Where can I buy a new bench? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DogueParamour · 12-27-2015, 09:42 PM

I've checked with local yards and no bench seats. Can't seem to find any on CL either.
The only one I've come across is a sort of custom frame at Classic Industries for around $900.
I can't handle the buckers that came with the truck. Its to go in a 71 GMC.

Any recommendations on where to search for a bench seat?

Thank you!

**70cst** · 12-27-2015, 10:12 PM

Hi DogueParamour ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

I would continue to look in CL or eBay.

To post a WTB - you need to become a "Premium" member - well worth the money.

Best of luck.

DogueParamour · 12-27-2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Hi DogueParamour ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

I would continue to look in CL or eBay.

To post a WTB - you need to become a "Premium" member - well worth the money.

Best of luck.

Ahhhh, guess I need to read a little closer. I thought I was short on posts. Off to become a Premium Member I go. Gracias!!

tcrist · 12-27-2015, 11:01 PM

I would go to a wrecking yard and just see what they have. You can buy a seat cover and have it re done to your liking.

I believe all wrecking yards have a way to link to all other yards and can check all over for you if they will.

XwalkerX · 12-27-2015, 11:26 PM

you can broaden your search to include bench seats up to the early 90s

72kool · 12-28-2015, 01:04 AM

If you are looking at junkyards, go to car-part.com I hate giving my secrets away haa but it's great. You can see al!most eery junkyard in the world. I have found many parts for these and many other trucks on the fromall over the US

Lattimer · 12-28-2015, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DogueParamour

I've checked with local yards and no bench seats. Can't seem to find any on CL either.
The only one I've come across is a sort of custom frame at Classic Industries for around $900.
I can't handle the buckers that came with the truck. Its to go in a 71 GMC.

Any recommendations on where to search for a bench seat?

Thank you!

I think the PO of my truck used those exact same terrible buckets!

I know a lot of people have used later truck benches from junkyards. I have read of quite a few using rear seats from Yukons or Tahoes as well, as they are a bit narrower and fit our trucks better.

If you want a correct era bench, a wanted to buy post in the classifieds is your best bet.

FWIW, I sunk a ton of time and money into the bench seat for my truck. Hunted down replacement springs, had the foam repaired, and recovered it twice before getting it to look nice. It never was comfortable, way too bouncy and I hit my head on bumps. I wound up swapping in new buckets from Procar. The bench lays in the basement now covered in my wife's junk.

Lattimer · 12-28-2015, 01:11 AM

Seriously---check out the first pics in my build thread. Looks like the same seats!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

57taskforce · 12-28-2015, 10:09 AM

Watch the parts board for someone parting one out. I scored a really nice OE olive bench last spring for $175. Condition wise It's a 9 on a 1-10 scale. They come up on here and on Craigslist you just got to watch and don't hesitate to make a move when you see what your looking for. Patience wins the race.

In The Ten Ring · 12-28-2015, 06:21 PM

I'd like to (eventually) get a bench seat with head rests. I feel a bench seat is better as you can slide over, haul a 3rd person, let your GF sit next to you, and it's good for dates.

My original seat was overpadded in 1990 and my thighs touch the steering wheel. I will have it de-padded ASAP.

DogueParamour · 12-29-2015, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

Seriously---check out the first pics in my build thread. Looks like the same seats!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

HA! And same steering wheel. You didn't buy yours in Oside, did you?!

**SoCoC10** · 12-29-2015, 12:48 AM

Here's one in Denver on Craigslist.

https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/5368861267.html

El Dorado Jim · 12-29-2015, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DogueParamour

I've checked with local yards and no bench seats. Can't seem to find any on CL either.
The only one I've come across is a sort of custom frame at Classic Industries for around $900.
I can't handle the buckers that came with the truck. Its to go in a 71 GMC.

Any recommendations on where to search for a bench seat?

Thank you!

Hi, in northern ,Ca we have alot of pick n pull auto wreckers, I see seats quite often, keep checking with your local auto wreckers and google pick n pull and see if there are any near you

DogueParamour · 12-29-2015, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Here's one in Denver on Craigslist.

https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/5368861267.html

I just contacted him. Thanks for the head up!!

DogueParamour · 12-29-2015, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

Hi, in northern ,Ca we have alot of pick n pull auto wreckers, I see seats quite often, keep checking with your local auto wreckers and google pick n pull and see if there are any near you

Nothing within 200 miles but I'll keep looking. Thanks for the heads up!

Mapearso · 12-29-2015, 01:18 AM

I have one for you -- I'm in Los Angeles. $200

It'll be a couple weeks til I get it out of the truck and swap in my new buckets

Lattimer · 12-29-2015, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DogueParamour

HA! And same steering wheel. You didn't buy yours in Oside, did you?!

Nope, Southern NJ.

Jonlopes · 12-29-2015, 01:48 AM

Here is another one to look at:
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/5368078948.html

Not mine

73737373 · 12-29-2015, 09:25 AM

dogue,

Next time you're in OK, stop by, I have a couple that I'd gladly give you.

DogueParamour · 12-29-2015, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mapearso

I have one for you -- I'm in Los Angeles. $200

It'll be a couple weeks til I get it out of the truck and swap in my new buckets

PM sent.

roboticjunky · 12-29-2015, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

Seriously---check out the first pics in my build thread. Looks like the same seats!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

Those look like mid 90s Bonneville front seats, which a lot of people say they are comfortable.

cypressbog · 12-29-2015, 07:12 PM

CAGS, please post your own WTB thread in the parts board. Most members here dislike someone hijacking a thread.

Lattimer · 12-29-2015, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by roboticjunky

Those look like mid 90s Bonneville front seats, which a lot of people say they are comfortable.

Thats what I thought they were. The ones in my truck were very much worn out and NOT comfortable. The springs had cut through the foam and there was zero cushion left.

roboticjunky · 12-29-2015, 09:18 PM

Like someone else said, you can expand to other years. There's a lot of 73-87 trucks/SUVs out there still and same with the 88-98 GM trucks/SUVs.

midnight rambler · 12-29-2015, 09:27 PM

Theres a guy in
Santa fe springs that sells them reupholstered for 350

12-27-2015, 09:42 PM	#1
DogueParamour Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Indio, Ca Posts: 54	Where can I buy a new bench? I've checked with local yards and no bench seats. Can't seem to find any on CL either. The only one I've come across is a sort of custom frame at Classic Industries for around $900. I can't handle the buckers that came with the truck. Its to go in a 71 GMC. Any recommendations on where to search for a bench seat? Thank you! Attached Images Last edited by 70cst; 12-27-2015 at 10:08 PM.

12-27-2015, 10:12 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? Hi DogueParamour ... to the forums and from Ohio. I would continue to look in CL or eBay. To post a WTB - you need to become a "Premium" member - well worth the money. Best of luck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-27-2015, 11:01 PM	#4
tcrist Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Manteca, Ca. Posts: 274	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? I would go to a wrecking yard and just see what they have. You can buy a seat cover and have it re done to your liking. I believe all wrecking yards have a way to link to all other yards and can check all over for you if they will. __________________ Terry Soon to be retired and moving to Bristol, TN.

12-27-2015, 11:26 PM	#5
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? you can broaden your search to include bench seats up to the early 90s

12-28-2015, 01:04 AM	#6
72kool Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: kearney nebraska Posts: 613	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? If you are looking at junkyards, go to car-part.com I hate giving my secrets away haa but it's great. You can see al!most eery junkyard in the world. I have found many parts for these and many other trucks on the fromall over the US

12-28-2015, 01:11 AM	#8
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? Seriously---check out the first pics in my build thread. Looks like the same seats! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881 __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

12-28-2015, 10:09 AM	#9
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,278	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? Watch the parts board for someone parting one out. I scored a really nice OE olive bench last spring for $175. Condition wise It's a 9 on a 1-10 scale. They come up on here and on Craigslist you just got to watch and don't hesitate to make a move when you see what your looking for. Patience wins the race. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

12-28-2015, 06:21 PM	#10
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? I'd like to (eventually) get a bench seat with head rests. I feel a bench seat is better as you can slide over, haul a 3rd person, let your GF sit next to you, and it's good for dates. My original seat was overpadded in 1990 and my thighs touch the steering wheel. I will have it de-padded ASAP.

12-29-2015, 12:48 AM	#12
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,164	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? Here's one in Denver on Craigslist. https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/5368861267.html __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

12-29-2015, 01:18 AM	#16
Mapearso Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 926	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? I have one for you -- I'm in Los Angeles. $200 It'll be a couple weeks til I get it out of the truck and swap in my new buckets

12-29-2015, 01:48 AM	#18
Jonlopes Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Posts: 323	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? Here is another one to look at: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/5368078948.html Not mine __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Big Block Longhorn

12-29-2015, 09:25 AM	#19
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? dogue, Next time you're in OK, stop by, I have a couple that I'd gladly give you.

12-29-2015, 07:12 PM	#22
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? CAGS, please post your own WTB thread in the parts board. Most members here dislike someone hijacking a thread.

12-29-2015, 09:18 PM	#24
roboticjunky Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: IN Posts: 209	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? Like someone else said, you can expand to other years. There's a lot of 73-87 trucks/SUVs out there still and same with the 88-98 GM trucks/SUVs.

12-29-2015, 09:27 PM	#25
midnight rambler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego ca Posts: 618	Re: Where can I buy a new bench? Theres a guy in Santa fe springs that sells them reupholstered for 350



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