1976 seat in a 1985? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68c10owner · 01-17-2016, 09:58 PM

Are the seat tracks the same for a 1976 and a 1985? If not, can I install my 1985 tracks onto the 1976 seat?

**TKCR** · 01-18-2016, 12:59 PM

I believe the only difference in the tracks are that the 76, the seat release will be off to the left of the seat. The 85 track, will have the seat release in the front.

KrazyRay · 01-18-2016, 02:35 PM

You have to use your 76 tracks with your 76 seat and it will bolt right up to your 85 floor.

68c10owner · 01-18-2016, 02:46 PM

Thanks guys. I don't have the 1976 seat but I found one that is very nice and is the correct color for my 1985 but I didn't know if there was a difference in the floor pans or bolt holes. My seat is pretty uncomfortable, springs worn or broke and feels like I'm sitting on the frame. Didn't want to buy the seat if it wouldnt be a direct fit. Sounds like it will work fine though. Thanks.

Jeramy · 01-18-2016, 08:37 PM

i have a 78 in my 81 no problem with 78 tracks. only problem is seat belts have to route in between bottom and back instead of having holes in the bottom to come up through.

68c10owner · 01-18-2016, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeramy

i have a 78 in my 81 no problem with 78 tracks. only problem is seat belts have to route in between bottom and back instead of having holes in the bottom to come up through.

That's a problem I can live with if it means having a actual seat cushion to sit on.

Zach079xxx · 01-18-2016, 09:23 PM

Awhile back before I sold my 79, I was going to swap its seat into my 85 because it was way nicer. I pulled it out and noticed it wouldn't bolt right in unless swapping tracks and the guy who bought it was coming the next day to get it so I didn't have time to switch them out. Oh well, a maroon seat would't have looked good in a brown truck anyways..... Might as well just redo my current seat.

Jeramy · 01-18-2016, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68c10owner

That's a problem I can live with if it means having a actual seat cushion to sit on.

**1774btcrew** · 01-18-2016, 09:51 PM

As long as the tracks you are using match the year of seat you will be fine. Not to say every year is different but I know on the newer trucks, the bolt pattern on the underside of the seat was a different configuration.

68c10owner · 01-19-2016, 12:00 AM

I'm not sure if the seat has the tracks or not actually. It's 2 hours away and I cant get over there til the weekend. Hopefully its still there because I need a seat badly.

**oldwagon** · 06-05-2018, 09:44 AM

I'm wanting to replace the seat in my 83 Silverado with the seat out of an 80 GMC. Will it bolt right in or do I need to change out the tracks?

Thanks.

**TKCR** · 06-05-2018, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldwagon

I'm wanting to replace the seat in my 83 Silverado with the seat out of an 80 GMC. Will it bolt right in or do I need to change out the tracks?

Thanks.

As long as the 80 seat has the tracks, your fine, it will bolt right up. All the seats from 73-87 will bolt up to the cab floor. What makes the differenc, is that the track has to match the frame of the seat.

**oldwagon** · 06-05-2018, 09:00 PM

Thanks, TKCR. I do appreciate the info.

**TKCR** · 06-06-2018, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldwagon

Thanks, TKCR. I do appreciate the info.

You are welcome

01-17-2016, 09:58 PM	#1
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	1976 seat in a 1985? Are the seat tracks the same for a 1976 and a 1985? If not, can I install my 1985 tracks onto the 1976 seat? __________________ Anthony

01-18-2016, 12:59 PM	#2
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,906	Re: 1976 seat in a 1985? I believe the only difference in the tracks are that the 76, the seat release will be off to the left of the seat. The 85 track, will have the seat release in the front.

01-18-2016, 02:35 PM	#3
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: 1976 seat in a 1985? You have to use your 76 tracks with your 76 seat and it will bolt right up to your 85 floor.

01-18-2016, 02:46 PM	#4
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	Re: 1976 seat in a 1985? Thanks guys. I don't have the 1976 seat but I found one that is very nice and is the correct color for my 1985 but I didn't know if there was a difference in the floor pans or bolt holes. My seat is pretty uncomfortable, springs worn or broke and feels like I'm sitting on the frame. Didn't want to buy the seat if it wouldnt be a direct fit. Sounds like it will work fine though. Thanks. __________________ Anthony

01-18-2016, 08:37 PM	#5
Jeramy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Mulberry, AR Posts: 222	Re: 1976 seat in a 1985? i have a 78 in my 81 no problem with 78 tracks. only problem is seat belts have to route in between bottom and back instead of having holes in the bottom to come up through. __________________ 1981 Silverado C10 LS/4l60e My truck may be loud and ugly but I love her like bacon

01-18-2016, 09:23 PM	#7
Zach079xxx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Posts: 332	Re: 1976 seat in a 1985? Awhile back before I sold my 79, I was going to swap its seat into my 85 because it was way nicer. I pulled it out and noticed it wouldn't bolt right in unless swapping tracks and the guy who bought it was coming the next day to get it so I didn't have time to switch them out. Oh well, a maroon seat would't have looked good in a brown truck anyways..... Might as well just redo my current seat. __________________ 85' GMC Sierra Classic Built 350; Weiand intake, Holley 600, Thumpr Cam Built 350 turbo with shift kit & 2500 Stall Thumpin' away

01-18-2016, 09:51 PM	#9
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,556	Re: 1976 seat in a 1985? As long as the tracks you are using match the year of seat you will be fine. Not to say every year is different but I know on the newer trucks, the bolt pattern on the underside of the seat was a different configuration. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

01-19-2016, 12:00 AM	#10
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	Re: 1976 seat in a 1985? I'm not sure if the seat has the tracks or not actually. It's 2 hours away and I cant get over there til the weekend. Hopefully its still there because I need a seat badly. __________________ Anthony

06-05-2018, 09:44 AM	#11
oldwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mulvane, Ks. Posts: 754	Re: 1976 seat in a 1985? I'm wanting to replace the seat in my 83 Silverado with the seat out of an 80 GMC. Will it bolt right in or do I need to change out the tracks? Thanks.

06-05-2018, 09:00 PM	#13
oldwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mulvane, Ks. Posts: 754	Re: 1976 seat in a 1985? Thanks, TKCR. I do appreciate the info.



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