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Burt4x4 · 08-19-2010, 09:54 AM

I'm excited so I thought I would share. My 15yr old van seats are flat in 10min of seat time...they need to go.
I sold my kegerator and bought Corbeau Baja RS suspension seats, Awesome

They are not bolted in yet. My old mounts are not suspension seat friendly. I need a hollo center not a flat plate to allow the center of the seat to...well suspend

So this weekend I'm gonna weld up some mounts. Here is a crappy scetch of what I'll make:

Eventually I will add the seat mounts to the cage but that mod is far away at this point so....more to follow.
Burt

Burt4x4 · 08-19-2010, 09:55 AM

Here is the old seat:

tubbedII · 08-19-2010, 11:30 AM

They look good in there!

Burt4x4 · 08-19-2010, 12:01 PM

Cool thanks!
Ya I hope they perform as well as they look.
Heading to Moab first week in Sept. so I get to test um out in one of the best places on earth to wheel

RAB38 · 08-19-2010, 02:35 PM

Those look good, are they comfortable? Just wondering how stiff they may be. I am looking to upgrade my seats as well.

AJs72K5 · 08-19-2010, 02:49 PM

That's cool Burt!

Burt4x4 · 08-19-2010, 04:49 PM

Stiff, no not really. They are firm but the "suspension" or butt part is soft as you are sitting in a hammick or bottomless seat = suspended

The real test will be after I get them mounted and do some driving & wheeling

**Yukon Jack** · 08-19-2010, 11:03 PM

Those are gonna be nice in there - look great!

Burt4x4 · 08-20-2010, 10:48 AM

Thanks AJ & YJ ~ say that fast hahaha
Hope all is well with you guys!
Seams VT is gone....

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!

swyfor5 · 08-21-2010, 07:34 PM

Wow Burt, those look great! Ching, Ching! How are the mounts coming?

Burt4x4 · 08-22-2010, 01:21 AM

One more to make

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-23-2010, 04:43 PM

Better get some seat covers for those as the material will fade in about a years of being in the sun under a soft top. My buddy has a set and they are less than stellar looking now.

AJs72K5 · 08-23-2010, 08:08 PM

Smoooooooooooth.

BobbyK · 08-23-2010, 10:50 PM

Some sheep skin would look cooool!

Burt4x4 · 08-24-2010, 10:15 AM

I have read about the lack of UV resistance, even though Corbeau says they are UV protected. Luckly my K5 sits inside the garage when not in use. I'm not too woried about them "turning ugly", I just wanted a suspension seat so as long as they function I'm happy

So far they seam great!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-24-2010, 10:48 AM

Dont get me wrong they do work great I was just a little unimpressed with the uv protection. The side bolster are killer and really keep you in place..

jaros44sr · 08-24-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burt4x4

Seams VT is gone....

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!

Not gone totally, answers PM,s

Nice work on the seats, didn't know you could weld. Did you plate under the floorboard?

Burt4x4 · 08-24-2010, 04:57 PM

heheh ya I saw his visit the other day...life happens

No, no plate under the carpet just the floor.

Ya I can weld, not the pretty type welding as I use a stick welder "Buzz Box" but it works

AJs72K5 · 08-24-2010, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burt4x4

heheh ya I saw his visit the other day...life happens

No, no plate under the carpet just the floor.

Ya I can weld, not the pretty type welding as I use a stick welder "Buzz Box" but it works

I think YJ's asking if you put plates underneath the truck, for each bolt) to keep those seats from ripping out of the body.... but I could be wrong.

Burt4x4 · 08-25-2010, 09:49 AM

Why would they rip out of the body

The front bolts go thru a body "crossmember" and I have big ass bolts w/washers so I don't see it as a issue..my rig never goes fast anyway....maybe 50 tops from time to time but I trailer it everywere. Plus my old seats were mounted that way and that was what a 17year run. All good....

jaros44sr · 08-25-2010, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burt4x4

Why would they rip out of the body

The front bolts go thru a body "crossmember" and I have big ass bolts w/washers so I don't see it as a issue..my rig never goes fast anyway....maybe 50 tops from time to time but I trailer it everywere. Plus my old seats were mounted that way and that was what a 17year run. All good....

just checking to see what works, looks like you've got the bases covered. I was thinking the stock rear plates look a little small, but you can't argue with 17 years of success.

08-19-2010, 09:54 AM	#1
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Time to upgrade my seats>> I'm excited so I thought I would share. My 15yr old van seats are flat in 10min of seat time...they need to go. I sold my kegerator and bought Corbeau Baja RS suspension seats, Awesome They are not bolted in yet. My old mounts are not suspension seat friendly. I need a hollo center not a flat plate to allow the center of the seat to...well suspend So this weekend I'm gonna weld up some mounts. Here is a crappy scetch of what I'll make: Eventually I will add the seat mounts to the cage but that mod is far away at this point so....more to follow. Burt __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

08-19-2010, 09:55 AM	#2
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> Here is the old seat: __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

08-19-2010, 11:30 AM	#3
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> They look good in there! __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

08-19-2010, 12:01 PM	#4
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> Cool thanks! Ya I hope they perform as well as they look. Heading to Moab first week in Sept. so I get to test um out in one of the best places on earth to wheel __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

08-19-2010, 02:35 PM	#5
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> Those look good, are they comfortable? Just wondering how stiff they may be. I am looking to upgrade my seats as well. __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange

08-19-2010, 02:49 PM	#6
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> That's cool Burt! __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

08-19-2010, 04:49 PM	#7
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> Stiff, no not really. They are firm but the "suspension" or butt part is soft as you are sitting in a hammick or bottomless seat = suspended The real test will be after I get them mounted and do some driving & wheeling __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

08-19-2010, 11:03 PM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> Those are gonna be nice in there - look great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-20-2010, 10:48 AM	#9
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> Thanks AJ & YJ ~ say that fast hahaha Hope all is well with you guys! Seams VT is gone.... HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

08-21-2010, 07:34 PM	#10
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> Wow Burt, those look great! Ching, Ching! How are the mounts coming?

08-22-2010, 01:21 AM	#11
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> One more to make __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

08-23-2010, 04:43 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> Better get some seat covers for those as the material will fade in about a years of being in the sun under a soft top. My buddy has a set and they are less than stellar looking now. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-23-2010, 08:08 PM	#13
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> Smoooooooooooth. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

08-23-2010, 10:50 PM	#14
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> Some sheep skin would look cooool! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

08-24-2010, 10:15 AM	#15
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> I have read about the lack of UV resistance, even though Corbeau says they are UV protected. Luckly my K5 sits inside the garage when not in use. I'm not too woried about them "turning ugly", I just wanted a suspension seat so as long as they function I'm happy So far they seam great! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks



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08-24-2010, 10:48 AM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> Dont get me wrong they do work great I was just a little unimpressed with the uv protection. The side bolster are killer and really keep you in place.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-24-2010, 04:57 PM	#18
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> heheh ya I saw his visit the other day...life happens No, no plate under the carpet just the floor. Ya I can weld, not the pretty type welding as I use a stick welder "Buzz Box" but it works __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks Last edited by Burt4x4; 08-24-2010 at 04:58 PM.

08-25-2010, 09:49 AM	#20
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Time to upgrade my seats>> Why would they rip out of the body The front bolts go thru a body "crossmember" and I have big ass bolts w/washers so I don't see it as a issue..my rig never goes fast anyway....maybe 50 tops from time to time but I trailer it everywere. Plus my old seats were mounted that way and that was what a 17year run. All good.... __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

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