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Fleetlover · 08-21-2003, 02:07 PM

My fuel filter tells me its time to pull my gas tank for a cleaning or replacement . Thought while I was at it I might look into an updated seat . A split bench would be nice . What's your experience? Major hassle or not
Thanks George

VTKidder · 08-21-2003, 02:14 PM

I've never dabbled in seat replacement, but a lot of folks seem to slide in late model (88-up) Chevy / GMC seats. I've heard they're about the same height and reach from the wheel. I'd think the worst you'd have to do is build an adapter out of some 1/2-3/4" steel with factory holes, the drill and tap holes for the new seat to bolt to. I'm sure someone else will provide more info as we go on....

**Palf70Step** · 08-21-2003, 03:01 PM

I have a splint bench from a 94 in mine and it's pretty straight forward. Before this I had a straight bench with fold down armrest from a 90. Personally if I ever did it again, I would go with the straight bench. Both are just as comfortable, but since I can't really take advantage of the splint bench, theregular seat is a far simpler swap...and typically more plentiful than the splint bench seats.
You can look at my web site and see what I did for moutning mine.

dubie · 08-21-2003, 03:12 PM

I am installing seats from a 98 Dodge Ram. They have a fold down armrest/console and high back buckets. They are the same as these

landon4421 · 08-21-2003, 03:17 PM

dubie, my mother has one of those dodge trucks !! the seats are nice. Would you keep me up dated on the install or those in your truck !! Please, that is a good idea, mabe I will do the same. Landon

junkyardjohn · 08-21-2003, 03:58 PM

I PUT A SET OF BUCKETS OUT OF A MID 70S JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IN MY TOW TRUCK. I BROKE MY BACK ABOUT 25 YEARS AGO, & JUST CAN'T USE THE ORIGINAL BENCH SEATS. I REPLACE THE BENCH SEAT IN EVERY TRUCK I BUILD. (I FLEW DOWN TO SO. CAL. TO PICK UP MY TOW TRUCK, DROVE IT 550 MILES HOME, & COULD BARELY WALK THE NEXT DAY) THEY AREN'T HIGH BACK (SO THEY DON'T STICK WAY UP IN THE BACK WINDOW) HAVE LUMBAR SUPPORTS, & ARE THE MOST COMFORTABLE SEATS I'VE OWNED. I BOLTED THEM UP TO OEM PICKUP SLIDES & RISER (PASS SIDE)

Bill72BB · 08-21-2003, 04:23 PM

This is a 98 Silverado 60/40

Truckstr · 08-21-2003, 04:48 PM

junkyardjohn, I know what ya mean about the bench seats. I've had back trouble for years and it hasn't gotten any betterv since I started driving my '67 regularly. I NEED to get some good seats put in.

Everybody, keep those seat suggestions coming!

junkyardjohn · 08-21-2003, 05:10 PM

THIS IS A SEAT OUT OF A 94 MAZDA (CAR). IT SEEMS THEY ARE ALWAYS THE WRONG COLOR, SO I ALWAYS HAVE TO GET THE REUPOHLSTERD. CLIMB INTO A BUNCH OF WRECKED CARS AT THE JUNKYARD, & FIND ONE THAT REALLY FEELS GOOD & FITS YOU, & WORRY ABOUT MOUNTING IT LATER.

nate68 · 08-21-2003, 05:43 PM

i have a pair of buckets from a 92 240sx that i'm gonna use eventually. they're a hella nice racing style seat. i dont particularly care for the 90's chevy seats. i've driven a 97 or so and didn't like them at all. they felt too hard.

Fleetlover · 08-22-2003, 08:47 AM

Palf70step Nice detail photos on your site I like the 60 40
Junkyardjohn Now that sounds way too logical for me Try before you buy Good idea Course I went to the yard yesterday looking for an air cleaner and got stung by a bee With my luck the first seat I sat on would have a hornets nest in it
Thanks again George

GMC69 · 08-22-2003, 09:06 AM

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Originally posted by dubie
I am installing seats from a 98 Dodge Ram. They have a fold down armrest/console and high back buckets. They are the same as these

I already installed the seats out of a 96 Dodge Ram with those 40/20/40 seats. It originally had a bench that I had to shove wood under to try and fix it. Once I had a bit of $$$ I went to the wrecker and picked it up. I just had to mek some spacers for the rear, but they do sit a bit high. Once I change my steering coloumn( tilt) and get the power steering I will re-evaluate the height of the seats.

I will try and get some pics of what I did.

gr8scott51 · 08-22-2003, 09:37 AM

All I had to do to mount my Silverado bench was drill 4 holes. A much more comfortable seat - no more back aches from driving!

dubie · 08-22-2003, 09:47 AM

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. I just had to mek some spacers for the rear, but they do sit a bit high.

I am going to cut the 2 front and middle supports down so it will sit 3 " lower that they do now, then make up a spacer for the rear bracket. The Dodge seats, sit 6" higher than the stock bench, I made sure to measure that

GMC69 · 08-22-2003, 09:52 AM

I was thinking the same, cutting the front brackets down low enough and not need spacers in the rear, but I will play around with it first before I cut it down. They are quite comfortable seats and I like the fact of the huge center console.

landon4421 · 08-22-2003, 10:24 AM

Bill72BB, quick question for you.. In the pic you posted above, could you let me know what color is on the truck. Is it the med bronze? thanks Landon

Bill72BB · 08-22-2003, 10:44 AM

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Originally posted by landon4421
Bill72BB, quick question for you.. In the pic you posted above, could you let me know what color is on the truck. Is it the med bronze? thanks Landon

Yes it's color code 462, white and medium bronze ,when I get it painted it will probably be the same color. The 60/40 seat is tan.

Hotrod70C10 · 08-22-2003, 02:37 PM

How much are those ram seats going for?

dubie · 08-22-2003, 04:23 PM

I got mine for free. A guy was throwing them out of his pick up at the dump, so I asked why and he didn't think they were worth selling. He replaced them with some heated leather lumbar buckets . But you should be able to find a used set for about $300 or less

GMC69 · 08-22-2003, 10:43 PM

I paid about 250$ back a few years ( when I bought the truck).

Hotrod70C10 · 08-23-2003, 04:24 AM

Thanks guys, I'm going to keep my eye out for a set.

08-21-2003, 02:07 PM	#1
Fleetlover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Along the Erie canal NY Posts: 124	pickin your seats My fuel filter tells me its time to pull my gas tank for a cleaning or replacement . Thought while I was at it I might look into an updated seat . A split bench would be nice . What's your experience? Major hassle or not Thanks George __________________ 71 C10 Short Fleet coughing and sputtering down the backroads 59 Apache short fleet resto started now suspended 1884 victorian home Current restoration project 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 1973 Harley FLH undressed 1949 male body somewhat abused but still starts most mornings

08-21-2003, 03:01 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	I have a splint bench from a 94 in mine and it's pretty straight forward. Before this I had a straight bench with fold down armrest from a 90. Personally if I ever did it again, I would go with the straight bench. Both are just as comfortable, but since I can't really take advantage of the splint bench, theregular seat is a far simpler swap...and typically more plentiful than the splint bench seats. You can look at my web site and see what I did for moutning mine. __________________ 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!

08-21-2003, 03:12 PM	#4
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	I am installing seats from a 98 Dodge Ram. They have a fold down armrest/console and high back buckets. They are the same as these __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-21-2003, 03:17 PM	#5
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	dubie, my mother has one of those dodge trucks !! the seats are nice. Would you keep me up dated on the install or those in your truck !! Please, that is a good idea, mabe I will do the same. Landon __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-21-2003, 03:58 PM	#6
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I PUT A SET OF BUCKETS OUT OF A MID 70S JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IN MY TOW TRUCK. I BROKE MY BACK ABOUT 25 YEARS AGO, & JUST CAN'T USE THE ORIGINAL BENCH SEATS. I REPLACE THE BENCH SEAT IN EVERY TRUCK I BUILD. (I FLEW DOWN TO SO. CAL. TO PICK UP MY TOW TRUCK, DROVE IT 550 MILES HOME, & COULD BARELY WALK THE NEXT DAY) THEY AREN'T HIGH BACK (SO THEY DON'T STICK WAY UP IN THE BACK WINDOW) HAVE LUMBAR SUPPORTS, & ARE THE MOST COMFORTABLE SEATS I'VE OWNED. I BOLTED THEM UP TO OEM PICKUP SLIDES & RISER (PASS SIDE) Attached Images __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-21-2003, 02:14 PM	#2
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	I've never dabbled in seat replacement, but a lot of folks seem to slide in late model (88-up) Chevy / GMC seats. I've heard they're about the same height and reach from the wheel. I'd think the worst you'd have to do is build an adapter out of some 1/2-3/4" steel with factory holes, the drill and tap holes for the new seat to bolt to. I'm sure someone else will provide more info as we go on....

08-21-2003, 04:23 PM	#7
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08-21-2003, 04:48 PM	#8
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	junkyardjohn, I know what ya mean about the bench seats. I've had back trouble for years and it hasn't gotten any betterv since I started driving my '67 regularly. I NEED to get some good seats put in. Everybody, keep those seat suggestions coming! __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

08-21-2003, 05:10 PM	#9
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	THIS IS A SEAT OUT OF A 94 MAZDA (CAR). IT SEEMS THEY ARE ALWAYS THE WRONG COLOR, SO I ALWAYS HAVE TO GET THE REUPOHLSTERD. CLIMB INTO A BUNCH OF WRECKED CARS AT THE JUNKYARD, & FIND ONE THAT REALLY FEELS GOOD & FITS YOU, & WORRY ABOUT MOUNTING IT LATER. Attached Images __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-21-2003, 05:43 PM	#10
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i have a pair of buckets from a 92 240sx that i'm gonna use eventually. they're a hella nice racing style seat. i dont particularly care for the 90's chevy seats. i've driven a 97 or so and didn't like them at all. they felt too hard. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

08-22-2003, 08:47 AM	#11
Fleetlover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Along the Erie canal NY Posts: 124	Thanks to all Palf70step Nice detail photos on your site I like the 60 40 Junkyardjohn Now that sounds way too logical for me Try before you buy Good idea Course I went to the yard yesterday looking for an air cleaner and got stung by a bee With my luck the first seat I sat on would have a hornets nest in it Thanks again George __________________ 71 C10 Short Fleet coughing and sputtering down the backroads 59 Apache short fleet resto started now suspended 1884 victorian home Current restoration project 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 1973 Harley FLH undressed 1949 male body somewhat abused but still starts most mornings

08-22-2003, 09:37 AM	#13
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	just 4 holes All I had to do to mount my Silverado bench was drill 4 holes. A much more comfortable seat - no more back aches from driving! __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

08-22-2003, 09:52 AM	#15
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	I was thinking the same, cutting the front brackets down low enough and not need spacers in the rear, but I will play around with it first before I cut it down. They are quite comfortable seats and I like the fact of the huge center console. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

08-22-2003, 10:24 AM	#16
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Bill72BB, quick question for you.. In the pic you posted above, could you let me know what color is on the truck. Is it the med bronze? thanks Landon __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-22-2003, 02:37 PM	#18
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	How much are those ram seats going for? __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop



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08-22-2003, 04:23 PM	#19
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	I got mine for free. A guy was throwing them out of his pick up at the dump, so I asked why and he didn't think they were worth selling. He replaced them with some heated leather lumbar buckets . But you should be able to find a used set for about $300 or less __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-22-2003, 10:43 PM	#20
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	I paid about 250$ back a few years ( when I bought the truck). __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

08-23-2003, 04:24 AM	#21
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Thanks guys, I'm going to keep my eye out for a set. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

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