So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jake1074 · 03-21-2019, 07:19 PM

In my '67 C10 I'm looking out the top of the window and the steering wheel in is in my gut. Thinking about after market bucket seats from a Dakota -

Thoughts - problems I may encounter?

(no not the teak chairs in the background - but they might be cool)

jondancer · 03-21-2019, 08:57 PM

Just get some low profile seat brackets for your bench seat

Jake1074 · 03-22-2019, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jondancer

Just get some low profile seat brackets for your bench seat

Do these have to be fabricated or are they commercially available?

**Getter-Done** · 03-22-2019, 09:17 AM

Here is some info in the link below.

link:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+seat+brackets

Hope this helps.

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67ChevyRedneck · 03-22-2019, 09:42 AM

Be careful picking modern seats. They may not look it at first, but a lot of them have thick backrests and all that's going to do is push you closer to the steering wheel. A stock seatback is only maybe 3? inches in width?

Steve Cole · 03-22-2019, 11:06 AM

You can also collapse the steering column intermediate shaft to get the steering wheel closer to the dash. You can also use a smaller wheel. like 67Chevy said, modern seats usually give less room, not more.

Jake1074 · 03-22-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Cole

You can also collapse the steering column intermediate shaft to get the steering wheel closer to the dash. You can also use a smaller wheel. like 67Chevy said, modern seats usually give less room, not more.

Ok that’s really what I need - closer to the dash. Can you please explain how to collapse the intermediate shaft?

Thanks 🙏!

**HO455** · 03-22-2019, 01:07 PM

Do a search and you will find threads on how to do it.

**Getter-Done** · 03-22-2019, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake1074

Ok that’s really what I need - closer to the dash. Can you please explain how to collapse the intermediate shaft?

Thanks 🙏!

Here is the first thread I found about collapsing the column.
Link:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309895

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03-21-2019, 07:19 PM	#1
Jake1074 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Saluda, NC Posts: 87	So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... In my '67 C10 I'm looking out the top of the window and the steering wheel in is in my gut. Thinking about after market bucket seats from a Dakota - Thoughts - problems I may encounter? (no not the teak chairs in the background - but they might be cool) Attached Images

03-21-2019, 08:57 PM	#2
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,194	Re: So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... Just get some low profile seat brackets for your bench seat

03-22-2019, 09:17 AM	#4
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,454	Re: So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... Here is some info in the link below. link:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+seat+brackets Hope this helps. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

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67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... Be careful picking modern seats. They may not look it at first, but a lot of them have thick backrests and all that's going to do is push you closer to the steering wheel. A stock seatback is only maybe 3? inches in width? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-22-2019, 11:06 AM	#6
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... You can also collapse the steering column intermediate shaft to get the steering wheel closer to the dash. You can also use a smaller wheel. like 67Chevy said, modern seats usually give less room, not more.

03-22-2019, 01:07 PM	#8
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,408	Re: So I'm too big (fat) for a bench seat.... Do a search and you will find threads on how to do it. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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