So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jake1074 · 03-21-2019, 07:19 PM

In my '67 C10 I'm looking out the top of the window and the steering wheel in is in my gut. Thinking about after market bucket seats from a Dakota -

Thoughts - problems I may encounter?

(no not the teak chairs in the background - but they might be cool)

jondancer · 03-21-2019, 08:57 PM

Just get some low profile seat brackets for your bench seat

Jake1074 · 03-22-2019, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jondancer

Just get some low profile seat brackets for your bench seat

Do these have to be fabricated or are they commercially available?

**Getter-Done** · 03-22-2019, 09:17 AM

Here is some info in the link below.

link:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+seat+brackets

Hope this helps.

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67ChevyRedneck · 03-22-2019, 09:42 AM

Be careful picking modern seats. They may not look it at first, but a lot of them have thick backrests and all that's going to do is push you closer to the steering wheel. A stock seatback is only maybe 3? inches in width?

Steve Cole · 03-22-2019, 11:06 AM

You can also collapse the steering column intermediate shaft to get the steering wheel closer to the dash. You can also use a smaller wheel. like 67Chevy said, modern seats usually give less room, not more.

Jake1074 · 03-22-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Cole

You can also collapse the steering column intermediate shaft to get the steering wheel closer to the dash. You can also use a smaller wheel. like 67Chevy said, modern seats usually give less room, not more.

Ok that’s really what I need - closer to the dash. Can you please explain how to collapse the intermediate shaft?

Thanks 🙏!

**HO455** · 03-22-2019, 01:07 PM

Do a search and you will find threads on how to do it.

**Getter-Done** · 03-22-2019, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake1074

Ok that’s really what I need - closer to the dash. Can you please explain how to collapse the intermediate shaft?

Thanks 🙏!

Here is the first thread I found about collapsing the column.
Link:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309895

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03-21-2019, 07:19 PM	#1
Jake1074 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Saluda, NC Posts: 87	So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... In my '67 C10 I'm looking out the top of the window and the steering wheel in is in my gut. Thinking about after market bucket seats from a Dakota - Thoughts - problems I may encounter? (no not the teak chairs in the background - but they might be cool) Attached Images

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jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,192	Re: So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... Just get some low profile seat brackets for your bench seat

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Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,700	Re: So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... Here is some info in the link below. link:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+seat+brackets Hope this helps. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

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67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... Be careful picking modern seats. They may not look it at first, but a lot of them have thick backrests and all that's going to do is push you closer to the steering wheel. A stock seatback is only maybe 3? inches in width? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-22-2019, 11:06 AM	#6
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,623	Re: So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... You can also collapse the steering column intermediate shaft to get the steering wheel closer to the dash. You can also use a smaller wheel. like 67Chevy said, modern seats usually give less room, not more.

03-22-2019, 01:07 PM	#8
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,787	Re: So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... Do a search and you will find threads on how to do it. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 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



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