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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Seats and Restraints => Topic started by: Ronno6 on May 26, 2018, 02:49:03 pm

Title: Bench Seat Suggestions
Post by: Ronno6 on May 26, 2018, 02:49:03 pm
What bench seats has anyone swapped into their 73-87 C10 ???
Title: Re: Bench Seat Suggestions
Post by: Irish_Alley on May 26, 2018, 03:39:40 pm
a little note the 88-98 style bench seats will be about 6" shorter (3" on each side) than our bench seats
Title: Re: Bench Seat Suggestions
Post by: Ronno6 on May 26, 2018, 04:14:22 pm
Quote from: Irish_Alley on May 26, 2018, 03:39:40 pm
a little note the 88-98 style bench seats will be about 6" shorter (3" on each side) than our bench seats

Good to know.
I had seen one of those that looked nice.
Thanks..........
Title: Re: Bench Seat Suggestions
Post by: Irish_Alley on May 26, 2018, 04:28:36 pm
some people have no issue with it but i know me being "wide" i might be finding myself between the door and the seat
Title: Re: Bench Seat Suggestions
Post by: zieg85 on May 26, 2018, 10:53:37 pm
Look for a 91 Suburban bench seat.  The only drawback is it is a fixed back.  It is firm and isn't the typical trampoline seat.  Very comfortable...
Title: Re: Bench Seat Suggestions
Post by: Ronno6 on May 27, 2018, 10:13:41 am
Quote from: zieg85 on May 26, 2018, 10:53:37 pm
Look for a 91 Suburban bench seat.  The only drawback is it is a fixed back.  It is firm and isn't the typical trampoline seat.  Very comfortable...

Is that going to be wider than the p/u seat pf the same vintage??
Title: Re: Bench Seat Suggestions
Post by: Irish_Alley on May 27, 2018, 05:09:06 pm
yes the burbs, crew cabs and 1 ton trucks will be the same from 73-91 (and blazers but theyll have bucket seats)
Title: Re: Bench Seat Suggestions
Post by: VileZambonie on May 28, 2018, 08:07:26 am
Ask yourself this, is your butt worth it? If so, buy a nice seat. It makes driving your truck 100x more enjoyable. If you work hard, you deserve it.

This is my favorite aftermarket seat I have

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=6233.390

This is my second favorite one, they are super comfortable, not trampolines, give you more room, fit perfect. Can't beat it

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=5095.30

They are pricey but worth it. I also see them on Craigslist used from time to time if you're on a budget.
Title: Re: Bench Seat Suggestions
Post by: ShogunK20 on July 26, 2018, 09:20:10 am
I installed a 60/40 split bench in my 83. I fabbed a frame using the existing sliders. Couldn't be happier. Picked up the seats for $50 from a 95 being parted out.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180726/41a45ff93871f49c05a63296b0532245.jpg)

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Title: Re: Bench Seat Suggestions
Post by: cyberxen on July 26, 2018, 05:35:04 pm
Quote from: ShogunK20 on July 26, 2018, 09:20:10 am
I installed a 60/40 split bench in my 83. I fabbed a frame using the existing sliders. Couldn't be happier. Picked up the seats for $50 from a 95 being parted out.

That 60/40 is nice, what did you pull it out of? How is the fit side to side?
Title: Re: Bench Seat Suggestions
Post by: ShogunK20 on July 26, 2018, 05:39:02 pm
Quote from: cyberxen on July 26, 2018, 05:35:04 pm
Quote from: ShogunK20 on July 26, 2018, 09:20:10 am
I installed a 60/40 split bench in my 83. I fabbed a frame using the existing sliders. Couldn't be happier. Picked up the seats for $50 from a 95 being parted out.

That 60/40 is nice, what did you pull it out of? How is the fit side to side?
Fit is great, almost the same as the factory bench. These came out of a 95 Chevy extended cab

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