Seats, belts, and rear passenger entry - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

clemsonteg · 11-16-2018, 11:41 PM

So I’m considering a 66 burb as my next project to help with my growing family. One item of business I will have to tackle immediately is a rear seat and seatbelts.

The seats in my wife’s 05 Denali would be perfect, seatbelts are built into the seats and they appear to be the right size. The one part I’m stumped on is how to get passengers in the rear. The front seats from her Denali don’t flip forward easily which would make it almost impossible to buckle up a couple of kids.

LT1 Burb had a similar setup, has anyone else used 00-06 yukon/tahoe front seats and developed a solution to get passengers in the back? I’ve attached a photo I stole from an LT1 Burb thread in 2010.

Harley Truck · 11-17-2018, 10:08 AM

so do you just not like original seats ? Not many options for the front as far as flipping forward to let passengers in.

oem4me · 11-17-2018, 12:19 PM

I have stock seats in my Sub, so I'm no help that way, but I can visualize fabrication of a simple base using hinges in front and sturdy latch with lever release for the rear. My 1995 Ford passenger van rear seats have quick release mounts with levers that could be good parts donors for the rear latch part. Do you weld?
I also noticed the tall seat with head rest might be an issue as far as flipping far enough forward. ?

clemsonteg · 11-17-2018, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Harley Truck

so do you just not like original seats ? Not many options for the front as far as flipping forward to let passengers in.

I’m not against them, but I haven’t heard great things about them comfort wise. I also need rear seats and seat belts all around because shows and cruises are a family event for us.

**Captainfab** · 11-18-2018, 12:42 AM

You should be able to use/modify the passenger side seat mount from a '69-'91 K5 Blazer.

clemsonteg · 11-18-2018, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

You should be able to use/modify the passenger side seat mount from a '69-'91 K5 Blazer.

I haven't seen those seats in operation before, I will have to see how they work. What makes them special?

Harley Truck · 11-18-2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by clemsonteg

I haven't seen those seats in operation before, I will have to see how they work. What makes them special?

it's a truck bucket seat that flips forward similar to the original bench

**Captainfab** · 11-19-2018, 12:03 AM

The K5 Blazer passenger seat flipped forward for access to the rear seat.

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Originally Posted by clemsonteg

I haven't seen those seats in operation before, I will have to see how they work. What makes them special?

**3757chevy** · 11-19-2018, 02:22 AM

Like these...

(not mine)

leadfootracin · 11-23-2018, 12:22 AM

Im going to try the middle row seat from a 2000 suburban for the front, slides forward and folds when you release it, 70/30 passenger side does slide fold, drivers folds flat

11-16-2018, 11:41 PM	#1
clemsonteg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anderson,SC Posts: 953	Seats, belts, and rear passenger entry So I’m considering a 66 burb as my next project to help with my growing family. One item of business I will have to tackle immediately is a rear seat and seatbelts. The seats in my wife’s 05 Denali would be perfect, seatbelts are built into the seats and they appear to be the right size. The one part I’m stumped on is how to get passengers in the rear. The front seats from her Denali don’t flip forward easily which would make it almost impossible to buckle up a couple of kids. LT1 Burb had a similar setup, has anyone else used 00-06 yukon/tahoe front seats and developed a solution to get passengers in the back? I’ve attached a photo I stole from an LT1 Burb thread in 2010. Attached Images

11-17-2018, 10:08 AM	#2
Harley Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lufkin Texas Posts: 28	Re: Seats, belts, and rear passenger entry so do you just not like original seats ? Not many options for the front as far as flipping forward to let passengers in.

11-17-2018, 12:19 PM	#3
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Seats, belts, and rear passenger entry I have stock seats in my Sub, so I'm no help that way, but I can visualize fabrication of a simple base using hinges in front and sturdy latch with lever release for the rear. My 1995 Ford passenger van rear seats have quick release mounts with levers that could be good parts donors for the rear latch part. Do you weld? I also noticed the tall seat with head rest might be an issue as far as flipping far enough forward. ?

11-18-2018, 12:42 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Seats, belts, and rear passenger entry You should be able to use/modify the passenger side seat mount from a '69-'91 K5 Blazer. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-19-2018, 02:22 AM	#9
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,062	Re: Seats, belts, and rear passenger entry Like these... (not mine) Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

11-23-2018, 12:22 AM	#10
leadfootracin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: burien wa Posts: 3	Re: Seats, belts, and rear passenger entry Im going to try the middle row seat from a 2000 suburban for the front, slides forward and folds when you release it, 70/30 passenger side does slide fold, drivers folds flat __________________ 66 suburban, 69 c20, 62 dune buggy, 81 c20, 99 g30.



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