RiviBro1 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Hello All, Currently looking for 1969 Rivi bucket seats. If anyone could point me in the direction of a pair of seats I would appreciate it. Would consider seats from other make or model the would fit my car. Thank you all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Please note there are two types of bucket seats for the Riviera; standard and custom (deluxe). Based on your door panels, you have the custom (deluxe) interior option. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiviBro1 Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Hello Pat, thank you for the info on my interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70rivme Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiviBro1 Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 Central Valley California. Just south of Fresno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 There was a Cali Riviera parts supplier not too far from you, Rivi Central. Look them up and contact them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiviBro1 Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 NC1968, thanks for the info. I will look them up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70rivme Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I have a set sitting here in Chicago I wouldn't mind parting with but something tells me you can find them closer to you. Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiviBro1 Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Thanks 70rivme. You may be my only option. I thought they would be much easier to find but I'm striking out at every turn. Do you know if the seats are interchangeable with different year Riviera's or maybe different model Buicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 3 hours ago, RiviBro1 said: Thanks 70rivme. You may be my only option. I thought they would be much easier to find but I'm striking out at every turn. Do you know if the seats are interchangeable with different year Riviera's or maybe different model Buicks? I *think* that 2nd Gen Riv seats are interchangeable with same year Electra and LeSabre. My friend has a 68 Electra convertible and the seats look identical to my 68 Riv, though I have not measured the two sets for comparison. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 4 hours ago, RiviBro1 said: Thanks 70rivme. You may be my only option. I thought they would be much easier to find but I'm striking out at every turn. Do you know if the seats are interchangeable with different year Riviera's or maybe different model Buicks? The lower and upper Strato frames are the same for Buick, Pontiac, Olds and Chevy. Just the legs change. ‘66 thru ‘72. Of course the release and tilt mechanisms change but can be swapped to any year. Headrests can be added or left off. You try Tim in California? Elco1979@Yahoo.com Gonna cost $$$ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 The strato bench won’t work with the center console that is currently in the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiviBro1 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 Yes I will need bucket seats. RiviCentral has 1970 Riviera Bucket seats, but he is unsure if they will fit my car. Thank you all for your input. I really appreciate having a forum such as this to get feedback from other Riviera owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70rivme Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 The buckets from a 70 Riv will work in your car without an issue. They are what you are looking for, just swap the covers to the style of your 69 if necessary. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 24 minutes ago, RiviBro1 said: Yes I will need bucket seats. RiviCentral has 1970 Riviera Bucket seats, but he is unsure if they will fit my car. Thank you all for your input. I really appreciate having a forum such as this to get feedback from other Riviera owners. 69 and 70 have the same console and dash, so probably the same seats. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiviBro1 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 70rivme & Rivdrivn That's great news!! I know 66-70 shared a lot of similarities in body style so I was hopeful they would be interchangeable with seats. if I am unable to find 69 seats at least I have an option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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