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onequickchevy · 12-17-2009, 03:45 PM

I am wondering how difficult is is to place a late model GM seat with integrated belts in my 63. Do I have to seriously modify the brackets, build my own or what. I have seen several on here, but not alot of detail other than after the fact photos. I currently have no belts at all, and it's not safe cruising with the kids you know? Any help or tip to the right thread would be appreciated. Currently I have the original seat in fair condition, so the floor is not hacked or drilled to death. Thanks!

NF65Fleetside · 12-17-2009, 03:54 PM

I think you can use any of them, just have to make up some new frame rails and or drill for the existing ones. Ive seen a few guys swap in the Sierra seats...I personally just use OG floor bolt seat belts, but if I had kids Id probably upgrade to newer seats with the shoulder straps too.

**Clyde65** · 12-17-2009, 04:09 PM

Myself and my dad has 2000 Chevy truck 40-20-40 seats, mine are power, his isnt, they really are more comfy than original. One thing, if you are real tall, then it will be cramp.

Clyde65

onequickchevy · 12-17-2009, 04:15 PM

That is a BIG concern. I'm 6'3 290. Probably help if i exercised my arms by pushing away from the table.

Thanks for the inputs and more are appreciated. Sounds like i will have to wam up the welder and grinder and hit the scrap stack!

vin63 · 12-18-2009, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Myself and my dad has 2000 Chevy truck 40-20-40 seats, mine are power, his isnt, they really are more comfy than original. One thing, if you are real tall, then it will be cramp.

Clyde65

This was the reason I looked for and installed a factory bench seat in my '63. The previous owner had installed at set of 2000 (or thereabouts) GM captain bucket seats, and I had to hunch down to look straight ahead since the seats were higher - I'm only 5'-9". I imagine it would be even worse for someone taller.

onequickchevy · 12-19-2009, 10:59 PM

Looks like I will just go to a smaller steering wheel, and recover my original. I guess a call to LMC for lap belts is in order. Thanks to all

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12-17-2009, 03:45 PM	#1
onequickchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marianna, Florida Posts: 339	Seat option I am wondering how difficult is is to place a late model GM seat with integrated belts in my 63. Do I have to seriously modify the brackets, build my own or what. I have seen several on here, but not alot of detail other than after the fact photos. I currently have no belts at all, and it's not safe cruising with the kids you know? Any help or tip to the right thread would be appreciated. Currently I have the original seat in fair condition, so the floor is not hacked or drilled to death. Thanks!

12-17-2009, 03:54 PM	#2
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Seat option I think you can use any of them, just have to make up some new frame rails and or drill for the existing ones. Ive seen a few guys swap in the Sierra seats...I personally just use OG floor bolt seat belts, but if I had kids Id probably upgrade to newer seats with the shoulder straps too.

12-17-2009, 04:09 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Seat option Myself and my dad has 2000 Chevy truck 40-20-40 seats, mine are power, his isnt, they really are more comfy than original. One thing, if you are real tall, then it will be cramp. Clyde65 __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-17-2009, 04:15 PM	#4
onequickchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marianna, Florida Posts: 339	Re: Seat option That is a BIG concern. I'm 6'3 290. Probably help if i exercised my arms by pushing away from the table. Thanks for the inputs and more are appreciated. Sounds like i will have to wam up the welder and grinder and hit the scrap stack!

12-19-2009, 10:59 PM	#6
onequickchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marianna, Florida Posts: 339	Re: Seat option Looks like I will just go to a smaller steering wheel, and recover my original. I guess a call to LMC for lap belts is in order. Thanks to alll __________________ Slowly but surely getting it done. Last edited by onequickchevy; 12-19-2009 at 11:01 PM.



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