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jmcap · 06-19-2018, 08:21 AM

Hi Guys,
My '65 is a mismatch of parts. The seat looks to be original but the seat cover is not '65 but rather of a later model year. I guess I'm asking if the seats are the same through those years and the only difference was the seat cover pattern?

AcampoDave · 06-19-2018, 11:44 PM

I think they are. I even put a seat from a '69 in mine and it bolted up in the factory floor holes. Looked just like my 66 seat, (which looks just like my '64 seat) too

jmcap · 06-20-2018, 08:00 AM

Dave,

My thought as well. I will not get nervous about buying the correct year seat cover. I'm sure it will fit.

John

**jayoldschool** · 06-21-2018, 12:21 PM

IIRC there was a thread on here comparing the 60-66 to the 67 up frame. I believe one had a more curved corner and one was more square.

jmcap · 06-21-2018, 12:30 PM

Jay,
Thanks for the info. Will consider the alternatives. Perhaps I should date the year of my seat by the pattern of the cover. Then know whether to buy an early or late model seat cover.
Thanks,
John

**jayoldschool** · 06-21-2018, 11:38 PM

John, post a pic for us. Someone will know exactly what it is. Good news is that even if it's a later seat, there are lots of nice inexpensive covers for it.

jmcap · 06-25-2018, 09:51 PM

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So here's what I've got in my '65. As suggested, perhaps someone can tell me what year I'm looking at . I'm sure you notice the cutout for a floor shift. I'll in time fabricate and weld in a patch panel before re-upholstering the bench.

**PGSigns** · 06-26-2018, 06:30 AM

Looks a lot like the ford seat that came in my 65. Post a pic of the side and was it bolted down in the stock holes in the floor.
Jimmy

Killer Bee · 06-26-2018, 07:04 AM

this is the original seat cover in my 65 C20 trim RPO Z62 Custom Comfort Equipment

maybe worth a look in yours to see what yours listed from the factory..

post 6 in this thread shows a catalog page that describes mine in a different color..

note - there is mention of 'full foam' not sure what differences there were though..

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=534374

hard fought battle for nearly two years reproducing it, hopefully yours codes to a more common upholstery, good luck!

look how much my kids aged trying to get fabric from SMS, another year and my boy would be driving it

jmcap · 06-26-2018, 08:04 AM

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PG,
You're making me start to wonder if in fact it's a Chevy part. No.... It did not bolt up to the factory holes. I'm an 'Olds Guy' and know those parts well. Will confess that I'm new to old Chevy parts. Here are the seat rails that I'm repairing.

Please don't tell me I'm installing a Ford !!

**The Rocknrod** · 06-26-2018, 10:50 AM

It's not one of our years, see this thread with pics of our seat bracket sliders: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=717228

06-19-2018, 08:21 AM	#1
jmcap Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: East Hanover, NJ Posts: 46	Bench Seat Hi Guys, My '65 is a mismatch of parts. The seat looks to be original but the seat cover is not '65 but rather of a later model year. I guess I'm asking if the seats are the same through those years and the only difference was the seat cover pattern?

06-19-2018, 11:44 PM	#2
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,778	Re: Bench Seat I think they are. I even put a seat from a '69 in mine and it bolted up in the factory floor holes. Looked just like my 66 seat, (which looks just like my '64 seat) too

06-20-2018, 08:00 AM	#3
jmcap Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: East Hanover, NJ Posts: 46	Re: Bench Seat Dave, My thought as well. I will not get nervous about buying the correct year seat cover. I'm sure it will fit. John

06-21-2018, 12:21 PM	#4
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Bench Seat IIRC there was a thread on here comparing the 60-66 to the 67 up frame. I believe one had a more curved corner and one was more square.

06-21-2018, 12:30 PM	#5
jmcap Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: East Hanover, NJ Posts: 46	Re: Bench Seat Jay, Thanks for the info. Will consider the alternatives. Perhaps I should date the year of my seat by the pattern of the cover. Then know whether to buy an early or late model seat cover. Thanks, John

06-21-2018, 11:38 PM	#6
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Bench Seat John, post a pic for us. Someone will know exactly what it is. Good news is that even if it's a later seat, there are lots of nice inexpensive covers for it.

06-25-2018, 09:51 PM	#7
jmcap Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: East Hanover, NJ Posts: 46	Re: Bench Seat So here's what I've got in my '65. As suggested, perhaps someone can tell me what year I'm looking at . I'm sure you notice the cutout for a floor shift. I'll in time fabricate and weld in a patch panel before re-upholstering the bench.

06-26-2018, 06:30 AM	#8
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Bench Seat Looks a lot like the ford seat that came in my 65. Post a pic of the side and was it bolted down in the stock holes in the floor. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

06-26-2018, 07:04 AM	#9
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,813	Re: Bench Seat this is the original seat cover in my 65 C20 trim RPO Z62 Custom Comfort Equipment maybe worth a look in yours to see what yours listed from the factory.. post 6 in this thread shows a catalog page that describes mine in a different color.. note - there is mention of 'full foam' not sure what differences there were though.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=534374 hard fought battle for nearly two years reproducing it, hopefully yours codes to a more common upholstery, good luck! look how much my kids aged trying to get fabric from SMS, another year and my boy would be driving it __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

06-26-2018, 08:04 AM	#10
jmcap Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: East Hanover, NJ Posts: 46	Re: Bench Seat PG, You're making me start to wonder if in fact it's a Chevy part. No.... It did not bolt up to the factory holes. I'm an 'Olds Guy' and know those parts well. Will confess that I'm new to old Chevy parts. Here are the seat rails that I'm repairing. Please don't tell me I'm installing a Ford !! Attached Images

06-26-2018, 10:50 AM	#11
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Bench Seat It's not one of our years, see this thread with pics of our seat bracket sliders: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=717228 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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