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Bigdav160 · 07-12-2014, 07:41 AM

Thank goodness. I've been waiting for this thread to come back to the top. I've searched for it and never could find it again.

I'm very tempted to do a three row bucket-bucket-bench in my suburban similar to how the newer ones are equipped.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-12-2014, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

Thank goodness. I've been waiting for this thread to come back to the top. I've searched for it and never could find it again.

I'm very tempted to do a three row bucket-bucket-bench in my suburban similar to how the newer ones are equipped.

Bigdav160 , I can appreciate those who install late model seats for the ease and cost but I have been building trucks and muscle cars for customers for over 35 years and just have to push the envelope on my own (finally) personal project trucks .And to customize original parts and re use them keeps the truck some what time period correct , Just my choice .everything I'm changing could have been done back in '67 it just wasn't attempted then these were still work trucks ! .

also I have a few sets of "factory buckets" I will be offering soon to anyone who wants them built with custom upholstery if I can see a desire for them .

flashed · 07-12-2014, 08:11 AM

Im still tuned in .

magicoolbus · 07-12-2014, 08:28 AM

Looking forward to it.

Bigdav160 · 07-12-2014, 10:27 AM

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Bigdav160 , I can appreciate those who install late model seats for the ease and cost but I have been building trucks and muscle cars for customers for over 35 years and just have to push the envelope on my own (finally) personal project trucks

It sounds like we're nearly the same age! My plan is not for new style seats, nor to make it period correct. I want to build something that could have been done but wasn't.

My wife has a small sewing/embroidery business. I guess I'll teach myself to sew as she would rather do furniture cushions, drapes, and logos on hats, shirts and towels.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-12-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

It sounds like we're nearly the same age! My plan is not for new style seats, nor to make it period correct. I want to build something that could have been done but wasn't.

My wife has a small sewing/embroidery business. I guess I'll teach myself to sew as she would rather do furniture cushions, drapes, and logos on hats, shirts and towels.

Have your wife contact all the local auto interior shops i have a lot of seats embroidered as do many shops ...

BigRed76 · 09-15-2014, 11:12 PM

Any updates?

jjzepplin · 01-29-2016, 07:30 AM

Looking to see how this turned out too!!!

**Grumpy old man** · 01-29-2016, 10:34 AM

Wow , I forgot about this thread I'll have to get some pictures posted of the seat build process

darkhorse970 · 01-29-2016, 12:22 PM

I'm in for pics

Bigdav160 · 01-29-2016, 03:43 PM

Perfect timing. I just removed and stripped the three bench seats from my Suburban. I also installed Blazer front buckets and console.

Now I'm ready to make the captain chairs for the middle row.

Bigdav160 · 02-05-2016, 12:11 PM

Here's my prototype frame for the middle seat on my Suburban. It fits pretty well. I think it's time to weld it up and start the other one.

**Grumpy old man** · 02-05-2016, 12:31 PM

Looks like you got it ! Not as hard as it may look and you end up with "factory buckets" or in this case second row buckets .

**michael bustamante** · 02-05-2016, 01:03 PM

heres something to think about for the guys not wanting to sacrifice the "honey" bench seat. how about modifying a bench to be a 60/40 split bench. think its possible? you would have to change the adjusters though im sure

Average Joe · 02-05-2016, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

Here's my prototype frame for the middle seat on my Suburban. It fits pretty well. I think it's time to weld it up and start the other one.

Looks great!

kehstr · 02-05-2016, 05:46 PM

Cool!! subscribed

CG · 06-08-2016, 11:49 PM

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**Grumpy old man** · 06-09-2016, 06:24 AM

Well... I've gone to the extreme on these seats using all real leather and Ostrich leather for the inserts and accents also a rawhide laced edge similar to the Audi TT seats posted in the beginning of this thread . The design is based on a horse saddle look and is very labor intensive . These seats are going in my 67 restomod and that truck will be the last truck I will ever build to this level . I'll post pictures once the completed interior is installed , the plan is to take that truck to the 2017 power tour . The newest addition is a bed cover with a 12 volt actuated rear air spoiler made from aircraft honey comb composite for strength and low weight . The power rear window works perfect .I'm seriously considering a No limit frame , The budget has been blown out the window .

**Grumpy old man** · 11-27-2016, 01:47 PM

Bringing this back to the top / pics

flashed · 11-27-2016, 01:55 PM

Im still in .

Mhussnatter · 02-12-2017, 06:43 PM

Subscribed.. What an awesome idea. Looking forward to seeing the progress Grumpy!!! Big fan of your work as you know by now

**72 tigger** · 03-27-2017, 11:59 AM

How's it going? pics?

**Grumpy old man** · 03-27-2017, 12:35 PM

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How's it going? pics?

Yeah , I probably should get some posted so some guys can see what's involved .
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**davischevy** · 03-27-2017, 03:20 PM

Chill Grumpy.

You are the one that has said multiple times over the course of this thread you were going to post more pictures.

**special-K** · 03-28-2017, 07:23 AM

Pictures coming. While you wait:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x_FzCWl2nc

07-12-2014, 07:41 AM	#76
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Easy factory bench to "factory buckets" ! Thank goodness. I've been waiting for this thread to come back to the top. I've searched for it and never could find it again. I'm very tempted to do a three row bucket-bucket-bench in my suburban similar to how the newer ones are equipped. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

07-12-2014, 08:11 AM	#78
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Easy factory bench to "factory buckets" ! Im still tuned in .

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magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: Easy factory bench to "factory buckets" ! Looking forward to it. __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5

09-15-2014, 11:12 PM	#82
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Easy factory bench to "factory buckets" ! Any updates? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

01-29-2016, 07:30 AM	#83
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01-29-2016, 10:34 AM	#84
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Easy factory bench to "factory buckets" ! Wow , I forgot about this thread I'll have to get some pictures posted of the seat build process

01-29-2016, 12:22 PM	#85
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01-29-2016, 03:43 PM	#86
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Easy factory bench to "factory buckets" ! Perfect timing. I just removed and stripped the three bench seats from my Suburban. I also installed Blazer front buckets and console. Now I'm ready to make the captain chairs for the middle row. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

02-05-2016, 12:11 PM	#87
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Easy factory bench to "factory buckets" ! Here's my prototype frame for the middle seat on my Suburban. It fits pretty well. I think it's time to weld it up and start the other one. Attached Images __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

02-05-2016, 12:31 PM	#88
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Easy factory bench to "factory buckets" ! Looks like you got it ! Not as hard as it may look and you end up with "factory buckets" or in this case second row buckets .

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michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,814	Re: Easy factory bench to "factory buckets" ! heres something to think about for the guys not wanting to sacrifice the "honey" bench seat. how about modifying a bench to be a 60/40 split bench. think its possible? you would have to change the adjusters though im sure __________________ 1967custom

02-05-2016, 05:46 PM	#91
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06-09-2016, 06:24 AM	#93
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Easy factory bench to "factory buckets" ! Well... I've gone to the extreme on these seats using all real leather and Ostrich leather for the inserts and accents also a rawhide laced edge similar to the Audi TT seats posted in the beginning of this thread . The design is based on a horse saddle look and is very labor intensive . These seats are going in my 67 restomod and that truck will be the last truck I will ever build to this level . I'll post pictures once the completed interior is installed , the plan is to take that truck to the 2017 power tour . The newest addition is a bed cover with a 12 volt actuated rear air spoiler made from aircraft honey comb composite for strength and low weight . The power rear window works perfect .I'm seriously considering a No limit frame , The budget has been blown out the window . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 06-09-2016 at 06:55 AM.

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