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Yellow Cheyenne · 03-22-2005, 03:07 PM

Ran across a 73 international pickup that has the seats in it that are very similar to the 67-68 buckets with the center flip down armrest/storage box. Does anyone know if they are the same?

Thanks,

Randy

**CPNE** · 03-22-2005, 03:33 PM

Can't say for sure but I do know those seats were manufactured for GM by an independent company. I know they made their way into Dodges, probably other trucks too. The neat thing about them is that the seat is universal, only the tubular frame need be specific to the application. I wouldn't be surprised if those seats are the same, but the frame won't work.

Yellow Cheyenne · 03-22-2005, 04:46 PM

I thought the frame looked about the same, but really don't have any to compare to. Attached is a photo. Maybe somebody can tell from this as to whether they will fit.

Bob Moore · 03-22-2005, 08:09 PM

The center console hinges make me think of Rod and his search for Suburban center brackets. Most Internationals that I see with buckets(used to see at least) were suburban type wagons. Wouldn't be a bit surprised if those were interchangable with the extremely rare Burb center console at least. The entire framework may be adaptable to these trucks - can't tell how it mounts to the floor. CPNE is correct about Dodge seats. Most of mine have come from late60/early70 Dodge P/Us. I have been fortunate enough to find Chevy frames. I personally like the Dodge upholstery pattern better than the GM.

Congrats on your find. Don't pass it up.

Good luck - Bob

Yellow Cheyenne · 03-22-2005, 08:31 PM

Here is the only other pic that shows a little bit of the passengers side mount. I don't really have a use for them so if someone is interested in them, let me know and I'll try to get them.

Randy

Rod · 03-22-2005, 11:26 PM

The frame looks like its not high enough off the floor.

The center is not like asub center seat in the pics posted.

Here are what someone someday ago posted as 67-68 frames... these look correct to me.

**PICKMUP** · 03-23-2005, 12:26 AM

I have compared all three and they are "similar", but not the same. The cushions are all slightly different, as are the floor brackets. They are still pretty nice seats and "period" correct.

03-22-2005, 03:07 PM	#1
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	73 International bucket seats Ran across a 73 international pickup that has the seats in it that are very similar to the 67-68 buckets with the center flip down armrest/storage box. Does anyone know if they are the same? Thanks, Randy __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

03-22-2005, 03:33 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Can't say for sure but I do know those seats were manufactured for GM by an independent company. I know they made their way into Dodges, probably other trucks too. The neat thing about them is that the seat is universal, only the tubular frame need be specific to the application. I wouldn't be surprised if those seats are the same, but the frame won't work. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-22-2005, 04:46 PM	#3
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	I thought the frame looked about the same, but really don't have any to compare to. Attached is a photo. Maybe somebody can tell from this as to whether they will fit. Attached Images __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

03-22-2005, 08:09 PM	#4
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	The center console hinges make me think of Rod and his search for Suburban center brackets. Most Internationals that I see with buckets(used to see at least) were suburban type wagons. Wouldn't be a bit surprised if those were interchangable with the extremely rare Burb center console at least. The entire framework may be adaptable to these trucks - can't tell how it mounts to the floor. CPNE is correct about Dodge seats. Most of mine have come from late60/early70 Dodge P/Us. I have been fortunate enough to find Chevy frames. I personally like the Dodge upholstery pattern better than the GM. Congrats on your find. Don't pass it up. Good luck - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-22-2005, 08:31 PM	#5
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	Here is the only other pic that shows a little bit of the passengers side mount. I don't really have a use for them so if someone is interested in them, let me know and I'll try to get them. Randy Attached Images __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

03-22-2005, 11:26 PM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	The frame looks like its not high enough off the floor. The center is not like asub center seat in the pics posted. Here are what someone someday ago posted as 67-68 frames... these look correct to me. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-23-2005, 12:26 AM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,122	I have compared all three and they are "similar", but not the same. The cushions are all slightly different, as are the floor brackets. They are still pretty nice seats and "period" correct. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170



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