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rkintn_68 · 12-22-2012, 01:19 PM

I bought these seat and brackets and not sure wat i have, maybe some one
can help me figure this out ??? I am trying to put these in a 72 GMC cab ..
the brackets are supposed to be for 73 and up ? they look like blazer brackets? if i put them on the hump in floor the back needs to be jacked up.
if i set them back off the hump the back of seat is rubbing back window ...
i am dumbfounded ...

**29od1** · 12-22-2012, 01:59 PM

Those are 73+ brackets so you'll have to modify them to fit in your cab. I'm pretty sure the floor pans are different and those aren't a direct bolt in.
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SS Tim · 12-22-2012, 04:08 PM

Here is a thread that has a lot of helpful information and explains why even the correct seats are not a "bolt in" swap.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=516328s

rkintn_68 · 12-22-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Here is a thread that has a lot of helpful information and explains why even the correct seats are not a "bolt in" swap.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=516328s

Thanks , I understand they dont bolt in same holes , just did not realize
you had to jack the back up 2 and half inches ... would the 72 bucket
brackets have to be set up in back also ? Could not open the link you provided
for some reason ...

**leddzepp** · 12-22-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkintn_68

Thanks , I understand they dont bolt in same holes , just did not realize
you had to jack the back up 2 and half inches ... would the 72 bucket
brackets have to be set up in back also ? Could not open the link you provided
for some reason ...

The proper (69-72) brackets bolt right in once you drill the correct holes. No modification is necessary.

rkintn_68 · 12-22-2012, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

The proper (69-72) brackets bolt right in once you drill the correct holes. No modification is necessary.

Do you know where I can get a set of (69-72) ?

SS Tim · 12-22-2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkintn_68

...Could not open the link you provided
for some reason ...

Verified link, works for me.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=516328s

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

The proper (69-72) brackets bolt right in once you drill the correct holes. No modification is necessary.

Except, of course, for the cross beam and the reinforcement brackets.

**leddzepp** · 12-22-2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Verified link, works for me.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=516328s

Except, of course, for the cross beam and the reinforcement brackets.

That is not necessary. Large washers do the same thing.

rkintn_68 · 01-12-2013, 06:39 PM

Got m in ... Thanks for the help ...

SuperC10Tex · 01-12-2013, 08:51 PM

Looks Nice!!!!

12-22-2012, 01:19 PM	#1
rkintn_68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: clarksville tn Posts: 811	Bucket Seats in truck ? I am puzzled ? Help .. I bought these seat and brackets and not sure wat i have, maybe some one can help me figure this out ??? I am trying to put these in a 72 GMC cab .. the brackets are supposed to be for 73 and up ? they look like blazer brackets? if i put them on the hump in floor the back needs to be jacked up. if i set them back off the hump the back of seat is rubbing back window ... i am dumbfounded ... Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC K 1500 SWB W/ 68 CHEVY FR/CLIP -- SOLD 70 CHEVY C/10 LWB x 2 ----- SOLD 67 CHEVY SWB IN PROGRESS " ALMOST HEAVEN " Build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...15#post6826315

12-22-2012, 01:59 PM	#2
29od1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Bucket Seats in truck ? I am puzzled ? Help .. Those are 73+ brackets so you'll have to modify them to fit in your cab. I'm pretty sure the floor pans are different and those aren't a direct bolt in. Posted via Mobile Device

12-22-2012, 04:08 PM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Bucket Seats in truck ? I am puzzled ? Help .. Here is a thread that has a lot of helpful information and explains why even the correct seats are not a "bolt in" swap. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=516328s __________________ 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

01-12-2013, 06:39 PM	#9
rkintn_68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: clarksville tn Posts: 811	Re: Bucket Seats in truck ? I am puzzled ? Help .. Got m in ... Thanks for the help ... Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC K 1500 SWB W/ 68 CHEVY FR/CLIP -- SOLD 70 CHEVY C/10 LWB x 2 ----- SOLD 67 CHEVY SWB IN PROGRESS " ALMOST HEAVEN " Build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...15#post6826315

01-12-2013, 08:51 PM	#10
SuperC10Tex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Re: Bucket Seats in truck ? I am puzzled ? Help .. Looks Nice!!!! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande CST SWB Fleetside "Texas Touch" "An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows"



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