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Andy4639 · 01-28-2017, 10:53 AM

I installed a 90's model bench seat in the old Ramp Rat truck yesterday and just wanted to share some info with everyone who may be thinking about this mod.

The seat fits almost perfect in the truck with just a little bit of modifing. I really like they way they sit too!
First you need to set the seat in the truck and then loosen the 4-5/8" head bolts in the front frame of the seat. This will let the seat frame match the holes in the truck floor board. Put the bolts in and tighten them to mark the rear frame holes. This insures the seat is good and straight when mounted.
I also used 2 big nuts on each back hole to raise the seat up and make it sit better. For me anyways.

RPBurris · 01-28-2017, 11:50 AM

I have the same model seats installed by the PO. There was a block of wood on the left side of the passenger side seat to level them out. Did you have to block this up somehow? They are great seats though!

kaycee · 01-28-2017, 02:46 PM

"I also used 2 big nuts on each back hole to raise the seat up and make it sit better. For me anyways"
Right there in the last sentence

Andy4639 · 01-28-2017, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RPBurris

I have the same model seats installed by the PO. There was a block of wood on the left side of the passenger side seat to level them out. Did you have to block this up somehow? They are great seats though!

Yes!

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-28-2017, 05:18 PM

I did the same seat, but instead used the existing rear holes and drilled holes for the front. I think I will sit a tad lower than you doing it this way.

Andy4639 · 01-28-2017, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

I did the same seat, but instead used the existing rear holes and drilled holes for the front. I think I will sit a tad lower than you doing it this way.

Yes it should sit lower but do you have any adjust ment? Mine has some but not much to the back but has pretty good adjustment forward which is good since I have been teaching my daughter how to drive a straight drive with it.

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-28-2017, 06:49 PM

Almost no adjustment. I like where it is and if my wife gets a wild hair to drive it one day, her legs are as long as mine.

1968aj · 01-28-2017, 07:01 PM

have you ever checked into having one of these seats recovered? just wondering if it would have to just be recovered over existing upholstery or if the old can be removed. I have one that I want do with houndstooth inserts.

custom10nut · 01-28-2017, 09:46 PM

That looks great. Perfect color too. Back it the late 90 s I looked and looked for that very style seat, for like three years, with no luck. I ended up finding a pair of blazer buckets for a steal, and went with them instead. I still look for a seat like this, to put in a truck I don't have yet. You can never be too prepared.
The Ramp Rat is coming along nicely.

ratty69 · 01-29-2017, 02:30 AM

Looks great! I really like those early 90's seats.

I'm in the process of putting one in my truck. I didn't want to drill any holes in my floor so I tossed the 90's base and made up some adapter plates to bolt the bench to a set of 72 tracks using the original holes.

Andy4639 · 01-29-2017, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

That looks great. Perfect color too. Back it the late 90 s I looked and looked for that very style seat, for like three years, with no luck. I ended up finding a pair of blazer buckets for a steal, and went with them instead. I still look for a seat like this, to put in a truck I don't have yet. You can never be too prepared.
The Ramp Rat is coming along nicely.

Thank you sir.

It's coming along nicly.

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1968aj
have you ever checked into having one of these seats recovered? just wondering if it would have to just be recovered over existing upholstery or if the old can be removed. I have one that I want do with houndstooth inserts.
Yesterday 05:49 PM

No I have not. The one in my 71 years ago wore well with very little wear. This one isn't as nice of seat but I do plan to look into having it recovered.

**raggedjim** · 01-29-2017, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968aj

have you ever checked into having one of these seats recovered? just wondering if it would have to just be recovered over existing upholstery or if the old can be removed. I have one that I want do with houndstooth inserts.

Check this thread, I had mine recovered as well as a couple other guys.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=511232&page=2

Good, luck, Rg

my56chevytruck · 01-29-2017, 12:34 PM

wow, I like those seats. already have mine, but sure would have liked to have run across those when I was looking.

01-28-2017, 10:53 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	90's seat install I installed a 90's model bench seat in the old Ramp Rat truck yesterday and just wanted to share some info with everyone who may be thinking about this mod. The seat fits almost perfect in the truck with just a little bit of modifing. I really like they way they sit too! First you need to set the seat in the truck and then loosen the 4-5/8" head bolts in the front frame of the seat. This will let the seat frame match the holes in the truck floor board. Put the bolts in and tighten them to mark the rear frame holes. This insures the seat is good and straight when mounted. I also used 2 big nuts on each back hole to raise the seat up and make it sit better. For me anyways. Attached Images __________________ 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.

01-28-2017, 11:50 AM	#2
RPBurris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 395	Re: 90's seat install I have the same model seats installed by the PO. There was a block of wood on the left side of the passenger side seat to level them out. Did you have to block this up somehow? They are great seats though! __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Longbed

01-28-2017, 02:46 PM	#3
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	Re: 90's seat install "I also used 2 big nuts on each back hole to raise the seat up and make it sit better. For me anyways" Right there in the last sentence __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327 Last edited by kaycee; 01-28-2017 at 02:55 PM. Reason: DELETE

01-28-2017, 05:18 PM	#5
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: 90's seat install I did the same seat, but instead used the existing rear holes and drilled holes for the front. I think I will sit a tad lower than you doing it this way. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-28-2017, 06:49 PM	#7
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: 90's seat install Almost no adjustment. I like where it is and if my wife gets a wild hair to drive it one day, her legs are as long as mine. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-28-2017, 07:01 PM	#8
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 90's seat install have you ever checked into having one of these seats recovered? just wondering if it would have to just be recovered over existing upholstery or if the old can be removed. I have one that I want do with houndstooth inserts.

01-28-2017, 09:46 PM	#9
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,864	Re: 90's seat install That looks great. Perfect color too. Back it the late 90 s I looked and looked for that very style seat, for like three years, with no luck. I ended up finding a pair of blazer buckets for a steal, and went with them instead. I still look for a seat like this, to put in a truck I don't have yet. You can never be too prepared. The Ramp Rat is coming along nicely.

01-29-2017, 02:30 AM	#10
ratty69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 206	Re: 90's seat install Looks great! I really like those early 90's seats. I'm in the process of putting one in my truck. I didn't want to drill any holes in my floor so I tossed the 90's base and made up some adapter plates to bolt the bench to a set of 72 tracks using the original holes.

01-29-2017, 12:34 PM	#13
my56chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hebron Posts: 1,139	Re: 90's seat install wow, I like those seats. already have mine, but sure would have liked to have run across those when I was looking. __________________ RUBBER DOWN AND HIT THE ROAD!!! 1940 Ford Dlx Coupe 1969 Mach1



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