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mhs · 03-30-2002, 11:42 AM

I found a rear bench for my 72 suburban.

Did the 72 come with either folding or bench or was it only bench. I am going to have to have it upolstered, does anyone sell a premade cover for it so I can do it my self.

I do not believe my front seat to be correct, can someone post a pic of the mounting frame so that I can compare.

Thanks for all your help, this is a great place.
Mike

da-burb · 03-30-2002, 01:29 PM

I believe you can get new re-pop upholstery covers for Suburbans. They are different from trucks because they have material covering the back of the seats.

None of the seats should fold and front bucket seats or bench seats were available. You also had a choice of a full sized middle seat(6 passenger) or a shorter mid seat so you had access to 3rd row seating(9 passenger). Short 2nd and 3rd seats are the same as the blazer rear seat (except for the longer front legs on the 2nd seat).

I had taken pictures of burb seat brackets for BIG ORANGE. I'll see if they are of any use to you. Watch for them in your email if I don't have them posted someplace.

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mhs · 03-30-2002, 02:19 PM

That was exactly what I wanted to know. A pic would help. I got the short mid seat.

galoolie · 03-31-2002, 12:19 AM

Is there any way to install a folding rear seat out of a different vehicle? I could really use the bed space.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-31-2002, 02:32 AM

I tried installing a '73-'87 folding seat rig in my '67 Sub, but had a few problems. The loose seats came with the truck when I bought it. The cushions were too stufffed to fold completely flat on the middle deck and the P/O had lost the sidewall brackets that the outboard seat backs latch into. Also the homemade side [luan] paneling was shot and too flimsy to mount catches any way, so I just used it as a carryall for tools, spare tire, beanbag chair, camping gear, hammock etc. I think it's do-able, I just didn't have the engineering skills to make it so.
It's still a cool idea and I may try again once I get that beast running.

[This message has been edited by '68OrangeSunshine (edited March 31, 2002).]

**GMCPaul** · 03-31-2002, 02:55 AM

The covers are made and we do carry them in our upholstery section. http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/Upholstery67.htm
They cost a little more than the pickup one since they have a full back but its a do-it-yourself kit.
GMCPaul

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03-30-2002, 11:42 AM	#1
mhs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 55	Suburban questions I found a rear bench for my 72 suburban. Did the 72 come with either folding or bench or was it only bench. I am going to have to have it upolstered, does anyone sell a premade cover for it so I can do it my self. I do not believe my front seat to be correct, can someone post a pic of the mounting frame so that I can compare. Thanks for all your help, this is a great place. Mike __________________ "Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm" (Abraham Lincoln)

03-30-2002, 01:29 PM	#2
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I believe you can get new re-pop upholstery covers for Suburbans. They are different from trucks because they have material covering the back of the seats. None of the seats should fold and front bucket seats or bench seats were available. You also had a choice of a full sized middle seat(6 passenger) or a shorter mid seat so you had access to 3rd row seating(9 passenger). Short 2nd and 3rd seats are the same as the blazer rear seat (except for the longer front legs on the 2nd seat). I had taken pictures of burb seat brackets for BIG ORANGE. I'll see if they are of any use to you. Watch for them in your email if I don't have them posted someplace. ------------------ 1971 C-10 Suburban 1972 C-10 Suburban 1969 XL Galaxie Fastback 1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback 1974 SCOUT II Montrose, Minnesota __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-30-2002, 02:19 PM	#3
mhs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 55	That was exactly what I wanted to know. A pic would help. I got the short mid seat. __________________ "Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm" (Abraham Lincoln)

03-31-2002, 12:19 AM	#4
galoolie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 127	Is there any way to install a folding rear seat out of a different vehicle? I could really use the bed space. __________________ Galoolie

03-31-2002, 02:32 AM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,124	I tried installing a '73-'87 folding seat rig in my '67 Sub, but had a few problems. The loose seats came with the truck when I bought it. The cushions were too stufffed to fold completely flat on the middle deck and the P/O had lost the sidewall brackets that the outboard seat backs latch into. Also the homemade side [luan] paneling was shot and too flimsy to mount catches any way, so I just used it as a carryall for tools, spare tire, beanbag chair, camping gear, hammock etc. I think it's do-able, I just didn't have the engineering skills to make it so. It's still a cool idea and I may try again once I get that beast running. [This message has been edited by '68OrangeSunshine (edited March 31, 2002).] __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-31-2002, 02:55 AM	#6
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,718	The covers are made and we do carry them in our upholstery section. http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/Upholstery67.htm They cost a little more than the pickup one since they have a full back but its a do-it-yourself kit. GMCPaul ------------------ Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts.com 67 LWB GMC SuperCustom Fleetside 67 LWB GMC Stepside 67 SWB GMC Stepside 67 SWB GMC Fleetside 67 SWB Chevy CST Fleetside 67 LWB Chevy CST Fleet 67 SWB Chevy Stepside 67 LWB Chevy Stepside 68 2wd Chevy 1/2 t. Panel 68 Chevy Panel 1/2Ton 4X4 68 LWB Chevy Fleet 4X4 69 SWB Chevy Stepside 71 GMC Suburban 402/400 72 LWB Chevy Camper Special 72 LWB Chevy Camper Special Nope not a typo 2-72 Camper Specials and no they are NOT FOR SALE MINE MINE MINE and we accept ALL 67 Refugees Looking For More Never Enough!!! __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM



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