C6 seats in a C3?
Melting Slicks
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Somebody was talking about doing this a while ago, never saw the results though. He had already found seats with the side-airbags deployed. I think he was quoted something like $50 to fix/replace the blown out parts.
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by LiveandLetDrive
Somebody was talking about doing this a while ago, never saw the results though. He had already found seats with the side-airbags deployed. I think he was quoted something like $50 to fix/replace the blown out parts.
Was he the guy that was going to replace the blown out parts with a blow up doll?
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C6 seats in a C3
It can be done but requires the entire original floor pans to be cut out and new fabricated (lower) floor pans installed. It is not an easy under-taking. I installed C6 seats (with motors, lumbar support, the works) in my C3 (1977 t-top). They will fit but only by cutting out the original floor. Ps. Be careful on the drivers side because of the fuel and brake lines that are mounted underneath.
Drifting
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From: Schererville IN
It can be done but requires the entire original floor pans to be cut out and new fabricated (lower) floor pans installed. It is not an easy under-taking. I installed C6 seats (with motors, lumbar support, the works) in my C3 (1977 t-top). They will fit but only by cutting out the original floor. Ps. Be careful on the drivers side because of the fuel and brake lines that are mounted underneath.
Drifting
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From: Lewisburg WV
thegazman
Corvette Fever still has their web site on line. Under "Project" cars there is a detailed article on installing C5 sports seats in a C3. They show you how to make the seat brackets to fit in C3 with a lot of photos.
Le Mans Master
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From: melbourne florida
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
you may be correct, likely couldn't gain more than an inch or so. not like My old pantera where i got an extra 2" that helped alot in that car. my new seats are comfy anyhow, just saved me a bundle!
