Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Coley · 04-19-2016, 06:11 PM

Anyone know which bench seats are the best substitute for the originals in the 67-72 models?
GM?....how about Dodge? any other successes using different bench seats?
What about complexity to fit and install?
I saw some in one of the threads that looked like it came out of mid 80's? How about newer than that?....or 70's? or?
If anyone can share what has worked for them, I would greatly appreciate it.
Backstory, I've been looking at a good deal on a local truck but it is need of a bench seat. There is some sort of weird bucket seat arrangement out of....who knows what?
Many thanks guys!....I'm always interested in good feedback and stories

All Good
Coley

rsgt · 04-19-2016, 10:41 PM

This is the seat I am using. 1999 Chevy truck. Very comfortable and I like having headrest. The two front holes line up with the two holes in the floor, Just drill two rear holes and its bolted in.

**special-K** · 04-20-2016, 07:02 AM

88-98 seats. The 60/40s from 88-94 are very popular. It's cool that they are just newer GM truck seats and I think they actually allow you to sit back a bit deeper

57larry · 04-20-2016, 03:58 PM

I have a 90 chevy truck seat in mine. looks good, fits good, feels good

**SoCoC10** · 04-20-2016, 05:36 PM

Had to cut another set of brackets and weld them to the stock brackets on this seat. A little work but the seat was $50 so I can't complain.

71meangreenc10 · 04-20-2016, 06:07 PM

99 Dodge Ram,

Never look back after install....They are very comfortable.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386180

Smitty

Coley · 04-20-2016, 06:07 PM

Geez...both of those seats shown look like the belong in there.
I might have to start checking out a few local wrecking yards...noting that these seats might still be a pretty good bargain compared to a full on original seat.
Any major issues mounting those in?

All Good
Coley

71meangreenc10 · 04-20-2016, 08:49 PM

The 99 series has a bench like frame so only mod is making some brackets to bolt to the frame and bolt to the original holes. I have since had mine recovered and it looks sharp. You could also get other years before 02 and they have no seat belts in them. I would also runs some steel slats from the back of the center console to the seat belt holes.

Smitty

In The Ten Ring · 04-20-2016, 11:35 PM

Subscribed!

I'd like to have headrests in my truck too.

ryanv70c10 · 04-21-2016, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsgt

This is the seat I am using. 1999 Chevy truck. Very comfortable and I like having headrest. The two front holes line up with the two holes in the floor, Just drill two rear holes and its bolted in.

I have this exact seat in my 70. Comfortable but I fell like it's about an inch or so too high. I am using the bracket that the seat came with.

rsgt · 04-21-2016, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanv70c10

I have this exact seat in my 70. Comfortable but I fell like it's about an inch or so too high. I am using the bracket that the seat came with.

The seat did seem high. Here is what I did to the front of the seat brackets, I have it all welded back together but I do not have a finished picture. This brought the front of the seat down, and to me it sits just right now. The seat is at an upholstery shop right now getting recovered.

XwalkerX · 04-21-2016, 11:14 AM

cant wait to see the finished product

Texasredneck69-C10 · 04-21-2016, 12:04 PM

Here's mine. They are spendy but they are amazing.

Texasredneck69-C10 · 04-21-2016, 12:05 PM

No idea why the pic is sideways lol It was straight on my computer.

TwistedCycles · 04-24-2016, 01:36 PM

I'm using a second row seat from a 90s suburban. It's a 60/40 split bench seat with fold down arm rest/cup holder. One hole on each seat aligns perfectly for placement, then you have to do some fab work to get the rest situated. Comfy, but sits about 2 inches higher than stock. Works for me since I have long legs.

Butch.

04-19-2016, 06:11 PM	#1
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? Anyone know which bench seats are the best substitute for the originals in the 67-72 models? GM?....how about Dodge? any other successes using different bench seats? What about complexity to fit and install? I saw some in one of the threads that looked like it came out of mid 80's? How about newer than that?....or 70's? or? If anyone can share what has worked for them, I would greatly appreciate it. Backstory, I've been looking at a good deal on a local truck but it is need of a bench seat. There is some sort of weird bucket seat arrangement out of....who knows what? Many thanks guys!....I'm always interested in good feedback and stories All Good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

04-19-2016, 10:41 PM	#2
rsgt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lowell AR Posts: 360	Re: Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? This is the seat I am using. 1999 Chevy truck. Very comfortable and I like having headrest. The two front holes line up with the two holes in the floor, Just drill two rear holes and its bolted in.

04-20-2016, 07:02 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? 88-98 seats. The 60/40s from 88-94 are very popular. It's cool that they are just newer GM truck seats and I think they actually allow you to sit back a bit deeper __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-20-2016, 03:58 PM	#4
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,162	Re: Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? I have a 90 chevy truck seat in mine. looks good, fits good, feels good

04-20-2016, 05:36 PM	#5
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,176	Re: Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? Had to cut another set of brackets and weld them to the stock brackets on this seat. A little work but the seat was $50 so I can't complain. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

04-20-2016, 06:07 PM	#6
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? 99 Dodge Ram, Never look back after install....They are very comfortable. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386180 Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

04-20-2016, 08:49 PM	#8
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? The 99 series has a bench like frame so only mod is making some brackets to bolt to the frame and bolt to the original holes. I have since had mine recovered and it looks sharp. You could also get other years before 02 and they have no seat belts in them. I would also runs some steel slats from the back of the center console to the seat belt holes. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

04-20-2016, 11:35 PM	#9
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? Subscribed! I'd like to have headrests in my truck too.

04-21-2016, 11:14 AM	#12
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? cant wait to see the finished product

04-21-2016, 12:04 PM	#13
Texasredneck69-C10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 31	Re: Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? Here's mine. They are spendy but they are amazing. Attached Images

04-21-2016, 12:05 PM	#14
Texasredneck69-C10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 31	Re: Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? No idea why the pic is sideways lol It was straight on my computer.

04-24-2016, 01:36 PM	#15
TwistedCycles Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poolville TX Posts: 9	Re: Best substitute bench seats 67-72'? I'm using a second row seat from a 90s suburban. It's a 60/40 split bench seat with fold down arm rest/cup holder. One hole on each seat aligns perfectly for placement, then you have to do some fab work to get the rest situated. Comfy, but sits about 2 inches higher than stock. Works for me since I have long legs. Butch.



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