Original console with newer buckets? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JustinR · 10-15-2020, 01:33 AM

Has anyone used an original style console with newer bucket seats? I originally did my interior more on the modern side using 2010 chevy leather buckets and building a console using the console lid off the 2010. I am now wanting to redo things to look more original, however I am curious to know how far out of place the newer seats may look in the end. I do put a ton of miles on the truck so the comfort the newer power seats provide would be hard to give up!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-15-2020, 04:49 PM

Yes. I put a correct-vintage [GMC-even] Console on my '71 Jimmy 4x4. PO put in some high back buckets out of a Mid-'80s Camaro/Firebird. They recline back, but are crudely mounted w/o prpoer tracks, and it involves wooden 4''x4'' blocks at the rear.
I need desperately to replace my seats as they are shot/kaput. That vintage pony-car seats were cast foam around a spring base. They are un-repairable.
More pressing matters require my financial attention than blowing a Grand plus in US Dollars, on new buckets, so I use wadded rags to sit on for now.
But the correct vintage center console bolts right in to its floor holes.

Andy4639 · 10-15-2020, 05:22 PM

Like in my 71 C 10.

99 Tahoe seat with 6 way electric & heat. I used a 71 console and changed out to the billet cup holder.

10-15-2020, 01:33 AM	#1
JustinR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 80	Original console with newer buckets? Has anyone used an original style console with newer bucket seats? I originally did my interior more on the modern side using 2010 chevy leather buckets and building a console using the console lid off the 2010. I am now wanting to redo things to look more original, however I am curious to know how far out of place the newer seats may look in the end. I do put a ton of miles on the truck so the comfort the newer power seats provide would be hard to give up! __________________ 1971 Chevy Crewcab cummins diesel 4x4 1970 Chevelle 1967 Chevy c/30

10-15-2020, 04:49 PM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,027	Re: Original console with newer buckets? Yes. I put a correct-vintage [GMC-even] Console on my '71 Jimmy 4x4. PO put in some high back buckets out of a Mid-'80s Camaro/Firebird. They recline back, but are crudely mounted w/o prpoer tracks, and it involves wooden 4''x4'' blocks at the rear. I need desperately to replace my seats as they are shot/kaput. That vintage pony-car seats were cast foam around a spring base. They are un-repairable. More pressing matters require my financial attention than blowing a Grand plus in US Dollars, on new buckets, so I use wadded rags to sit on for now. But the correct vintage center console bolts right in to its floor holes. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

10-15-2020, 05:22 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Original console with newer buckets? Like in my 71 C 10. 99 Tahoe seat with 6 way electric & heat. I used a 71 console and changed out to the billet cup holder. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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