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NASTY-LSX · 11-09-2013, 12:59 AM

I want to put some newer bench or buckets in my 85. looking for ideas.
pics would be great. Maybe even something out of a 88/99 model, im sure that has been done.

post pics please

or vendors.. I want something comfy.

chevy-fun · 11-09-2013, 05:29 AM

i just bought these racing seats from a local guy last night. an sunday plan on looking at the 07+ blk vinyl tahoe seat. im torn between the two. may keep both an use the racing when i go to track or auto cross

*gmachinz* · 11-09-2013, 05:54 AM

I go for a factory look...these are 1990 Suburban buckets in my 86 K-10:

*gmachinz* · 11-09-2013, 07:03 AM

And oh yeah...these seats are nice and comfy, too! With these seats, factory pickup bucket seats tracks would be easier to use because of the floor contour however, I didn't have or could find a set at the time so....I used 2 sets of bench seat tracks and shortened them all down about 4" and re-drilled a couple holes in each seat frame to accept them.

Then, rather than drill a big hole in the hole and try a nut/bolt operation, I opted to go for a factory look again by drilling a hole, welding a nut on the underside and using the same sized seat bolt to secure them to the floor. On seat and seatbelt bolts, I dip the tips of the bolts inwheel bearing grease so they go in nice and it helps prevent rust from the outside. From underneath, once the welds cooled, I plugged the threads and undercoated the nuts also.

**Palf70Step** · 11-09-2013, 09:37 AM

1992 Silverado bench. Very comfortable. I used some 2" angle to modify the stock bracket to hold the (88-94) seat.

NASTY-LSX · 11-09-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy-fun

i just bought these racing seats from a local guy last night. an sunday plan on looking at the 07+ blk vinyl tahoe seat. im torn between the two. may keep both an use the racing when i go to track or auto cross

Right side wins

Im going to look into some 07 plus seats. I think that would be killer...

all the other seats look great in the cabs also. Great fab work on the 92 seat

school boy · 11-09-2013, 09:51 PM

this is the best pic I have right now.93-02 trans am seats on corbeau sliders, modified 2012 chevy 1500 jump seat, all on a custom built frame.

NASTY-LSX · 11-09-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by school boy

this is the best pic I have right now.93-02 trans am seats on corbeau sliders, modified 2012 chevy 1500 jump seat, all on a custom built frame.

Thats pretty cool. never thought of car seats.

Tdubbyount · 11-10-2013, 01:41 AM

F*rd Exploder seats with a 2010 chevy center console. Really comfortable seats if you can find a set. Similar to the ones in the late model powerstrokes.

J Knight · 11-10-2013, 10:05 AM

I found a set of factory hibacks then had them covered with lmc cloth.

NASTY-LSX · 11-10-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

I found a set of factory hibacks then had them covered with lmc cloth.

Your interior looks awesome except for your kick panel LOL.

J Knight · 11-10-2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NASTY-LSX

Your interior looks awesome except for your kick panel LOL.

Thanks, Yea I didn't have the screws I needed at the time the pics were took to install the kick panels. But they are in.

76stepside01 · 11-10-2013, 10:43 PM

IMG_6537 by Jesse Rieger, on Flickr

joe231 · 11-10-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 76stepside01

IMG_6537 by Jesse Rieger, on Flickr

Details man!
Details!!
What seats are those?
Looks like you flattened the floor?

76stepside01 · 11-11-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Details man!
Details!!
What seats are those?
Looks like you flattened the floor?

Seats are out of a 2008 silverado. We had to flatten the floor to make them fit.

joe231 · 11-11-2013, 01:07 AM

Awesome!!
Thanks!

NASTY-LSX · 11-11-2013, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 76stepside01

IMG_6537 by Jesse Rieger, on Flickr

FREAKIN WOW

that looks just right

Jake Wade · 11-11-2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 76stepside01

IMG_6537 by Jesse Rieger, on Flickr

That is NICE!

Sodell · 11-11-2013, 09:43 PM

JKnight, were did you get those door inserts? I like the black.

DirtyLarry · 11-11-2013, 09:54 PM

Lots of nice looking options above….

I went with 1989-91 Suburban buckets recovered in later model fabric (the center is 2010 GMC fabric and the outer vinyl is 2010 RAM material).

frog210 · 11-11-2013, 10:45 PM

Im still mocking up the 2nd row seat out of a 09 tahoe WIP

Edahall · 11-11-2013, 11:14 PM

Here's a picture of some (very rare) Cadillac Sixty Special seats installed in my 1990 Suburban. These were ideal seats to install because they are true bucket seats rather than the 60/40 seats commonly found in other Cadillacs of the same vintage. The width of the seats were perfect and there is even a narrower spot on the seat to clear for the Suburban seat belts. I welded a flat bar across the seat rails so I could use the existing holes on the Suburban. The next thing I've got to do is dye the seats black and install the Cadillac seat switch adjusters. I'll probably install those on the door panel just like the Cadillacs.

As far as comfort, they are by far the most comfortable seats I have even sat on for a long trip.

J Knight · 11-12-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sodell

JKnight, were did you get those door inserts? I like the black.

I got them from classic truck parts.

http://www.classicparts.com/mobile/

bnoon · 11-12-2013, 09:55 AM

I remember somewhere someone posted a factory bench seat done in houndstooth much like the 67-72 trucks have. I can't find it right now. Made me want to do a "what if" COPO style tribute truck.

J Knight · 11-12-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bnoon

I remember somewhere someone posted a factory bench seat done in houndstooth much like the 67-72 trucks have. I can't find it right now. Made me want to do a "what if" COPO style tribute truck.

You may be thinking of Jonboys truck which is now owner by baclay9.

11-09-2013, 12:59 AM	#1
NASTY-LSX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 355	pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? I want to put some newer bench or buckets in my 85. looking for ideas. pics would be great. Maybe even something out of a 88/99 model, im sure that has been done. post pics please or vendors.. I want something comfy.

11-09-2013, 05:29 AM	#2
chevy-fun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 338	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? i just bought these racing seats from a local guy last night. an sunday plan on looking at the 07+ blk vinyl tahoe seat. im torn between the two. may keep both an use the racing when i go to track or auto cross Attached Images

11-09-2013, 05:54 AM	#3
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? I go for a factory look...these are 1990 Suburban buckets in my 86 K-10:

11-09-2013, 07:03 AM	#4
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? And oh yeah...these seats are nice and comfy, too! With these seats, factory pickup bucket seats tracks would be easier to use because of the floor contour however, I didn't have or could find a set at the time so....I used 2 sets of bench seat tracks and shortened them all down about 4" and re-drilled a couple holes in each seat frame to accept them. Then, rather than drill a big hole in the hole and try a nut/bolt operation, I opted to go for a factory look again by drilling a hole, welding a nut on the underside and using the same sized seat bolt to secure them to the floor. On seat and seatbelt bolts, I dip the tips of the bolts inwheel bearing grease so they go in nice and it helps prevent rust from the outside. From underneath, once the welds cooled, I plugged the threads and undercoated the nuts also.

11-09-2013, 09:37 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? 1992 Silverado bench. Very comfortable. I used some 2" angle to modify the stock bracket to hold the (88-94) seat. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-09-2013, 09:51 PM	#7
school boy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Loretto Ky Posts: 318	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? this is the best pic I have right now.93-02 trans am seats on corbeau sliders, modified 2012 chevy 1500 jump seat, all on a custom built frame.

11-10-2013, 01:41 AM	#9
Tdubbyount Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ephrata WA Posts: 140	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? F*rd Exploder seats with a 2010 chevy center console. Really comfortable seats if you can find a set. Similar to the ones in the late model powerstrokes. Attached Images __________________ 1976...no...79...Chevy....wait...GMC shortbed 4x4. 5 inch lift on 35s, 355, sm465, daily driver. One day I'll figure out the story in that one. 1957 Chevy long stepper...not sure what I'm doing with that one yet. Awaiting funds I suppose.

11-10-2013, 10:05 AM	#10
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? I found a set of factory hibacks then had them covered with lmc cloth. Attached Images __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

11-10-2013, 10:43 PM	#13
76stepside01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 139	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? IMG_6537 by Jesse Rieger, on Flickr

11-11-2013, 01:07 AM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? Awesome!! Thanks! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-11-2013, 09:43 PM	#19
Sodell Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fayetteville Arkansas Posts: 830	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? JKnight, were did you get those door inserts? I like the black. __________________ Scott 87 Chevy 2WD SWB, 88 4x4 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610652

11-11-2013, 09:54 PM	#20
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? Lots of nice looking options above…. I went with 1989-91 Suburban buckets recovered in later model fabric (the center is 2010 GMC fabric and the outer vinyl is 2010 RAM material). __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

11-11-2013, 10:45 PM	#21
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? Im still mocking up the 2nd row seat out of a 09 tahoe WIP Attached Images __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

11-11-2013, 11:14 PM	#22
Edahall Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Goliad, TX Posts: 672	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? Here's a picture of some (very rare) Cadillac Sixty Special seats installed in my 1990 Suburban. These were ideal seats to install because they are true bucket seats rather than the 60/40 seats commonly found in other Cadillacs of the same vintage. The width of the seats were perfect and there is even a narrower spot on the seat to clear for the Suburban seat belts. I welded a flat bar across the seat rails so I could use the existing holes on the Suburban. The next thing I've got to do is dye the seats black and install the Cadillac seat switch adjusters. I'll probably install those on the door panel just like the Cadillacs. As far as comfort, they are by far the most comfortable seats I have even sat on for a long trip. __________________ 1990 ¾ ton 4x4 Chevy Suburban -Cummins Diesel - 12 valve - factory rebuilt -6 speed bullet proof manual transmission - NV5600 -Gear Vendors Overdrive - HX35 Holset Turbo -NP205 iron transfer case -3.73 gears -2" Lift

11-12-2013, 09:55 AM	#24
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: pics of custom seats or bench or buckets. what cha got??? I remember somewhere someone posted a factory bench seat done in houndstooth much like the 67-72 trucks have. I can't find it right now. Made me want to do a "what if" COPO style tribute truck. __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube



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