Seat options for 65

[schmittyjr]

What are some good seat options for a 65 c10. Have the original bench but it needs a lot of attention. Was thinking buckets or a 60/40 with console. What fits without modification.

[jayoldschool]

Anything 60s-90s GM truck is just about bolt in...

[60chevyjim]

late 80's earlie 90's chevy truck seats fit well

[schmittyjr]

Thanks..

[racecougar]

The 99+ Silverado seats are a common choice.

[schmittyjr]

Looks good, That's what I was thinking..

[dodgiesdad]

I am also running 99+ Silverado seats (these are from a 04) they get you shoulder belts as well. As it was said pretty much bolts right in.

[Vinceg]

Pic's look good. Did you have to do anything besides drill some holes? I picked some up out of 06 to put in my 66 but I'm still working on my floor. I was told there was some mods required to the folding consul/seat to get them in. How is the space in relation to the steering wheel?

[dodgiesdad]

I decided for a cleaner look to cut off the leading edge of the front mounts of the center console (about 1"). Then I extended the rear edge of the same mount the same amount and drilled new holes. In my truck this allows for the center to be folded up for use as a seat without hitting the rear of the cab. I have also removed my gas tank from the cab so I may push the outside two seats further back. Before I started my rebuild I had similar seat without a fold-down center in there I had no modifications to it just drilled matching holes in the floor. It cleared everything including the factory gas tank. I am using a steering column from a 72 pushed as far forward as possible. My 6'1" 225# self fits comfortably.

[Vinceg]

Sorry to kind of take over this thread.
Hey dodgiesdad,
We're pretty similar in stature that sounds really good for me. I have also removed the gas tank from behind the seat and I've been messing around with a mid 70's tilt column. I took the guts out ground down the ignition hump and used aluminum filler in the hole. It turned out looking not to bad. I have a 70 non tilt for backup if I screw that up. I was wondering about the seat. Are yours power? Mine are. Is there much to hooking power up to them? Do I need a relay or anything like that? After looking at yours I can't wait to get mine in. Gonna be a while though. Thanks.

[dodgiesdad]

No, I specifically looked for non power seats. Once I get seats set I do not mess with them much as I am usually the only driver.

[schmittyjr]

Good info to know, I'm 6-1 too so that was my next question. Thanks for the pictures, that helps for sure.

[racecougar]

Originally Posted by Vinceg

Pic's look good. Did you have to do anything besides drill some holes? I picked some up out of 06 to put in my 66 but I'm still working on my floor. I was told there was some mods required to the folding consul/seat to get them in. How is the space in relation to the steering wheel?

I made backup plates that fit the underside of the floor where the seats are bolted in. Other than that, the seat tracks only required a little clearancing at the back to allow them to slide all the way back without hitting the rise in the cab floor. Easy peasy. Seating position is good. Using the stock wheel on a '71 non-tilt auto column slid forward ~1".

[The1960APE]

I had a 40/20/40 split with power lumbar and heat made for my 61 they had frames for 65 supposedly a direct fit but requires modification for 61 , they are absolutely gorgeous .... Bomber jacket leather
I think I'm going to have to change gears I'm 6'4 with arthritis and it's pretty tight for me but my buddy who is 5'9 fits great and loves it

[chevy2tom]

90's GM truck bench seat in my 64

[Backpayne]

Originally Posted by The1960APE

I had a 40/20/40 split with power lumbar and heat made for my 61 they had frames for 65 supposedly a direct fit but requires modification for 61 , they are absolutely gorgeous .... Bomber jacket leather
I think I'm going to have to change gears I'm 6'4 with arthritis and it's pretty tight for me but my buddy who is 5'9 fits great and loves it

[schmittyjr]

Very nice......

[schmittyjr]

I like those too. I had a 91 with those seats, I like the pull down arm rest option.

[chevy2tom]

I just thought it was just a regular bench seat that was better than what I had, the arm rest is a bonus lol

[schmittyjr]

lol.. The weekends looking up already...

[markeb01]

I put ProCar low back bucket seats in my truck. They are small, easy to install, and never seem to wear at all. They can be purchased at Amazon or Summit now:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sca-80-1400-51l

They can be seen throughout my build thread.

[schmittyjr]

Did you have to build a stand for them?

[schmittyjr]

Originally Posted by dodgiesdad

I am also running 99+ Silverado seats (these are from a 04) they get you shoulder belts as well. As it was said pretty much bolts right in.

Where does the support for the shoulder belt come from? Do the belts need to go through a loop mounted to the back of the cab up high by the shoulder?

[Vinceg]

If you look at the seat in post #7 you can see them at the top of the seat. They are built right into the seat. I think that's why they're so popular. That's a big part of the reason I went with them.

[schmittyjr]

Yes I did, that's what made me ask. Normally shoulder belt loops are bolted to the pillar post and then go through the seat. What keeps the seat from folding up on you in an accident. I guess if there was a heavy duty steel frame in the seat it may stop you but I've just never seen one that wasn't bolted to the pillar.