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Critter · 01-17-2007, 04:58 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...72661559QQrdZ1

Anybody have pics of a new style 3rd row Suburban/Tahoe seat in a 1st generation Blazer. I did a quick search but didn’t turn anything up. Do they fit or are they too wide?

bouncytruck · 01-17-2007, 05:33 PM

That looks like it would be awefully tall in the back of a first gen blazer.

fun in dirt · 01-17-2007, 06:14 PM

The 72 Blazer I got a few weeks ago has a suburban seat in the back of it... or at least that's what the previous owner said it came from. It fits good, but with no room to spare. However, it's not as new a style as the one you're looking at. Mine is out of about a 97 or so.

NuBomb · 01-17-2007, 06:29 PM

I don't know about the one you are looking at, but the one out of a 99 suburban will fit. I put the 3rd row seat from our 99 suburban in the back of the blazer and it fit between the wheel wells.

crzngmychvy · 01-17-2007, 07:00 PM

Same thing for me - I installed one from a 99 sub. Fits just right:

NuBomb · 01-17-2007, 08:38 PM

Hey crzng - That's what I wanted to do. How big of an ordeal was finding and installing the receivers for the seat?

crzngmychvy · 01-17-2007, 08:59 PM

Not a major. The pieces I got on ebay, $99 if I remember right. Measure, cut slots in the bed (be careful with lines under bed), and weld. Took total of about 5-6 hours at my friends shop. I'm going to take out the head rests to match my front seats.

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Originally Posted by NuBomb

Hey crzng - That's what I wanted to do. How big of an ordeal was finding and installing the receivers for the seat?

Critter · 01-17-2007, 11:27 PM

Good info! The link that I posted at the top is for a Tahoe seat and it is split. Crzngmychvy's is out of a suburban and is a one piece seat, no split. The Suburban version would probably be much easier. This is definetly something that I will eventually do.

jkade · 01-18-2007, 09:10 AM

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I used the brackets off my factory seat and welded them to this 87 suburban seat and used the factory holes.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-18-2007, 09:24 AM

Looks good guys

Jtrux · 01-18-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Good info! The link that I posted at the top is for a Tahoe seat and it is split. Crzngmychvy's is out of a suburban and is a one piece seat, no split. The Suburban version would probably be much easier. This is definetly something that I will eventually do.

You can go ahead and give me your old seat then, just make sure to recover it for me first.

Critter · 01-18-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

You can go ahead and give me your old seat then, just make sure to recover it for me first.

I knew that was coming...I will trade it to you for a good top (not your crappy sunroof one).

BUDDY · 01-18-2007, 04:04 PM

I want to do the split rear seat as well. Couple of reasons, they have seatbelts built in, they make the cargo area very flexible, & it's easier to remove them when they weigh half as much. You can get the brackets for these on EBAY as well, but they're a little more money.

LAter,
Buddy

70rs/ss · 01-18-2007, 05:42 PM

I have two seats, but no brackets, one from a 96 burb and an o5 Yukon (namely the one I rolled!) I intend to put one or the other in the K5, When I get round to it I'll probably put the original 72 on the bay!!

tdkosta · 01-18-2007, 08:05 PM

I have a set of 3rd row seats from my '01 GMC, I am also looking to install brackets in my '71 blazer for the same reasons listed above. I did some measuring, and it looks like the seats should fit in fine between the wheel wells. I have a 60/40 split bench from a 96 extended cab pick up that I plan on putting in the front. Now the question is do I pick up a second set of third row seats from ebay and have the seats from the '96 and the new third row covered to match, or do I have the seats from the '96 covered to match the third row seats I currently have in my '01 GMC and just use them in both vehicles as needed? Doesn't it all come down to money?

ClassicJimmy · 01-18-2007, 10:40 PM

Do the floor supports for the seats weld into the cross members underneath? Did you fab some reinforcement under the bed? What's the deal? Maybe a pic? Definitely an idea I've been pondering. Has anyone attempted a tip & fold from a Jeep Wrangler? Another idea I've been pondering.

Jtrux · 01-18-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

I knew that was coming...I will trade it to you for a good top (not your crappy sunroof one).

Sure...the way I see it if every time I come over I talk you into pulling just one more thing off your Blazer, i'll definitely be driving mine before you. So far you don't have a gas tank in it and your radiator is out (it's not my fault your radiator is out but i'll take credit anyways).

70rs/ss · 01-19-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BUDDY

I want split seat, Couple of reasons, they have seatbelts built in.

LAter,
Buddy

Buddy,

The one out of my 05 Yukon has the belts built in and it is a one pice. I understand your point about being able to pull one or both, but just wanted to point out that all new seats have the belts built in (except the second row, as they are mounted to the truck to allow flipping up of the middle row to enter back row!

BUDDY · 01-22-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

Buddy,

The one out of my 05 Yukon has the belts built in and it is a one pice. I understand your point about being able to pull one or both, but just wanted to point out that all new seats have the belts built in (except the second row, as they are mounted to the truck to allow flipping up of the middle row to enter back row!

Good to know!!

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

I have a 60/40 split bench from a 96 extended cab pick up that I plan on putting in the front.

I had a 60/40 bench in my blazer when I bought it & it didn't work very well. The passenger side bracket for the 60 seat was uneven, (the front of the bracket was higher than the rear), which made the seat not attach to the floor very well in that area.

You could probably figure out something to make it work. But it will definitely take some work. I just wanted to pass on my experience with those type seats in these type trucks.

Later,
Buddy

cstanley · 01-22-2007, 11:39 AM

i wonder if you could graft in the floor from a minivan or something, where the seats would fold down flush into the bed floor. that would be really cool, but i don't know if you'd have the frame clearance to do it. that would be way cooler than having to remove the seats. then, you could get the same kind of seats from a minivan that were buckets, but that folded down flat for the front seats. then you'd have mega camping/hauling room! (just thinkin' out loud...)

JWPOORE · 05-30-2007, 10:13 PM

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but did anyone ever find a way to mount the Suburban/Tahoe 50/50 split 3rd row seats into the back of a Blazer? - Mine is a 70 K5.

I see people on Ebay selling 3rd row seat brackets, but I am clueless as to how they mount up and what else would need to be done to make it work. I have the seats already as part of a deal I bought that had included the front, middle, and these 3rd row seats, so I just figured if I could use them, I would.

Example of brackets:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3RD-T...16748691QQrdZ1

Any help or suggestions on how to possibly mount these type of seats would be greatly appreciated. Pictures would be great if possible.

tdkosta · 07-21-2007, 02:20 AM

I ended up finding a second set of third row seats from an '04 Tahoe on CL locally for $300. So I won't be donating the third row from my GMC.

Has anyone fabricated some mounting brackets and floor supports or bought a set off ebay? Just looking opinons ways to install them and keep them safe and functioning.

nohobby · 07-26-2007, 01:29 AM

I don't have any pics, but I did put a 01-06 one piece suburban seat into 71 Jimmy. I did it just for the 3 point seatbelts. I did see the brackets on ebay, but I went to a large wrecker and bought the floor out of a 01-06 for $100. I got to do the locating measurements at home. The two outer brackets in the rear are very close to the frame (less than 1 inch above) so it is a tight squeeze. so far I have welded the brackets to the floor, but I am going to add some support for strength.

01-17-2007, 04:58 PM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Rear seat swap http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...72661559QQrdZ1 Anybody have pics of a new style 3rd row Suburban/Tahoe seat in a 1st generation Blazer. I did a quick search but didn’t turn anything up. Do they fit or are they too wide? __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

01-17-2007, 05:33 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Rear seat swap That looks like it would be awefully tall in the back of a first gen blazer. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-17-2007, 06:14 PM	#3
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,118	Re: Rear seat swap The 72 Blazer I got a few weeks ago has a suburban seat in the back of it... or at least that's what the previous owner said it came from. It fits good, but with no room to spare. However, it's not as new a style as the one you're looking at. Mine is out of about a 97 or so.

01-17-2007, 06:29 PM	#4
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Rear seat swap I don't know about the one you are looking at, but the one out of a 99 suburban will fit. I put the 3rd row seat from our 99 suburban in the back of the blazer and it fit between the wheel wells. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

01-17-2007, 07:00 PM	#5
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: Rear seat swap Same thing for me - I installed one from a 99 sub. Fits just right: __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

01-17-2007, 08:38 PM	#6
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Rear seat swap Hey crzng - That's what I wanted to do. How big of an ordeal was finding and installing the receivers for the seat? __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

01-17-2007, 11:27 PM	#8
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Rear seat swap Good info! The link that I posted at the top is for a Tahoe seat and it is split. Crzngmychvy's is out of a suburban and is a one piece seat, no split. The Suburban version would probably be much easier. This is definetly something that I will eventually do. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

01-18-2007, 09:10 AM	#9
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: Rear seat swap I used the brackets off my factory seat and welded them to this 87 suburban seat and used the factory holes.

01-18-2007, 09:24 AM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Rear seat swap Looks good guys __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-18-2007, 04:04 PM	#13
BUDDY Global warming is a myth Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 208	Re: Rear seat swap I want to do the split rear seat as well. Couple of reasons, they have seatbelts built in, they make the cargo area very flexible, & it's easier to remove them when they weigh half as much. You can get the brackets for these on EBAY as well, but they're a little more money. LAter, Buddy __________________ Henderson, NV 1972 K5 - Lifelong project - Needs Time, Place, Help & Parts!! 1990 K5 with 37's 2003 Discovery SE7 - Wife's

01-18-2007, 05:42 PM	#14
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Rear seat swap I have two seats, but no brackets, one from a 96 burb and an o5 Yukon (namely the one I rolled!) I intend to put one or the other in the K5, When I get round to it I'll probably put the original 72 on the bay!!

01-18-2007, 08:05 PM	#15
tdkosta Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 781	Re: Rear seat swap I have a set of 3rd row seats from my '01 GMC, I am also looking to install brackets in my '71 blazer for the same reasons listed above. I did some measuring, and it looks like the seats should fit in fine between the wheel wells. I have a 60/40 split bench from a 96 extended cab pick up that I plan on putting in the front. Now the question is do I pick up a second set of third row seats from ebay and have the seats from the '96 and the new third row covered to match, or do I have the seats from the '96 covered to match the third row seats I currently have in my '01 GMC and just use them in both vehicles as needed? Doesn't it all come down to money?

01-18-2007, 10:40 PM	#16
ClassicJimmy FNG to resto/mod world! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 196	Re: Rear seat swap Do the floor supports for the seats weld into the cross members underneath? Did you fab some reinforcement under the bed? What's the deal? Maybe a pic? Definitely an idea I've been pondering. Has anyone attempted a tip & fold from a Jeep Wrangler? Another idea I've been pondering. __________________ 71 GMC Jimmy - under construction 75 GMC K25 Sierra Grande - under deconstruction 92 Chevy K2500 ECSB - sold 04 Nissan Titan ECSB Off Road - sold & missed 13 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck) - sold 16 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck)

01-22-2007, 11:39 AM	#20
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Rear seat swap i wonder if you could graft in the floor from a minivan or something, where the seats would fold down flush into the bed floor. that would be really cool, but i don't know if you'd have the frame clearance to do it. that would be way cooler than having to remove the seats. then, you could get the same kind of seats from a minivan that were buckets, but that folded down flat for the front seats. then you'd have mega camping/hauling room! (just thinkin' out loud...) __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

05-30-2007, 10:13 PM	#21
JWPOORE Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 198	Re: Rear seat swap Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but did anyone ever find a way to mount the Suburban/Tahoe 50/50 split 3rd row seats into the back of a Blazer? - Mine is a 70 K5. I see people on Ebay selling 3rd row seat brackets, but I am clueless as to how they mount up and what else would need to be done to make it work. I have the seats already as part of a deal I bought that had included the front, middle, and these 3rd row seats, so I just figured if I could use them, I would. Example of brackets: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3RD-T...16748691QQrdZ1 Any help or suggestions on how to possibly mount these type of seats would be greatly appreciated. Pictures would be great if possible. Last edited by JWPOORE; 05-30-2007 at 10:16 PM.



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07-21-2007, 02:20 AM	#22
tdkosta Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 781	Re: Rear seat swap I ended up finding a second set of third row seats from an '04 Tahoe on CL locally for $300. So I won't be donating the third row from my GMC. Has anyone fabricated some mounting brackets and floor supports or bought a set off ebay? Just looking opinons ways to install them and keep them safe and functioning.

07-26-2007, 01:29 AM	#23
nohobby Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 2	Re: Rear seat swap I don't have any pics, but I did put a 01-06 one piece suburban seat into 71 Jimmy. I did it just for the 3 point seatbelts. I did see the brackets on ebay, but I went to a large wrecker and bought the floor out of a 01-06 for $100. I got to do the locating measurements at home. The two outer brackets in the rear are very close to the frame (less than 1 inch above) so it is a tight squeeze. so far I have welded the brackets to the floor, but I am going to add some support for strength.

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