Has anyone used a bench seat out of a newer model truck to replace the original? I picked up a 71 swept line and someone had installed bucket seats in it. I wanted to hit up the local pick a part but wasn't sure what would fit.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Replacement Bench Seat
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Rawbert
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Re: Replacement Bench Seat
I put a Chevy c-10 bench in my truck. I did have to fabricate mounting brackets.
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Re: Replacement Bench Seat
That's a nice ride. Which year C10 did your seat come from?
I have a '71 SWB sweep line. Currently has a slant 6 three speed manual. Going to put a big block, 4 speed or maybe auto tranny ( still undecided).
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I have a '71 SWB sweep line. Currently has a slant 6 three speed manual. Going to put a big block, 4 speed or maybe auto tranny ( still undecided).
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Txas2step
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Re: Replacement Bench Seat
If you are not concerned about keeping it original , the 2003-04 dodge ram seats are very comfortable.Takes some modification of the brackets. 
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68 ute 318/3 spd/3:55(sold)
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66 lwb 318 poly/727/4:10 (sold)
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Re: Replacement Bench Seat
I'm not into keeping it original. I like how yours turned out. Fabrication isn't an issue.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Rawbert
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Re: Replacement Bench Seat
It is from a 67-69 Chevy C-10. (I think) Thats what the guy who sold it to me said.
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Texas, would buckets from that fit my 67 d100, and how much modification are we taking?
I have a bench seat in good shape, but really want buckets so I can make a center console
I have a bench seat in good shape, but really want buckets so I can make a center console
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Txas2step
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Re: Replacement Bench Seat
It's been about 6 years since I did the seats in my '68 ute.. Sold the truck several yrs ago and I don't remember exactly what I did. The seats and the center are independent. I used angle and cut some of the existing base off the seats. Those pictured are from another member.naloleal wrote:Texas, would buckets from that fit my 67 d100, and how much modification are we taking?
I have a bench seat in good shape, but really want buckets so I can make a center console
61 shorty 170/ 3spd 3:91(sold)
66 lwb 318 poly/727/4:10 (sold)
67 shorty 318poly/4spd 3:55
68 ute 318/3 spd/3:55(sold)
70 318/727/3:23
66 d200 225/4spd/4:10( military)(sold)
68 d100 383/727/3:55
66 lwb 318 poly/727/4:10 (sold)
67 shorty 318poly/4spd 3:55
68 ute 318/3 spd/3:55(sold)
70 318/727/3:23
66 d200 225/4spd/4:10( military)(sold)
68 d100 383/727/3:55
Re: Replacement Bench Seat
I lucked up and found a local guy with a mopar salvage yard. I pulled a bench seat from one of his trucks but it needs to be recovered. Is there anyone like Yearone that makes replacement seat covers for the original seat frames?
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Txas2step
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Re: Replacement Bench Seat
Might check with a local upholstery shop for a quote. Original style fabrics/vinyl still available. You will get a better fit and they can re-build the foam.727 wrote:I lucked up and found a local guy with a mopar salvage yard. I pulled a bench seat from one of his trucks but it needs to be recovered. Is there anyone like Yearone that makes replacement seat covers for the original seat frames?
BTW, my son pitched for Southern Miss. back in 1999. Love Hattiesburg.
61 shorty 170/ 3spd 3:91(sold)
66 lwb 318 poly/727/4:10 (sold)
67 shorty 318poly/4spd 3:55
68 ute 318/3 spd/3:55(sold)
70 318/727/3:23
66 d200 225/4spd/4:10( military)(sold)
68 d100 383/727/3:55
66 lwb 318 poly/727/4:10 (sold)
67 shorty 318poly/4spd 3:55
68 ute 318/3 spd/3:55(sold)
70 318/727/3:23
66 d200 225/4spd/4:10( military)(sold)
68 d100 383/727/3:55
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Thanks for the advice Txas2step. H'burg is a nice town but we don't have Papadeaux or Papasitos like you do!