Reclining Seats?
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Reclining Seats?
Hello everybody! I just bought a 79 Vette last Saturday from a fellow forum member and I LOVE the car, with one minor exception: the driver's seat leans back too far for my liking. I prefer to be much closer to the steering wheel, so other than buying new seats what are my options for making my seat recline? I appreciate any and all advice. 
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From: Grapevine Tx
I bought new seats to correct that. I tried several things to raise the back and nothing worked well. If you have/ or know someone with a little mig you might tack something on the stops to bring the back forward.
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From: Boise ID
Mine's got about 6 big ole washers between the floor & the seat rail. It raises the back of the seat about an inch or so. 
I didn't put them in there, but I put them back each time I pull the seat for something. I like them there.
Dan
I didn't put them in there, but I put them back each time I pull the seat for something. I like them there.
Dan
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Originally Posted by danno12345
Mine's got about 6 big ole washers between the floor & the seat rail. It raises the back of the seat about an inch or so.
I didn't put them in there, but I put them back each time I pull the seat for something. I like them there.
Dan
I didn't put them in there, but I put them back each time I pull the seat for something. I like them there.
Dan
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From: Olive Branch MS
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I felt the same way as you when I got mine. I placed an old tape case behind the seat for awhile. Finally just took that out. After driving for a little (and I do men a little. Have worked on it more than drove it). I finally got used to it and really don't even notice any more. Now it's more like that is the way it's supposed to feel.
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Originally Posted by brooksman9
I felt the same way as you when I got mine. I placed an old tape case behind the seat for awhile. Finally just took that out. After driving for a little (and I do men a little. Have worked on it more than drove it). I finally got used to it and really don't even notice any more. Now it's more like that is the way it's supposed to feel.
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
If the internal seat frame is cracked or broken at the rear, you can get a plate that fits on. It restores the seat back to its original upright position. Check Corvettecentral, MidAmerica, Zip, etc.
