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**HOTFUN** · 01-14-2022, 02:03 PM

Hooverfish

Just wanted to verify this as my factory 1973 low back seat did not have those extra brackets (blue circled in #9)on rear mount to seat frame on drivers tracks. In picture#9 in blue circle I believe is the later style 75-76 seat brackets and 1973-74 buckets the track was only bolted straight to the seat base. So in picture #14 looks like your seat at the rear also only bolts to the seat frame and those blue circled brackets are not used on yours correct?
Just wanted to check as mine never had any marks that those little angled brackets were ever installed there.
Thanks, Mark

Sorry I couldn't figure out how to repost you're photos from post 9 and 14 here.

**hooverfish** · 01-14-2022, 03:31 PM

Hello Mark,
On my seats I used 73-76 bench seat brackets for the Driver side. Had to add two pieces from the Chop-Shop to bolt them in place, circled in blue below.
Also used 4 chop shop brackets on Passenger seat.
Then two C-S brackets that are welded to the floor. Circled in red
Brackets circled in yellow are the two for the Driver seat in pic #1.
And yes, brackets at the rear of the seat bolt directly to the seat.

Hope this answers your question.

**HOTFUN** · 01-14-2022, 06:10 PM

Perfect information. Just what I wanted to know. On the drivers side I had to repair the two oem brackets you have in yellow and I had cutout the original welded brackets from a couple of cash for clunker suburbans back in the day so I am ready to go on my 73 GMC 4x4 shortbox. Thank you very much. Was going to ask you if you sold those 4 nice GMC chrome 10.5" hubcaps you had on here a while back? Thanks Mark

**hooverfish** · 01-14-2022, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOTFUN

Perfect information. Just what I wanted to know. On the drivers side I had to repair the two oem brackets you have in yellow and I had cutout the original welded brackets from a couple of cash for clunker suburbans back in the day so I am ready to go on my 73 GMC 4x4 shortbox. Thank you very much. Was going to ask you if you sold those 4 nice GMC chrome 10.5" hubcaps you had on here a while back? Thanks Mark

Were you talking 68 or 72 on the hubcaps ?

**HOTFUN** · 01-14-2022, 07:52 PM

72 on caps

**hooverfish** · 01-14-2022, 11:25 PM

No didnt sell them.

**hooverfish** · 01-17-2022, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Here is what I have, 35 plus shipping, it should fit in a paddled flat rate envelope for 8.

Dwayne, console stand arrived and it fits the 69-75 consoles perfectly.
Thank you

**smupser** · 01-17-2022, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooverfish

Dwayne, console stand arrived and it fits the 69-75 consoles perfectly.
Thank you

Just out of curiosity did that other bracket even line up?

**1rippen6** · 01-17-2022, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooverfish

Dwayne, console stand arrived and it fits the 69-75 consoles perfectly.
Thank you

Awesome, good to hear!

**hooverfish** · 01-18-2022, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smupser

Just out of curiosity did that other bracket even line up?

No the bolt holes did not line up but you could make it work if you wanted.

**hooverfish** · 03-04-2022, 08:27 PM

Still no seat covers after 5 months.
But I did get carpet and floor mats installed.

ky-donzi · 03-04-2022, 08:55 PM

Took 7mos to get my bucket seat covers, but it was worth it....frustrating, but hang in there

**TKCR** · 03-04-2022, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooverfish

Still no seat covers after 5 months.
But I did get carpet and floor mats installed.

It’s gettin’ there, and looks good!
Still waiting over here also for the seat covers.

**HOTFUN** · 03-04-2022, 10:10 PM

I ordered a 73-74 bucket seat set 1-28-22 from CARID coming direct ship from the manufacturer Distinctive Industries. They said right up front 15-16 weeks. Probably still wont need them even if they show June 1st. lol

ky-donzi · 03-04-2022, 10:46 PM

Hotfun....that’s where mine came from...they told me 6wks, took 7mo

**HOTFUN** · 03-04-2022, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ky-donzi

Hotfun....that’s where mine came from...they told me 6wks, took 7mo

Were they worth the wait ? I have heard several good reviews on thst companys seat covers.

ky-donzi · 03-05-2022, 12:54 AM

Yes I like them, I posted a pic yesterday in a thread about blazer seat on the blazer-sub forum on this site

**HOTFUN** · 04-29-2022, 10:53 AM

Hey TKCR, I got my charcoal black 1973 GMC "bucket seat " covers yesterday after ordering them January 29th through CARID. The order came factory direct from Distinctive Industries in California. They did a nice job just that they made it for a "bench seat" instead of low back buckets as ordered correctly from vendor. What a deal. After a long phone call with a non car lady at CARID, I was assured by her supervisor it would be no charge to me as it was ordered correctly with them. But the vendor still needed the new bench seat covers removed from box and pictures of it and also pictures of my original seats and note the problems? Then they will be back to me in 3-5 days with what they can do. lol. I told them I want it exchanged and an expedited set of the correct bucket seat covers sent to me. Wish you were doing my buckets Tina!

**hooverfish** · 05-28-2022, 09:10 AM

Still no seat covers from USA-1, ordered Oct 11.
Close to giving up on them.

**HOTFUN** · 05-28-2022, 09:33 AM

Larry
Ive been waiting on the headliner from USA1 since January and I contacted them about a month ago just to see if it got lost from that order. They said they would check with the production manager and let me know. Have not heard back since.
But I did get my 73 gmc pu bucket seat covers from Distinctivw Industries just yesterday and they were over the top in quality stiching and materials. Had them ordered through CARID since January 29th and the bench seat style cover came by mistake and they remade a bucket sear set and got it to.me in 4 weeks. Mark

**hooverfish** · 05-28-2022, 12:39 PM

I too contacted them 3 months ago, service guy sent me email 2 weeks later, said I would get them in a month. Cant believe anything they say.

Thinking about going to local shop and getting them to reproduce originals.
Then sell the others if they're ever delivered.

Ad Cam · 05-30-2022, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooverfish

I too contacted them 3 months ago, service guy sent me email 2 weeks later, said I would get them in a month. Cant believe anything they say.

Thinking about going to local shop and getting them to reproduce originals.
Then sell the others if they're ever delivered.

Give Donna at Rick's Custom Upholstery a call. They're stitching up a set for me that should be delivered in June. I ordered in March. Donna's been awesome!

**PICKMUP** · 06-05-2022, 06:24 PM

Subscribing: I have several sets of square body bucket seat brackets. Both truck and blazer. If there is an interest, I may post later.

**hooverfish** · 06-19-2022, 12:36 PM

Tina, have you heard anything from USA-1 on your bucket seat covers ? Thanks

**TKCR** · 06-19-2022, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooverfish

Tina, have you heard anything from USA-1 on your bucket seat covers ? Thanks

I cancelled my order because someone bought the buckets seats. He had covers coming from SMS, but didn’t have buckets yet. So this worked out for both of us.

01-14-2022, 02:03 PM	#51
HOTFUN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,135	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? Hooverfish Just wanted to verify this as my factory 1973 low back seat did not have those extra brackets (blue circled in #9)on rear mount to seat frame on drivers tracks. In picture#9 in blue circle I believe is the later style 75-76 seat brackets and 1973-74 buckets the track was only bolted straight to the seat base. So in picture #14 looks like your seat at the rear also only bolts to the seat frame and those blue circled brackets are not used on yours correct? Just wanted to check as mine never had any marks that those little angled brackets were ever installed there. Thanks, Mark Sorry I couldn't figure out how to repost you're photos from post 9 and 14 here. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

01-14-2022, 03:31 PM	#52
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,112	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? Hello Mark, On my seats I used 73-76 bench seat brackets for the Driver side. Had to add two pieces from the Chop-Shop to bolt them in place, circled in blue below. Also used 4 chop shop brackets on Passenger seat. Then two C-S brackets that are welded to the floor. Circled in red Brackets circled in yellow are the two for the Driver seat in pic #1. And yes, brackets at the rear of the seat bolt directly to the seat. Hope this answers your question. Attached Images __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job" Last edited by hooverfish; 01-14-2022 at 03:37 PM.

01-14-2022, 06:10 PM	#53
HOTFUN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,135	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? Perfect information. Just what I wanted to know. On the drivers side I had to repair the two oem brackets you have in yellow and I had cutout the original welded brackets from a couple of cash for clunker suburbans back in the day so I am ready to go on my 73 GMC 4x4 shortbox. Thank you very much. Was going to ask you if you sold those 4 nice GMC chrome 10.5" hubcaps you had on here a while back? Thanks Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

01-14-2022, 07:52 PM	#55
HOTFUN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,135	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? 72 on caps __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

01-14-2022, 11:25 PM	#56
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,112	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? No didnt sell them. __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

03-04-2022, 08:27 PM	#61
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,112	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? Still no seat covers after 5 months. But I did get carpet and floor mats installed. Attached Images __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

03-04-2022, 08:55 PM	#62
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 310	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? Took 7mos to get my bucket seat covers, but it was worth it....frustrating, but hang in there __________________ 61 GMC 4x4 1-ton flatbed 4bt cummins, ranger od, sm465, np 205, d60F, d70R 4.11 10,000 ramsey PTO winch.... SOLD 73 k5 gm crate 350-265 / sm465 / np205 3.73 posi

03-04-2022, 10:10 PM	#64
HOTFUN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,135	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? I ordered a 73-74 bucket seat set 1-28-22 from CARID coming direct ship from the manufacturer Distinctive Industries. They said right up front 15-16 weeks. Probably still wont need them even if they show June 1st. lol __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

03-04-2022, 10:46 PM	#65
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 310	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? Hotfun....that’s where mine came from...they told me 6wks, took 7mo __________________ 61 GMC 4x4 1-ton flatbed 4bt cummins, ranger od, sm465, np 205, d60F, d70R 4.11 10,000 ramsey PTO winch.... SOLD 73 k5 gm crate 350-265 / sm465 / np205 3.73 posi

03-05-2022, 12:54 AM	#67
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 310	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? Yes I like them, I posted a pic yesterday in a thread about blazer seat on the blazer-sub forum on this site __________________ 61 GMC 4x4 1-ton flatbed 4bt cummins, ranger od, sm465, np 205, d60F, d70R 4.11 10,000 ramsey PTO winch.... SOLD 73 k5 gm crate 350-265 / sm465 / np205 3.73 posi

04-29-2022, 10:53 AM	#68
HOTFUN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,135	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? Hey TKCR, I got my charcoal black 1973 GMC "bucket seat " covers yesterday after ordering them January 29th through CARID. The order came factory direct from Distinctive Industries in California. They did a nice job just that they made it for a "bench seat" instead of low back buckets as ordered correctly from vendor. What a deal. After a long phone call with a non car lady at CARID, I was assured by her supervisor it would be no charge to me as it was ordered correctly with them. But the vendor still needed the new bench seat covers removed from box and pictures of it and also pictures of my original seats and note the problems? Then they will be back to me in 3-5 days with what they can do. lol. I told them I want it exchanged and an expedited set of the correct bucket seat covers sent to me. Wish you were doing my buckets Tina! Attached Images __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

05-28-2022, 09:10 AM	#69
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,112	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? Still no seat covers from USA-1, ordered Oct 11. Close to giving up on them. __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

05-28-2022, 09:33 AM	#70
HOTFUN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,135	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? Larry Ive been waiting on the headliner from USA1 since January and I contacted them about a month ago just to see if it got lost from that order. They said they would check with the production manager and let me know. Have not heard back since. But I did get my 73 gmc pu bucket seat covers from Distinctivw Industries just yesterday and they were over the top in quality stiching and materials. Had them ordered through CARID since January 29th and the bench seat style cover came by mistake and they remade a bucket sear set and got it to.me in 4 weeks. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed" Last edited by HOTFUN; 05-28-2022 at 12:19 PM.

05-28-2022, 12:39 PM	#71
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,112	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? I too contacted them 3 months ago, service guy sent me email 2 weeks later, said I would get them in a month. Cant believe anything they say. Thinking about going to local shop and getting them to reproduce originals. Then sell the others if they're ever delivered. __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

06-05-2022, 06:24 PM	#73
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,168	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? Subscribing: I have several sets of square body bucket seat brackets. Both truck and blazer. If there is an interest, I may post later. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170



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06-19-2022, 12:36 PM	#74
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,112	Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ?? Tina, have you heard anything from USA-1 on your bucket seat covers ? Thanks __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

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