Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldually · 09-08-2006, 07:23 PM

So I'm making some headway on my interior. I have the dash all in, the carpet, Captains seats, and center console. I am amazed at how wonderful they are. Feels like I’m sitting so much higher than what I was. I’m sure parts of it are that the old seat was like 33 years old, and I sat in a big hole. The other thing is, I’m stoked at how much quieter the interior is. The new carpet and pad sure makes a world of difference. Too cool, I hope to have the rest all in by the end of the weekend. Well, the doors and the new steering wheel that is. Then the interior will be close to complete.

On to the pics.

Before

After

Slonaker · 09-08-2006, 07:33 PM

Looks good!

Slonaker

slugish · 09-08-2006, 10:44 PM

Nice Work. Looks Grea. How Hard Was It To Take Dash Pad Out & Put In. Would Like To Do Same Thing To My 84. Are Any Of The Aftermarket Dash Pads Worth A Hoot//??

oldually · 09-09-2006, 08:14 AM

The dash pad was probably the easiest part to do. All you have to do is unscrew the dash bezel, and there are 4 screws on the front of the bottom lip of the pad on the passenger side, and one screw on the side of the pad on the side of the dash next to the passenger door. When they are all out, the dash pad just pops off. It’s just held on by clips at the front. The one thing I have to note, is the gage bezel is different for the 84’s and up. So I had to do a little work with my Dremmel to get it to fit right. I’m using the bottom corner from my old bezel that has both the wiper, and the headlights so it looks good.
I looked at the replacement pads, and you have to be careful. There are a lot that just go over the pad, and aren’t replacements. I got a hell of a deal on the burbon that I bought, so I didn’t have to deal with getting it all piece by piece.

Norm

84 400 · 09-08-2006, 08:13 PM

much vetter man are those out of the suvurab? was it a bolt in or did you have to fab up some stuff?

looking much better

oldually · 09-08-2006, 08:26 PM

yea, I'm lovin it!

The seats are out of the 91 burban. so is the carpet, dash pad, and burl walnut bezel. I have matcing door panels to go on, well, the whole door is going on, I have some rust on mine, and the burban is full power. fun to wire up, but when done, it's gona be a comfy truck! to answer your last que... they wen't exactly a bolt in. the back rails had to be bent up to fit the truck pan, but the outside rail on each seat bolted where the bench was bolted. the inner rail, well, there is nothing to attach it to in the truck, and it's just sitting on a block of wood. I did have to drill a new hole for the back side... but that wasn't a big deal. same thing for the console. 4 new holes, and screw in.

Norm

79BIG10 · 09-08-2006, 08:29 PM

Very nice looking job.

Nolowrider · 09-08-2006, 08:34 PM

Looks great, nice work.

**Palf70Step** · 09-08-2006, 08:42 PM

Very nice!. I'm going the same way with my 70. Mine came out of a 97 C1500, with a console from a late 70's Blazer.

oldually · 09-08-2006, 09:22 PM

Awesome..... pics?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice!. I'm going the same way with my 70. Mine came out of a 97 C1500, with a console from a late 70's Blazer.

**Palf70Step** · 09-09-2006, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldually

Awesome..... pics?

They are not in yet, but here is a picture of when I was trial fitting the seats.

oldually · 09-09-2006, 09:08 AM

oh man, you got lumbar! Thoes seats look sweet! How much fab work will be involved in getting them in?

Norm

**Palf70Step** · 09-09-2006, 09:17 AM

Not much. Pretty much like on your model. The outer front holes matched up, drilled new rear holes and inner fron hole. Made/making some reinforcement plates for the new mounting holes. Pretty easy really. They sit a tad higher in my truck than stock, but I like it that way.

syntech · 09-09-2006, 09:57 AM

nice looking seats man,

Jonboy · 09-09-2006, 11:04 AM

Norm, I think you can use the floor tabs that are welded to the Suburban floor on your dually.

86swb · 09-14-2006, 05:24 PM

Does not look like the same truck. Great job. Lood good.

09-08-2006, 07:23 PM	#1
oldually Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dalton, Ma Posts: 13	Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) So I'm making some headway on my interior. I have the dash all in, the carpet, Captains seats, and center console. I am amazed at how wonderful they are. Feels like I’m sitting so much higher than what I was. I’m sure parts of it are that the old seat was like 33 years old, and I sat in a big hole. The other thing is, I’m stoked at how much quieter the interior is. The new carpet and pad sure makes a world of difference. Too cool, I hope to have the rest all in by the end of the weekend. Well, the doors and the new steering wheel that is. Then the interior will be close to complete. On to the pics. Before After Last edited by oldually; 09-08-2006 at 07:28 PM.

09-08-2006, 07:33 PM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) Looks good! Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

09-08-2006, 10:44 PM	#3
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) Nice Work. Looks Grea. How Hard Was It To Take Dash Pad Out & Put In. Would Like To Do Same Thing To My 84. Are Any Of The Aftermarket Dash Pads Worth A Hoot//??

09-09-2006, 08:14 AM	#4
oldually Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dalton, Ma Posts: 13	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) The dash pad was probably the easiest part to do. All you have to do is unscrew the dash bezel, and there are 4 screws on the front of the bottom lip of the pad on the passenger side, and one screw on the side of the pad on the side of the dash next to the passenger door. When they are all out, the dash pad just pops off. It’s just held on by clips at the front. The one thing I have to note, is the gage bezel is different for the 84’s and up. So I had to do a little work with my Dremmel to get it to fit right. I’m using the bottom corner from my old bezel that has both the wiper, and the headlights so it looks good. I looked at the replacement pads, and you have to be careful. There are a lot that just go over the pad, and aren’t replacements. I got a hell of a deal on the burbon that I bought, so I didn’t have to deal with getting it all piece by piece. Norm

09-08-2006, 08:13 PM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) much vetter man are those out of the suvurab? was it a bolt in or did you have to fab up some stuff? looking much better __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-08-2006, 08:26 PM	#6
oldually Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dalton, Ma Posts: 13	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) yea, I'm lovin it! The seats are out of the 91 burban. so is the carpet, dash pad, and burl walnut bezel. I have matcing door panels to go on, well, the whole door is going on, I have some rust on mine, and the burban is full power. fun to wire up, but when done, it's gona be a comfy truck! to answer your last que... they wen't exactly a bolt in. the back rails had to be bent up to fit the truck pan, but the outside rail on each seat bolted where the bench was bolted. the inner rail, well, there is nothing to attach it to in the truck, and it's just sitting on a block of wood. I did have to drill a new hole for the back side... but that wasn't a big deal. same thing for the console. 4 new holes, and screw in. Norm

09-08-2006, 08:29 PM	#7
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) Very nice looking job. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

09-08-2006, 08:34 PM	#8
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) Looks great, nice work.

09-08-2006, 08:42 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) Very nice!. I'm going the same way with my 70. Mine came out of a 97 C1500, with a console from a late 70's Blazer. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-09-2006, 09:08 AM	#12
oldually Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dalton, Ma Posts: 13	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) oh man, you got lumbar! Thoes seats look sweet! How much fab work will be involved in getting them in? Norm

09-09-2006, 09:17 AM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) Not much. Pretty much like on your model. The outer front holes matched up, drilled new rear holes and inner fron hole. Made/making some reinforcement plates for the new mounting holes. Pretty easy really. They sit a tad higher in my truck than stock, but I like it that way. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-09-2006, 09:57 AM	#14
syntech Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: melbourne, fl Posts: 11	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) nice looking seats man,

09-09-2006, 11:04 AM	#15
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) Norm, I think you can use the floor tabs that are welded to the Suburban floor on your dually. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-14-2006, 05:24 PM	#16
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Sitting on top of the world! (new seats installed) Does not look like the same truck. Great job. Lood good. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 09-14-2006 at 05:24 PM.



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