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JCD · 06-09-2013, 07:34 AM

I have a question about Blazer bucket seats..
I recently found bucket seats from a 71 Blazer on craigslist.
They came with the original floor mount brackets, which is a plus.

As you can see in the photo, the original lever is there that disengages and holds down what I assume to be the passenger side seat..

I'd like to put them into a 72 Pickup, but what I don't have is the floor bracket that holds them down.. making for a really dangerous passenger seat in any accident..

My question is.. will the driver side bracket work for the passenger side as well, or is it an altogether different bracket for the pick up alone?

Do the parts suppliers sell these brackets?
Or will I have to try and find them for sale?

Maybe I'll be lucky and someone out there with a blazer will have pick up brackets.. lol

Are there any pages for creating your own brackets?
and one final question.. are the brackets in a pick up mirrored to each other left to right

**lolife99** · 06-09-2013, 07:54 AM

www.earlyclassic.com sells a reproduction of the correct passenger side only, seat bracket.
$79.00

SS Tim · 06-09-2013, 07:59 AM

Read up on things here. Remember Highlander buckets were only correct in Blazers.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562904

**leddzepp** · 06-09-2013, 10:22 AM

Do you have a picture of the bottom of the seats/brackets? The passenger side has 73-up brackets, and I would suspect the driver seat to also be 73-up brackets. People try to sell 73-up buckets on craigslist ALL the time, advertising them as 69-72.

cdowns · 06-09-2013, 10:52 AM

if driver side brackets r used on passenger seats you have problems with a center console due to the adjustment handle

and yes they look short like 73 brackets

JCD · 06-12-2013, 11:27 PM

If these are 73 seat brackets.. will they mate up to the floor in my 72?
I'd like some input before I go tearing out my bench seat.

J.

**leddzepp** · 06-12-2013, 11:29 PM

The 73 brackets will not work in a 72 without extensive modification to them. They do not bolt right in

SuperC10Tex · 06-13-2013, 10:57 AM

If you can get them to work....they look really great, I like mine!!!

06-09-2013, 07:34 AM	#1
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Bucket Seat question I have a question about Blazer bucket seats.. I recently found bucket seats from a 71 Blazer on craigslist. They came with the original floor mount brackets, which is a plus. As you can see in the photo, the original lever is there that disengages and holds down what I assume to be the passenger side seat.. I'd like to put them into a 72 Pickup, but what I don't have is the floor bracket that holds them down.. making for a really dangerous passenger seat in any accident.. My question is.. will the driver side bracket work for the passenger side as well, or is it an altogether different bracket for the pick up alone? Do the parts suppliers sell these brackets? Or will I have to try and find them for sale? Maybe I'll be lucky and someone out there with a blazer will have pick up brackets.. lol Are there any pages for creating your own brackets? and one final question.. are the brackets in a pick up mirrored to each other left to right Attached Images __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

06-09-2013, 07:54 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Bucket Seat question www.earlyclassic.com sells a reproduction of the correct passenger side only, seat bracket. $79.00 Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-09-2013, 07:59 AM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Bucket Seat question Read up on things here. Remember Highlander buckets were only correct in Blazers. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562904 __________________ 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

06-09-2013, 10:22 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Bucket Seat question Do you have a picture of the bottom of the seats/brackets? The passenger side has 73-up brackets, and I would suspect the driver seat to also be 73-up brackets. People try to sell 73-up buckets on craigslist ALL the time, advertising them as 69-72. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-09-2013, 10:52 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Bucket Seat question if driver side brackets r used on passenger seats you have problems with a center console due to the adjustment handle and yes they look short like 73 brackets __________________ 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

06-12-2013, 11:27 PM	#6
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: Bucket Seat question If these are 73 seat brackets.. will they mate up to the floor in my 72? I'd like some input before I go tearing out my bench seat. J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

06-12-2013, 11:29 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Bucket Seat question The 73 brackets will not work in a 72 without extensive modification to them. They do not bolt right in __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-13-2013, 10:57 AM	#8
SuperC10Tex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Re: Bucket Seat question If you can get them to work....they look really great, I like mine!!! __________________ 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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