[cranberryredchevelle454]

I understand theres nothing i can do about a two thousand dollar price tag on a pair of bucket seats for a older gm car but wow. Im heading to the junkyard tomorrow to search for any parts that will help for my build and i was wondering if the prices there would be the same as online? Ill be happy with any pre 1972 seats under $500 i dont even care if they have rippes or tears. Any cars i should specificly look for? Will older camaro, impalas, monte carlo or other gm/chevy bucket seats fit directly in the car or will i need to modify the brackets.

Im looking for seats that look like the first picture (pre 1972 chevelle) and not like the second one (1973 chevelle)

 

[texas]

If you can get the frame and the rails from the junkyard you can do the upholstery yourself with a kit—and either way I would want to put new foam in if I were doing the junkyard method. I was gonna go that route but just used 4th gen camaro seats and they look great

 

[RAIDER SS]

What you want are Strato bucket seats used in GM A-body cars from 66-72. The different makes of Chevy - Buick - Olds - Pontiac used different style covers but I believe the guts are all the same. 66 seats dont have a seat back release so you'll do better if you can get the other years so you have a mechanism to start with, and IIRC the center release mechanism started in 69. I agree - Starting with junkyard seats you will wanna replace the foam as well as the covers.

 

[blm]

I highly doubt you are going to find anything older than say 90s in a junkyard. Most junkyards dont have inventory that is older than that. Certainly nothing from the 60s or 70s. You can make a lot of different seats work but then they wont match the theme of your car unless you plan on making major changes to your car. Keep aneye out for any 69-72 A body seats in your area (craigslist,swapmeets,facebook). That means Chevelle, Monte Carlo, Cutlass,442,Lemans,GTO,Skylark. They are all the same with only the covers being different. As far as that goes many 69-72 B body seats are the same with the exception of the tracks which you can just bolt A body tracks to the B body frames. B bodys are Impala,Bonneville,Riviera,etc,etc. Just know what you are looking for. Many people advertise seats as Chevelle seats and although they may have been removed from a Chevelle they are not A body seats at all.
As far as the seats themselves if they are original they will most likely need a complete tear down then derust the frames and associated parts, very common to have broken support springs so those will need replaced, frames and springs painted, new seat buns/foam and new covers. Also many times the plastic outer pieces are scratched,gouged and dried and. chalky so they should be replaced.
You are going to want to seek out only seats within driving distance as shipping a set of bucket seats is in the $300.00 range.

 

[Jim Mac]

keep a eye on craigslist everyday!. theres a rusty pair of frames on Phoenix craigslistnfor 100 bucks. I picked up a really nice condition although red cloth set last weekend for $125. sometimes they're not advertised as gm bucket seats. last weekends seat were advertised as bucket seats, taken out of a 57 chevy. ive found another set listed, bucket seats and there's a pic of a early 50s truck with the door open. guy only wanted $40 for the torn seats. Heck I advertised last weeks buckets to see if I can trade them for a honda 200x trike project. jim

 

[B52bombardier1]

Zero chance that you will find original Chevelle bucket seats in most local yards. Yes, there are specialty junk yards that I see on the Motortrend Channel and yes, they have the seats you are looking for but they also know their worth and you will have to pay shipping. And rebuild them.

If you need an interior, I suggest that you "imagineer" your way here to a solution. First, figure out where your floor support braces are in relation to your desired seat mount locations are - take accurate tape measurements and write them down on a note pad.

And then walk the yards. I stuck with late model GM seat considerations but other manufacturers will be fine. Consider a modern electric seat and take a battery with you to check the motors and switches. In the end, I pulled a 60-40 split bench seat with an arm rest and storage out of a 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix SE for twenty bucks each. The upholstery was grandma "only driven to church on Sunday" perfect and I have been very happy with these seats in my 70 El Camino.

The following is a write up with pictures that I posted a few years ago over on our sister El Camino Central web site.

Thoughts On Donor Car Upgrade Seats

Hello, I'm in the process of upgrading my seats from a 1970 solid one piece bench to a split, 55-45 bench with a center arm rest. I'm getting these in very good condition, in light blue cloth (perfect for a dark blue exterior car) for twenty bucks a piece out of a 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix SE –...

www.elcaminocentral.com

Rick

 

[GuysMonteSS]

This probably isnt what you want to hear,but maybe you should think about a new pair of aftermarket seats.
Procar/Scat have several different models,a couple are somewhat close to what you are looking for;

Recliners | Procar by SCAT | Custom Seating Solutions

Procar by SCAT offers aftermarket recliner seats for your automotive project. SCAT is located in Redondo Beach, California.

procarbyscat.com

The Pro-90 and the Classic models are nice looking seats and reasonably priced.
By the time you buy a pair of used seats and tracks,clean them up,install new foam and upholstery,there may not be that much difference in the price of brand new seats.
I have a pair of the Elite seats in my Monte and I love them.
Just something to think about.
Guy

 

[blm]

Roadtrip?

Bucket seats - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

70 to72 gm bucket seats and seat tracks and headrests no plastics seats needs restored $400

cleveland.craigslist.org

 

[catzodellamarina]

keep a eye on craigslist everyday!. theres a rusty pair of frames on Phoenix craigslistnfor 100 bucks. I picked up a really nice condition although red cloth set last weekend for $125. sometimes they're not advertised as gm bucket seats. last weekends seat were advertised as bucket seats, taken out of a 57 chevy. ive found another set listed, bucket seats and there's a pic of a early 50s truck with the door open. guy only wanted $40 for the torn seats. Heck I advertised last weeks buckets to see if I can trade them for a honda 200x trike project. jim

Craigslist = yes. I look through my CL and state/region wide and find all kinds of car parts for restoration projects.

 

[JJ'65]

Did you check this one? Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market Use the request a quote search. It might give you some idea how available and price trend

 

[LeoP]

Probably a swap meet would be your best bet, you better know what you are looking for when you go, good luck!!

 

[Jim Mac]

Chevelle Bucket Seat Frames - auto parts - by owner - vehicle...

1966-early 70’s chevelle Bucket seat frames. Freshly powder coated. . Bill $200.. or Best offer.

tucson.craigslist.org

 

[Jim Mac]

trade? looking for a 200x atc. have gm bucket seats - atvs, utvs,...

looking for a honda 200x, got a nice pair of GM strato buckets correct for 69 to 72 chevelle, gto with the center release. red cloth upholstery not torn. my plan was to dye the set black, which I...

tucson.craigslist.org

this is me hoping to get lucky. I bought 2 200x trikes 2 summers ago for $500 and like a idiot sold them. now I'm trying to replace one. jim

 

[67_LS1]

Two thousand dollars for a pair of seats? Where did that come from? I see 3-4 sets on Craigslist right now the most expensive being $575/pair.
There was a local guy around here that was selling complete rebuilt seats; frames blasted and powder coated, new springs, foam and upholstery in your choice of color and model year style for $1500.
I sold my core seats fir $400 and put the money towards brand new aftermarket seats that were right around $1000 delivered.

 

[billdini]

Two thousand dollars for a pair of seats? Where did that come from? I see 3-4 sets on Craigslist right now the most expensive being $575/pair.
There was a local guy around here that was selling complete rebuilt seats; frames blasted and powder coated, new springs, foam and upholstery in your choice of color and model year style for $1500.
I sold my core seats fir $400 and put the money towards brand new aftermarket seats that were right around $1000 delivered.

$1500 hundred all done really isn’t a bad price. Springs are $300, ACI foam is $290, quality seat covers $400 and misc figure another $50. Plus you still have to buy core seats for a min of $500. That is $1540 doing the work yourself and who knows how good of a job you will do.

 

[Shane6772]

$1500 hundred all done really isn’t a bad price. Springs are $300, ACI foam is $290, quality seat covers $400 and misc figure another $50. Plus you still have to buy core seats for a min of $500. That is $1540 doing the work yourself and who knows how good of a job you will do.

Shane here. I am working on a 72. It’s in P & B jail. I have Original black seats and new covers for them still in plastic I am pulling them and going with racing. I do not care about stock. 72 has 454 800 hp. 2350 stall speed and gear vender turbo 400. Don’t ask me how I like it. Driven it less then a mile after off the blocks for pre P & B jail. They are not pre 72. They will be for sale. They r in the 72 at P and B probably until March

yes it runs fantastic less then 100 hours on motorWe installed wilwood brakes while on blocks plus anti pole volt
make it go
Make it stop

make it safe
Make it comfy
There is a fifth

all that on this forum

I also now have 67on blocks
Took care of rust issues lots of welding and grinding
396 t400 400 hp also less then 50 hours
Drove it 20’ then on blocks. Wilwood brakes.
Both were to be drag raced I saved them from abuse

Both Malibu. Malibu bling will be gone. Any Malibu decorations will be for sale also.
just have not gotten to that with pictures
as you can tell I don’t like bling.
they are NOT SS