I hate these seats!
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 10,046
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From: FL
Late model C3 seats in my '75. Minor mod to the track is all that is needed. Much more comfortable.
Yes, they are cloth. Don't get hot when I leave it parked in the sun. I think these came out of an '80 or '81.
Yes, they are cloth. Don't get hot when I leave it parked in the sun. I think these came out of an '80 or '81.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,625
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From: Miami FL
Do a search...tons of information on this board with just about everything already covered. See link below on my install with pics of C5 seats
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=seat
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=seat
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by SteveG75
Late model C3 seats in my '75. Minor mod to the track is all that is needed. Much more comfortable.
Yes, they are cloth. Don't get hot when I leave it parked in the sun. I think these came out of an '80 or '81.
Yes, they are cloth. Don't get hot when I leave it parked in the sun. I think these came out of an '80 or '81.
80 seats in a 68, Mya a$$ and back are sooooo grateful
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 24,499
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From: Scottsdale AZ
For what it's worth, I have a set of early 80's seats (same style as those shown here) in very good condition in black vinyl that I'm no longer using and would be interested in selling.
I'm thinking they'll be a PITA to box up, but am curious what's a fair price ? I think I paid about $450 +/- a year or so ago . . . $350 plus shipping? I took `em out when I sold the car.
CQRT in AZ
I'm thinking they'll be a PITA to box up, but am curious what's a fair price ? I think I paid about $450 +/- a year or so ago . . . $350 plus shipping? I took `em out when I sold the car.
CQRT in AZ
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 8,319
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by CQRT
For what it's worth, I have a set of early 80's seats (same style as those shown here) in very good condition in black vinyl that I'm no longer using and would be interested in selling.
I'm thinking they'll be a PITA to box up, but am curious what's a fair price ? I think I paid about $450 +/- a year or so ago . . . $350 plus shipping? I took `em out when I sold the car.
CQRT in AZ
I'm thinking they'll be a PITA to box up, but am curious what's a fair price ? I think I paid about $450 +/- a year or so ago . . . $350 plus shipping? I took `em out when I sold the car.
CQRT in AZ
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 473
Likes: 2
From: Champlin Minnesota
Haven't made the brackets for mounting yet, but decided to put in passenger seat anyway. Much more comfortable, lighter, and looks better. I'm 6'2'' and my head comes kinda close to the ttops. Bought off ebay for $450 shipped.
Last edited by davidm_comp; Jul 27, 2006 at 04:30 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 24,499
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From: Scottsdale AZ
LOVE the stripes!
That's one thing about the 80's seats - - 78 pace car style, etc... they do seem to sit 'higher' in the car if you use the OEM frames they come with - - -the 69-77 seat frames might be just a tad lower to the floor and you could probably swap `em out if it was an issue.
I'd say for someone 6-2 or over, you'd just want to leave the tops off!
I'd say for someone 6-2 or over, you'd just want to leave the tops off!
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 229
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From: Plano TX
Seats
I'm one week away from installing my C5 seats in my 72. Purchased off of Ebay for 700.00. I plan on driving my vette a lot and liked the comfort that I had when I owned my 99..
Will let you know how it goes, the biggest challenge will be the seat belts for you. Ecklers is making great aftermarket three point seat belts for around 260.00
Will let you know how it goes, the biggest challenge will be the seat belts for you. Ecklers is making great aftermarket three point seat belts for around 260.00
Racer
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 488
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From: Fremont,CA
Originally Posted by farkedup
I have a 75 with the saddle interior and well... These seats suck! anybody do some swaps for more comfortable seats? How'd it work out for ya?