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Old 07-05-2014, 08:49 AM
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I cannot seem to find a set of fiero seats and wondering what other options there are for seats. I am 6' 3" so the low back seats in my 68 just don't hit right.
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C5 c6 seats with your original rails or late c3 seats supposed to be more supportive.
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Originally Posted by 68Thunder427
I cannot seem to find a set of fiero seats and wondering what other options there are for seats. I am 6' 3" so the low back seats in my 68 just don't hit right.
With you being 6'3" you would need to mount Fieros to the floor without seat tracks. I have them in my 68 w/ tracks and it makes it a little more difficult to get in seeing that we don't have tilt wheel in our cars.

There was a set in the parts for sale a couple of weeks ago. You can search as I don't think that they were sold because of shipping fees
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Have you tried Mr. Mike's for Fiero seats ---

http://mrmikes.com/corvettes.htm
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I'm only 5'5" and I find the Fiero's just right. Can't imagine what 6'3" would be like.

What about 69 seats with the headrest?
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Originally Posted by Goin70
Have you tried Mr. Mike's for Fiero seats ---

http://mrmikes.com/corvettes.htm
I thought he only sold the covers / foam and not the whole assembly?
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Originally Posted by ddawson
I'm only 5'5" and I find the Fiero's just right. Can't imagine what 6'3" would be like.

What about 69 seats with the headrest?
Been looking but not much luck.
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Originally Posted by 68Thunder427
Been looking but not much luck.
Not sure how you are searching. Came up with these in about a minute.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-YELLOW-BLACK-RACING-SEATS-RECLINABLE-SLIDERS-ALL-PONTIAC-NEW-/331037318189?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AFiero&hash=item4d135c9c2d&vxp=mtr
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I have a set if Fiero seats I'd like to sell. I live in Ocala, FL. I made adapter plates for them and bolted them into my '76 for about 3 weeks but just couldn't get used to them so I removed them and put the originals back in. They are in great shape, all they would need is covers from Mike. Can have them for $150. Let me know if you want I can send you some pics

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Look into Grey Hound for shipping.
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I found a pair of full power, lumbar adjusting seats out of a 97 C-5 that will take a bit of work, but they look and work much better than the old torn up 68 seats.
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Originally Posted by 68Thunder427
I cannot seem to find a set of fiero seats and wondering what other options there are for seats. I am 6' 3" so the low back seats in my 68 just don't hit right.
Why get new seats ? Your seats can be reupholstered to fit you.. I had mine done.... No "modifying" seat racks .....
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Originally Posted by U17
Why get new seats ? Your seats can be reupholstered to fit you.. I had mine done.... No "modifying" seat racks .....
How did you have them modified? I am looking for adjustable back and head rest.
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Originally Posted by 68Thunder427
How did you have them modified? I am looking for adjustable back and head rest.
I'm 6'1" so no adjustment .... added thigh,knee and back bolsters.. and perforated center panel ....
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A friend of mine found Toyota Celica GTS seats and installed them. I was skeptical when he told me about them, but they are actually really comfortable. I have another friend who is going to give me his Toyota MR2 seats that I will stain to match my interior.
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Originally Posted by U17
Why get new seats ? Your seats can be reupholstered to fit you.. I had mine done.... No "modifying" seat racks .....
For me personally, I read through thread after thread on this, then priced it out. Basically, my options were to spend $800 to $1k redoing my existing 72 seats into a good set or spend $500 or $600 on a set of c6 seats that will be way more comfortable. Since my car isn't original at all, buying the c6 seats was a no brainer.
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You can find several sets of Fiero seats here. If you're concerned about buying unseen, call and ask the place to send a pic.

http://www.car-part.com/

Search: "1985_Pontiac Fiero_Seat, Front" then select non-interchange so the search will only result in Fiero seats. They were the same basic seat from 1984-1988

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Try here:

http://www.picknpull.com/check_inven...ro&Distance=50

Or here, this is where I got mine, the cost me $60 and if I remember right (it's been about 6 months), they had two or three more but they weren't sitting where they were suppose to be so you'd have to look or if you want I'll go with you, let me know.

http://www.picknpullsa.com/index.php
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Mazda MX5/Miata seats fit in very nicely. They are the same width as the original seats
and if you decide to buy a set of these pm me and I'll send you some drawings for the
seat adaptors.

Mark
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Originally Posted by M A Fry
Mazda MX5/Miata seats fit in very nicely. They are the same width as the original seats
and if you decide to buy a set of these pm me and I'll send you some drawings for the
seat adaptors.

Mark
Can you post a pic of these in a car?

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