Qustion about 73 Blazer Buckets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bradford · 10-24-2009, 01:39 AM

What is the difference between the 73 blazer LOW BACK bucket seat and the 72 Blazer bucket seat?
Will the seat covers from a 72 fit a 73? They look the same.
BTW, I'm new here. Been lurking for months though.
Sooo glad this place is here.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-24-2009, 05:38 AM

Welcome to the 67-72 Truck Board from West Michigan!

If you have a known 72 seat compare them carefully as the differences are minor. If the seats do look alike then the covers will fit.

The differences in the foam show up with the covers removed so if you remove the covers you can confirm whether or not the covers will fit. I have seen 73's that have the 72 shape in them.

Jim

bradford · 10-24-2009, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

Welcome to the 67-72 Truck Board from West Michigan!

If you have a known 72 seat compare them carefully as the differences are minor. If the seats do look alike then the covers will fit.

The differences in the foam show up with the covers removed so if you remove the covers you can confirm whether or not the covers will fit. I have seen 73's that have the 72 shape in them.

Jim

Thanks.
I dont have a 72 seat to compare.
I just picked up a set of 73 lowbacks to put in my 72 swb and I cant find white seat upholstery for a 73!?
I can only find white for the 67-72. If I can cut down foam or something minor to make the 72 fit on the 73 I will but I dont even know the dimensions on either.

I am actually still in Iraq just buying parts for when I get home.
I cant freekin wait to get started on it.

bradford · 10-24-2009, 04:59 PM

Anyone else? Are the seats the same?

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-24-2009, 07:21 PM

The foam is difference like said. You can reshape the foam and put the 72' covers on. Trevor

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-24-2009, 07:25 PM

I will take a picture of the Blazer seat and post it. It sounds like you are busy.

Jim

PS: Thank you for your service!

bradford · 10-25-2009, 02:46 AM

Thank you very much! I guess I'll order my seat covers then.
More questions to follow....

bradford · 10-25-2009, 05:00 AM

Wow. Im not new to forums and I always do a search before I ask the same question everyone else asks but i did the google search on the site and got a hundred answers that I wanted.

This is exactly what I was looking for.
Next question is modified bench seat brackets to make the 73 blazer buckets bolt in. I cant find that answer.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-25-2009, 10:52 AM

If your seats look like the picture then the 72 covers should work.

The 73 Blazers did not have the "hump" like the 72's have where the front part of the seat brackets fasten. To make up the difference the front "feet" are 1" taller then the 72's.

Here are a couple of pictures of a 72 bracket measurements. As it turns out the rear "feet" are the same height for both years as measured from the floor up the the track to where the "feet" attach.

The front "feet" on the 73 Blazer measure 4 1/2" tall from the floor to the attachment point. The front "feet" on the 72's measure 3 1/2" . Adapting the 73 to the 72 floor is a matter of reducing the height of the front "feet" by 1".

Your floor anchors will have to be located to match.

Jim

bradford · 10-25-2009, 01:12 PM

These are the seats I got.
Thanks for all the info, Jim! I appreciate it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

GMC85HighSierra · 01-23-2020, 10:43 PM

I have a question. I have a set of 74 K5 low back seats and the 2nd row bench that bolts in. Can I use a 71-72 K5 front and rear upholstery kit to do my seats? I can't find a kit for the 73-75 K5 seats that I quite like.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-26-2020, 03:56 PM

I modified two sets of bench sliders and made adapter brackets so I can use the existing outer holes in the floor and that way both seats are adjustable as well.

Bigdav160 · 01-27-2020, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GMC85HighSierra

I have a question. I have a set of 74 K5 low back seats and the 2nd row bench that bolts in. Can I use a 71-72 K5 front and rear upholstery kit to do my seats? I can't find a kit for the 73-75 K5 seats that I quite like.

I think the back seat of the '74 has more square corners. The seat frame can be modified. I cut the handles off a hand cart that had the same curve of the 71-72 and welded it in.

The '72 covers fit fine

KevJim72 · 03-19-2020, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradford

These are the seats I got.
Thanks for all the info, Jim! I appreciate it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Bradford---Did you get the 72 covers on your 73 seats? I have the exact seats and was wondering how it ended up working for you?

10-24-2009, 01:39 AM	#1
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	Qustion about 73 Blazer Buckets What is the difference between the 73 blazer LOW BACK bucket seat and the 72 Blazer bucket seat? Will the seat covers from a 72 fit a 73? They look the same. BTW, I'm new here. Been lurking for months though. Sooo glad this place is here. Last edited by bradford; 10-24-2009 at 05:14 AM.

10-24-2009, 05:38 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Question about 73 Blazer Low back Buckets Welcome to the 67-72 Truck Board from West Michigan! If you have a known 72 seat compare them carefully as the differences are minor. If the seats do look alike then the covers will fit. The differences in the foam show up with the covers removed so if you remove the covers you can confirm whether or not the covers will fit. I have seen 73's that have the 72 shape in them. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 10-24-2009 at 05:38 AM. Reason: Spelling

10-24-2009, 04:59 PM	#4
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	Re: Qustion about 73 Blazer Buckets Anyone else? Are the seats the same?

10-24-2009, 07:21 PM	#5
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: Qustion about 73 Blazer Buckets The foam is difference like said. You can reshape the foam and put the 72' covers on. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

10-24-2009, 07:25 PM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Question about 73 Blazer Low back Buckets I will take a picture of the Blazer seat and post it. It sounds like you are busy. Jim PS: Thank you for your service! __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

10-25-2009, 02:46 AM	#7
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	Re: Qustion about 73 Blazer Buckets Thank you very much! I guess I'll order my seat covers then. More questions to follow....

10-25-2009, 05:00 AM	#8
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	Re: Qustion about 73 Blazer Buckets Wow. Im not new to forums and I always do a search before I ask the same question everyone else asks but i did the google search on the site and got a hundred answers that I wanted. This is exactly what I was looking for. Next question is modified bench seat brackets to make the 73 blazer buckets bolt in. I cant find that answer.

10-25-2009, 10:52 AM	#9
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Qustion about 73 Blazer Buckets If your seats look like the picture then the 72 covers should work. The 73 Blazers did not have the "hump" like the 72's have where the front part of the seat brackets fasten. To make up the difference the front "feet" are 1" taller then the 72's. Here are a couple of pictures of a 72 bracket measurements. As it turns out the rear "feet" are the same height for both years as measured from the floor up the the track to where the "feet" attach. The front "feet" on the 73 Blazer measure 4 1/2" tall from the floor to the attachment point. The front "feet" on the 72's measure 3 1/2" . Adapting the 73 to the 72 floor is a matter of reducing the height of the front "feet" by 1". Your floor anchors will have to be located to match. Jim Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

10-25-2009, 01:12 PM	#10
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	Re: Qustion about 73 Blazer Buckets These are the seats I got. Thanks for all the info, Jim! I appreciate it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT Attached Images Last edited by bradford; 10-25-2009 at 01:14 PM.

01-23-2020, 10:43 PM	#11
GMC85HighSierra Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Morrice, MI Posts: 155	Re: Qustion about 73 Blazer Buckets I have a question. I have a set of 74 K5 low back seats and the 2nd row bench that bolts in. Can I use a 71-72 K5 front and rear upholstery kit to do my seats? I can't find a kit for the 73-75 K5 seats that I quite like.

01-26-2020, 03:56 PM	#12
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,212	Re: Qustion about 73 Blazer Buckets I modified two sets of bench sliders and made adapter brackets so I can use the existing outer holes in the floor and that way both seats are adjustable as well. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 Last edited by 70STOVEBOLT; 01-27-2020 at 01:12 PM.



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