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hooverfish

07-23-2022 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ad Cam (Post 9104388)

What size hog rings are you using? 3/4"?I got my covers this week as well so it's time to get serious

Mine look like 1 1/8", from farm supply store, and work very well.
'Pig' size lol.

Tina what do you reccomend ?

TKCR	07-23-2022 09:15 AM

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These are what I use.

Ad Cam

07-23-2022 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR (Post 9104541)

These are what I use.

This helps a bunch. Thanks!

TKCR	07-23-2022 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ad Cam (Post 9104650)

This helps a bunch. Thanks!

Your welcome. I buy them bulk, so about a box of 5000 when I get them.

hooverfish

07-25-2022 03:30 PM

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Got the seats installed.
Thank you to everyone for your help and comments.

HOTFUN

07-25-2022 04:08 PM

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Very nice job. Love it.

dagnabbitt

07-25-2022 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hooverfish (Post 9105351)

Got the seats installed.
Thank you to everyone for your help and comments.

Wow.

TKCR	07-25-2022 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hooverfish (Post 9105351)

Got the seats installed.
Thank you to everyone for your help and comments.

Wow! That’s really nice!

smupser

07-27-2022 12:11 AM

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Larry those look amazing, well done!

rodstored-72

07-28-2022 12:22 PM

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+1 on the above!! VERY NICE LOOKING!!!! curious... would share a rounded up rough cost for the result? I am guessing it is more than a set of buckets from a third party vendor or a yard, but the result is much nicer too!!!

great job!! looks terrrific!

hooverfish

07-28-2022 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72 (Post 9106494)

Approximate cost:
Seats and console $800
Seat brackets and welding $400
Seat covers $360
Restore console $100
I think the 75-77 Blazer buckets are the best looking buckets GM ever made which is why I bought this style.
Seems like now they are even harder to find than the 69-72 style buckets.
Also wanted the Dark Blue paint combo with dark saddle seats, reminds me of the 73 Cutlass Supreme I bought new in 73.

And THANK YOU for the nice comments

smupser

07-29-2022 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hooverfish (Post 9106585)

I think the 75-77 Blazer buckets are the best looking buckets GM ever made which is why I bought this style.
Seems like now they are even harder to find than the 69-72 style buckets.

I agree. And the dwindling number of 69-72 buckets has contributed to the dwindling number of 73-77 buckets as guys will modify the frames to convert to 69-72 style. I’m so glad I got my five pairs when I did :lol:

rodstored-72

08-01-2022 12:14 PM

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Hoover,
thank you for the info. ...the result is WELL WORTH the cost. the truck & interior finished terrific!! very nice job. now! what's next? ....LOL!!

GAc10boy

08-13-2022 08:40 PM

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This thread just helped me tremendously. I have truck buckets from a '75 going into a '75 that all need restoration. And I'm putting them into a cab with a whole new high hump floor, so this thread has me double-checking everything for fit. I'm hopeful that I have everything needed, especially the L shaped brackets that apparently weren't needed on the 73-74 low backs but are needed for the 75-77. Either way, hooverfish, your set-up turned out great and I'm pumped to restore my seats/console. I had just messaged USA1 about long wait times and it appears that is still the case. Yikes.

I'm trying to build a truck in 90 days to drive to Dino's. Oh well, I'll sort something out. :)

MikeCofield

11-30-2022 09:49 AM

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Any contact info on Ken whittman

kennyw

11-30-2022 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeCofield (Post 9149869)

Any contact info on Ken whittman

I'm on the forum.

Hart_Rod

11-30-2022 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hooverfish (Post 9002813)

I installed the seat only bolted on 3 corners and resting on the center (4th) bracket.
Tack welded the center bracket, removed the seat, and finished the weld.
Then reinstalled seats.

Nice job, everything looks great! Just curious, could these have been bolted on?

kennyw

11-30-2022 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 9149891)

Nice job, everything looks great! Just curious, could these have been bolted on?

Some people did bolt them in but access to the bottom side can be difficult if there is a fuel tank in the way.

smupser

11-30-2022 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 9149891)

Nice job, everything looks great! Just curious, could these have been bolted on?

You still need the center perches for support which need to be welded in place otherwise the seats won’t be level and will sink towards the middle

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