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Noah96 · 11-24-2018, 10:23 AM

Just stumbled across the thread anyone install anymore? Would like to see some more pictures of this installed on a stock bench. Installed new foam from PUI now my head is almost against the roof and getting my leg under the wheel is little snug.

davepl · 11-24-2018, 11:32 AM

Does anyone know if there is a set made for the buckets?

Does it actually move the seat BACK at all or just down? Isn't much room to go back...

OregonNed · 11-25-2018, 02:05 AM

A couple more pics

YBNORML · 11-25-2018, 03:08 AM

I liked these a lot more before they cut the FCF logo into them. I'm not a huge fan of the current trend of laser cutting company logos into everything. Looks cheap.

YBNORML · 11-25-2018, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by davepl

Does anyone know if there is a set made for the buckets?

Does it actually move the seat BACK at all or just down? Isn't much room to go back...

Bucket seat versions would be great, I'm fairly tall and my head almost sticks above the windshield frame on my 72' Blazer.

jjzepplin · 11-25-2018, 09:23 AM

I hear ya there. I could never see through the rear view mirror right. Possibly because of the seat height. I wonder if these can be ordered without the logo.

**Sheepdip** · 12-10-2018, 12:37 AM

Hard to tell in the installed pics but do you lose your adjusting slide rail?

Montierth · 12-10-2018, 12:42 AM

The only way to adjust is loosening the bolts and push the bench fwd or bwd an inch or so

**Sheepdip** · 12-10-2018, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Montierth

The only way to adjust is loosening the bolts and push the bench fwd or bwd an inch or so

Thank you!

Tenncman · 12-10-2018, 01:17 AM

I'm also interested in if they will fit that popular conversion. The 90's seat conversion. My bad on fat fingers meant popular not polar. Lol

Montierth · 12-10-2018, 01:34 AM

Have not heard of polar conversion. It worked for my original bench. I'm going to wait before I decide to take my bench out and cut the foams. I think with a little time the foams will settle and hoping to get one more inch of drop. The 2 inches that it lowers definately made a difference.

Montierth · 12-10-2018, 01:36 AM

Once they are installed it is hard to see FCC logo cut into the brackets unless you are looking for them.

72c20customcamper · 12-10-2018, 11:12 AM

I have the brackets work very well. On a side note I'm looking for this seat cover for my truck. I couldn't find it last summer when I did my trucks seat ended up with white houndstooth.this is the seat cover I replaced

Montierth · 12-10-2018, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I have the brackets work very well. On a side note I'm looking for this seat cover for my truck. I couldn't find it last summer when I did my trucks seat ended up with white houndstooth.this is the seat cover I replaced

I bought this cover from carsinc.com. Pricey but happy with the quality. They have it in a few colors and uses new old stock cloth.

KQQL IT · 12-10-2018, 07:23 PM

Would the cab gas tank affect anything. I really want to delete the cab tank. This would be a perfect excuse.

Montierth · 12-10-2018, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Would the cab gas tank affect anything. I really want to delete the cab tank. This would be a perfect excuse.

No not really. The top back of the bench just about touches the back of the cab under the window. Doesn't really affect the fuel tank

**samkost** · 12-10-2018, 08:28 PM

Interesting modification for the bench seats.
The ability to slide the seat forward or back is lost...accessing the jack and handle could be a problem?

By the looks of the photo comparing the OE to the new brackets, it looks like you lose half of the mounting bolt positions to the floor and the seat frame?
Is that correct?

Montierth · 12-10-2018, 08:30 PM

Yep. Definate downsides.

Montierth · 12-10-2018, 08:32 PM

Not to mention less room for under seat speakers

72c20customcamper · 12-11-2018, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montierth

I bought this cover from carsinc.com. Pricey but happy with the quality. They have it in a few colors and uses new old stock cloth.

Thanks you for the info

Montierth · 12-11-2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Thanks you gor the info

No problem. They also took probably 8 weeks to get it to me as they make them to order.

72c20customcamper · 12-11-2018, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samkost

Interesting modification for the bench seats.
The ability to slide the seat forward or back is lost...accessing the jack and handle could be a problem?

By the looks of the photo comparing the OE to the new brackets, it looks like you lose half of the mounting bolt positions to the floor and the seat frame?
Is that correct?

Yes you do loss two bolts each side. But that would be for stability of the OEM seattracks. There are downsides but if your head hits the roof and your looking out the tinted band they are negligible.

OregonNed · 12-11-2018, 11:22 AM

I like the comfort - and for my size, the seat never moves and I have it all the way back anyway..

Montierth · 12-11-2018, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

I like the comfort - and for my size, the seat never moves and I have it all the way back anyway..

Me too. The seat never koves

jjzepplin · 12-11-2018, 12:22 PM

Another option would be a folding bench seat. I lost the in cab tank so speakers are going behind the seat.

11-24-2018, 10:23 AM	#26
Noah96 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Danville Wv Posts: 266	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? Just stumbled across the thread anyone install anymore? Would like to see some more pictures of this installed on a stock bench. Installed new foam from PUI now my head is almost against the roof and getting my leg under the wheel is little snug.

11-24-2018, 11:32 AM	#27
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? Does anyone know if there is a set made for the buckets? Does it actually move the seat BACK at all or just down? Isn't much room to go back... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-25-2018, 02:05 AM	#28
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? A couple more pics Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-25-2018, 03:08 AM	#29
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? I liked these a lot more before they cut the FCF logo into them. I'm not a huge fan of the current trend of laser cutting company logos into everything. Looks cheap. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

11-25-2018, 09:23 AM	#31
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,544	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? I hear ya there. I could never see through the rear view mirror right. Possibly because of the seat height. I wonder if these can be ordered without the logo. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

12-10-2018, 12:37 AM	#32
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,365	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? Hard to tell in the installed pics but do you lose your adjusting slide rail?

12-10-2018, 12:42 AM	#33
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 269	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? The only way to adjust is loosening the bolts and push the bench fwd or bwd an inch or so __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

12-10-2018, 01:17 AM	#35
Tenncman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Winchester Tennessee Posts: 21	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? I'm also interested in if they will fit that popular conversion. The 90's seat conversion. My bad on fat fingers meant popular not polar. Lol Last edited by Tenncman; 12-10-2018 at 01:40 AM. Reason: For to add years

12-10-2018, 01:34 AM	#36
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 269	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? Have not heard of polar conversion. It worked for my original bench. I'm going to wait before I decide to take my bench out and cut the foams. I think with a little time the foams will settle and hoping to get one more inch of drop. The 2 inches that it lowers definately made a difference. __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

12-10-2018, 01:36 AM	#37
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 269	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? Once they are installed it is hard to see FCC logo cut into the brackets unless you are looking for them. __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

12-10-2018, 11:12 AM	#38
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,135	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? I have the brackets work very well. On a side note I'm looking for this seat cover for my truck. I couldn't find it last summer when I did my trucks seat ended up with white houndstooth.this is the seat cover I replaced Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

12-10-2018, 07:23 PM	#40
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,128	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? Would the cab gas tank affect anything. I really want to delete the cab tank. This would be a perfect excuse. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-10-2018, 08:28 PM	#42
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 607	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? Interesting modification for the bench seats. The ability to slide the seat forward or back is lost...accessing the jack and handle could be a problem? By the looks of the photo comparing the OE to the new brackets, it looks like you lose half of the mounting bolt positions to the floor and the seat frame? Is that correct?

12-10-2018, 08:30 PM	#43
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 269	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? Yep. Definate downsides. __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

12-10-2018, 08:32 PM	#44
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 269	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? Not to mention less room for under seat speakers __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado



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12-11-2018, 11:22 AM	#48
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? I like the comfort - and for my size, the seat never moves and I have it all the way back anyway.. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

12-11-2018, 12:22 PM	#50
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,544	Re: 67-72 Bench seat lowering brackets ?? Another option would be a folding bench seat. I lost the in cab tank so speakers are going behind the seat. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

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