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same_me · 04-23-2009, 04:10 PM

Like the title says. Let see some seat swaps you guys have done on your 73-87 trucks. Preferably bench seats. If you could also post up what the seats came out of and what modifications were required to get them in. Thanks.....

Justin

kelsfine69 · 04-23-2009, 11:30 PM

Just bought a aftermarket bench bucket set, should have them in this weekend...With pics

flamingbig10 · 04-23-2009, 11:39 PM

here are my after market seats recovered in Naugahyde

when they were new

UKNOWME · 11-22-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

here are my after market seats recovered in Naugahyde

when they were new

Where did you get those door panels?
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same_me · 04-27-2009, 01:22 PM

Anybody else?

kelsfine69 · 04-27-2009, 08:58 PM

Old seat and new seat

DirtyLarry · 04-28-2009, 11:01 AM

1991 Suburban buckets in a 1978 K10. This is an off-road rig thus the reason for the seat covers and netting behind the seat. If it was a street rig it would have been done much different.

Original bench seat. Old picture from around 1998 right after the automatic to manual trans swap.

Before seat covers and new seat belts. Jan 2009

After installing Cabela's TrailGear seat covers...... Great seat covers for outdoor adventures as they are easy to clean.

superwade57 · 01-07-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyLarry

1991 Suburban buckets in a 1978 K10. This is an off-road rig thus the reason for the seat covers and netting behind the seat. If it was a street rig it would have been done much different.

Original bench seat. Old picture from around 1998 right after the automatic to manual trans swap.

Before seat covers and new seat belts. Jan 2009

After installing Cabela's TrailGear seat covers...... Great seat covers for outdoor adventures as they are easy to clean.

Looking good.... what did you use for mounting brackets? Looking to put a set of 91 k5 buckets in my 86 swb t56 swap
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DirtyLarry · 09-03-2013, 10:58 AM

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Looking good.... what did you use for mounting brackets? Looking to put a set of 91 k5 buckets in my 86 swb t56 swap
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Sorry I missed your question 8 months ago

I actually used a Hi-Lift Jack mounting bracket to help create the inboard mount. I cut the bracket in half then welded it to the Suburban seat frame.

Hi-lift jack bracket that I cut in half. Worked perfectly

Here are the seats after re-upholstery

2010 GMC center fabric

pokethesmot · 04-28-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Old seat and new seat

what kind of truck do these seats come from i want one so bad

kelsfine69 · 04-28-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pokethesmot

what kind of truck do these seats come from i want one so bad

Ebay or Craigslist...Autoparts stores used to have them years ago.

81Psychobilly · 11-22-2012, 02:34 PM

What is your new seat out of, I really like it?

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Old seat and new seat

*gmachinz* · 11-22-2012, 05:05 PM

Lol....a big hammer does fix most things lol. I just wanted to use what parts I already had around....I thought about just bending the brackets but I wanted less of a geico caveman approach to it....lol.
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Rich84 · 11-23-2012, 08:34 AM

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Lol....a big hammer does fix most things lol. I just wanted to use what parts I already had around....I thought about just bending the brackets but I wanted less of a geico caveman approach to it....lol.
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Yes..but then again putting 28 year old seats was kinda cavemanish anyway...lol
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Driveway Dreams · 04-28-2009, 12:07 PM

flamingbig10: How many Nauga's were skinned to get all the material for your seats? They are little creatures arent they?

Look good man!

HvyChevy · 04-28-2009, 08:46 PM

cerullo

http://www.cerullo.com/TruckSeating.html

bigarmzz · 07-21-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HvyChevy

cerullo

http://www.cerullo.com/TruckSeating.html

wow, i just went to that website....here's what they say"

"From $1285.00 to $1485.00 per seat"

wow, there's gotta be some cheaper "bolt on" aftermarket seats.....there used to be a guy on ebay that started around $500 or so

flamingbig10 · 04-28-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

flamingbig10: How many Nauga's were skinned to get all the material for your seats? They are little creatures arent they?

Look good man!

one big one, yes they are, and thanks. but the downsides are they scratch very easy, and there are a bear to keep clean.

usmc_noma · 04-28-2009, 11:31 PM

are there any seats out there that are a straight swap?

flamingbig10 · 04-28-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc_noma

are there any seats out there that are a straight swap?

mine do, but I have no idea who makes them

usmc_noma · 04-29-2009, 11:05 PM

i meant straight swap from one vehicle into the truck.

Orange77 · 07-21-2009, 02:17 AM

dumb question but can i do a swap using buckets and center out of an 85 k5 blazer? the reason i ask is because the center looks like it could sit real low with the dip under the bench seats just wondering if id have to mock up something to get it to sit at the right height or if it would sit like it does in the blazer? heres the seats and center looks like a good buy what do you guys think? http://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/1265836206.html

texasfunk · 07-21-2009, 02:35 AM

it'll all fit with the right brackets out of the k5, mostly a straight swap tho

have another set for sale, exactly like these, same condition and color with center console, had them in my fleet but liked the bench better.

Mike_D · 07-21-2009, 09:07 AM

Here are my seats. Color is ugly but the price was right ($60).
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79widestep · 07-21-2009, 09:50 PM

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Here are my seats. Color is ugly but the price was right ($60).
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those would be the perfect color for my truck ...jelous lol

04-23-2009, 04:10 PM	#1
same_me Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 58	Lets see your seat swaps.... Like the title says. Let see some seat swaps you guys have done on your 73-87 trucks. Preferably bench seats. If you could also post up what the seats came out of and what modifications were required to get them in. Thanks..... Justin

04-23-2009, 11:30 PM	#2
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... Just bought a aftermarket bench bucket set, should have them in this weekend...With pics __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

04-23-2009, 11:39 PM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... here are my after market seats recovered in Naugahyde when they were new __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 04-23-2009 at 11:41 PM.

04-27-2009, 01:22 PM	#5
same_me Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 58	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... Anybody else?

04-27-2009, 08:58 PM	#6
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... Old seat and new seat Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

04-28-2009, 11:01 AM	#7
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... 1991 Suburban buckets in a 1978 K10. This is an off-road rig thus the reason for the seat covers and netting behind the seat. If it was a street rig it would have been done much different. Original bench seat. Old picture from around 1998 right after the automatic to manual trans swap. Before seat covers and new seat belts. Jan 2009 After installing Cabela's TrailGear seat covers...... Great seat covers for outdoor adventures as they are easy to clean. Attached Images __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

11-22-2012, 05:05 PM	#13
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... Lol....a big hammer does fix most things lol. I just wanted to use what parts I already had around....I thought about just bending the brackets but I wanted less of a geico caveman approach to it....lol. Posted via Mobile Device

04-28-2009, 12:07 PM	#15
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... flamingbig10: How many Nauga's were skinned to get all the material for your seats? They are little creatures arent they? Look good man! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-28-2009, 08:46 PM	#16
HvyChevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So-Cal Posts: 55	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... cerullo http://www.cerullo.com/TruckSeating.html Attached Images

04-28-2009, 11:31 PM	#19
usmc_noma Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: va Posts: 19	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... are there any seats out there that are a straight swap?

04-29-2009, 11:05 PM	#21
usmc_noma Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: va Posts: 19	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... i meant straight swap from one vehicle into the truck.

07-21-2009, 02:17 AM	#22
Orange77 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 184	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... dumb question but can i do a swap using buckets and center out of an 85 k5 blazer? the reason i ask is because the center looks like it could sit real low with the dip under the bench seats just wondering if id have to mock up something to get it to sit at the right height or if it would sit like it does in the blazer? heres the seats and center looks like a good buy what do you guys think? http://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/1265836206.html

07-21-2009, 02:35 AM	#23
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... it'll all fit with the right brackets out of the k5, mostly a straight swap tho have another set for sale, exactly like these, same condition and color with center console, had them in my fleet but liked the bench better. Last edited by old Rusty C10; 07-21-2009 at 09:53 AM. Reason: non sub

07-21-2009, 09:07 AM	#24
Mike_D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Bay, Ca Posts: 36	Re: Lets see your seat swaps.... Here are my seats. Color is ugly but the price was right ($60). [IMG][/IMG]



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