Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**72ironmike** · 04-01-2022, 08:26 PM

Does anyone know if "HEAVY DUTY AUX SEAT" stands for utility buckets ?

Also, Does anyone know if the utility bucket bracket floor bolt pattern is different from the sport bucket bracket floor bolt pattern ?

Thanks

**too much stuff** · 04-01-2022, 08:34 PM

I will wing it, but i believe that option is the utility buckets.
I think they bolt up different, but wonder if there is another set of holes in the floor for either style?
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**72ironmike** · 04-01-2022, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I will wing it, but i believe that option is the utility buckets.
I think they bolt up different, but wonder if there is another set of holes in the floor for either style?
Subbed in for more info...

Thanks ! Anyone else ?

**DeadheadNM** · 04-01-2022, 08:58 PM

This Blazer looks to be a non-CST 1971 example and therefore should have utility buckets. I recall another related thread or two where utility buckets were said to have a different bolt pattern. Dwayne may have some good input on bolt pattern differences.

RPO-A50 denotes sport bucket seats.

FWIW I’ve yet to see a 72 K5 with utility buckets. They all seemed to use sport buckets with the CSTs getting an upgraded vinyl (or plaid).

**72ironmike** · 04-01-2022, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

This Blazer looks to be a non-CST 1971 example and therefore should have utility buckets. I recall another related thread or two where utility buckets were said to have a different bolt pattern. Dwayne may have some good input on bolt pattern differences.

RPO-A50 denotes sport bucket seats.

Thanks Pete. We just eyeballed a utility bucket Blazer & a sport bucket Blazer.
Definite difference. No exact measure but the bolt pattern for the utility is about 2" longer.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-01-2022, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 72ironmike

Thanks Pete. We justeyeballed a utility bucket Blazer & a sport bucket Blazer.
Definite difference. No exact measure but the bolt pattern for the utility is about 2" longer.

Thanks Mike good to know.

jaros44sr · 04-02-2022, 08:29 AM

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**my71gmc** · 04-02-2022, 11:12 AM

Several years ago I pulled the carpet out of my Jimmy and discovered another set of mounting holes a few inches behind the ones used for the sport seats. They certainly looked 'factory', and I used them to actually just move my seat back a few inches for more legroom. Here is the post from back then with a picture and some other discussions....

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=526167

**1rippen6** · 04-02-2022, 05:48 PM

That is correct, utility tracks are longer and yes some blazers come with both previsions but could count on one hand how many I've seen that way.

**3757chevy** · 04-04-2022, 10:53 PM

One passenger seat ?

**1rippen6** · 04-04-2022, 10:55 PM

Yes, you could have just the driver's side (one passenger)

**3757chevy** · 04-04-2022, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

One passenger seat ?

Does that mean it's a bench?

**3757chevy** · 04-04-2022, 10:58 PM

Includes right hand sunshade, armrest, and belt ?

buckkoo · 04-27-2022, 09:24 AM

These were used by the USPS to deliver mail. There may be other reasons for the passenger seat delete.

**Tmend** · 04-28-2022, 01:11 AM

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rayray767 · 05-04-2022, 03:07 PM

I call them phat man seats …. I like them & have both sport and utility

hemi43 · 05-05-2022, 09:08 AM

As plain as those utility buckets look, I would rather sit on them for 8 hours that some of the new car seats. I love mine.

04-01-2022, 08:26 PM	#1
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04-01-2022, 08:34 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,705	Re: Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question I will wing it, but i believe that option is the utility buckets. I think they bolt up different, but wonder if there is another set of holes in the floor for either style? Subbed in for more info... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

04-01-2022, 08:58 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,290	Re: Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question This Blazer looks to be a non-CST 1971 example and therefore should have utility buckets. I recall another related thread or two where utility buckets were said to have a different bolt pattern. Dwayne may have some good input on bolt pattern differences. RPO-A50 denotes sport bucket seats. FWIW I’ve yet to see a 72 K5 with utility buckets. They all seemed to use sport buckets with the CSTs getting an upgraded vinyl (or plaid). __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 04-01-2022 at 09:09 PM. Reason: Added

04-02-2022, 08:29 AM	#7
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question 20190214_103128 by 20190210_161527 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/97391199@N06 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-02-2022, 11:12 AM	#8
my71gmc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lake City MN Posts: 220	Re: Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question Several years ago I pulled the carpet out of my Jimmy and discovered another set of mounting holes a few inches behind the ones used for the sport seats. They certainly looked 'factory', and I used them to actually just move my seat back a few inches for more legroom. Here is the post from back then with a picture and some other discussions.... https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=526167

04-02-2022, 05:48 PM	#9
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,711	Re: Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question That is correct, utility tracks are longer and yes some blazers come with both previsions but could count on one hand how many I've seen that way.

04-04-2022, 10:53 PM	#10
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,855	Re: Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question One passenger seat ? Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

04-04-2022, 10:55 PM	#11
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,711	Re: Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question Yes, you could have just the driver's side (one passenger)

04-04-2022, 10:58 PM	#13
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,855	Re: Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question Includes right hand sunshade, armrest, and belt ? __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE Last edited by 3757chevy; 04-04-2022 at 11:28 PM.

04-27-2022, 09:24 AM	#14
buckkoo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Henderson, NC Posts: 76	Re: Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question These were used by the USPS to deliver mail. There may be other reasons for the passenger seat delete.

04-28-2022, 01:11 AM	#15
Tmend Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reseda CA Posts: 1,261	Re: Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question Out of an original brochure __________________ Some progress is better then no progress

05-04-2022, 03:07 PM	#16
rayray767 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,136	Re: Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question I call them phat man seats …. I like them & have both sport and utility

05-05-2022, 09:08 AM	#17
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,500	Re: Blazer/Jimmy Sport Bucket vs Utility Bucket Question As plain as those utility buckets look, I would rather sit on them for 8 hours that some of the new car seats. I love mine.



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