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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 06:11 AM
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Hi all

I'm beginning to consider the interior in my restore and looking at the seats they need work.

Im considering swapping them out for a more safer/comfort/modern option the main reason is that I'll have my young kids in the car with me often and I'd like to make it as safe as possible for them.

Does anyone have v any recommendation For make and model?

Thanks
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by plafonta
Hi all

I'm beginning to consider the interior in my restore and looking at the seats they need work.

Im considering swapping them out for a more safer/comfort/modern option the main reason is that I'll have my young kids in the car with me often and I'd like to make it as safe as possible for them.

Does anyone have v any recommendation For make and model?

Thanks
Seems like most use Fiero seats and buy replacement skins from My Mike (http://www.mrmikes.com). They aren't direct bolt in but you can still use the C3 seat tracks with a little work. I picked up a seat this past weekend for $100.00 for Craigslist.

My plan is to go with this look.
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 09:52 AM
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I have those same seats purchased from a fellow forum member. they are great. you can get an adapter plate that will allow them to bolt right into the C3. note these are a tad taller than OEM so if you are tall try someones on for size.
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 03:42 PM
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They look great now to just find b some feiro seats

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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by plafonta
Hi all

I'm beginning to consider the interior in my restore and looking at the seats they need work.

Im considering swapping them out for a more safer/comfort/modern option the main reason is that I'll have my young kids in the car with me often and I'd like to make it as safe as possible for them.

Does anyone have v any recommendation For make and model?

Thanks
I went with Fiero seats Put seat warmers in them for when It a little cool.. Used Mr Mikes covers also

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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 04:00 PM
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They look great now to just find b some feiro seats

Thanks
I just purchased a set that I'm putting in my street Rod on ebay. They are out there.
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 04:05 PM
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Here is how I did mine.

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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 04:41 PM
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Do a search on here for Mustang seats. There is a forum mmber who put 'Stang seats, I think 2005-7 vintage, a direct fit and bolt on. They look like they were made for the car. Just don't tell anyone you have Ford stuff in your vette.
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I went with Corbeau seats and a 5 point harness. They are pricey, but with no air bags we need all the safety features we can get.....
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 07:41 PM
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I have a pair of Mazda Miata/Mx5 seats for my '69 and they are very comfortable. I have
cad drawings of the adaptor brackets if you decide to go this way, just let me know and
I will send you a copy of the drawings.

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