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71meangreenc10 · 11-19-2009, 08:31 PM

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lsx72 · 11-19-2009, 10:26 PM

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smitty, them look great. i have not decided which seat i want to go with yet. im thinking about the 88-95 bench seat with the little arm rest that folds down. reason being is i know a guy that has one in his 72 and he said it is great.. smiddy how do they sit? are you real high up like with the back breaker? ....robbie

Beuford · 11-19-2009, 10:40 PM

I put `97 chevy truck seat in mine with electric air adj lumbar. simple install because the seat belts from the `97 bolted to the floor. I used the shoulder harness also since the cab was drilled for them.I put the gas tank under the bed.

lsx72 · 11-19-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Beuford

I put `97 chevy truck seat in mine with electric air adj lumbar. simple install because the seat belts from the `97 bolted to the floor. I used the shoulder harness also since the cab was drilled for them.I put the gas tank under the bed.

looks good. how do they sit?

CUSTOM_1O · 11-20-2009, 03:27 AM

I really like the idea as well im just still having trouble with deciding what year seats to work with i just know i want the fold down 3rd seat and a real easy install lol

**mikey531** · 11-20-2009, 04:42 AM

Go with 99 GMC/Chevy and up for quick and easy. Seats belts integrated and just drill the holes for the bolts. It took me about an hour to install mine. You will need some help tightening the center bolts. Hook up the power and then ride ! Post any questions and I will try to answer.

CUSTOM_1O · 11-20-2009, 05:24 AM

nice and thanks alot???

you wouldnt happened to have any pics of you doing the whole process would you ??? and what wholes would need to be drilled i thought everything was pretty much bolt or is that just for the front bolts... and i know nothing about electrical sound i would really need some help with that..

thanks for your time

**mikey531** · 11-20-2009, 05:31 AM

None of the holes lined up but they are 3 separate pieces and sit in perfect. All I did was put in the center section first and got it where I wanted it. The inside seat bolts bolt through the same holes as the center section so it was real easy to do. I was going to take pictures but it went so fast I kind of forgot.

Beuford · 11-20-2009, 07:38 AM

They ride nice. I'm 6`3" and we've taken 2 trips of 400+ miles one way and no cramping. They do sit about an 1" higher than the stock seat. But for my long legs that was a plus and they don't cut into the back of my wifes legs as she's 5'6".

71meangreenc10 · 11-21-2009, 08:21 AM

Robbie,
They sit great, they feel like they belong in the truck, just a tad higher than the bench I can measure if you like. I also like the look of Beufords 97, my thoughts are I wanted something that looks like it belongs in the cab, thats why I went with mine, i didnt drill any holes in my cab, dont want to. I want it to look clean. Some of the seats just dont look right, slide rails sticking out ect, but use what you can to best fit your needs. I can tell you that with 4, 6 inch pieces of 1/8 angle and a 5/16 drill bit with 12 grade eight bolts, washers, and a little patience, you can have a nice seat set up. (And a donor Dodge will help too

)

Mine also has the adj lumbar.

Smitty

ripdog28 · 11-21-2009, 08:54 AM

Not to cheap but reasonable, I will be going with this company. Still deciding which ones. They also have brackets for our trucks.

71meangreenc10 · 11-21-2009, 09:11 AM

Have you called them about the brackets? Cant seam to find them on the site. Are they direct bolt in or drilled?

Smitty

ripdog28 · 11-21-2009, 10:44 AM

If you click the seats you want, at the bottom of the page they have all the brackets. It is a direct bolt it. I Think under 50 bucks. You can get electric, lumbar, heat.....

C20-67_N_MO · 12-03-2009, 11:31 AM

Great ideas and seats guys!

Rokcrln · 12-03-2009, 12:45 PM

When I do the newer seats with integrated belts I weld 2" x 1/8" plates to the floor and weld nuts to those as well to make install a one-man job.
Here is what the bottom of Lemon Drop looks like.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**Already Gone** · 01-16-2010, 02:09 PM

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Mxracer202 · 01-16-2010, 07:24 PM

Good thing I saw this thread first was just about to make a thread about seats, but you answered all my questions.

I am looking to get a bench seat with a center console for my 67, but dont need all the electric stuff, cause it will be a off road truck

If you dont mind, how much did you guys pay for your seats?

**mikey531** · 01-16-2010, 07:36 PM

I found mine on Craigslist for $250. They are leather and power.

Tbobbo · 01-17-2010, 10:45 PM

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I got my new seats in this weekend I found them on CL. They came out of a 99 GMC so I now have the shoulder belts. I got the power hooked up and they work great ! I had some thick fabric that I got somewhere, ( can't remember) I was going to use it for a headliner in my '74 but never got to it. It matches pretty good so I used it to cover the tank and I have enough to do my door panels too.

Wow nice job man! Looks great and looks comfy

*67/72junkie* · 04-04-2010, 01:23 PM

Nothing fancy but very comfortable and cheap.$15 at the scrap yard.Out of 90 something chevy pickup.front 2 bolts went in factory holes.had to drill 1. hole on each side for the rear.Used 1/2'' thick x 1" wide wooden shim to make seat sit level temporary until I can pickup a couple small aluminum blocks.Sit a little higher than factory bench. Name: 101_0162.jpg
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legendary · 01-10-2011, 10:21 AM

Did any of you use this site as mentioned earlier?
http://www.discountvantruck.com

11-19-2009, 08:31 PM	#26
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: New Seats installed Ttt __________________ 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

11-19-2009, 10:40 PM	#28
Beuford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Townville,Pa Posts: 284	Re: New Seats installed I put `97 chevy truck seat in mine with electric air adj lumbar. simple install because the seat belts from the `97 bolted to the floor. I used the shoulder harness also since the cab was drilled for them.I put the gas tank under the bed. Attached Images Last edited by Beuford; 11-19-2009 at 10:41 PM.

11-20-2009, 03:27 AM	#30
CUSTOM_1O HaV0KSR559<~~~ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 151	Re: New Seats installed I really like the idea as well im just still having trouble with deciding what year seats to work with i just know i want the fold down 3rd seat and a real easy install lol __________________ ...1969_CUSTOM_1O FLEETSIDE_LONGBED V8_THREE-FIFTY [COMPLETE-EDELBROCK] [PERFORMANCE-SERIES] [CAM_CARB_MANIFOLD] ...TURBO-400_TRANNY... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363372

11-20-2009, 04:42 AM	#31
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 786	Re: New Seats installed Go with 99 GMC/Chevy and up for quick and easy. Seats belts integrated and just drill the holes for the bolts. It took me about an hour to install mine. You will need some help tightening the center bolts. Hook up the power and then ride ! Post any questions and I will try to answer. Last edited by mikey531; 11-20-2009 at 04:59 AM.

11-20-2009, 05:24 AM	#32
CUSTOM_1O HaV0KSR559<~~~ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 151	Re: New Seats installed nice and thanks alot??? you wouldnt happened to have any pics of you doing the whole process would you ??? and what wholes would need to be drilled i thought everything was pretty much bolt or is that just for the front bolts... and i know nothing about electrical sound i would really need some help with that.. thanks for your time __________________ ...1969_CUSTOM_1O FLEETSIDE_LONGBED V8_THREE-FIFTY [COMPLETE-EDELBROCK] [PERFORMANCE-SERIES] [CAM_CARB_MANIFOLD] ...TURBO-400_TRANNY... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363372

11-20-2009, 05:31 AM	#33
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 786	Re: New Seats installed None of the holes lined up but they are 3 separate pieces and sit in perfect. All I did was put in the center section first and got it where I wanted it. The inside seat bolts bolt through the same holes as the center section so it was real easy to do. I was going to take pictures but it went so fast I kind of forgot.

11-20-2009, 07:38 AM	#34
Beuford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Townville,Pa Posts: 284	Re: New Seats installed They ride nice. I'm 6`3" and we've taken 2 trips of 400+ miles one way and no cramping. They do sit about an 1" higher than the stock seat. But for my long legs that was a plus and they don't cut into the back of my wifes legs as she's 5'6".

11-21-2009, 08:21 AM	#35
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: New Seats installed Robbie, They sit great, they feel like they belong in the truck, just a tad higher than the bench I can measure if you like. I also like the look of Beufords 97, my thoughts are I wanted something that looks like it belongs in the cab, thats why I went with mine, i didnt drill any holes in my cab, dont want to. I want it to look clean. Some of the seats just dont look right, slide rails sticking out ect, but use what you can to best fit your needs. I can tell you that with 4, 6 inch pieces of 1/8 angle and a 5/16 drill bit with 12 grade eight bolts, washers, and a little patience, you can have a nice seat set up. (And a donor Dodge will help too ) Mine also has the adj lumbar. 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 Last edited by 71meangreenc10; 11-21-2009 at 08:24 AM.

11-21-2009, 08:54 AM	#36
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: New Seats installed Not to cheap but reasonable, I will be going with this company. Still deciding which ones. They also have brackets for our trucks. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

11-21-2009, 09:11 AM	#37
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: New Seats installed Have you called them about the brackets? Cant seam to find them on the site. Are they direct bolt in or drilled? 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

11-21-2009, 10:44 AM	#38
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: New Seats installed If you click the seats you want, at the bottom of the page they have all the brackets. It is a direct bolt it. I Think under 50 bucks. You can get electric, lumbar, heat..... __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

12-03-2009, 11:31 AM	#39
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: New Seats installed Great ideas and seats guys! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

12-03-2009, 12:45 PM	#40
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: New Seats installed When I do the newer seats with integrated belts I weld 2" x 1/8" plates to the floor and weld nuts to those as well to make install a one-man job. Here is what the bottom of Lemon Drop looks like. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 12-03-2009 at 12:45 PM.

01-16-2010, 02:09 PM	#41
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01-16-2010, 07:24 PM	#42
Mxracer202 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: RC, South Dakota. Posts: 164	Re: New Seats installed Good thing I saw this thread first was just about to make a thread about seats, but you answered all my questions. I am looking to get a bench seat with a center console for my 67, but dont need all the electric stuff, cause it will be a off road truck If you dont mind, how much did you guys pay for your seats? __________________ 58 Jeep willys pickup 67 K10 4x4- soon to be trail truck TROUBLE MAKER RACING "If you can't stand BEHIND our troops, please stand in FRONT of them."



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01-16-2010, 07:36 PM	#43
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 786	Re: New Seats installed I found mine on Craigslist for $250. They are leather and power.

04-04-2010, 01:23 PM	#45
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: New Seats installed Nothing fancy but very comfortable and cheap.$15 at the scrap yard.Out of 90 something chevy pickup.front 2 bolts went in factory holes.had to drill 1. hole on each side for the rear.Used 1/2'' thick x 1" wide wooden shim to make seat sit level temporary until I can pickup a couple small aluminum blocks.Sit a little higher than factory bench.

01-10-2011, 10:21 AM	#46
legendary Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 154	Re: New Seats installed Did any of you use this site as mentioned earlier? http://www.discountvantruck.com __________________ Best Regards, Leon 1970 C/10 LWB Cummins Turbo - Build in Progress Many other toys as well...

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