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1967KaiserM715 · 09-09-2020, 09:26 PM

I'm looking to install some bucket seats from a 1994 Chevy cheyenne into my 1985 GMC 1500 pickup. Because of the seat hump this isn't a simple install, so I'm looking for some ideas. The seats are all electric and I wouldn't mind keeping that option. I've pictured the drivers seat, and as stock sits way too high. I wish I knew how to disconnect the stock bracket, looks like 3 or 4 good size rivets hold the brackets to the seat track itself. Let me know or show some pictures of some good custom bucket seat installs. Thanks.

I'm having some issues trying to load pictures, will keep trying on a seperate post.

1967KaiserM715 · 09-09-2020, 09:27 PM

Hope this works

**Palf70Step** · 09-10-2020, 07:44 AM

The easiest way is to use the original squarebody seat brackets. You'll need an extra set for the buckets.

This guys video covers most of it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6HsY41BiZI

It's for a splint bench, but idea works for the buckets also. It does kill the electric part, but it gets some nice and comfortable seats into the truck.

**TKCR** · 09-10-2020, 08:06 AM

1967Kasier, I sent you a PM

TrailerTrash · 09-10-2020, 10:23 AM

I couldnt get anything to work right that kept bucket seats sitting low enough. I looked all over the place. I ended up making my own frame that pretty much sits on the floor and bolts in place of the factory bench seat.

I made it as universal as I could so I could bolt just about any set of seats and sliders to it.

You might have to go that route if nothing else works

09-09-2020, 09:26 PM	#1
1967KaiserM715 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Troy NH Posts: 91	Custom seat bracket ideas? I'm looking to install some bucket seats from a 1994 Chevy cheyenne into my 1985 GMC 1500 pickup. Because of the seat hump this isn't a simple install, so I'm looking for some ideas. The seats are all electric and I wouldn't mind keeping that option. I've pictured the drivers seat, and as stock sits way too high. I wish I knew how to disconnect the stock bracket, looks like 3 or 4 good size rivets hold the brackets to the seat track itself. Let me know or show some pictures of some good custom bucket seat installs. Thanks. I'm having some issues trying to load pictures, will keep trying on a seperate post.

09-09-2020, 09:27 PM	#2
1967KaiserM715 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Troy NH Posts: 91	Re: Custom seat bracket ideas? Hope this works Attached Images

09-10-2020, 07:44 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,746	Re: Custom seat bracket ideas? The easiest way is to use the original squarebody seat brackets. You'll need an extra set for the buckets. This guys video covers most of it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6HsY41BiZI It's for a splint bench, but idea works for the buckets also. It does kill the electric part, but it gets some nice and comfortable seats into the truck. __________________ 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!

09-10-2020, 08:06 AM	#4
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,886	Re: Custom seat bracket ideas? 1967Kasier, I sent you a PM __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

09-10-2020, 10:23 AM	#5
TrailerTrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: PA Posts: 441	Re: Custom seat bracket ideas? I couldnt get anything to work right that kept bucket seats sitting low enough. I looked all over the place. I ended up making my own frame that pretty much sits on the floor and bolts in place of the factory bench seat. I made it as universal as I could so I could bolt just about any set of seats and sliders to it. You might have to go that route if nothing else works __________________ - When the Reaper makes his deal, trust in your steel - '77 C10 350/350 2/4 drop and a mild street engine



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