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hgs_notes · 07-20-2012, 01:34 PM

I cut out the front floor seat brace from a blazer tub to use for bucket seats. Nice to have if you are installing original style buckets in your truck. I sand blasted it and it's in good shape. Three piece set, middle section and 2 outbord pieces. $175 shipped.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-20-2012, 02:00 PM

sold if set is complete..

hgs_notes · 07-20-2012, 02:22 PM

Yes, all three pieces sold together, just as seen in the pic.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-20-2012, 02:31 PM

Will use for my K20 build. I assume the middle secton will conform to the floor pan though it came from a blazer. If you know different let me know. PM payment details when possible. Thanks, Pete

hgs_notes · 07-20-2012, 02:40 PM

PM sent

chipflyer · 07-21-2012, 02:44 PM

It will fit perfectly, trucks that came with buckets had the exact same piece spot welded in. A must have piece if you are adding factory buckets and want to make it just like original. This will also make it easy for you to find the seat bracket hole locations, you will find it is about an inch outside the bench seat bracket hole location.

Jeff

**DeadheadNM** · 07-21-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chipflyer

It will fit perfectly, trucks that came with buckets had the exact same piece spot welded in. A must have piece if you are adding factory buckets and want to make it just like original. This will also make it easy for you to find the seat bracket hole locations, you will find it is about an inch outside the bench seat bracket hole location.

Jeff

Good to know. I am concerned that I need another set of braces to complete the install as seen in the last pic of post #14 on this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328

Anyone know for sure?

**Classic Bowties** · 07-21-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Good to know. I am concerned that I need another set of braces to complete the install as seen in the last pic of post #14 on this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328

Anyone know for sure?

Yes, if trying to look OE will you need the smaller rear brackets, this setup is for a blazer with rocker boxes. I had posted several A50 optioned truck floor pan pictures months ago in your above linked thread. Mel

**DeadheadNM** · 07-21-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

Yes, if trying to look OE will you need the smaller rear brackets, this setup is for a blazer with rocker boxes. I had posted several A50 optioned truck floor pan pictures months ago in your above linked thread. Mel

Thanks Mel. This would not be a complete set then for a truck install. Bummer.

hgs_notes · 07-21-2012, 09:16 PM

Actually, I believe these 3 pieces will work. If you have a bench seat now, you already have the outer braces front and back (they might need to be moved a bit). The ones you are needing are for the inboard mounts which are in the 2nd picture of post #14. In this case the long piece goes across the front, and the shorter pieces would be used for the inboard rear mounts.

If this isn't correct, the only way you will find the exact original style rear inboard braces is to get them from a truck or suburban that had bucket seats. Blazers are different because the seat brackets are different and the passenger side tilts forward.

HeavyMetalChevy · 07-21-2012, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Actually, I believe these 3 pieces will work. If you have a bench seat now, you already have the outer braces front and back (they might need to be moved a bit). The ones you are needing are for the inboard mounts which are in the 2nd picture of post #14. In this case the long piece goes across the front, and the shorter pieces would be used for the inboard rear mounts.

If this isn't correct, the only way you will find the exact original style rear inboard braces is to get them from a truck or suburban that had bucket seats. Blazers are different because the seat brackets are different and the passenger side tilts forward.

very informative and great member!

**Classic Bowties** · 07-21-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

If this isn't correct, the only way you will find the exact original style rear inboard braces is to get them from a truck or suburban that had bucket seats. Blazers are different because the seat brackets are different and the passenger side tilts forward.

Correct, if wanting the four smaller rear floor braces to look oe truck from the bottom side view then they cannot come from a blazer. The 69-72 LH bucket seat adjuster tracks are all the same on the trucks, burbs and blazers with sport buckets, the utility style buckets had completely different tracks along with another footprint/bolt pattern for bolting down the LH/drivers seat. Mel

70LonghornCST · 07-21-2012, 11:43 PM

The extent of your knowledge never ceases to amaze me, Mel. Thanks for the great info!
-Richard

sameyrasmea72 · 07-22-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thanks Mel. This would not be a complete set then for a truck install. Bummer.

A correct truck uses the long brace and four smaller braces (like pic). I would sell you a set but we are out of them.....Jason

7dee2 · 07-22-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

A correct truck uses the long brace and four smaller braces (like pic). I would sell you a set but we are out of them.....Jason

Jason how about doing the forum a favor and do a write up on how to produce these. Or just share the dimensions you guys used when making them. I know this is a very popular swap (I could use 2 sets myself) and inquiring minds!!!

Sorry to high jack the thread hgs_notes..

**DeadheadNM** · 07-22-2012, 05:30 PM

Thanks for the post Jason!

**Already Gone** · 07-22-2012, 07:22 PM

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**D.PASSMORE** · 07-23-2012, 07:16 AM

Here is some picture of a truck floor board for buckets - hope it helps.

Not for sale...

07-20-2012, 02:00 PM	#2
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07-20-2012, 02:22 PM	#3
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Bucket seat under floor brace Yes, all three pieces sold together, just as seen in the pic. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

07-20-2012, 02:31 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Bucket seat under floor brace Will use for my K20 build. I assume the middle secton will conform to the floor pan though it came from a blazer. If you know different let me know. PM payment details when possible. Thanks, Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-20-2012, 02:40 PM	#5
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Bucket seat under floor brace PM sent __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

07-21-2012, 02:44 PM	#6
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Bucket seat under floor brace It will fit perfectly, trucks that came with buckets had the exact same piece spot welded in. A must have piece if you are adding factory buckets and want to make it just like original. This will also make it easy for you to find the seat bracket hole locations, you will find it is about an inch outside the bench seat bracket hole location. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

07-20-2012, 01:34 PM	#1
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Bucket seat under floor brace I cut out the front floor seat brace from a blazer tub to use for bucket seats. Nice to have if you are installing original style buckets in your truck. I sand blasted it and it's in good shape. Three piece set, middle section and 2 outbord pieces. $175 shipped. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

07-21-2012, 09:16 PM	#10
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Bucket seat under floor brace Actually, I believe these 3 pieces will work. If you have a bench seat now, you already have the outer braces front and back (they might need to be moved a bit). The ones you are needing are for the inboard mounts which are in the 2nd picture of post #14. In this case the long piece goes across the front, and the shorter pieces would be used for the inboard rear mounts. If this isn't correct, the only way you will find the exact original style rear inboard braces is to get them from a truck or suburban that had bucket seats. Blazers are different because the seat brackets are different and the passenger side tilts forward. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

07-21-2012, 11:43 PM	#13
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Bucket seat under floor brace The extent of your knowledge never ceases to amaze me, Mel. Thanks for the great info! -Richard __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

07-22-2012, 05:30 PM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Bucket seat under floor brace Thanks for the post Jason! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-22-2012, 07:22 PM	#17
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07-23-2012, 07:16 AM	#18
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: Bucket seat under floor brace Here is some picture of a truck floor board for buckets - hope it helps. Not for sale... Attached Images __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)



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