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Posted: 3/17/08 4:46pm Message 1 of 6
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Huntsville, AL - USA
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Vette(s): 1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!
Are the seat tracks the same for all year C3's or did they change for the later model pace car seats? I took the passenger seat out, got the tracks off, and cleaned them up and greased them. The track that has the lever does not fit on either side of the shell - the lever hits on the fiberglass shell. Confused Any ideas?
 
A thought - has anyone mounted them directly to the floor? That might be an option since it would likely give me a few inches in height.
 
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Posted: 3/17/08 4:58pm Message 2 of 6
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Woodland, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion
I beleive later years 80-82 some had electric seat tracks. they will not work in my 77


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Posted: 3/17/08 5:30pm Message 3 of 6
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Ever had one of those days? Idiot walking here.....
 
The tracks do fit. What I neglected to do was insert the rod through the opening in the front of the frame Shocked. Fits like it should. I think I'll go have some more wine and call it a day...Embarrassed



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Posted: 3/18/08 9:03am Message 4 of 6
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Victor, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Thanks for clearing up that mystery.
I would just add that my driver's side is a six-way power seat, but I usually have it all the way down and all the way back.
If my wife ever decides to drive it, she would need the seat at the opposite extreme.
Passenger side is manual back and forward. The lever is between your legs.



 
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Posted: 3/18/08 10:26am Message 5 of 6
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Horse Cave, KY - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 convertible; 1980 L-82
[QUOTE=jgoglick]...Are the seat tracks the same for all year C3's...[/QUOTE]
 
No.
 
[QUOTE]...or did they change for the later model pace car seats? ...[/QUOTE]
 
Yes.  The split back seats have different tracks than the earlier cars.
 
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Posted: 3/19/08 6:57pm Message 6 of 6
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Vette(s): 1975, 4 speed, L48, NOW Silver mist, Oxblood inside 2003 50th Av Torch RED little brother to 75
[QUOTE=jgoglick]NEVER MIND.....
 
Ever had one of those days? Idiot walking here.....
 
The tracks do fit. What I neglected to do was insert the rod through the opening in the front of the frame Shocked. Fits like it should. I think I'll go have some more wine and call it a day...Embarrassed
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Cheers buddy I'm with ya
 
Guy



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