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BB72CHEVKT · 06-14-2011, 10:13 AM

pic please of 73-80 low back buckets

**N2TRUX** · 06-14-2011, 11:40 AM

Here ya go...

BB72CHEVKT · 06-14-2011, 11:43 AM

Thanks N2TRUX. Do you have any idea how some guys modify them to look more like the 71-72? I found a set for $100 that I am going to look at for the 71 burb I just picked up. Any one know what I would have to do to make them fit?

BruthaMan · 06-14-2011, 12:47 PM

A few pics from my build:

BruthaMan · 06-14-2011, 02:13 PM

To mount them, I had to go out to the junk yard at 2pm in the afternoon, in July, when the temperature was 105 degrees, with a hammer and a cold chisel, and beat the brackets below out of a Suburban! (I had to get that in there...it was miserable that day and one I'll never forget!)

Those brackets are essential. I've seen some photos of some here who fabricated their own. I tried it, but as my wife reminds me often...I aspire to be Bob Villa, but in reality, I'm more like Tim "The Toolman" Taylor.

Cleaned them up, did some measurements, tacked them in place several times until they were just right, then welded them down. Had to drill a hole for one of the rears on each side, as well. The outside track hole lines up perfectly with existing hole/thread for bench seats.

xs-style · 06-14-2011, 04:35 PM

bruthaman, dont feel bad. I had a similar experience getting mine. The elements werent in my favor, as it was about to rain. I took a dremmel (shoulda known it wouldnt bust the welds), a portable sawzall (battery died on me) and finally bfh and a chisel. After what seemed like hours of whacking, I had my brackets. Then I got to walk the country mile outa the parts yard in the rain.

Just so I dont stray to far off topic, heres an interior shot Ive been using for inspiration. This truck was previously owned by a few different people on this board.

Id show you mine, but I think you can picture it. Just take away all the nice stuff from these other pictures, like seat covers and carpet and most of the interior trim.

xs-style · 06-14-2011, 06:07 PM

I think youve pretty much got it BB. As long as you have the brackets, and use the one outside hole that you do have as a guide to line things up, its pretty straight forward.

here are the brackets on the bottom of the seat:

someone already posted a pic of the burb brackets youll need

here's the outside seat track installed. Yeah it took a little bending.

and heres the pics of everything installed. I think I went back after this pic was taken and tweeked the brackets so it would sit more even with the floor.

Hope this helps somehow. Im going to be doing a more complete writeup on it as soon as I can afford some seat covers and a carpet... darn bills lol

BruthaMan · 06-14-2011, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xs-style

Just so I dont stray to far off topic, heres an interior shot Ive been using for inspiration. This truck was previously owned by a few different people on this board.

Those seats are stunning! Good to hear your story on getting those mounts...glad I'm not the only one that "suffered" getting them. Well worth the effort, in the end!

bbbc10 · 06-14-2011, 09:22 PM

i been lookin for some of this buckets...looks good.

lindstromjd · 06-14-2011, 10:19 PM

N2TRUX; The picture you have of the brown interior looks almost identical to my Gentleman Jim.

Only a few small differences. Just thought I'd share, since I don't have any pictures of my interior right now.

**N2TRUX** · 06-14-2011, 10:22 PM

That was a truck that was for sale on another forum. I tried to buy the interior, but failed.

BB72CHEVKT · 06-22-2011, 08:40 PM

I picked up some buckets today and need advise. The guy kept me waiting 30 minutes extra while he was at lunch so I missed some things I found tonight. Please see the pics of the rust to the frame and tell me if it is repairable. I also realized the lid and stainless trim to the console may not be correct for the console. The last thing is I had them load the seats since I was in work clothes and did not realize they were missing brackets on the passenger side. I don't think the brakets are going to be a prob because it is my understanding I need 67-72 brackets just not sure if thee are special ones for burbs. What do yall think?

BB72CHEVKT · 06-22-2011, 08:45 PM

more

BB72CHEVKT · 06-22-2011, 08:48 PM

Last ones. I love the look. I know it is going to be a lot of money to redo all the seats but it should look great.

lindstromjd · 06-22-2011, 09:44 PM

That center console lid looks almost right... but for some reason I want to say it looks like it's installed backwards.

nate_g_2003 · 06-22-2011, 09:56 PM

Yeah, that console lid does look off. should be raised above the level of the cupholders.

BB: Are you switching from a bench to buckets??

BB72CHEVKT · 06-23-2011, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nate_g_2003

Yeah, that console lid does look off. should be raised above the level of the cupholders.

BB: Are you switching from a bench to buckets??

From horrible van type captain chairs to buckets.

BB72CHEVKT · 06-23-2011, 10:00 AM

Can some one ID the drivers brackets? I assume I need new brackets for both sides to install in my 71 burb. Does anyone repop them?

motornut · 06-23-2011, 11:08 AM

these are from an 89 burb put into a 78 jimmy

06-14-2011, 10:13 AM	#1
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	questions and pics of 73-80 buckets pic please of 73-80 low back buckets __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 06-14-2011 at 10:15 AM.

06-14-2011, 11:40 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: pil please of 73-70 low back buckets Here ya go... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 06-14-2011 at 11:40 AM.

06-14-2011, 11:43 AM	#3
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: pic please of 73-70 low back buckets Thanks N2TRUX. Do you have any idea how some guys modify them to look more like the 71-72? I found a set for $100 that I am going to look at for the 71 burb I just picked up. Any one know what I would have to do to make them fit? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-14-2011, 12:47 PM	#4
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: pic please of 73-70 low back buckets A few pics from my build: __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

06-14-2011, 02:13 PM	#5
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: pic please of 73-70 low back buckets To mount them, I had to go out to the junk yard at 2pm in the afternoon, in July, when the temperature was 105 degrees, with a hammer and a cold chisel, and beat the brackets below out of a Suburban! (I had to get that in there...it was miserable that day and one I'll never forget!) Those brackets are essential. I've seen some photos of some here who fabricated their own. I tried it, but as my wife reminds me often...I aspire to be Bob Villa, but in reality, I'm more like Tim "The Toolman" Taylor. Cleaned them up, did some measurements, tacked them in place several times until they were just right, then welded them down. Had to drill a hole for one of the rears on each side, as well. The outside track hole lines up perfectly with existing hole/thread for bench seats. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

06-14-2011, 04:35 PM	#6
xs-style Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawndale, NC Posts: 658	Re: pic please of 73-70 low back buckets bruthaman, dont feel bad. I had a similar experience getting mine. The elements werent in my favor, as it was about to rain. I took a dremmel (shoulda known it wouldnt bust the welds), a portable sawzall (battery died on me) and finally bfh and a chisel. After what seemed like hours of whacking, I had my brackets. Then I got to walk the country mile outa the parts yard in the rain. Just so I dont stray to far off topic, heres an interior shot Ive been using for inspiration. This truck was previously owned by a few different people on this board. Id show you mine, but I think you can picture it. Just take away all the nice stuff from these other pictures, like seat covers and carpet and most of the interior trim. __________________ 1978 Scottsdale - celebrating 10 years of teaching me profanity 1990 Silverado - bought in Nov. 2016 and it's already catching up - Sold 1987 k5 blazer - sold... :\ seed money for the 81 1981 k20 4x4 - 5.3 swap in progress Events attended: Spring GOG 2011 Dale JR car show Summer 2012 Gathering at Tommys pickup parts Last edited by xs-style; 06-14-2011 at 04:36 PM. Reason: add picture, duh stupid me

06-14-2011, 06:07 PM	#7
xs-style Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawndale, NC Posts: 658	Re: pic please of 73-70 low back buckets I think youve pretty much got it BB. As long as you have the brackets, and use the one outside hole that you do have as a guide to line things up, its pretty straight forward. here are the brackets on the bottom of the seat: someone already posted a pic of the burb brackets youll need here's the outside seat track installed. Yeah it took a little bending. and heres the pics of everything installed. I think I went back after this pic was taken and tweeked the brackets so it would sit more even with the floor. Hope this helps somehow. Im going to be doing a more complete writeup on it as soon as I can afford some seat covers and a carpet... darn bills lol __________________ 1978 Scottsdale - celebrating 10 years of teaching me profanity 1990 Silverado - bought in Nov. 2016 and it's already catching up - Sold 1987 k5 blazer - sold... :\ seed money for the 81 1981 k20 4x4 - 5.3 swap in progress Events attended: Spring GOG 2011 Dale JR car show Summer 2012 Gathering at Tommys pickup parts Last edited by xs-style; 06-14-2011 at 06:29 PM. Reason: adding pics

06-14-2011, 09:22 PM	#9
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: pic please of 73-70 low back buckets i been lookin for some of this buckets...looks good.

06-14-2011, 10:19 PM	#10
lindstromjd Gentleman Jim owner x2 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 464	Re: pic please of 73-70 low back buckets N2TRUX; The picture you have of the brown interior looks almost identical to my Gentleman Jim. Only a few small differences. Just thought I'd share, since I don't have any pictures of my interior right now. __________________ 1975 GMC Gentleman Jim #1 -357 / 700r4 1975 GMC Gentleman Jim #2 -350 / TH350

06-14-2011, 10:22 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: pic please of 73-70 low back buckets That was a truck that was for sale on another forum. I tried to buy the interior, but failed. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-22-2011, 08:40 PM	#12
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: pic please of 73-70 low back buckets I picked up some buckets today and need advise. The guy kept me waiting 30 minutes extra while he was at lunch so I missed some things I found tonight. Please see the pics of the rust to the frame and tell me if it is repairable. I also realized the lid and stainless trim to the console may not be correct for the console. The last thing is I had them load the seats since I was in work clothes and did not realize they were missing brackets on the passenger side. I don't think the brakets are going to be a prob because it is my understanding I need 67-72 brackets just not sure if thee are special ones for burbs. What do yall think? Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 06-23-2011 at 02:06 PM.

06-22-2011, 08:45 PM	#13
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: questions and pics of 73-80 buckets more Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-22-2011, 08:48 PM	#14
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: questions and pics of 73-80 buckets Last ones. I love the look. I know it is going to be a lot of money to redo all the seats but it should look great. Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-22-2011, 09:44 PM	#15
lindstromjd Gentleman Jim owner x2 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 464	Re: questions and pics of 73-80 buckets That center console lid looks almost right... but for some reason I want to say it looks like it's installed backwards. __________________ 1975 GMC Gentleman Jim #1 -357 / 700r4 1975 GMC Gentleman Jim #2 -350 / TH350

06-22-2011, 09:56 PM	#16
nate_g_2003 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gregory, TX Posts: 413	Re: questions and pics of 73-80 buckets Yeah, that console lid does look off. should be raised above the level of the cupholders. BB: Are you switching from a bench to buckets?? __________________ -Nathan- 1972 GMC K2500 Suburban "The Project" 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Z71 "The Daily Driver" 2005 Ford F150 Lariat SCrew 2WD "The Daily Driver" SOLD 1995 GMC Sierra C1500 SLE "The Daily Driver"SOLD 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 2DSC 2WD Flareside "The Daily Driver/Project"SOLD



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06-23-2011, 10:00 AM	#18
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: questions and pics of 73-80 buckets Can some one ID the drivers brackets? I assume I need new brackets for both sides to install in my 71 burb. Does anyone repop them? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 06-23-2011 at 11:42 AM.

06-23-2011, 11:08 AM	#19
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: questions and pics of 73-80 buckets these are from an 89 burb put into a 78 jimmy Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

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