12-09-2009, 02:27 AM | #1 |
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Benchseat Conversion
Will any of the 88 and up chevy pu benchseats fit my 75 half?
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12-09-2009, 10:43 AM | #2 |
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Re: Benchseat Conversion
if you can fabricate the proper spacers and weld them as necessary you can make almost anything fit
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12-09-2009, 10:54 AM | #3 |
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Re: Benchseat Conversion
I had a 93 bench in my 84 K5 and it was a little too narrow. I centered the bench in the truck and it felt like you set to the right of the steering wheel. It sucked.
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12-09-2009, 11:19 AM | #4 |
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Re: Benchseat Conversion
that getting me thinking is a 88-98 truck narrower than a 73-87 in the inside of the cab
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12-09-2009, 11:53 AM | #5 |
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Re: Benchseat Conversion
Yes the inside of the cab is 3"-4" narrower than the 73-87 truck cabs.
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12-09-2009, 12:34 PM | #6 |
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Re: Benchseat Conversion
Ive got a 91 seat in my '73. I like it but im 6'2" and i used the the old seat track with 3" spacer in front. I will get a pic of it this weekend.
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12-09-2009, 04:35 PM | #7 |
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Re: Benchseat Conversion
I have a 88-94 in mine, and it is a little narrower, but my biggest issue is that it sits too low. The 95-98 seat I think would be better.
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12-10-2009, 12:35 AM | #8 |
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Re: Benchseat Conversion
I thought they were the same width. I like the wider seat so i can get more fat asses in my truck. Will stick with the stock bench if its the widest. 95 up?
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12-10-2009, 01:28 AM | #9 |
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12-10-2009, 01:33 AM | #10 |
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Re: Benchseat Conversion
I'm only 5'8". I would be looking through the steering wheel. . . or sitting on a phone book.
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12-10-2009, 02:36 PM | #11 |
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Re: Benchseat Conversion
i've done it--lots. its more narrow and you have to use a 3" spacer on the front bolts. i used to buy a pipe thread nipple at the hardware store.
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