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Updating seats

Posted: 12/1/14 8:08am Message 1 of 15
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 Stingray 1992 LT1
I'm sure some of you out there have replaced your seats with an updated version.  Whats the newest seat I can put in my 75 without having to do a whole lot of modifications


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Re: Updating seats

Posted: 12/1/14 9:20am Message 2 of 15
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
I haven't upgraded my seats other than going to a leather 4" bolster and using Alcantera (man made suede) inserts. My seats in my '81 are very comfortable. 

I've read that the easiest swap would be to use '79-'82 non power seats. You will have to play around with the seat tracks. Either make use of the later tracks or modify and mount your '75 tracks to the later seats. There may need to be some shimming to be done to level out the seats. If you have a welder and some steel stock you should be able to fab up something that is functional and safe. You will probably lose a inch or two in head room. 




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Re: Updating seats

Posted: 12/1/14 10:26am Message 3 of 15
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MANGET1 put C4 or C5 seats in his C3 and they came out nice. Talking to Mid America at Carlisle about this and they were making a direct replacement for a C5 type seat to work. Check them out also.
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Posted: 12/1/14 12:09pm Message 4 of 15
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Somebody on corvetteforum is attempting to put a C7 seat in his C3.


   

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Posted: 12/1/14 4:36pm Message 5 of 15
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Well I did not "Google it" but I did go and find it for you as the Boss asked (plus I was bad and owed it to him)


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Good Luck, please keep us updated......

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Cindy, how good are you at cutting aluminum stock.........




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Re: Updating seats

Posted: 12/1/14 5:32pm Message 6 of 15
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Re: Updating seats

Posted: 12/1/14 5:58pm Message 7 of 15
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Vette(s): 76, 4 speed, engine built to 375 hp.
I bought some 81 or 82 seats and one of the vendors had some covers made in dark brown at no extra charge since that was not a late C3 color. The seats are really comfortable.



Re: Updating seats

Posted: 12/2/14 6:35am Message 8 of 15
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Vette(s): 1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60
Go to Binnie's forum & look for Fiero seats...I've done all 3 of mine & the difference is amazing http://corvettec3.ca/
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Re: Updating seats

Posted: 12/2/14 8:12am Message 9 of 15
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knotacare said: Go to Binnie's forum & look for Fiero seats...I've done all 3 of mine & the difference is amazing http://corvettec3.ca/
Alan



I have looked at the seats and am wondering is there a particular year that one should use to get the best fit





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Posted: 12/2/14 9:31am Message 10 of 15
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Aren't Fiero seats kinda pricey these days?


   

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