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NewAge1970 · 11-04-2010, 12:28 PM

Does anyone know where to get a seat for a 1970 gmc stepside truck, hopefully with a fold down center console? cannot find one on the internet. but maybe i am not looking in the right places. My seat is okay but i need to get one with a center console because the drink holders in the seat cover dont work as well. and i do like center consoles =D

Tkmadone · 11-04-2010, 04:25 PM

I just bought a set of the Cobra low back bucket seats for my '67 and I am very happy with them.

http://www.discountvantruck.com/disc...ries/truck.htm

It was $800 for the complete set.

hoss67 · 11-04-2010, 04:38 PM

Did everything line up properly Tkmadone? You didn't have to do any special drilling or make anything for it to fit did you?

NewAge1970 · 11-05-2010, 12:09 PM

thanks for the site. well appreciated.

Tkmadone · 11-05-2010, 06:46 PM

Everything lined up great. I'll get some pics soon.

Tkmadone · 11-05-2010, 08:46 PM

Here are my seats.

Sonicman · 11-05-2010, 10:47 PM

Tkmadone------thanks for sharing that website and pics. I'm impressed, thats a sharp seat. I can't tell, do you have the gas tank in the cab? I'm working on engine mods now but I may have to detour to the interior.

Tkmadone · 11-05-2010, 11:40 PM

I do have the tank in the cab, which I'm planning on moving eventually. It seems like the seats may move even further back with the tank out of there, like maybe 2 inches. I'm quite happy with them.

wwotr · 11-06-2010, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NewAge1970

Does anyone know where to get a seat for a 1970 gmc stepside truck, hopefully with a fold down center console? cannot find one on the internet. but maybe i am not looking in the right places. My seat is okay but i need to get one with a center console because the drink holders in the seat cover dont work as well. and i do like center consoles =D

Heres mine (in a 72 GMC)

swamp rat · 11-06-2010, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by wwotr

Heres mine (in a 72 GMC)

That bolted up to the stock bolt holes in the truck? do you have to call and order special for your year/model truck? Thanks for posting!

shiner2001 · 11-06-2010, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tkmadone

I just bought a set of the Cobra low back bucket seats for my '67 and I am very happy with them.

http://www.discountvantruck.com/disc...ries/truck.htm

It was $800 for the complete set.

Why oh why must I see sites like this one when I am trying to STOP spending money on my truck?!?!

And on another note...for those of you that have installed the seats that are pictured, can you post pics of what it looks like under the seat? I'm trying to get an idea of how much difference there is in space available under the aftermarket seats and the stock one for the purposes of squeezing some of my stereo stuff under there. Many thanks!

angelo_32806 · 11-06-2010, 08:41 AM

geting ready to buy a set from discountvantruck.com

wwotr · 11-06-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by shiner2001

Why oh why must I see sites like this one when I am trying to STOP spending money on my truck?!?!

And on another note...for those of you that have installed the seats that are pictured, can you post pics of what it looks like under the seat? I'm trying to get an idea of how much difference there is in space available under the aftermarket seats and the stock one for the purposes of squeezing some of my stereo stuff under there. Many thanks!

Your prayers have been answered.
Go to my Website at:
http://home.pon.net/wwotr/towing.htm

and scroll down to "Custom Seat Installation", and you'll see everything your asking for.
Click on the Thumbnail pictures for a larger view.

wwotr · 11-06-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by angelo_32806

geting ready to buy a set from discountvantruck.com

Yep. Thats where MY seats (pictured above) came from.

swamp rat · 11-06-2010, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

Your prayers have been answered.
Go to my Website at:
http://home.pon.net/wwotr/towing.htm

and scroll down to "Custom Seat Installation", and you'll see everything your asking for.
Click on the Thumbnail pictures for a larger view.

Is that seat bracket spicific to our trucks? did it bolt right up to stock locations? your pic's didn't show that, any info on ordering a special mount? Thanks!

wwotr · 11-06-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Is that seat bracket spicific to our trucks? did it bolt right up to stock locations? your pic's didn't show that, any info on ordering a special mount? Thanks!

Yes its a 3 piece Bracket.
The Rectangle Main Piece
(2) Side Pieces.

The Side pieces bolt directly into the OEM Holes in the Floor and are "Contoured" to the hump in the floor.
Then the Rectangled Box piece attaches to that.

mr48chev · 11-06-2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tkmadone

I just bought a set of the Cobra low back bucket seats for my '67 and I am very happy with them.

http://www.discountvantruck.com/disc...ries/truck.htm

It was $800 for the complete set.

Those are really good looking seats for about the price of having a quality shop redo the stock seat in custom style and material around here.

I finally got a 90 something Chev spit bench in my 71 that looks good and sits good but I have to use one of those floor hump drink holders that doesn't work the best.

swamp rat · 11-07-2010, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

Yes its a 3 piece Bracket.
The Rectangle Main Piece
(2) Side Pieces.

The Side pieces bolt directly into the OEM Holes in the Floor and are "Contoured" to the hump in the floor.
Then the Rectangled Box piece attaches to that.

Awesome information Thanks!

shiner2001 · 11-07-2010, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

Your prayers have been answered.
Go to my Website at:
http://home.pon.net/wwotr/towing.htm

and scroll down to "Custom Seat Installation", and you'll see everything your asking for.
Click on the Thumbnail pictures for a larger view.

Sweet, thanks!!

11-04-2010, 12:28 PM	#1
NewAge1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 93	Seats Does anyone know where to get a seat for a 1970 gmc stepside truck, hopefully with a fold down center console? cannot find one on the internet. but maybe i am not looking in the right places. My seat is okay but i need to get one with a center console because the drink holders in the seat cover dont work as well. and i do like center consoles =D __________________ "Its better to burn out than it is to rust!" '70 GMC C10 2wd. 2.02 aluminum heads. TH400 trans. 450WHP '04 Nissan 350z DD, Twin Turbo, 600whp, drag beast!

11-04-2010, 04:25 PM	#2
Tkmadone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Re: Seats I just bought a set of the Cobra low back bucket seats for my '67 and I am very happy with them. http://www.discountvantruck.com/disc...ries/truck.htm It was $800 for the complete set.

11-04-2010, 04:38 PM	#3
hoss67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harrisville, MS Posts: 267	Re: Seats Did everything line up properly Tkmadone? You didn't have to do any special drilling or make anything for it to fit did you?

11-05-2010, 12:09 PM	#4
NewAge1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 93	Re: Seats thanks for the site. well appreciated. __________________ "Its better to burn out than it is to rust!" '70 GMC C10 2wd. 2.02 aluminum heads. TH400 trans. 450WHP '04 Nissan 350z DD, Twin Turbo, 600whp, drag beast!

11-05-2010, 06:46 PM	#5
Tkmadone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Re: Seats Everything lined up great. I'll get some pics soon.

11-05-2010, 08:46 PM	#6
Tkmadone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Re: Seats Here are my seats. Attached Images

11-05-2010, 10:47 PM	#7
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: Seats Tkmadone------thanks for sharing that website and pics. I'm impressed, thats a sharp seat. I can't tell, do you have the gas tank in the cab? I'm working on engine mods now but I may have to detour to the interior.

11-05-2010, 11:40 PM	#8
Tkmadone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 193	Re: Seats I do have the tank in the cab, which I'm planning on moving eventually. It seems like the seats may move even further back with the tank out of there, like maybe 2 inches. I'm quite happy with them.

11-06-2010, 08:41 AM	#12
angelo_32806 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 107	Re: Seats geting ready to buy a set from discountvantruck.com



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