Seat installation question
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Burning Brakes
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From: GA
Seat installation question
Hi all,
I am at it again this weekend...
I am finally putting the seats in and wanted to know... do I cut the rug for the seat bracket to fit under or bolt right to the floor with the rug underneath? I have seen it both ways but I am thinking cut the rug so the bracket is actually touching the body...
I am at it again this weekend...
I am finally putting the seats in and wanted to know... do I cut the rug for the seat bracket to fit under or bolt right to the floor with the rug underneath? I have seen it both ways but I am thinking cut the rug so the bracket is actually touching the body...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Ohio
In front the factory made a flap about 2"wide and 2 1/2 " deep hinged ( not cut) in the front to get at the bolt then folded it back down. The back was just a hole in the carpet. A pencil solder iron makes a nice hole in back but it smells. Works good to install the rubber plugs as you have a nice round hole to put the plug through.
Race Director
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
Originally Posted by LYLE
In front the factory made a flap about 2"wide and 2 1/2 " deep hinged ( not cut) in the front to get at the bolt then folded it back down. The back was just a hole in the carpet. A pencil solder iron makes a nice hole in back but it smells. Works good to install the rubber plugs as you have a nice round hole to put the plug through.
Here's a shot of the stock carpet front and rear. I did what quite a few folks suggested and used carb studs to mount the seats. Now they lift out and back in without having to fish for the holes...
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Burning Brakes
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From: GA
Fishing for the bolt holes are a pain... I will try the stud method. Thanks for the pics and advice... I can't wait until this body off rebuild is completely finished... It is going to be a blast to drive... everything is all new... WAHOOOO
Le Mans Master
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From: Wildwood IL
Originally Posted by big_G
If you were to bolt through the carpet, it might pull the weave apart.
Eddie
