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Old May 6, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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I would like to replace my old C3 seats with newer C4 or C5 seats. Does anyone know if they will fit? Any modification I should be aware of?
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Old May 6, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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I would suggest doing a search. There are many posts on this subject.



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Old May 7, 2010 | 01:10 AM
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Default C4 Seats in my C3

The previous owner of my 69 had C4 seats with leather and electronic controls installed. They fit, but it's a bit tight. Since he also replaced the original steering wheel and it doesn't have Tilt 'n svivel, it is even more cramped than usual. I also found because the C4 seats seem to be a bit wider than the originals, that it will not move forward as much as the original ones. They scrape on the middle console.

Other than that, they work without major modifications and granted, are very comfortable. I'm still going to convert them back because I don't like the look.

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Old May 7, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Look up Corvette Fever Magazine's web site. Under Project Cars they have a detailed article on installing C-5 sports seats in an early Corvette.
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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Default C5 Seats !!!

I'm going to try the C5 seat MOD in my 74 Vette. Here are the two threads that I found very interesting.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...errerid=348952


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...errerid=348952


Let me know if you find any additional related posts.

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