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70sarver · 04-30-2011, 09:24 PM

I found a good deal on a full set of 03 suburban seats and was wondering if anybody has mounted a 2nd row bench in a 67-72 2nd row position. The 03 seat flips up and lays down. I would like to keep this feature to allow access to 3rd row. Thanks for any advice

leakyfawcett · 05-01-2011, 05:35 PM

I'm looking to do the exact same thing. Hopefully someone out there's already done it. I did some preliminary measurements, and I think the rear bench from the '03 is a little deeper (sits a bit further back from the front seat) in the actual '03 Sub, so to get them to flip forward and lay flat, some modification will either have to happen to the floor on the classic Sub, or modification so the brackets on the new seats.

Curious to get other input.

Burb · 05-04-2011, 12:55 PM

I have seen someone with fold down second row seats here ...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=213960

jeffg1010 · 05-16-2011, 10:52 PM

I have the 60/40 split bench in the second row of mine. Out of a '05 Suburban. The second row leans forward and slides to allow access to the third row. No complaints out of my kids, but the second row doesn't have a ton of leg room. I have considered making mods to the floor mounting brackets to move the seat backwards about 4". The only true issue would be the latch that releases the seat to lean forward. It is at the bottom corner and would have to be moved. If that was done, I anticipate I would be able to get my seat to lay flat.

jeffg1010 · 05-16-2011, 11:08 PM

In fact, if you decide against the '03 seats, let me know. I am looking for another set for my dad who lives in Beckley... not too far from you.

70sarver · 05-17-2011, 09:56 PM

Do you have any pictures, especially the middle seat
Thanks

04-30-2011, 09:24 PM	#1
70sarver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bluefield VA Posts: 152	late model seats conversion I found a good deal on a full set of 03 suburban seats and was wondering if anybody has mounted a 2nd row bench in a 67-72 2nd row position. The 03 seat flips up and lays down. I would like to keep this feature to allow access to 3rd row. Thanks for any advice

05-01-2011, 05:35 PM	#2
leakyfawcett Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Peters, MO Posts: 60	Re: late model seats conversion I'm looking to do the exact same thing. Hopefully someone out there's already done it. I did some preliminary measurements, and I think the rear bench from the '03 is a little deeper (sits a bit further back from the front seat) in the actual '03 Sub, so to get them to flip forward and lay flat, some modification will either have to happen to the floor on the classic Sub, or modification so the brackets on the new seats. Curious to get other input. __________________ James ---------- 1971 Chevy Suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 www.1971chevysuburban.com

05-04-2011, 12:55 PM	#3
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: late model seats conversion I have seen someone with fold down second row seats here ... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=213960 __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be Last edited by Burb; 05-04-2011 at 01:13 PM.

05-16-2011, 10:52 PM	#4
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,675	Re: late model seats conversion I have the 60/40 split bench in the second row of mine. Out of a '05 Suburban. The second row leans forward and slides to allow access to the third row. No complaints out of my kids, but the second row doesn't have a ton of leg room. I have considered making mods to the floor mounting brackets to move the seat backwards about 4". The only true issue would be the latch that releases the seat to lean forward. It is at the bottom corner and would have to be moved. If that was done, I anticipate I would be able to get my seat to lay flat. __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP... Last edited by jeffg1010; 05-16-2011 at 11:07 PM.

05-16-2011, 11:08 PM	#5
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,675	Re: late model seats conversion In fact, if you decide against the '03 seats, let me know. I am looking for another set for my dad who lives in Beckley... not too far from you. __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

05-17-2011, 09:56 PM	#6
70sarver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bluefield VA Posts: 152	Re: late model seats conversion Do you have any pictures, especially the middle seat Thanks



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