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Topic: Seat Back replacement

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Seat Back replacement

Posted: 1/3/08 1:20pm Message 1 of 7
JOEMOD
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Doylestown, PA - USA
Joined: 1/21/2007
Posts: 75
Vette(s): 1973 Corvette, 74,000 miles

I am planning on replacing my seat backs to my 78, I have the older style seat with the hard plastic back. Just wondering if anyone had done this recently and where they got them from.

Thanks as always. Smile



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Seat Back replacement

Posted: 1/3/08 1:25pm Message 2 of 7
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MikeMc71
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Tucson, AZ - USA
Joined: 10/7/2007
Posts: 341
Vette(s): 1970 White L-46 Air Roadster, 1971 White LT1 Coupe, 1971 Red Auto Air Coupe, 383 stroker, 430 HP, 2002 Millennium Yellow Auto Coupe
Most of the typical vendors have them, but they are mostly repros. I do see originals from time to time, but they can be quite pricey. I have had good luck on interior parts from both Dr. Rebuild, and Paragon Corvettes.



Seat Back replacement

Posted: 1/3/08 1:25pm Message 3 of 7
warbird
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Roseland, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1974, 454 with 4 on the floor, matching numbers.
Joe,
There's a number of Corvette parts suppliers that has them. Corvette Central, Corvette America, maybe Bairs has them as well.



Seat Back replacement

Posted: 1/3/08 2:17pm Message 4 of 7
mkapp7879
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The repros are actually pretty nice if you don't mind not "correct". They are abs instead of fiberglass and fit quite nice. I had a pair but sold them only cause I found the one NOS replacement I actually only needed.
I do have an original in excellent shape but very slightly warped, it doesn't fit tight to the back of the seat. About a 3/8"gap on one side.
One of the most recent vendor catalogs I received has what they are calling correct fiberglass replacements. Gotta find it and post the info.
mkapp78792008-01-03 14:19:07


Seat Back replacement

Posted: 1/4/08 8:13am Message 5 of 7
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jdgrant
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HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, AR - USA
Joined: 11/12/2003
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Vette(s): 1978 (25th Annv. Edition)Red, Black interior, 4-Speed Transmission, L-82, Power & Air, Very Rare Option Package(Only 145 Red 1978s with a 4 speed trans) & Very Original Car, with original Window Sticker, Bill of Sale and all documentaion.
Bought mine from Mid-America Motor works. They fit well and worked nicely!


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Seat Back replacement

Posted: 1/4/08 9:45am Message 6 of 7
VetteSpecialties
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Mounds View, MN - USA
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
At Corvette Specialties, we carry the Corvette America interior products because they seem to be the highest quality currently on the market.


Seat Back replacement

Posted: 2/3/08 11:37pm Message 7 of 7
Aaron1976
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Vancouver, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 Corvette Stingray L-48 Automatic Black
If yours are in good enough shape you could paint them, all the catalogs have the interior paint colors. Or as Corvette Specialties advises you can get them pretty easy from them, just make sure you know your years interior color you need for the proper match up.Big%20smile Aaron19762008-02-03 23:37:52


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