Bench/Bucket Seat Bolt Hole Finding Trick - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**GOPAPA** · 03-13-2015, 02:17 PM

I actually learned this by accident ,,and maybe its being to exact for some ,,but beings I came across it ,,I used it and therefore did not pull my carpet out of place at all ..and did not miss and have to make a hole again larger to get it in the correct place..

I had a light under my truck to see to bolt up my bucket seats from underneath the truck ..

So when I felt for the hole in the truck floor from above that I had predrilled before putting my carpet back in ,, I found the hole by touch and then after moving the threads some ,,I could see a complete circle of the hole by the light shining up through the carpet backing .

I then took an ice pick and punched a hole through the carpet in the direct center,,then I used a drift pin to make the hole the same size as the hole through the floor of the truck ..

A little scissor trimming so the threads would not bind the bolt ,,a easy drop of the bolts down through the seat support holes with no hang ups..

finished product if I may (not trying to show off,,just excited )

**LockDoc** · 03-13-2015, 02:49 PM

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Good tip Larry.

Is that some of your art work???..

LockDoc

SS Tim · 03-13-2015, 04:43 PM

A soldering pencil is a great way to open up holes and move them slighlty in carpet without risk of pulling the carpet loops.

Mike C · 03-13-2015, 04:54 PM

Good tip and great looking interior!

I've always screwed the bolts back in the hole about halfway before putting the carpet down. Then an "X" cut on the bolt head and it pushes right through. this works great if the hole is "blind" and you can't see the light through it.

**leddzepp** · 03-13-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

A soldering pencil is a great way to open up holes and move them slighlty in carpet without risk of pulling the carpet loops.

This is how I did mine.

Looks real nice and clean Larry!

**GOPAPA** · 03-13-2015, 07:02 PM

Yes Leon I did it all by self,, lol I have a build posting of the carpet install and as for the Bench to Buckets ,,it was just drill new holes and install with metal bracing down below..

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

A soldering pencil is a great way to open up holes and move them slighlty in carpet without risk of pulling the carpet loops.

I was thinking of some sort of burning device and all I had was a solder iron ,, that's a good idea Tim ,,glad you added it to the ideas,,

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Originally Posted by Mike C

Good tip and great looking interior!
Thx Mike ,,it always is good to help make a light bulb go off for others ,,that's why we like this forum ,,huh?

I've always screwed the bolts back in the hole about halfway before putting the carpet down. Then an "X" cut on the bolt head and it pushes right through. this works great if the hole is "blind" and you can't see the light through it.

Another good idea ,,in my case I didn't have welded nuts below to screw into,,just a bare hole..

Looks real nice and clean Larry![/QUOTE]

ledzepp ,thx I enjoyed doing it all ,,waited 3 years with my move to Idaho and it was on the back burning,,now its done and I can do some grinning when I look inside the truck ,

9teen69 · 03-13-2015, 10:17 PM

Going to install my carpet tomorrow. I'll definitely try it. Super nice looking interior!

Andy4639 · 03-14-2015, 08:59 AM

Very nice. You did just like me. After finding the first one the rest where easy!

**GOPAPA** · 03-14-2015, 10:17 AM

Important tip I found out while installing the drivers bucket slide seat.

I was having trouble with the seat adjuster not staying latched and FirstOwner69 helped me out with how one can bend the bale wire under the seat and it will tightened it up some making the latch operate like it should. this is good advice especially for a seat that is been used a lot ..in my case I luckily got a very good not used much set of buckets and console..

I then discovered that when the seat is not bolted down in place ,,,,that one side of the frames under the seat was leaning inward .. That was the reason my bale was not in it's correct length to latch and unlatch correctly..

So after laying out the holes and bolting the seat down ,,my seat worked perfectly

03-13-2015, 02:17 PM	#1
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,549	Bench/Bucket Seat Bolt Hole Finding Trick I actually learned this by accident ,,and maybe its being to exact for some ,,but beings I came across it ,,I used it and therefore did not pull my carpet out of place at all ..and did not miss and have to make a hole again larger to get it in the correct place.. I had a light under my truck to see to bolt up my bucket seats from underneath the truck .. So when I felt for the hole in the truck floor from above that I had predrilled before putting my carpet back in ,, I found the hole by touch and then after moving the threads some ,,I could see a complete circle of the hole by the light shining up through the carpet backing . I then took an ice pick and punched a hole through the carpet in the direct center,,then I used a drift pin to make the hole the same size as the hole through the floor of the truck .. A little scissor trimming so the threads would not bind the bolt ,,a easy drop of the bolts down through the seat support holes with no hang ups.. finished product if I may (not trying to show off,,just excited ) __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

03-13-2015, 02:49 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,607	Re: Bench/Bucket Seat Bolt Hole Finding Trick - Good tip Larry. Is that some of your art work???.. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-13-2015, 04:43 PM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Bench/Bucket Seat Bolt Hole Finding Trick A soldering pencil is a great way to open up holes and move them slighlty in carpet without risk of pulling the carpet loops. Attached Images __________________ 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

03-13-2015, 04:54 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Re: Bench/Bucket Seat Bolt Hole Finding Trick Good tip and great looking interior! I've always screwed the bolts back in the hole about halfway before putting the carpet down. Then an "X" cut on the bolt head and it pushes right through. this works great if the hole is "blind" and you can't see the light through it. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-13-2015, 10:17 PM	#7
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Bench/Bucket Seat Bolt Hole Finding Trick Going to install my carpet tomorrow. I'll definitely try it. Super nice looking interior! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

03-14-2015, 08:59 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Bench/Bucket Seat Bolt Hole Finding Trick Very nice. You did just like me. After finding the first one the rest where easy! __________________ 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.

03-14-2015, 10:17 AM	#9
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,549	Re: Bench/Bucket Seat Bolt Hole Finding Trick Important tip I found out while installing the drivers bucket slide seat. I was having trouble with the seat adjuster not staying latched and FirstOwner69 helped me out with how one can bend the bale wire under the seat and it will tightened it up some making the latch operate like it should. this is good advice especially for a seat that is been used a lot ..in my case I luckily got a very good not used much set of buckets and console.. I then discovered that when the seat is not bolted down in place ,,,,that one side of the frames under the seat was leaning inward .. That was the reason my bale was not in it's correct length to latch and unlatch correctly.. So after laying out the holes and bolting the seat down ,,my seat worked perfectly __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.



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