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72Mountaineer · 03-07-2021, 09:18 PM

I've got a Silverado seat from the mid 90s to put into my 53 3100, like two buckets with a center console, and it needs new covering. Anyone have this set in their truck? Looking for different designs of coverings. I would post a pic but can't somehow.

mr48chev · 03-08-2021, 03:08 AM

The design/ pattern of stitching and material have to fit the total build plan and jive with the rest of the build.

One think I'd watch is the thickness of the padding at the top of the back side of the seat's lean backs. Somewhere along there they started putting a lot of padding on the backs of seats that were in extended or crew cabs and that padding eats up leg room in an AD or TF truck.

Driver_WT · 03-08-2021, 09:18 AM

I tried the Silverado seats with the built in shoulder belt (from 2004 I think) and that seat was just too big for an AD truck.

mobileortho · 03-09-2021, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver_WT

I tried the Silverado seats with the built in shoulder belt (from 2004 I think) and that seat was just too big for an AD truck.

I somewhat agree, it kinda depends on how big you are too. I had them in mine & loved the built in shoulder straps & power. But I'm 6'5" & with the seat slid back as far as it could go, the seating position was just too uncomfortable for me. I had to tilt the back of seat slightly forward for leg room. A smaller framed person may have better luck.

**LEEVON** · 03-18-2021, 09:18 PM

If you're talking about 88-94 buckets they're a good fit.

03-07-2021, 09:18 PM	#1
72Mountaineer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where Mountaineers are free Posts: 395	Silverado seat I've got a Silverado seat from the mid 90s to put into my 53 3100, like two buckets with a center console, and it needs new covering. Anyone have this set in their truck? Looking for different designs of coverings. I would post a pic but can't somehow.

03-08-2021, 03:08 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,282	Re: Silverado seat The design/ pattern of stitching and material have to fit the total build plan and jive with the rest of the build. One think I'd watch is the thickness of the padding at the top of the back side of the seat's lean backs. Somewhere along there they started putting a lot of padding on the backs of seats that were in extended or crew cabs and that padding eats up leg room in an AD or TF truck. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-08-2021, 09:18 AM	#3
Driver_WT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: River John, NS Posts: 448	Re: Silverado seat I tried the Silverado seats with the built in shoulder belt (from 2004 I think) and that seat was just too big for an AD truck. __________________ 53 Chevy 3100, SBC 355, 700R4, S10 frame, Ford 8.8 rear with 4.11 gears, front disc & rear drum brakes

03-18-2021, 09:18 PM	#5
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Silverado seat If you're talking about 88-94 buckets they're a good fit. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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