C4 seats in a C3
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C4 seats in a C3
Has anyone done this? I picked up a standard pair with the power racks, possibly 90-91, not really sure. It looks like they'll be too tall on the power racks so I may have to fab brackets so they will fit on the stock 72 racks. I'm asking because I may be over-engineering this deal and not seeing the simple solution. If you've done it or heard of it being done the info would be appreciated.
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Re: C4 seats in a C3 (TMC)
There's a few posts on here regarding this. The C4 seats aren't good for the tall folks but work well I think if you're under 6 ft tall. Someone else who has done this will be sure to answer I'm sure though.
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Re: C4 seats in a C3 (TMC)
There has been several posts, I can not find my copies I keep on my hard drive because I been wanting to do this also. Most people said that the C4 seats will fit, you just have to either modify the existing C4 brackets or add another bracket to align the mounting holes.
How would one go about getting C4 seats in good condition? I am looking for black ones, cloth, no power.
How would one go about getting C4 seats in good condition? I am looking for black ones, cloth, no power.
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Re: C4 seats in a C3 (69stingray)
I have searched the site but could not find the specific info. I got my seats from a friend who bough a theft recovery for the drivetrain for his 50 buick project. I paid $100 for the pair but they need new covers and I don't have the controls for the power dirves. I there are vette dismantlers out there but you can also check the papers for someone parting out a car.
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Re: C4 seats in a C3 (LT1driver)
I took the upper part of the C4 tracks (the ones that bolt to the seat), and welded them to the C3 tracks. I fit fine at 5'10", but if you're over 6' you're in trouble.
Here's a pic.
Here's a pic.
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Re: C4 seats in a C3 (MassVette)
Before you try this , check out the '79-82 C-3 seats with the 4" side bolsters. They're reallty very good, and are a bolt-in.
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Yeah but where can u find them?? I also heard that Fiero seats...will bolt in as well
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Re: C4 seats in a C3 (TMC)
So Zwede, then your seats do not have power adjust, right?
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Re: C4 seats in a C3 (TMC)
Get in touch with Bob Dukas http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=232441 I think he has C4 seats in his 72. http://www.cgcorvetteclub.com/vette18.htm
