Bench Seat to Bucket Seats help wanted - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**GOPAPA** · 02-13-2015, 09:57 PM

I am ready now to change out my Bench Seat for Buckets and was planning all along on using search to bring up the past postings on where to drill the new holes for the swap out ..

And as we all know Search is down for awhile ..

I did find this drawing from Mel classic bowties in my photos ,,I believe some said that I could use the outer holes from the bench seat on one side or the other but would have to drill the rest,, I am not sure of just which holes I can use and whih one I need to drill anew

anyone got the threads saved with the answers or maybe some one just knows ..appreciate any help

**FirstOwner69** · 02-13-2015, 10:17 PM

Here's the best thread I've seen on this subject when using factory buckets.

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

Andy4639 · 02-13-2015, 10:30 PM

I just installed the 1999 Tahoe seats in my 71. Use both sides outter holes closest to the doors then drill the 4 inner holes. That's how I did it.
Why does everyone say the search is down. I've been using it non stop lately! I think this is the thread it shows your picture plus some more.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328

**GOPAPA** · 02-13-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Here's the best thread I've seen on this subject when using factory buckets.

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

Thx a bunch first owner ,,I subscribed to this so to keep it ,,I'm on my way guys

Custom/Ten · 02-13-2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I just installed the 1999 Tahoe seats in my 71. Use both sides outter holes closest to the doors then drill the 4 inner holes. That's how I did it.
Why does everyone say the search is down. I've been using it non stop lately! I think this is the thread it shows your picture plus some more.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328

I don't get it either, I just searched and it worked fine, just like I have been doing every day. P.s. Andy's seats look pretty cool, I'm thinking about getting some for myself, check them out.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-14-2015, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Why does everyone say the search is down. I've been using it non stop lately!

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Originally Posted by Custom/Ten

I don't get it either, I just searched and it worked fine, just like I have been doing every day.

I agree. I always use the Google search feature at the top of every page and click the "67-72chevytrucks.com" button after entering my search terms. In fact, that's how I found the thread I posted in post 2. I remembered mcbassin had asked the question previously, so I searched for "mcbassin bucket". Popped right up as the #1 hit.

Andy4639 · 02-14-2015, 07:04 AM

FirstOwner69,
Yepper's that what I do to. I found the same thread!

Custom/Ten,
thanks man! I try!

1968aj · 02-14-2015, 09:19 AM

let us know how it goes. I have some factory buckets I will be installing soon

**GOPAPA** · 02-14-2015, 11:59 AM

Thx to you all for the help ,,I must of not read the memo on where the search button was as I thought it was down the page some before,, and all the talk about it being down lately ,,I just figered?? just might be getting to old to remember it all ,,but still having fun trying,, lol

I am putting in the set of original bucket seats I bought 3 years ago on my way to Idaho from a forum member near Pendleton Oregon..They are in pristine shape , I will take some pictures to add to the Search area ..I will do my best at doing it right and not crowding the console .. hope to find them dimples ,,but if not I will follow the best ideas these guys that have posted and go with it..

**GOPAPA** · 02-14-2015, 10:32 PM

Bolt holes that are in my floor pan for the bench seat on drivers side are 15 1/4 inches center to center,,this from back hole to front hole

Bolt hole in my drivers side bucket seat frame is 12 3/4 inch center to center ,,this is from back hole to front hole .

Anyone on here see this as a correct measurement from a bench to bucket lay out of bolt holes,, I'm going ahead with it ,,just surprised me that they were that far off ,,with this much difference there should be no question about using the same holes ,,right ,,as you cant.. unless I have Suburban seats or something,, ??

**FirstOwner69** · 02-14-2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

Bolt holes that are in my floor pan for the bench seat on drivers side are 15 1/4 inches center to center,,this from back hole to front hole

Bolt hole in my drivers side bucket seat frame is 12 3/4 inch center to center ,,this is from back hole to front hole .

Anyone on here see this as a correct measurement from a bench to bucket lay out of bolt holes,, I'm going ahead with it ,,just surprised me that they were that far off ,,with this much difference there should be no question about using the same holes ,,right ,,as you cant.. unless I have Suburban seats or something,, ??

I can't confirm as correct, but it does sound logical since the floor mounts on the buckets are shorter than those for bench seats. The pics below may (or may not) help. At least they may give some relative perspective. The bolts shown in the floor act as plugs for the bench seat holes. Mine came with the hex heads from the factory, but most I've seen were pan head Philips. The light spots are the bucket seat holes. The first picture is passenger side.

**hooverfish** · 02-14-2015, 10:54 PM

I have some threads saved for bucket seats. If you want to send me a PM with your email address, I will cut and paste them into a note and forward on to you. I am getting ready to do the same installation and am almost ready to start so I think I understand your situation. Larry

P.S. yes, my brackets for driver side measure 12 3/4" between front/back bolt holes.

**GOPAPA** · 02-15-2015, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I can't confirm as correct, but it does sound logical since the floor mounts on the buckets are shorter than those for bench seats. The pics below may (or may not) help. At least they may give some relative perspective. The bolts shown in the floor act as plugs for the bench seat holes. Mine came with the hex heads from the factory, but most I've seen were pan head Philips. The light spots are the bucket seat holes. The first picture is passenger side.

Would you be able to take a measurement for me from between the two black straight lines in the photo (center of hole to drive line tunnel raise area )that I have here in your photo of your bolt hole lay out ?

{ I realize I could do this on my own ,,I just want to try others ideas and then decide,,and yours look like what it would need to be } thx if you can do this ,,

I want to find a happy medium of how much room that I will have between the console and the seat and also how much room I will have between the seat and the door ...
I too have the hex head bolts,,but I will out in round head pan bolts so the caret will smooth out better,,

Andy4639 · 02-15-2015, 02:17 PM

This will sound weird but I sat the drivers side seat in the truck and sat in it for 5-10 minutes getting a feel for it. I changed the seat seating around while doing it. I made sure the seat was lined up with the steering wheel first then looked at how much sliding the seat could do. I lined the passenger seat up with the glove box which is about the same as the drivers side just no steering wheel. The console will go in between the seats.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-15-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

Would you be able to take a measurement for me from between the two black straight lines in the photo (center of hole to drive line tunnel raise area )that I have here in your photo of your bolt hole lay out ?

{ I realize I could do this on my own ,,I just want to try others ideas and then decide,,and yours look like what it would need to be } thx if you can do this ,,

I want to find a happy medium of how much room that I will have between the console and the seat and also how much room I will have between the seat and the door ...
I too have the hex head bolts,,but I will out in round head pan bolts so the caret will smooth out better,,

It's not possible for me to get measurements since the truck is stored some distance away. About the best I can do is post a couple more pictures. When the seats are installed they are about an inch from the console just behind the front corner of the seats. The hex head bolts under the carpet were there from the factory and really do not show. Not sure this helps much.

**randy.powell** · 02-16-2015, 09:07 AM

Subscribed! I've got all the stuff to do mine and the lessons learned from you guys is invaluable!!!
B/R,
Randy

**hooverfish** · 02-16-2015, 09:58 AM

02-13-2015, 10:17 PM	#2
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,842	Re: Bench Seat to Bucket Seats help wanted Here's the best thread I've seen on this subject when using factory buckets. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562904 Last edited by FirstOwner69; 02-13-2015 at 10:33 PM.

02-13-2015, 10:30 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Bench Seat to Bucket Seats help wanted I just installed the 1999 Tahoe seats in my 71. Use both sides outter holes closest to the doors then drill the 4 inner holes. That's how I did it. Why does everyone say the search is down. I've been using it non stop lately! I think this is the thread it shows your picture plus some more. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-14-2015, 07:04 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Bench Seat to Bucket Seats help wanted FirstOwner69, Yepper's that what I do to. I found the same thread! Custom/Ten, thanks man! I try! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-14-2015, 09:19 AM	#8
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: Bench Seat to Bucket Seats help wanted let us know how it goes. I have some factory buckets I will be installing soon

02-14-2015, 11:59 AM	#9
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,449	Re: Bench Seat to Bucket Seats help wanted Thx to you all for the help ,,I must of not read the memo on where the search button was as I thought it was down the page some before,, and all the talk about it being down lately ,,I just figered?? just might be getting to old to remember it all ,,but still having fun trying,, lol I am putting in the set of original bucket seats I bought 3 years ago on my way to Idaho from a forum member near Pendleton Oregon..They are in pristine shape , I will take some pictures to add to the Search area ..I will do my best at doing it right and not crowding the console .. hope to find them dimples ,,but if not I will follow the best ideas these guys that have posted and go with it.. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

02-13-2015, 09:57 PM	#1
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,449	Bench Seat to Bucket Seats help wanted I am ready now to change out my Bench Seat for Buckets and was planning all along on using search to bring up the past postings on where to drill the new holes for the swap out .. And as we all know Search is down for awhile .. I did find this drawing from Mel classic bowties in my photos ,,I believe some said that I could use the outer holes from the bench seat on one side or the other but would have to drill the rest,, I am not sure of just which holes I can use and whih one I need to drill anew anyone got the threads saved with the answers or maybe some one just knows ..appreciate any help __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

02-14-2015, 10:32 PM	#10
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,449	Re: Bench Seat to Bucket Seats help wanted Bolt holes that are in my floor pan for the bench seat on drivers side are 15 1/4 inches center to center,,this from back hole to front hole Bolt hole in my drivers side bucket seat frame is 12 3/4 inch center to center ,,this is from back hole to front hole . Anyone on here see this as a correct measurement from a bench to bucket lay out of bolt holes,, I'm going ahead with it ,,just surprised me that they were that far off ,,with this much difference there should be no question about using the same holes ,,right ,,as you cant.. unless I have Suburban seats or something,, ?? __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

02-14-2015, 10:54 PM	#12
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,125	Re: Bench Seat to Bucket Seats help wanted I have some threads saved for bucket seats. If you want to send me a PM with your email address, I will cut and paste them into a note and forward on to you. I am getting ready to do the same installation and am almost ready to start so I think I understand your situation. Larry P.S. yes, my brackets for driver side measure 12 3/4" between front/back bolt holes. __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job" Last edited by hooverfish; 02-14-2015 at 11:24 PM.

02-15-2015, 02:17 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Bench Seat to Bucket Seats help wanted This will sound weird but I sat the drivers side seat in the truck and sat in it for 5-10 minutes getting a feel for it. I changed the seat seating around while doing it. I made sure the seat was lined up with the steering wheel first then looked at how much sliding the seat could do. I lined the passenger seat up with the glove box which is about the same as the drivers side just no steering wheel. The console will go in between the seats. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-16-2015, 09:07 AM	#16
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Bench Seat to Bucket Seats help wanted Subscribed! I've got all the stuff to do mine and the lessons learned from you guys is invaluable!!! B/R, Randy

02-16-2015, 09:58 AM	#17
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,125	Re: Bench Seat to Bucket Seats help wanted Here are some threads I saved and sent to GOPAPA on this subject. Some of these are already mentioned and some are just for pictures or parts. Hopefully some are useful. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=557195 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615342 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465087 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615943 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562904 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=557195 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317529 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352079 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=bucket+brac ket+rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=bucket+seat +rod __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"



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