Do seats from 1986 fit in a 1968? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The Frisian outlaw · 12-14-2011, 01:20 PM

Hello everyone.

I can buy a nice set of 2 seats/bench, 1st and 2nd row.
They are from a '86 suburban. Do they fit in the "68 suburban?

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Thanks for watching

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The Frisian outlaw

Bert W · 12-14-2011, 04:05 PM

Listening

68gmsee · 12-14-2011, 05:17 PM

You could remove the bottom of the bench seat in the truck now and bolt it to the suburban seat. That's what I did with the back seat of an '86 four door truck. I had to bend the back bracket (arrow) slightly to make it fit but it bolted up nicely and looks good.

Forgot to add: that is if you have the same type of mounting in the front. The back I'm not sure.

The Frisian outlaw · 12-15-2011, 03:09 AM

Thanks, that looks perfect. The problem I have over here in the Netherlands, there is nothing for sale for a '67-'72 and there's a lot to get for the '73-'91.
Maybe it's better to buy a burb in the states. throw it full with parts and seats and send it overseas

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I think I'll buy them and make them fit like you said.

The Frisian outlaw

Daves70 · 12-17-2011, 03:18 PM

I have a 90 suburban front seat in mine. I made up brackets to adapt the seat to the original holes in the floor.The way 68 gmsee did it is easier and I tried that but I wanted the seat higher for my long legs.Either way it can be done fairly easily.Good luck.

dan42 · 12-17-2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daves70

I have a 90 suburban front seat in mine. I made up brackets to adapt the seat to the original holes in the floor.The way 68 gmsee did it is easier and I tried that but I wanted the seat higher for my long legs.Either way it can be done fairly easily.Good luck.

X2 - not really a big deal - the important thing is to make sure that the height (how high you will sit) is gonna be right for you.

12-14-2011, 01:20 PM	#1
The Frisian outlaw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 29	Do seats from 1986 fit in a 1968? Hello everyone. I can buy a nice set of 2 seats/bench, 1st and 2nd row. They are from a '86 suburban. Do they fit in the "68 suburban? [IMG][/IMG] Thanks for watching, The Frisian outlaw Last edited by The Frisian outlaw; 12-14-2011 at 01:40 PM. Reason: added photo

12-14-2011, 04:05 PM	#2
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: Do seats from 1986 fit in a 1968? Listening __________________ 1968 Chevy C/10 LWB V8 1983 K5 Blazer 1989 C1500 Stepside Reg. Cab V8

12-14-2011, 05:17 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Do seats from 1986 fit in a 1968? You could remove the bottom of the bench seat in the truck now and bolt it to the suburban seat. That's what I did with the back seat of an '86 four door truck. I had to bend the back bracket (arrow) slightly to make it fit but it bolted up nicely and looks good. Forgot to add: that is if you have the same type of mounting in the front. The back I'm not sure. Attached Images Last edited by 68gmsee; 12-14-2011 at 07:15 PM.

12-15-2011, 03:09 AM	#4
The Frisian outlaw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 29	Re: Do seats from 1986 fit in a 1968? Thanks, that looks perfect. The problem I have over here in the Netherlands, there is nothing for sale for a '67-'72 and there's a lot to get for the '73-'91. Maybe it's better to buy a burb in the states. throw it full with parts and seats and send it overseas. I think I'll buy them and make them fit like you said. The Frisian outlaw

12-17-2011, 03:18 PM	#5
Daves70 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mt Brydges Ontario Posts: 181	Re: Do seats from 1986 fit in a 1968? I have a 90 suburban front seat in mine. I made up brackets to adapt the seat to the original holes in the floor.The way 68 gmsee did it is easier and I tried that but I wanted the seat higher for my long legs.Either way it can be done fairly easily.Good luck.



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