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dubie · 10-20-2003, 05:11 PM

OK, I have 3 different seats to choose from now for my 72. I have a set of bucket seats out of a Chrysler Lebaron, I have a folding center bench seat from a 99 Dodge Ram, and after wrecking out my parts truck this past weekend, I have a nice factory bench seat. Which would you install??

Hotrod70C10 · 10-20-2003, 05:12 PM

I would go with the Ram seat.... That fold down console that the new rams have is nice!

*dtlilly* · 10-20-2003, 05:20 PM

I would second the Ram seat option. They look good and are comfortable.

lukecp · 10-20-2003, 05:55 PM

I third the Ram seat

cableguy0 · 10-20-2003, 06:00 PM

i gotta learn toward the ram seat as well because they are fairly easy to adapt to these trucks not to mention they are comfy and the console is great

67cst · 10-20-2003, 06:03 PM

ram seat

Hutch · 10-20-2003, 06:18 PM

Factory bench
I like the original look.
The holes line up and no modifications required.

**Canadian694x4** · 10-20-2003, 09:41 PM

Well I will vote Factory Bench but I'm sure you'll end up using the Ram Seat....nothing wrong with wanting to be comfortable...

Hooter · 10-20-2003, 11:36 PM

ram seat definetly, I dunno every time I hear "Le Baron" I always think of JOhn Voit

68 Suburban · 10-21-2003, 05:38 AM

Either one other than the le barron seat. My opinion is, I rarely see a car seat that looks good in a truck.

70c10 · 10-21-2003, 07:29 AM

Tim, I say Ram also. Pretty comfortable and look nice!

**CPNE** · 10-21-2003, 09:08 AM

Ask yourself which one will be more comfortable at -40 degrees F below? I'd choose the sofa by the fire:p

dubie · 10-21-2003, 09:09 AM

here is a pic of the bucket seats. I am only guessing that they came from a Lebaron, they are definately from a Chrysler

dubie · 10-21-2003, 09:11 AM

Oh, I won't be driving this in the winter at all. My favorite bench seat IS the leather sofa inside a nice warm house on those -40 days

JayDubBlazer · 10-21-2003, 09:41 AM

Use the Dodge seat I am sure it is much more comfy

72moneypit · 10-21-2003, 09:52 AM

My vote's for the original bench. No, it's not as comfortable, but original is just plain cool!

I need to replace or reupholster my bench sear, and I just can't bring myself to replace it with a new model.

dubie · 10-21-2003, 10:01 AM

there isn't going to be much left on my truck that is original. I want something different than every other truck, so it will be a toss up between the Ram seat and the buckets i think

tswore · 10-21-2003, 10:42 AM

i would go with the ram seat, i worked on one a few weeks ago, and the seat looked killer. the guy also found factory fabric to do the door panels. it looked real nice.

**Palf70Step** · 10-21-2003, 02:47 PM

I think the ram is good too...But I think the buckets look alright in there also. I'd go with the one that feels best on you backside!!

barn9 · 10-21-2003, 02:57 PM

Whichever feels best on the ol' caboose! And what ever the choice, take some pics of the install process. We need some good seat install info, this topic seems to come up a lot.

truckresq · 10-21-2003, 03:56 PM

Well since it's a seat subject, here is what I did... From a 95ish Ford Escort GT. They are bolted in and reinforced underneath. I now have to pull them out for paint and one of Tim Christains carpets

Hotrod70C10 · 10-21-2003, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dubie
here is a pic of the bucket seats. I am only guessing that they came from a Lebaron, they are definately from a Chrysler

They look like my girlfriends front seats in her 95 lebaron convertable...I told her to just buy a camaro...

10-20-2003, 05:11 PM	#1
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Which seat would you use??? OK, I have 3 different seats to choose from now for my 72. I have a set of bucket seats out of a Chrysler Lebaron, I have a folding center bench seat from a 99 Dodge Ram, and after wrecking out my parts truck this past weekend, I have a nice factory bench seat. Which would you install?? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-20-2003, 05:12 PM	#2
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I would go with the Ram seat.... That fold down console that the new rams have is nice! __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

10-20-2003, 05:55 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I third the Ram seat __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-20-2003, 06:00 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	i gotta learn toward the ram seat as well because they are fairly easy to adapt to these trucks not to mention they are comfy and the console is great __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-20-2003, 06:03 PM	#6
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	ram seat __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-20-2003, 05:20 PM	#3
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I would second the Ram seat option. They look good and are comfortable.

10-20-2003, 06:18 PM	#7
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Factory bench I like the original look. The holes line up and no modifications required. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

10-20-2003, 09:41 PM	#8
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Well I will vote Factory Bench but I'm sure you'll end up using the Ram Seat....nothing wrong with wanting to be comfortable... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-20-2003, 11:36 PM	#9
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	ram seat definetly, I dunno every time I hear "Le Baron" I always think of JOhn Voit __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

10-21-2003, 05:38 AM	#10
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Either one other than the le barron seat. My opinion is, I rarely see a car seat that looks good in a truck. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

10-21-2003, 07:29 AM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Tim, I say Ram also. Pretty comfortable and look nice! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-21-2003, 09:08 AM	#12
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Ask yourself which one will be more comfortable at -40 degrees F below? I'd choose the sofa by the fire:p __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

10-21-2003, 09:09 AM	#13
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	here is a pic of the bucket seats. I am only guessing that they came from a Lebaron, they are definately from a Chrysler Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-21-2003, 09:11 AM	#14
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Oh, I won't be driving this in the winter at all. My favorite bench seat IS the leather sofa inside a nice warm house on those -40 days __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-21-2003, 09:41 AM	#15
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Use the Dodge seat I am sure it is much more comfy __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT



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10-21-2003, 09:52 AM	#16
72moneypit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 125	My vote's for the original bench. No, it's not as comfortable, but original is just plain cool! I need to replace or reupholster my bench sear, and I just can't bring myself to replace it with a new model. __________________ Paul 72 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper greenaz@hotmail.com

10-21-2003, 10:01 AM	#17
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	there isn't going to be much left on my truck that is original. I want something different than every other truck, so it will be a toss up between the Ram seat and the buckets i think __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-21-2003, 10:42 AM	#18
tswore built not bought Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pocatello, idaho Posts: 160	seats i would go with the ram seat, i worked on one a few weeks ago, and the seat looked killer. the guy also found factory fabric to do the door panels. it looked real nice.

10-21-2003, 02:47 PM	#19
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,924	I think the ram is good too...But I think the buckets look alright in there also. I'd go with the one that feels best on you backside!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-21-2003, 02:57 PM	#20
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Whichever feels best on the ol' caboose! And what ever the choice, take some pics of the install process. We need some good seat install info, this topic seems to come up a lot. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

10-21-2003, 03:56 PM	#21
truckresq Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sac Valley Posts: 179	Just what I did Well since it's a seat subject, here is what I did... From a 95ish Ford Escort GT. They are bolted in and reinforced underneath. I now have to pull them out for paint and one of Tim Christains carpets Attached Images __________________ John Sacramento Area 1969 C10 Fleetside

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