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**N2TRUX** · 10-11-2008, 08:40 PM

Since the seat back don't fold on the stock GM buckets, I thought it would be a good idea to mount them on power seat frames. I put a set in my Blazer, but the truck floor is a different animal all together.

I think the Gen III F body frames would probably be a good candidate for the swap. Does anyone have power bucket seats in their truck?

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-11-2008, 09:43 PM

I had a set in my old '77. They came out of a '78 Grand Prix. It was a major PITA to make the brackets, but was nice in the end.

f.monroe · 10-11-2008, 11:04 PM

So is the Cheyenne getting buckets ? If so , I am interested in which seat covers you go with . I am considering it for my truck since I have the seats and console just sitting.
Frank

bigblock73 · 10-11-2008, 11:32 PM

Frank, get them from Chris. I did, and they look identical to factory and fit like a glove. Money well spent IMO, and they were slightly cheaper than the "big guys".

f.monroe · 10-12-2008, 12:28 AM

I think there are two different grains and several reds to choose from . If I do end up putting them in , I want the color and grain to be as close to stock as possible . That is where I will get them if I do .
Frank

**N2TRUX** · 10-12-2008, 12:30 AM

Frank I am considering that option. I got a set of low back buckets from Jeff, and I am looking for a cupholder console now. I already have the sound deadner, and I plan to buy new carpet no matter what I do.

**N2TRUX** · 10-14-2008, 10:20 AM

Anyone?

hotrodhomi · 10-14-2008, 11:21 AM

I have a set but they are from a '99 tahoe

**N2TRUX** · 10-14-2008, 11:58 PM

Those look sweet but that doesn't help much. I nned to know what poer brackets will work in a "truck" cab...

hotrodhomi · 10-15-2008, 12:43 AM

You could always liquefy some metal and make something work.

EJC78 · 01-04-2009, 10:12 PM

Go to bottom of this page I believe this will work. Not sure if it is what you are looking for though.

http://www.kristkustoms.com/parts.html

**N2TRUX** · 01-05-2009, 11:54 AM

Good find EJC78. That might be exactly what I need.

OJOE · 01-05-2009, 07:06 PM

what seat are you going to use? the problem with the after market as above is it will make the seat to tall.

**N2TRUX** · 01-05-2009, 10:46 PM

Planning on running the factory low back buckets. I wasn't sure if those would tuck inside the base or not.

**Captkaos** · 01-06-2009, 05:12 PM

Rod Doors said they have a mount for these, but I haven't talked to them about it recently.

**N2TRUX** · 01-06-2009, 09:14 PM

Is it power?

abebummy26 · 01-07-2009, 12:41 AM

http://www.roddoors.com/pages/seats-dir.html It looks like they are just adapter mounts on the site scroll down the page.

87c10slammer · 01-07-2009, 11:37 AM

i have power buckets in mine... i have no idea where they came from i jsut saw them sitting in the office at the local pickapart and i swiped them for 50 bucks. i had to weld in a bracket to the floor to make it work but it will get cleaned up when i start the rest of my interior...

abebummy26 · 01-07-2009, 01:50 PM

I think those are later model s10 or blazer seats I'm 90% sure anyways.

87c10slammer · 01-07-2009, 02:19 PM

yeah thats what i was thinkin also.. they fit great.. if i knew what they came out of i would get the other end of the plug for the power seats but i dont so there just gonna have to get hard wired in... other then that 50 bucks is a steal

**Captkaos** · 01-07-2009, 06:42 PM

Ken,
No the brackets are not power.

EJC78 · 01-07-2009, 07:54 PM

It has 7" of travel front to back, measures 3.75" tall when collapsed, 5.5" tall when extended, is 10.8" wide, and 17.1" long.

I would like to see the switches and where they mount. I called them and spoke to Shawn to get more pics they are on back order but they will recieve a few by next week. He's going to snap some more pics and email them to me. When I get the pics I'll post them here. They run off a 30amp circuit per unit but they wire two units on one 30amp circuit.

10-11-2008, 08:40 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Anyone got power bucket seats? Since the seat back don't fold on the stock GM buckets, I thought it would be a good idea to mount them on power seat frames. I put a set in my Blazer, but the truck floor is a different animal all together. I think the Gen III F body frames would probably be a good candidate for the swap. Does anyone have power bucket seats in their truck? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-11-2008, 09:43 PM	#2
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? I had a set in my old '77. They came out of a '78 Grand Prix. It was a major PITA to make the brackets, but was nice in the end.

10-11-2008, 11:04 PM	#3
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? So is the Cheyenne getting buckets ? If so , I am interested in which seat covers you go with . I am considering it for my truck since I have the seats and console just sitting. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-11-2008, 11:32 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? Frank, get them from Chris. I did, and they look identical to factory and fit like a glove. Money well spent IMO, and they were slightly cheaper than the "big guys". __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-12-2008, 12:28 AM	#5
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? I think there are two different grains and several reds to choose from . If I do end up putting them in , I want the color and grain to be as close to stock as possible . That is where I will get them if I do . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-12-2008, 12:30 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? Frank I am considering that option. I got a set of low back buckets from Jeff, and I am looking for a cupholder console now. I already have the sound deadner, and I plan to buy new carpet no matter what I do. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-12-2008 at 12:32 AM.

10-14-2008, 10:20 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? Anyone? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-14-2008, 11:21 AM	#8
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? I have a set but they are from a '99 tahoe __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

10-14-2008, 11:58 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? Those look sweet but that doesn't help much. I nned to know what poer brackets will work in a "truck" cab... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-15-2008, 12:43 AM	#10
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? You could always liquefy some metal and make something work. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-04-2009, 10:12 PM	#11
EJC78 No Life Like Low Life Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 367	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? Go to bottom of this page I believe this will work. Not sure if it is what you are looking for though. http://www.kristkustoms.com/parts.html __________________ Eric 1978 Chevy Scottsdale 1960 Impala ZZ4 1965 Buick Riviera GS 2011 GMC Sierra Denali

01-05-2009, 11:54 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? Good find EJC78. That might be exactly what I need. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-05-2009, 07:06 PM	#13
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? what seat are you going to use? the problem with the after market as above is it will make the seat to tall. __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

01-05-2009, 10:46 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? Planning on running the factory low back buckets. I wasn't sure if those would tuck inside the base or not. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-06-2009, 05:12 PM	#15
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? Rod Doors said they have a mount for these, but I haven't talked to them about it recently. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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01-06-2009, 09:14 PM	#16
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? Is it power? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-07-2009, 12:41 AM	#17
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? http://www.roddoors.com/pages/seats-dir.html It looks like they are just adapter mounts on the site scroll down the page. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

01-07-2009, 11:37 AM	#18
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? i have power buckets in mine... i have no idea where they came from i jsut saw them sitting in the office at the local pickapart and i swiped them for 50 bucks. i had to weld in a bracket to the floor to make it work but it will get cleaned up when i start the rest of my interior...

01-07-2009, 01:50 PM	#19
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? I think those are later model s10 or blazer seats I'm 90% sure anyways. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

01-07-2009, 02:19 PM	#20
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? yeah thats what i was thinkin also.. they fit great.. if i knew what they came out of i would get the other end of the plug for the power seats but i dont so there just gonna have to get hard wired in... other then that 50 bucks is a steal

01-07-2009, 06:42 PM	#21
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? Ken, No the brackets are not power. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-07-2009, 07:54 PM	#22
EJC78 No Life Like Low Life Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 367	Re: Anyone got power bucket seats? It has 7" of travel front to back, measures 3.75" tall when collapsed, 5.5" tall when extended, is 10.8" wide, and 17.1" long. I would like to see the switches and where they mount. I called them and spoke to Shawn to get more pics they are on back order but they will recieve a few by next week. He's going to snap some more pics and email them to me. When I get the pics I'll post them here. They run off a 30amp circuit per unit but they wire two units on one 30amp circuit. __________________ Eric 1978 Chevy Scottsdale 1960 Impala ZZ4 1965 Buick Riviera GS 2011 GMC Sierra Denali Last edited by EJC78; 01-07-2009 at 08:02 PM.

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