72 Bench to bucket seat conversion

[USatC]

What changes need to be made to convert a 72 satellite from a bench to a bucket seat. I have the seats, just waiting to install them.

 

[ODZKing]

You're going to need different seat belt ends for the middle. Doing a console as well?

 

[YY1]

I used my factory middle belts for a while, but the "correct" ones have a 1/2 twist in the sheath and stand up by them selves.

If you don't have them, you'll need the correct bucket tracks (E body will also work but you might lose 1/2" of headroom).

...and you'll need to drill out the dimples for the bucket track locations.

There are also inner mount braces to weld in but really those can be optional, especially if you use later B/F/M/J seat bolts with the 1.75" captive toothed spacer washers.

 

[72RoadrunnerGTX]

There are also inner mount braces to weld in but really those can be optional, especially if you use later B/F/M/J seat bolts with the 1.75" captive toothed spacer washers.

From a safety point of view, the inner bucket seat bracing should not be considered optional, even with underside washers. Brace plates can be easily sourced or fabricated and installation fairly easy, no reason to omit them.

 

[USatC]

I have the seatbelts but i'm not sure about drilling the holes for the seats. Is there a guide or something I can follow?

 

[72RoadrunnerGTX]

The buckets use the same outboard holes as the bench seat. Inboard locations are dimpled.

 

[USatC]

The buckets use the same outboard holes as the bench seat. Inboard locations are dimpled.

Where can I get (or see) the braces?

 

[72RoadrunnerGTX]

another similar thread here, '71 is the same;

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/71-bucket-seat-converstion-question.139735/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MOPAR-1971...ash=item36177b064f:g:pAYAAOSwosFUW8bi&vxp=mtr

 

['68 Charger]

Where can I get (or see) the braces?

I got a set of originals. I can beat that price on eBay. LMK if you're interested.

 

[USatC]

I got a set of originals. I can beat that price on eBay. LMK if you're interested.

How much?

 

['68 Charger]

How much?

$22.00 shipped.

 

[USatC]

$22.00 shipped.

Let me see if i can cancel my eBay order

 

['68 Charger]

Let me see if i can cancel my eBay order

Okay, thanks.

 

[USatC]

Okay, thanks.

sorry man it already shipped. Wish I could.

 

['68 Charger]

sorry man it already shipped. Wish I could.

No problem, thanks.