Replacement Bench Seat
Replacement Bench Seat
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!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
- 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. ![Two Cents :2cents](./images/smilies/icon_2cents.gif)
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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'm not into keeping it original. I like how yours turned out. Fabrication isn't an issue.
Thanks!
Thanks!
- 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.
Re: Replacement Bench Seat
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
- 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
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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?
- 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?
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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
Re: Replacement Bench Seat
Thanks for the advice Txas2step. H'burg is a nice town but we don't have Papadeaux or Papasitos like you do!