69 Vert Resto Mod
Safety Car
Joined: May 2005
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From: Jennings LA
[QUOTE=Fw190D9;1585433391]Seats are now recovered and I finished the seat belt modification. I had to fabricated the steel slot that the seat belt passes thru on the seat back. I also copied the original by welding in a steel bar that the belt rides on to prevent fraying. Once those were done, I put on some new foam and installed the 100% leather covers from Corvette america.
I will be adding shoulder belts to my 71 convertible. I bought all the trim for the seats but did not know about the pass thru that needed to be fabricated. how did you determine the location? also what brand are those belts? thanks
I will be adding shoulder belts to my 71 convertible. I bought all the trim for the seats but did not know about the pass thru that needed to be fabricated. how did you determine the location? also what brand are those belts? thanks
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Seguin Texas
Joe, Funny you should say that. Im headed up there first of next year to do the museum delivery on my new 2015 Zo6. Cant wait!
Gator, I sort of eyeballed a picture of original seat belt pass thru frames and modified my originals to suit. There's really only one place you can put the small opening for the belt. The belts were corvette america repos for a 73 model.
Evan Q.
On a side note, Im so impressed with the performance of the LSA, Im really considering ditching the 502 in my 69 camaro for one.
Gator, I sort of eyeballed a picture of original seat belt pass thru frames and modified my originals to suit. There's really only one place you can put the small opening for the belt. The belts were corvette america repos for a 73 model.
Evan Q.
On a side note, Im so impressed with the performance of the LSA, Im really considering ditching the 502 in my 69 camaro for one.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 845
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From: LAKE BARRINGTON IL
Evan,
again...work of art!
Noticed you had different rims on there...What were they from?
is the chassis same as C3 for wheel spacing?
if so, What backspacing/wheel adapters did you need for the currents?
Thanks,
Ron
again...work of art!
Noticed you had different rims on there...What were they from?
is the chassis same as C3 for wheel spacing?
if so, What backspacing/wheel adapters did you need for the currents?
Thanks,
Ron
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 167
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From: Seguin Texas
Ron, I used my old C6 ZO6 wheels so I could roll it around and test drive. I had to use 1" spacers with those wheels. When ordering the forgelines, I just subtracted 1" from the backspace measurement. I dont remember exactly what it was but it was the same as a stock c6 Z wheel minus 1 inch.
Evan Q.
Evan Q.
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 4,176
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From: Jennings LA
Quote "On a side note, Im so impressed with the performance of the LSA, Im really considering ditching the 502 in my 69 camaro for one. "
I did a pro touring 68 Camaro and did the LSA with a tremec 6 speed, that thing is stupid fast
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I did a pro touring 68 Camaro and did the LSA with a tremec 6 speed, that thing is stupid fast
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