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**1972BackInBlackC10** · 10-07-2012, 07:50 PM

so today i was at a guys place getting a dash pad for my 1980 gmc i bought off him from a parts truck he had, i was climbing over the pass side for the 3rd time (hes got a bunch of junk laying around) and i just happen to look over and i see this blue object, i look again and i think no way it cant be is that a bucket seat from a blazer

sure enough it is! im not sure if its from 73 and up style or prior im not too knowledgable on these seats, but from what i understand is the 73 and up the handle for flipping the seat forward is on the side, so what i think i found is a bucket seat from a 71-72 blazer with the highlander package, anyone know for sure what iv found?

i only saw the one and couldnt find the other it started raining, im going to go back tomorrow oor sometime this week to see if he has the other, heres a couple pics i snapped of it, knowing my luck it will be from a 73 and up but still a cool find in my books

SS Tim · 10-07-2012, 08:40 PM

Mid-seventies and not a Highlander plaid trim nor package that would be correct for a '72 Blazer.

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 10-07-2012, 09:15 PM

thanks tim, thats too bad i was hoping they were from the 69-72 but kinda thought they werent, would they even be worth getting?

sameyrasmea72 · 10-07-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972BackInBlackC10

, would they even be worth getting?

If the frames are not rusted and the foam is useable. The foam can be worked and you can use 69-72 seat covers on them. I would not pay too much for them though.

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 10-07-2012, 09:35 PM

i didnt look at the seat frame but i can probably get them for free

VA72C10 · 10-07-2012, 11:30 PM

As mentioned, 73 up...bottom foam is 100% the same as 71-72. Back foam and upper frame are slightly different but with foam work the 71-72 covers will fit. Brackets are around 2" taller than the earlier ones....
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**1972BackInBlackC10** · 10-07-2012, 11:37 PM

could a guy just buy new foam for the earlier style and put it on instead of modifying the existing foam?

sameyrasmea72 · 10-08-2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972BackInBlackC10

could a guy just buy new foam for the earlier style and put it on instead of modifying the existing foam?

yes for about $400

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 10-08-2012, 01:26 AM

what needs to be done to the original back foam to get it to work if i dont buy the correct foams

10-07-2012, 07:50 PM	#1
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	look what i found so today i was at a guys place getting a dash pad for my 1980 gmc i bought off him from a parts truck he had, i was climbing over the pass side for the 3rd time (hes got a bunch of junk laying around) and i just happen to look over and i see this blue object, i look again and i think no way it cant be is that a bucket seat from a blazer sure enough it is! im not sure if its from 73 and up style or prior im not too knowledgable on these seats, but from what i understand is the 73 and up the handle for flipping the seat forward is on the side, so what i think i found is a bucket seat from a 71-72 blazer with the highlander package, anyone know for sure what iv found? i only saw the one and couldnt find the other it started raining, im going to go back tomorrow oor sometime this week to see if he has the other, heres a couple pics i snapped of it, knowing my luck it will be from a 73 and up but still a cool find in my books Attached Images

10-07-2012, 08:40 PM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: look what i found Mid-seventies and not a Highlander plaid trim nor package that would be correct for a '72 Blazer. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

10-07-2012, 09:15 PM	#3
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: look what i found thanks tim, thats too bad i was hoping they were from the 69-72 but kinda thought they werent, would they even be worth getting?

10-07-2012, 09:35 PM	#5
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: look what i found i didnt look at the seat frame but i can probably get them for free

10-07-2012, 11:30 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: look what i found As mentioned, 73 up...bottom foam is 100% the same as 71-72. Back foam and upper frame are slightly different but with foam work the 71-72 covers will fit. Brackets are around 2" taller than the earlier ones.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-07-2012, 11:37 PM	#7
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: look what i found could a guy just buy new foam for the earlier style and put it on instead of modifying the existing foam?

10-08-2012, 01:26 AM	#9
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: look what i found what needs to be done to the original back foam to get it to work if i dont buy the correct foams



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