Corbeau A4 Seats
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Burning Brakes
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Corbeau A4 Seats
I've just purchased a 71 convertible. I've seen some postings where folks have swapped seats. I am currently leaning toward leather A4s. I am also assuming I will need the brackets that Corbeau lists for C3s. Can anyone who has done this provide feedback on some questions:
- Does the A4 fit the car w/out obstruction?
- Is this a DIY installation or do I need to take these to a shop?
- Has anyone also added 3 belts (non-OEM) to the car?
Thanks!
- Does the A4 fit the car w/out obstruction?
- Is this a DIY installation or do I need to take these to a shop?
- Has anyone also added 3 belts (non-OEM) to the car?
Thanks!
Burning Brakes
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Talk about timing! I just found a link in another thread here on the forum that shows installation of Corbeau A4 seats, and then I read your post.
Anyway, check this out:
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/zma...nterior01.html
Anyway, check this out:
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/zma...nterior01.html
Last edited by VCuomo; Sep 15, 2006 at 07:14 PM.
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
Take a look at the link VCuomo listed.
If you go with the Speed Direct DIY kit, they fit in without any other modifications. I thought it was pretty easy. The hardest part might be getting the old bolts out and cleaning up all the rotted french fries under the seats.
If you go with the Speed Direct DIY kit, they fit in without any other modifications. I thought it was pretty easy. The hardest part might be getting the old bolts out and cleaning up all the rotted french fries under the seats.
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks - What about using the mounts that are listed for the C3 on the Corbeau site?
Also, the Speed Direct site says these only work for 77 and later cars and that the kits for 68-76 are still under development...
Also, the Speed Direct site says these only work for 77 and later cars and that the kits for 68-76 are still under development...
Last edited by Lucky13; Sep 15, 2006 at 08:06 PM.
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Originally Posted by Lucky13
Thanks - What about using the mounts that are listed for the C3 on the Corbeau site?
Also, the Speed Direct site says these only work for 77 and later cars and that the kits for 68-76 are still under development...
Also, the Speed Direct site says these only work for 77 and later cars and that the kits for 68-76 are still under development...
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Burning Brakes
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ApexPerformance.net is running a special on the A4 leather seats and brackets right now ($479/seat, $89/bracket, free shipping). I just ordered them. They were also very helpful on some questions I had.
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by luerja
Will the black cloth wide seats still fit?
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I think you'd be pushing it to squeeze in the wider versions if the regular ones are the ones that Speed Direct shipped. They only cleared the center on mine by about 1/2 inch, and the door by less than that. But my Vette is a '70 and others might be somewhat different.
