C1 Seats question.
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Heel & Toe
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C1 Seats question.
Does anyone know how well later model C1 Seats (56' and up) would fit in an early model 53' - 55'? I know the later model C1 seats are much easier to obtain and significantly cheaper. I'm not worried about %100 originality but would like to keep the look as original as possible and figured this might be a better option than aftermarket seats. Thanks!
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Does anyone know how well later model C1 Seats (56' and up) would fit in an early model 53' - 55'? I know the later model C1 seats are much easier to obtain and significantly cheaper. I'm not worried about %100 originality but would like to keep the look as original as possible and figured this might be a better option than aftermarket seats. Thanks!
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Heel & Toe
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From: Princeton NJ
Great info, my 54' is a good bit of a way from being on the road so a correct pair that's within my budget might turn up before then. Thanks for the info though, this was exactly what I was wondering. 
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Does anyone know how well later model C1 Seats (56' and up) would fit in an early model 53' - 55'? I know the later model C1 seats are much easier to obtain and significantly cheaper. I'm not worried about %100 originality but would like to keep the look as original as possible and figured this might be a better option than aftermarket seats. Thanks!
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Heel & Toe
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From: Princeton NJ
Do you happen to have any pics of them installed? I was originally planning to go with a later C1 seat but now have been thinking about just saving up for a pair of original correct seats. I just picked up my 54' so it'll be a good bit of time before it's on the road. Thanks! -Russ
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