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**1971Stepside** · 05-13-2002, 11:39 AM

Has anyone put late model Silverado leather bucket (or cloth) with the console in our trucks? I found a set in a wrecked truck that I would like to put in my 71, but don't know what that would take. And of course, they aren't cheap!

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2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it

1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-13-2002, 11:44 AM

i would closely inspect the floorboards of the late model wreck and take a visual, the only way to know is to study it. highly doubt it iwl be a bolt in, nothing usually is

good luck

**1971Stepside** · 05-13-2002, 12:52 PM

Thanks fast. I know they won't be a bolt in, but since my cab is off my truck I could change the mounting. I was just curious about the width, heigth, and overall look.

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2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it

1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-13-2002, 01:18 PM

hehe, technically i shouldnt have replied since ive never done that swap/install/modification, but i did anyways, lol

good luck

72step · 05-13-2002, 04:28 PM

For starters, measure the width. If that works, then I'm sure it can be easily modified to fit in. Let us know how it worked. THanks

**1971Stepside** · 05-13-2002, 04:45 PM

My delimna is I need to put the dash pad back in the cab first. Well, in order to do that I kinda need to get a handle on the interior color and such. I have a new HD and love the seats in the truck. I guess my wife would just sh!@ if I took my seats out and tried them in the 71!

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2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it

1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration

Andy4639 · 05-13-2002, 04:50 PM

Check out my sig. and you can see my int. from a 89 Chevy truck. 60-40 seat and seat belts with shoulder harness, and third middle set belt. No reason not to get all of it if you can.

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Andy
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**1971Stepside** · 05-13-2002, 05:03 PM

Thanks Andy, what type of mods to your cab or seats did you have to make? Were the seats power and how high up past the back window do they sit? Great looking truck you have! I want to go with the buckets and center console for stereo options so I know I will have to change out the bracket holes in the floor.

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2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it

1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration

05-13-2002, 11:39 AM	#1
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Late model Silverado buckets in our trucks??? Has anyone put late model Silverado leather bucket (or cloth) with the console in our trucks? I found a set in a wrecked truck that I would like to put in my 71, but don't know what that would take. And of course, they aren't cheap! ------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-13-2002, 12:52 PM	#3
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Thanks fast. I know they won't be a bolt in, but since my cab is off my truck I could change the mounting. I was just curious about the width, heigth, and overall look. ------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-13-2002, 04:45 PM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	My delimna is I need to put the dash pad back in the cab first. Well, in order to do that I kinda need to get a handle on the interior color and such. I have a new HD and love the seats in the truck. I guess my wife would just sh!@ if I took my seats out and tried them in the 71! ------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-13-2002, 04:50 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Check out my sig. and you can see my int. from a 89 Chevy truck. 60-40 seat and seat belts with shoulder harness, and third middle set belt. No reason not to get all of it if you can. ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,speed warning,clock,305 HO TPI with 700-R4, lowered 2" & 3" ,and 17" Chrome Stealth wheels, Pioneer reciever,100 watt amp, 6 disc changer, 2-10" subs (behind seat) 2-6x9 in doors, 2-3ways mounted under seat, and 2 tweaters on door panels www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-13-2002, 05:03 PM	#8
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Thanks Andy, what type of mods to your cab or seats did you have to make? Were the seats power and how high up past the back window do they sit? Great looking truck you have! I want to go with the buckets and center console for stereo options so I know I will have to change out the bracket holes in the floor. ------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-13-2002, 11:44 AM	#2
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	i would closely inspect the floorboards of the late model wreck and take a visual, the only way to know is to study it. highly doubt it iwl be a bolt in, nothing usually is good luck

05-13-2002, 01:18 PM	#4
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	hehe, technically i shouldnt have replied since ive never done that swap/install/modification, but i did anyways, lol good luck

05-13-2002, 04:28 PM	#5
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	For starters, measure the width. If that works, then I'm sure it can be easily modified to fit in. Let us know how it worked. THanks



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