Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stfinney · 12-26-2011, 01:05 PM

What's a good bucket seat to put in my 1972 C10? There are so many vehicles that can be used I am sure, so what is a good size to put in there and keep my new seats belts I just bought? Thanks in advance!

stfinney · 12-29-2011, 11:34 PM

I can't believe nobody has replied or has any thoughts on some good seats to use. I guess I'll keep looking, thanks.

**70shortfleet** · 12-29-2011, 11:42 PM

Factory buckets look the best!

*WAAF* · 12-29-2011, 11:43 PM

I've been looking for '04 up chevy truck buckets/console.. they are power iirc tho..
van seats work..

**LockDoc** · 12-30-2011, 12:41 AM

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Just posting for ideas.... I like these.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340704

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72gmcshorty · 12-30-2011, 12:47 AM

there are many posts on this topic. The search will help you find them. I personally like leather buckets from the newer trucks

stfinney · 12-30-2011, 01:07 AM

Thanks for the replies. Wish I knew where to get some original bucket seats. I agree on them looking best. I'll go look at the local junk yard to see what 04' and up seats they have.

cdowns · 12-30-2011, 07:33 AM

up to the mid 80's dodge van seats used the same basic frame and a good upholstery guy can cover them to look very similar to originals
cost is normally a fraction what the "factory originals" cost

**lolife99** · 12-30-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 70shortfleet

Factory buckets look the best!

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They are pricey,... but I'd rather have the original bench seat than some other brand of buckets.
OEM seats look the best in my opinion.

**RenoKeene** · 12-30-2011, 09:18 AM

I had these in my 70 GMC, replaced with factory buckets. Don't know what they came out of but they are comfortable. I am posting these for sale in the parts forum.

CC69Rat · 12-30-2011, 10:06 AM

Show truck or a driver ? What's the plans for the truck?

stfinney · 12-30-2011, 10:26 AM

A little of both actually. I drive it alot but I am within walking distance to work, so no sense in driving. I am soon to be do a restore and paint with a frame off coming next year or 2 when funds allow. Will post some pics when I can in the forum. Thanks.

**70cst** · 12-30-2011, 03:18 PM

A bump for more ideas ...

CC69Rat · 12-30-2011, 06:10 PM

I have heard people use 2003-2007 Dodge Ram seats.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386957

Take the headrests off and have some covers made. I think they'd be sharp ! I was going to go this route and decided to go with Cheyenne buckets. the Dodge swap would give you a fold down console, etc. Pretty cool write up on how to do it.

This might be the ticket man.

grancuda · 12-30-2011, 06:28 PM

The early buddy buckets were made by Bostrom, the same people that made early jeep lowbacks. You can get some Smittybilt seats for like $130 and make a frame to mount them to.

Bustd Knuckles · 12-30-2011, 08:48 PM

Just posted on another line. The Dodge seat fix looks good. But,does it hide(cover-up) the gas tank? Let me know as the nasty van captain chairs that came with my truck GOTTA go !
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stfinney · 12-30-2011, 11:46 PM

I agree about the gas tank. I know LMC has a carpet to hide it but hiding with seats and console is nice too. I need to look into the dodge seats or the chevy van or suburban seats.

12-26-2011, 01:05 PM	#1
stfinney Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 173	Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 What's a good bucket seat to put in my 1972 C10? There are so many vehicles that can be used I am sure, so what is a good size to put in there and keep my new seats belts I just bought? Thanks in advance!

12-29-2011, 11:34 PM	#2
stfinney Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 173	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 I can't believe nobody has replied or has any thoughts on some good seats to use. I guess I'll keep looking, thanks.

12-29-2011, 11:42 PM	#3
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,239	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 Factory buckets look the best!

12-29-2011, 11:43 PM	#4
WAAF Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ma Posts: 278	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 I've been looking for '04 up chevy truck buckets/console.. they are power iirc tho.. van seats work..

12-30-2011, 12:41 AM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 - Just posting for ideas.... I like these. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340704 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=79828 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-30-2011, 12:47 AM	#6
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 there are many posts on this topic. The search will help you find them. I personally like leather buckets from the newer trucks __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

12-30-2011, 01:07 AM	#7
stfinney Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 173	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 Thanks for the replies. Wish I knew where to get some original bucket seats. I agree on them looking best. I'll go look at the local junk yard to see what 04' and up seats they have.

12-30-2011, 07:33 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 up to the mid 80's dodge van seats used the same basic frame and a good upholstery guy can cover them to look very similar to originals cost is normally a fraction what the "factory originals" cost Attached Images __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-30-2011, 09:18 AM	#10
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 I had these in my 70 GMC, replaced with factory buckets. Don't know what they came out of but they are comfortable. I am posting these for sale in the parts forum. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-30-2011, 10:06 AM	#11
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 Show truck or a driver ? What's the plans for the truck? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-30-2011, 10:26 AM	#12
stfinney Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 173	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 A little of both actually. I drive it alot but I am within walking distance to work, so no sense in driving. I am soon to be do a restore and paint with a frame off coming next year or 2 when funds allow. Will post some pics when I can in the forum. Thanks.

12-30-2011, 03:18 PM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 A bump for more ideas ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-30-2011, 06:10 PM	#14
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 I have heard people use 2003-2007 Dodge Ram seats. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386957 Take the headrests off and have some covers made. I think they'd be sharp ! I was going to go this route and decided to go with Cheyenne buckets. the Dodge swap would give you a fold down console, etc. Pretty cool write up on how to do it. This might be the ticket man. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride) Last edited by CC69Rat; 12-30-2011 at 06:16 PM.

12-30-2011, 06:28 PM	#15
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 The early buddy buckets were made by Bostrom, the same people that made early jeep lowbacks. You can get some Smittybilt seats for like $130 and make a frame to mount them to.

12-30-2011, 08:48 PM	#16
Bustd Knuckles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hammond,La Posts: 23	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 Just posted on another line. The Dodge seat fix looks good. But,does it hide(cover-up) the gas tank? Let me know as the nasty van captain chairs that came with my truck GOTTA go ! Posted via Mobile Device



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12-30-2011, 11:46 PM	#17
stfinney Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 173	Re: Bucket Seats for a 1972 C10 I agree about the gas tank. I know LMC has a carpet to hide it but hiding with seats and console is nice too. I need to look into the dodge seats or the chevy van or suburban seats.

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