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Dec 9, 2013 | 02:00 PM

old white

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I do not like the seats in my 76 coupe. Are there any seats from other vehicles that fit nicely in and also look appropriate.

Dec 9, 2013 | 02:24 PM

RedRedRed

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You should do search, there are many threads on this topic.
Fiero and late-model Mustang seats are popular choices, and a lot of guys prefer the 79 to 82 Vette seats to the earlier models.

Dec 9, 2013 | 02:25 PM

RedRedRed

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Oh, and C5 and C6 seats fit nicely as well.

Dec 9, 2013 | 02:55 PM

Mewn

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Here are GTO seats, they are cheaper then every other quality seat available on eBay and the leather Pontiac used is very nice and thicker then other seats. They looked about the same size as a c5, only the rear mounting brackets are at an odd angle and would require modification.

Dec 9, 2013 | 03:13 PM

Black_Magic

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C4 Corvette seat will also fit.

Here is 1987 Seats I put in my C2 coupe but should fit same in C3

Here is link to my install Click Here

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Dec 11, 2013 | 09:20 AM

doorgunner

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Quote:

Originally Posted by old white

I do not like the seats in my 76 coupe. Are there any seats from other vehicles that fit nicely in and also look appropriate.

Just wondering: Are they uncomfortable.....OR....do you want "better-looking seats"?

The reason I asked......I added 2" of new foam under the OEM foam in my '68 seats while I am replacing the OEM vinyl covers with leather---Much Better comfort-wise.

Dec 11, 2013 | 10:21 AM

Trae1976

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRedRed

Oh, and C5 and C6 seats fit nicely as well.

Though I wouldn't recommend them for taller drivers (my C5 seats are ~2" taller than my OE seats) unless you bolt them directly to the floor.

Dec 11, 2013 | 11:28 AM

ddawson

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I went with Fiero seats. You sit a little higher but that was fine with me.

No pictures in the car but I do have them installed now. Very comfortable while driving.

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Dec 11, 2013 | 09:51 PM

Jasonb86

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Ii have c5 zo6 seats in mine. I like them and they fit well with the style of the car. However, I'll probably be taking them out and putting a restored set of originals back in. I'm a bit too tall for them and I miss how the seat belts went through the upper corner.