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Old May 18, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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Are there any other model or make of seat that will bolt in to my 76 vett.The seat sits low but I'm too short so would like to be able to adjust
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I put seats from a 82 into my 76. Bolted right in using the 76 seat tracks.
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Thanks for that. Is the seat back adjustable?Also the tracks are worn out any ideas where I can get them
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I have heard people talk about installing Pontiac Fiero seats.

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I've got a set of C4 frames and a set of C5 frames. You can have them built however you want, that's what I did. Send me a PM id interested.





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Are there any other model or make of seat that will bolt in to my 76 vett.The seat sits low but I'm too short so would like to be able to adjust
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Old May 19, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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Yes Sir; I don't know how much you need to raise them, but if you buy a set of 81 or 82 power seat, driver's side, will mount two inches higher than your old seat, but you will hit your head on the top if your very tall. Install some Aluminum blocks & longer bolts to raise up what you have. Yes the bolt pattern will be different on the 81 & 82 seat. Have a great day. Gene
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Thanks for that. Is the seat back adjustable?Also the tracks are worn out any ideas where I can get them
Corvette America sells reconditioned seat tracks.
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I put in C6 seats on the original tracks. Super easy install, and much more comfortable and adjustable. I'm a short guy too, so the one inch loss of head room wasn't an issue. For dudes over six feet a different mounting option would probably work better, but for me the stock seat tracks are perfect
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I did the Fiero seats on my 80. Upholstery rom Mr. Mkes. Made a simple stap bracket to ine up with the original holes and welded them together.
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