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aboz · 05-01-2009, 08:58 AM

Can anyone give me some suggestions on a modern seat for my 63 Stepside? I would like to retain the bench seat style but have it contoured and bolstered for three people. I've noticed in the parts yard the secound row seats from a Chevy Astro mini van have the split/fold down feature but the mounts are hooks that attach to welded rods in the floor pan for easy removal. Post some pics if you can. Thanks, Aboz.

Revin68 · 05-01-2009, 09:44 AM

Full size Chevy PUs 88-98 are the best choice IMO. Direct bolt in. Mid 90's give better contour. Head rests just pull out to keep neater appearance. Good time to update to 3 point seatbelts. Have 91' in my 60 now.

jason65 · 05-01-2009, 10:02 AM

If you can find it. Classic trucks mag did a story on it called project old skool.
They put all kinds of seats in it. All makes and sizes. They even put seats out of a Harley Davidson edition F150 in it. Try searching it out. If you can't find it I'll scan it in and post it when I can. Which could be a while.

c10addict · 05-01-2009, 01:27 PM

Heres my mid 90s seat... THere is about 3 inches cut out of the base to get you down lower to the floor...

protrash64 · 05-01-2009, 02:02 PM

In both my trucks I have replaced the seats. I always end up too high in the truck. C10addict's mod of 3'' is a good suggestion.

Bazooka · 05-01-2009, 02:41 PM

I wish I could find a stock one for mine... I have a late 80 or early 90 seat right now

Joemomma1 · 05-01-2009, 03:06 PM

Take a 15 min drive and hit me up.

4dranch · 05-01-2009, 03:10 PM

Here's a thread I started when I was looking for ideas. some nice seats. hope this helps.

Link-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329412

BMSJaX · 05-01-2009, 03:51 PM

This is the seat that is in my '64 I'm not sure what its out of. Only seen a pic of one on ebay that said '98 silverado ext. cab. It is a little tall for me as I am 6'5". Gonna look into cutting it down so I can see the traffic lights without leaning forward

Ignore the gold shag..... Its not there any longer

Daniel 61 Apache · 05-01-2009, 04:07 PM

Sorry, couldn't help it.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-01-2009, 04:41 PM

The mid-90's Chevy truck seats look great in our trucks especially when upholstered in a nice leather. They just have a great size/shape. I am also a fan of the 98-up leather Silverado seats in the 60-40 style.

Bazooka · 05-01-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joemomma1

Take a 15 min drive and hit me up.

I'm actually a little closer now.

I recently moved to Clovis.

I'll shoot you a PM

Alan's Classic · 05-01-2009, 10:09 PM

Here's my setup. 1999 Silverado with built in shoulder belts.

aboz · 05-02-2009, 09:14 AM

Hey c10Addict, I like the look of your seat. It seems to have a 60's retro look that goes nice with the yaer model. You said you cut out some 3 inches from the base. I've seen those type bases before and they look like vinyl coated steel. Where do you make the cut to keep things neat and clean?

502tripower · 05-04-2009, 04:50 PM

98' Silverado

scotts62 · 05-04-2009, 06:26 PM

I like Alan's Classic and 502tripower's setups, looks nice!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-05-2009, 11:28 AM

I agree Scott! They look sweet!

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c10addict · 05-05-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aboz

Hey c10Addict, I like the look of your seat. It seems to have a 60's retro look that goes nice with the yaer model. You said you cut out some 3 inches from the base. I've seen those type bases before and they look like vinyl coated steel. Where do you make the cut to keep things neat and clean?

I took it right out of the center of the sides.. Welded it back together smoothed it up and trim blacked it...

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-06-2009, 05:27 AM

I like This setup! The console looks pretty cool.

MEANlowGREEN · 05-06-2009, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aboz

Can anyone give me some suggestions on a modern seat for my 63 Stepside? I would like to retain the bench seat style but have it contoured and bolstered for three people. I've noticed in the parts yard the secound row seats from a Chevy Astro mini van have the split/fold down feature but the mounts are hooks that attach to welded rods in the floor pan for easy removal. Post some pics if you can. Thanks, Aboz.

Here is my '63 with a set of '04 Silverado buckets and console in the first photo (current setup) and jump seat in second picture. They are just about as close to a direct replacement as you can get plus they have seat belts for added safety. Just be sure to reinforce your floor if you intend to use the seat belts. If you don't want seat belts the 88-98 Chevy Full Size seats work good as well and both fill the cab nicely. Something I think the second row Astro seats won't do since an Astro is narrower than a full size truck...

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-15-2009, 06:50 PM

MEANlowGREEN
How is the height from your legs to the steering wheel?
Plenty of room?
I had a 2003 Ford F150 FX4 in 2003 that I measured the seats and it would of fit perfectly in my 62 Chevy pickup.

Has anyone put CORVETTE Seats in thier trucks??????

MEANlowGREEN · 05-15-2009, 08:07 PM

The height is fine, even without a tilt column and with a giant stock steering wheel. My legs have never rubbed that I am aware of and I've truly never given any thought to leg room from the seat to the wheel, which should be a sign it's a non-issue especially since I have fairly large legs from all my years of bicycle touring in my younger days. The '04 Silverado seats fit like a dream. They are as close to perfect as you could get considering they were made to go in a truck 42 years newer than mine!

As far as Corvette seats in a C10, I think they are to low and thin, I know you can build legs for them to set them at the proper height but I think they would look strange in a truck... There is a company that makes a C5 lookalike truck seat with thicker bases but the same general design. I Googled "C5 Truck Seats" and found several companies selling them, they even make a console/jump seat that goes between them. If you want the C5 look I think these would be your best bet.

SCOTI · 05-16-2009, 05:57 PM

How do the 99-04 style seats fit compared to the 88-98 style? I know the mid 90's benches work well (esp when lowered a little) so I'm curious if the 99-up seats have a higher seating position or ????

What about securing them to the floor? What was involved mounting the 99-up seats to a 6X-66 cab floor?

MEANlowGREEN · 05-17-2009, 05:23 AM

They went in almost as if they were made for the truck. The outside holes lined up with the '04 seat brackets just fine and the inside holes (the extra four holes needed when converting from a bench to buckets) were easily drilled. I had to stack about 4 washers under the drivers front inside leg to raise it up a little, otherwise no modifications were needed to bolt them in, well I did brace up the floor pan so the bolts wouldn't rip through in an accident seeing as how the seat belts were made into the seats (the main reason I went with the 99 up seats instead of the 88-98 seats). I broke my back in an ATV accident in '03, since then I am more safety conscience. That is also why the stock bench didn't work for me, it didn't offer any lumbar support and these seats feel great. Not as good as the Pontiac Sunfire seats I put in my '82 V8 powered S10 show truck but they feel much better than the well worn stock bench did.

nifty · 06-06-2014, 12:46 AM

Slightly off-topic, but does anyone know if the '04 seats have LATCH anchors for child seats? I have a stock bench that I'm looking into replacing, and just in case, I'd like to be able to throw the little one in the truck. If not does anyone know how well newer seats with the Latch anchors fit? Rear bench from '09ish?

05-01-2009, 08:58 AM	#1
aboz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: indian trail, nc Posts: 192	Modern seats for my 63 Can anyone give me some suggestions on a modern seat for my 63 Stepside? I would like to retain the bench seat style but have it contoured and bolstered for three people. I've noticed in the parts yard the secound row seats from a Chevy Astro mini van have the split/fold down feature but the mounts are hooks that attach to welded rods in the floor pan for easy removal. Post some pics if you can. Thanks, Aboz. __________________ ABOZ

05-01-2009, 09:44 AM	#2
Revin68 Recreational Grease Monkey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK - Facebook@Robert E. Vavrinak Posts: 82	Re: Modern seats for my 63 Full size Chevy PUs 88-98 are the best choice IMO. Direct bolt in. Mid 90's give better contour. Head rests just pull out to keep neater appearance. Good time to update to 3 point seatbelts. Have 91' in my 60 now.

05-01-2009, 10:02 AM	#3
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Modern seats for my 63 If you can find it. Classic trucks mag did a story on it called project old skool. They put all kinds of seats in it. All makes and sizes. They even put seats out of a Harley Davidson edition F150 in it. Try searching it out. If you can't find it I'll scan it in and post it when I can. Which could be a while.

05-01-2009, 01:27 PM	#4
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Modern seats for my 63 Heres my mid 90s seat... THere is about 3 inches cut out of the base to get you down lower to the floor... Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

05-01-2009, 02:02 PM	#5
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: Modern seats for my 63 In both my trucks I have replaced the seats. I always end up too high in the truck. C10addict's mod of 3'' is a good suggestion. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

05-01-2009, 02:41 PM	#6
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: Modern seats for my 63 I wish I could find a stock one for mine... I have a late 80 or early 90 seat right now

05-01-2009, 03:06 PM	#7
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 813	Re: Modern seats for my 63 Take a 15 min drive and hit me up.

05-01-2009, 03:10 PM	#8
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Modern seats for my 63 Here's a thread I started when I was looking for ideas. some nice seats. hope this helps. Link-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329412 __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

05-01-2009, 03:51 PM	#9
BMSJaX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA Posts: 173	Re: Modern seats for my 63 This is the seat that is in my '64 I'm not sure what its out of. Only seen a pic of one on ebay that said '98 silverado ext. cab. It is a little tall for me as I am 6'5". Gonna look into cutting it down so I can see the traffic lights without leaning forward Ignore the gold shag..... Its not there any longer Attached Images __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 a.k.a. Julie Ann H.E.I. cause its better to be pointless

05-01-2009, 04:07 PM	#10
Daniel 61 Apache Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 168	Re: Modern seats for my 63 Sorry, couldn't help it. __________________ Project 61 build thread Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference....The Marines don't have that problem. Sic vis pacem, para bellum. -- "If you want peace, prepare for war."

05-01-2009, 04:41 PM	#11
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: Modern seats for my 63 The mid-90's Chevy truck seats look great in our trucks especially when upholstered in a nice leather. They just have a great size/shape. I am also a fan of the 98-up leather Silverado seats in the 60-40 style. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

05-01-2009, 10:09 PM	#13
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Modern seats for my 63 Here's my setup. 1999 Silverado with built in shoulder belts. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

05-02-2009, 09:14 AM	#14
aboz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: indian trail, nc Posts: 192	Re: Modern seats for my 63 Hey c10Addict, I like the look of your seat. It seems to have a 60's retro look that goes nice with the yaer model. You said you cut out some 3 inches from the base. I've seen those type bases before and they look like vinyl coated steel. Where do you make the cut to keep things neat and clean? __________________ ABOZ

05-04-2009, 04:50 PM	#15
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Modern seats for my 63 98' Silverado Attached Images __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

05-04-2009, 06:26 PM	#16
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Modern seats for my 63 I like Alan's Classic and 502tripower's setups, looks nice! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62 Last edited by scotts62; 05-04-2009 at 06:27 PM. Reason: oops



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05-05-2009, 11:28 AM	#17
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Modern seats for my 63 I agree Scott! They look sweet! 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=322155 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?p=3289864 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305738 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?p=3289858 __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

05-06-2009, 05:27 AM	#19
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Modern seats for my 63 I like This setup! The console looks pretty cool. __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

05-15-2009, 06:50 PM	#21
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Modern seats for my 63 MEANlowGREEN How is the height from your legs to the steering wheel? Plenty of room? I had a 2003 Ford F150 FX4 in 2003 that I measured the seats and it would of fit perfectly in my 62 Chevy pickup. Has anyone put CORVETTE Seats in thier trucks?????? __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

05-15-2009, 08:07 PM	#22
MEANlowGREEN Registered Asphalt Offender Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 166	Re: Modern seats for my 63 The height is fine, even without a tilt column and with a giant stock steering wheel. My legs have never rubbed that I am aware of and I've truly never given any thought to leg room from the seat to the wheel, which should be a sign it's a non-issue especially since I have fairly large legs from all my years of bicycle touring in my younger days. The '04 Silverado seats fit like a dream. They are as close to perfect as you could get considering they were made to go in a truck 42 years newer than mine! As far as Corvette seats in a C10, I think they are to low and thin, I know you can build legs for them to set them at the proper height but I think they would look strange in a truck... There is a company that makes a C5 lookalike truck seat with thicker bases but the same general design. I Googled "C5 Truck Seats" and found several companies selling them, they even make a console/jump seat that goes between them. If you want the C5 look I think these would be your best bet. Attached Images __________________ It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed Last edited by MEANlowGREEN; 05-15-2009 at 08:08 PM.

05-16-2009, 05:57 PM	#23
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,924	Re: Modern seats for my 63 How do the 99-04 style seats fit compared to the 88-98 style? I know the mid 90's benches work well (esp when lowered a little) so I'm curious if the 99-up seats have a higher seating position or ???? What about securing them to the floor? What was involved mounting the 99-up seats to a 6X-66 cab floor? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 05-16-2009 at 05:57 PM.

05-17-2009, 05:23 AM	#24
MEANlowGREEN Registered Asphalt Offender Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 166	Re: Modern seats for my 63 They went in almost as if they were made for the truck. The outside holes lined up with the '04 seat brackets just fine and the inside holes (the extra four holes needed when converting from a bench to buckets) were easily drilled. I had to stack about 4 washers under the drivers front inside leg to raise it up a little, otherwise no modifications were needed to bolt them in, well I did brace up the floor pan so the bolts wouldn't rip through in an accident seeing as how the seat belts were made into the seats (the main reason I went with the 99 up seats instead of the 88-98 seats). I broke my back in an ATV accident in '03, since then I am more safety conscience. That is also why the stock bench didn't work for me, it didn't offer any lumbar support and these seats feel great. Not as good as the Pontiac Sunfire seats I put in my '82 V8 powered S10 show truck but they feel much better than the well worn stock bench did. __________________ It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed

06-06-2014, 12:46 AM	#25
nifty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 17	Re: Modern seats for my 63 Slightly off-topic, but does anyone know if the '04 seats have LATCH anchors for child seats? I have a stock bench that I'm looking into replacing, and just in case, I'd like to be able to throw the little one in the truck. If not does anyone know how well newer seats with the Latch anchors fit? Rear bench from '09ish?

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