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May70 · 02-08-2023, 08:17 PM

Hey folks, there isn't much online of people swapping the more recent generation's seats into our trucks. Things are definitely getting more complicated and as a result these seats are hard to find without paying big money. My friend has a 14-19 LTZ and ive always thought his interior was so nice. I got the itch a while back to try to swap a set like his in my truck.... Well a few months back I got lucky and found a set in a junkyard, that didnt have airbags deployed. The bottoms were rough but a pair of replacements from the seat shop did the trick.

Ended up running stand alone aftermarket seat heaters with a toggle switch on the bottom. The middle seat flips back all the way with the gas tank removed and has a lap belt. Im going to run 3 points so I removed the belt accessories when I was reworking these. I also removed all the extra unneeded wiring/airbags.

The seats turned out just as good as I hoped. Im going to be down sizing my wheel to maybe a 16 or even a 15. Debating on if Im going to do a tilt column or not. I cant wait to get this truck finished. Now back to ls swap stuff.

I made a video guide on how to do it if anyone is interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol4T...omRestorations

**Palf70Step** · 02-09-2023, 08:41 AM

I like the looks, but how is the leg/headroom? They look awfully tall and thik backed in the cab. I am 6'1" , so Its snug with factory seats and even the one I have (91 silverado), legroom is better than stock, but still not wonderful.

kaycee · 02-09-2023, 07:45 PM

Do a search here and you will find a 1k post on this

**HO455** · 02-11-2023, 01:20 PM

The OP might want to add his seats to this thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388153

May70 · 02-12-2023, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I like the looks, but how is the leg/headroom? They look awfully tall and thik backed in the cab. I am 6'1" , so Its snug with factory seats and even the one I have (91 silverado), legroom is better than stock, but still not wonderful.

You would want cts seats because they have a thinner back if you did it. The primary problem with the truck/suv seats are they are thick and they have a recline built into the frame.

Im 5 10 and dont think id do it if I was any taller unless maybe having the cts seats.

May70 · 02-12-2023, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kaycee

Do a search here and you will find a 1k post on this

I couldn't find anyone else who did this model seat on the forum. They aren't the same frames or wiring so its not really comparable.

Trio · 02-12-2023, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by May70

You would want cts seats because they have a thinner back if you did it.

Which model year CTS seats?

**Grumpy old man** · 02-12-2023, 02:29 PM

Well... You could build your own bucket seats by using 2 bench seats and cutting them down , removing the springs and welding in seat pans , Buying 50 ILD Ultra high density foam to replace the springs and lower the seat surface allowing you to use the factory seat tracks . adding a folding armrest to each seat and a head rest and still use the factory style center consol . And design your own custom leather upholstery with matching door panels and headliner Easy Peasy !

May70 · 02-12-2023, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Trio

Which model year CTS seats?

I believe the cts models ran concurrent from 14-19. If you look at pictures the thickness of the back is very apparent.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Well... You could build your own bucket seats by using 2 bench seats and cutting them down , removing the springs and welding in seat pans , Buying 50 ILD Ultra high density foam to replace the springs and lower the seat surface allowing you to use the factory seat tracks . adding a folding armrest to each seat and a head rest and still use the factory style center console . And design your own custom leather upholstery with matching door panels and headliner Easy Peasy !

That is a pretty good idea. It would be awesome to learn upholstery skills.

**Grumpy old man** · 02-12-2023, 03:16 PM

Well ... You could do all the fab work and take the seat frames / foam and leather with your seat design to your local upholstery shop and have them sew it all together and have something no one else has .I'm looking at sewing the Reticulated Hex Quilted Inserts , They take a lot of time to sew .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-txK...7mJ1HQ&index=1

LS short box · 02-12-2023, 06:28 PM

Pic of my 2010 VW GTI seats. Very comfy. Backs not too thick.

Trio · 02-12-2023, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LS short box

Pic of my 2010 VW GTI seats. Very comfy. Backs not too thick.

Looks great.

02-08-2023, 08:17 PM	#1
May70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 643	Seat swap Hey folks, there isn't much online of people swapping the more recent generation's seats into our trucks. Things are definitely getting more complicated and as a result these seats are hard to find without paying big money. My friend has a 14-19 LTZ and ive always thought his interior was so nice. I got the itch a while back to try to swap a set like his in my truck.... Well a few months back I got lucky and found a set in a junkyard, that didnt have airbags deployed. The bottoms were rough but a pair of replacements from the seat shop did the trick. Ended up running stand alone aftermarket seat heaters with a toggle switch on the bottom. The middle seat flips back all the way with the gas tank removed and has a lap belt. Im going to run 3 points so I removed the belt accessories when I was reworking these. I also removed all the extra unneeded wiring/airbags. The seats turned out just as good as I hoped. Im going to be down sizing my wheel to maybe a 16 or even a 15. Debating on if Im going to do a tilt column or not. I cant wait to get this truck finished. Now back to ls swap stuff. I made a video guide on how to do it if anyone is interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol4T...omRestorations Attached Images __________________ 70 C20 Build link : Project Montezuma http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=794479 How to repair that rusted out 67-72 c10-c30! Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/MaycoCustomRestorations

02-09-2023, 08:41 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Seat swap I like the looks, but how is the leg/headroom? They look awfully tall and thik backed in the cab. I am 6'1" , so Its snug with factory seats and even the one I have (91 silverado), legroom is better than stock, but still not wonderful. __________________ 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!

02-09-2023, 07:45 PM	#3
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Re: Seat swap Do a search here and you will find a 1k post on this __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

02-11-2023, 01:20 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Seat swap The OP might want to add his seats to this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388153 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-12-2023, 02:29 PM	#8
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Seat swap Well... You could build your own bucket seats by using 2 bench seats and cutting them down , removing the springs and welding in seat pans , Buying 50 ILD Ultra high density foam to replace the springs and lower the seat surface allowing you to use the factory seat tracks . adding a folding armrest to each seat and a head rest and still use the factory style center consol . And design your own custom leather upholstery with matching door panels and headliner Easy Peasy ! __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

02-12-2023, 03:16 PM	#10
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Seat swap Well ... You could do all the fab work and take the seat frames / foam and leather with your seat design to your local upholstery shop and have them sew it all together and have something no one else has .I'm looking at sewing the Reticulated Hex Quilted Inserts , They take a lot of time to sew . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-txK...7mJ1HQ&index=1 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

02-12-2023, 06:28 PM	#11
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,131	Re: Seat swap Pic of my 2010 VW GTI seats. Very comfy. Backs not too thick. Attached Images



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