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1976K5CHALET · 03-20-2003, 01:37 AM

Seems that you C10 owners have more experience in customizing your interior than us K10 owners...lol. Looking to replace my stock bucket seats for something more rearend friendly on long hauls...not looking for a brand new in the box solution...something maybe found in the local wrecking yard that works well and is comfortable...any ideas...pics?

Doug W.

Captkaos · 03-20-2003, 12:24 PM

Not sure what you are looking for, but have you though about newer Blazer/Jimmy Seats?
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/Jimmyint.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/jimmyint1.jpg

N2TRUX used extended cab seats from the non-third door models (I think)
http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL137/...3/13892358.jpg
http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL137/...3/13892364.jpg

J-Spec C10 · 03-20-2003, 01:30 PM

man, a white interior. I heard those exist.

Not for me though, I'd never be able to keep my greasy hands off it.

Either way, those seats looked really nice. But the first 2 links wouldn't work for me.

79BIG10 · 03-20-2003, 02:20 PM

Chris do you have any idea on how hard it was to install those on N2TRUX's blazer? I love those seats and can get them here reasonablly priced. I just want to make sure I'm not getting into anything too much trouble

Low87 · 03-20-2003, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captkaos
N2TRUX used extended cab seats from the non-third door models (I think)

My Dad has a 96 GMC ext cab with the 3rd door, his seats are identical to that. Looks like a good possibility....

BigRed · 03-20-2003, 02:51 PM

I love that second interior! Makes me want to rething my idea of going with a grey interior.

Captkaos · 03-20-2003, 03:45 PM

The seats in N2TRUX's Blazer are grey....
As for how hard they were to install, well he said they were a pain, but I am sure it isn't THAT hard, but they mount flat as it is mounted in a Blazer and not a pickup.

Greg, he used the non-3rd door model because the pass seat slid forward for rear seat access, the ones with the 3rd door I don't think had this option. Like I said before, these were mounted in a Blazer.

Anyone else can't see my pics? Weird. They are a '91 interior put in a 78 Jimmy.

79BIG10 · 03-20-2003, 03:50 PM

Chris how would they mount different from a truck to a blazer? I thought they would be the same?

**swervin ervin** · 03-20-2003, 05:21 PM

Blazers don't have the hump in the floor for the tanks, as it's at the rear.

Captkaos · 03-20-2003, 06:24 PM

Pictures worth a 1000 words (but what Mike said)
Pickup (courtesy of 75stepside)
http://merlin2.alleg.edu/student/t/t.../cabprime4.jpg
http://merlin2.alleg.edu/student/t/t.../cabprime3.jpg
http://merlin2.alleg.edu/student/t/t.../cabstrip2.jpg

Blazer/Jimmy
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/jimmybrkt.jpg

1976K5CHALET · 03-21-2003, 12:52 AM

Okay...N2TRUX seats would match my gray interior and look sweet. Just need more info...

DW

79BIG10 · 03-21-2003, 08:06 AM

Thanks for the pics and info Mike and Chris

Captkaos · 03-21-2003, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1976K5CHALET
Okay...N2TRUX seats would match my gray interior and look sweet. Just need more info...DW

Doug,
What more info are you looking for?
The way I mounted mine, I set up a cardboard sheets on the floor and "bolted" it down using the stock seat mounting holes (as they are stronger). Then I located the seat between the mounting holes and then marked the seat outline and hole locations onto the cardboard. Took the seat out and then marked where the metal needed to be removed. Since the 73-88? used the flip seat, I U-bolted the rear down on the passenger side.

You can use this same procedure for yours as I think N2TRUX did about the same thing.

Pretty much these pics are the documentation I have.
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/seatbracket1.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/seatbracket2.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/seatbracket3.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/seatbracket4.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/seatbracket5.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/seatbracket6.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/passtemplate.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/drivertemplate.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/jimmybrkt.jpg

1976K5CHALET · 03-22-2003, 12:00 AM

I would like the exact make and model...year range availability of those seats. Then i can start shopping for a set.

Isn't that a 78 K5 you got there...got one just like it in the back yard...same colors and all.

DW

littlebubba · 03-22-2003, 12:14 AM

If you wanted the years on the gray bucket seats, that style was from 95-99 Chevy and GMC. Just make sure you get the passanger side with the tilt/slide foward.
Another option would be a set of bucket style seats out of a "conversion van". I found a set in a van my nieghbor was parting out. The passanger side one slides and folds foward just like a 2 DR. Blazer would, and the nice part about them is they are highbacks and will recline. Not to mention they have lots of cushion and are great to set on. Mine need to be recovered in another material before they are done.
Check the boneyards, there are alot of nice seats that should work.

Captkaos · 03-24-2003, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1976K5CHALET
Isn't that a 78 K5 you got there...got one just like it in the back yard...same colors and all.
DW

Yep, It is. I got a pourly ran exhaust put on it this weekend

and to top it off they didn't have the muffler, so I am no better off than before.... I did get it washed though and I think I can "fix" the screw up when I get the muffler.

http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/jimmywash.jpg

03-20-2003, 01:37 AM	#1
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 610	Bucket seat ideas for K5... Seems that you C10 owners have more experience in customizing your interior than us K10 owners...lol. Looking to replace my stock bucket seats for something more rearend friendly on long hauls...not looking for a brand new in the box solution...something maybe found in the local wrecking yard that works well and is comfortable...any ideas...pics? Doug W. __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

03-20-2003, 12:24 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Not sure what you are looking for, but have you though about newer Blazer/Jimmy Seats? http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/Jimmyint.jpg http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/jimmyint1.jpg N2TRUX used extended cab seats from the non-third door models (I think) http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL137/...3/13892358.jpg http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL137/...3/13892364.jpg __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-20-2003, 01:30 PM	#3
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	man, a white interior. I heard those exist. Not for me though, I'd never be able to keep my greasy hands off it. Either way, those seats looked really nice. But the first 2 links wouldn't work for me. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

03-20-2003, 02:20 PM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Chris do you have any idea on how hard it was to install those on N2TRUX's blazer? I love those seats and can get them here reasonablly priced. I just want to make sure I'm not getting into anything too much trouble __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-20-2003, 02:51 PM	#6
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	I love that second interior! Makes me want to rething my idea of going with a grey interior. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

03-20-2003, 03:45 PM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	The seats in N2TRUX's Blazer are grey.... As for how hard they were to install, well he said they were a pain, but I am sure it isn't THAT hard, but they mount flat as it is mounted in a Blazer and not a pickup. Greg, he used the non-3rd door model because the pass seat slid forward for rear seat access, the ones with the 3rd door I don't think had this option. Like I said before, these were mounted in a Blazer. Anyone else can't see my pics? Weird. They are a '91 interior put in a 78 Jimmy. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-20-2003, 03:50 PM	#8
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Chris how would they mount different from a truck to a blazer? I thought they would be the same? __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-20-2003, 05:21 PM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Blazers don't have the hump in the floor for the tanks, as it's at the rear. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-20-2003, 06:24 PM	#10
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Pictures worth a 1000 words (but what Mike said) Pickup (courtesy of 75stepside) http://merlin2.alleg.edu/student/t/t.../cabprime4.jpg http://merlin2.alleg.edu/student/t/t.../cabprime3.jpg http://merlin2.alleg.edu/student/t/t.../cabstrip2.jpg Blazer/Jimmy http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/Jimmy/jimmybrkt.jpg __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-21-2003, 12:52 AM	#11
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 610	Okay...N2TRUX seats would match my gray interior and look sweet. Just need more info... DW __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

03-21-2003, 08:06 AM	#12
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Thanks for the pics and info Mike and Chris __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-22-2003, 12:00 AM	#14
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 610	I would like the exact make and model...year range availability of those seats. Then i can start shopping for a set. Isn't that a 78 K5 you got there...got one just like it in the back yard...same colors and all. DW __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

03-22-2003, 12:14 AM	#15
littlebubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Clinton Twp., Michigan Posts: 321	Bucket seats If you wanted the years on the gray bucket seats, that style was from 95-99 Chevy and GMC. Just make sure you get the passanger side with the tilt/slide foward. Another option would be a set of bucket style seats out of a "conversion van". I found a set in a van my nieghbor was parting out. The passanger side one slides and folds foward just like a 2 DR. Blazer would, and the nice part about them is they are highbacks and will recline. Not to mention they have lots of cushion and are great to set on. Mine need to be recovered in another material before they are done. Check the boneyards, there are alot of nice seats that should work.



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