I have a feeling finding the right seat is going to be interesting...

JCA1972 · 08-29-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DustyC10

I was afraid you were going to say that... Im 6'3", I have a feeling finding the right seat is going to be interesting...

Let me know if you find one. LOL

08-06-2010, 10:48 PM	#1
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	2004 Silverado seats in my 71 Well I finally got my seats in, 2004 Silverado seats and console. The old bench seat wasn't comfortable on long rides. Now I just need a tilt column and a new steering wheel. Man just when you think youre done, you find out that you want to add something else. Its never ending. __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458

08-06-2010, 10:50 PM	#2
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 Look a lot more comfortable. I will take that bench. Let me know when you can drive to Georgia and drop it off __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

08-07-2010, 12:10 AM	#4
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 Those look good in there! How did you end up mounting them? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-07-2010, 01:17 AM	#5
redmonster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EL PASO,TEJAS Posts: 212	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 seats look great

08-07-2010, 01:46 AM	#6
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 I have seats from a '02 Tahoe with manual lumbar support. With the lumbar "turned all the way down" it still feels like there is a log behind me. Never felt that in my suburban or pickup that had power lumbar. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

08-07-2010, 02:37 AM	#7
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 I had the same seats except in cloth in my '67.....loved 'em! However, the backs are a bit thicker than the stock bench seat. To avoid having to scrounge up a decent tilt column- I just did the column mod that moves the steering wheel closer to the dash by a couple inches. It made all the difference- even with my 250lb. fat a$$, I could get in and out just fine. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

08-07-2010, 06:03 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 The seat's look great! Is the steering wheel that close to the drivers seat or is it the picture angle? Did you hook up all the he electrics on them? I like my heated seat in the Tahoe wish my 71 had it!. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-07-2010, 09:25 AM	#9
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 I used 3/8 bolts with 1/2" washers on the bottom. That's the angle of the pic. The seat is not that close to the steering wheel. I only hooked up the power to the seats, I don't need heated seats in Houston. __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458

08-07-2010, 09:49 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 That's good! Yea if in Houston I guess not. Do you have enough room for the seat to lay back at all? They look great and they look good and confy to! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-07-2010, 10:41 AM	#11
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 Thoese look sweet....

08-07-2010, 11:20 AM	#12
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 I have those seats in my 2004, and there comfy! Yours look great in yr truck! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

08-07-2010, 01:46 PM	#13
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 The seats look great in your truck. As soon as I get the gas tank out of the cab which means I have to get my ECE rear mounted gas tank installed which means I need to remove the box and if I do that i might as well redo the wood box floor and on it goes..... I have the same ones ready to go in my 72only they are the cloth ones with power both sides. In doing some research on installing these seats its been pointed out that the the truck floor should be reinforced. If the floor isn't reinforced the seats could rip out of the floor in an accident. I do believe there have been threads on here showing how some members have reinforced the floor for the seats. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-07-2010, 05:17 PM	#14
StepSideRick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Waterbury CT Posts: 13	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 Can those seats be installed with the gastank in the cab?

08-08-2010, 06:15 PM	#18
StepSideRick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Waterbury CT Posts: 13	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 Thank's Dingfodgy thats good to know,I need a seat and that looks nice.

08-08-2010, 09:01 PM	#19
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 Here is a pic of what took place of the gas tank. __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458



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08-09-2010, 09:06 PM	#20
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: 2004 Silverado seats in my 71 Much difference in legroom? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

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