Seat questions (for big and tall guys) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

macdaddy70 · 09-26-2018, 07:51 PM

I am 6'6" 320 lbs. Truck is 70 GMC with 4 on floor, original steering wheel (no p/s), gas tank in cab. It has the original bench seat with some busted springs under driver allowing me to sit lower.
I need a seat... either repair existing or get a newer model seat. I have looked at several threads on adding late model seats and I have some concerns about fitment. Mainly will they sit too high and too far forward. Same deal with repairing springs on existing. How much higher will I sit? Never done this before and not sure what to expect. Ideas or suggestions please.

RustyBucket · 09-26-2018, 11:38 PM

macdaddy, type "more leg room" in the advanced search section of '67-'72 Trucks category. There's PAGES & PAGES of posts about our(I'm 6'--330+)problem with these trucks. My '71 GMC aggravates my sciatic nerve because the gas pedal is close to the seat back....OR because my BIG A$$ moves my hip too close to the gas pedal. I don't enjoy the truck nearly as regularly as I would if it didn't hurt my rt. hip. I had a small dia. wood rim Grant aftermarket wheel that helped with the belly room, but I didn't like the way it looked. I've installed a 19' '60 Impala wheel(same as stock) and collapsed the steering column moving the wheel closer to the dashboard. I like the look of the original seat in my truck and don't think moving the fuel tank would help. I may try to modify or fab. some different mounting brackets if I can locate some to butcher.

jessemthompson · 09-27-2018, 07:54 AM

Check these out. Seat lowering brackets. Then you could also have the foam in the seat cut down as well

https://squareup.com/store/full-cust...rackets-tall-2

brown7373 · 09-27-2018, 08:08 AM

I'm 6'4" but have the same issue. I thought it improved when I had my seat redone with new foam and now I actually sit HIGHER, which stretches the distance to the gas pedal. It is still cramped, but some improvement.

68Gold/white · 09-27-2018, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessemthompson

Check these out. Seat lowering brackets. Then you could also have the foam in the seat cut down as well

https://squareup.com/store/full-cust...rackets-tall-2

Thanks for link.

macdaddy70 · 09-27-2018, 07:01 PM

thanks guys. I will check the links. I forgot to mention recent back surgery in July of this year so I am very interested in all feedback.

09-26-2018, 07:51 PM	#1
macdaddy70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Gluckstadt, MS Posts: 71	Seat questions (for big and tall guys) I am 6'6" 320 lbs. Truck is 70 GMC with 4 on floor, original steering wheel (no p/s), gas tank in cab. It has the original bench seat with some busted springs under driver allowing me to sit lower. I need a seat... either repair existing or get a newer model seat. I have looked at several threads on adding late model seats and I have some concerns about fitment. Mainly will they sit too high and too far forward. Same deal with repairing springs on existing. How much higher will I sit? Never done this before and not sure what to expect. Ideas or suggestions please.

09-26-2018, 11:38 PM	#2
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: Seat questions (for big and tall guys) macdaddy, type "more leg room" in the advanced search section of '67-'72 Trucks category. There's PAGES & PAGES of posts about our(I'm 6'--330+)problem with these trucks. My '71 GMC aggravates my sciatic nerve because the gas pedal is close to the seat back....OR because my BIG A$$ moves my hip too close to the gas pedal. I don't enjoy the truck nearly as regularly as I would if it didn't hurt my rt. hip. I had a small dia. wood rim Grant aftermarket wheel that helped with the belly room, but I didn't like the way it looked. I've installed a 19' '60 Impala wheel(same as stock) and collapsed the steering column moving the wheel closer to the dashboard. I like the look of the original seat in my truck and don't think moving the fuel tank would help. I may try to modify or fab. some different mounting brackets if I can locate some to butcher. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

09-27-2018, 07:54 AM	#3
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 957	Re: Seat questions (for big and tall guys) Check these out. Seat lowering brackets. Then you could also have the foam in the seat cut down as well https://squareup.com/store/full-cust...rackets-tall-2

09-27-2018, 08:08 AM	#4
brown7373 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Pierce, FL Posts: 430	Re: Seat questions (for big and tall guys) I'm 6'4" but have the same issue. I thought it improved when I had my seat redone with new foam and now I actually sit HIGHER, which stretches the distance to the gas pedal. It is still cramped, but some improvement.

09-27-2018, 07:01 PM	#6
macdaddy70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Gluckstadt, MS Posts: 71	Re: Seat questions (for big and tall guys) thanks guys. I will check the links. I forgot to mention recent back surgery in July of this year so I am very interested in all feedback.



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