80-82 or C4 Seats
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80-82 or C4 Seats
Is ebay the only option? Does anyplace sell them new? What is the going price for a good set?
The prices are all over the map on ebay. :confused:
The prices are all over the map on ebay. :confused:
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Re: 80-82 or C4 Seats (OHSIXX)
I'm thinking of the 80-82 seats. To cover my now vinyl seats in leather will cost over $1,000. I'm not even going to attempt. I saw a nice brand new leather set on Ebay for the same price, mounting frames & all.
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Re: 80-82 or C4 Seats (1970 Stingray)
I'm thinking of the 80-82 seats. To cover my now vinyl seats in leather will cost over $1,000. I'm not even going to attempt. I saw a nice brand new leather set on Ebay for the same price, mounting frames & all.
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Re: 80-82 or C4 Seats (OHSIXX)
I hate my 1980 seats. The side bolsters hit my shoulder blades and curl my shoulders forward. Very uncomfortable with a previous back injury. Plus, the lumbar support is too far up the back.
If someone gives me a real good deal on some aftermarket, or nice C4 or F-body seats, they can have mine.
[Modified by Ak. Mal, 4:09 PM 12/5/2003]
If someone gives me a real good deal on some aftermarket, or nice C4 or F-body seats, they can have mine.
[Modified by Ak. Mal, 4:09 PM 12/5/2003]
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Re: 80-82 or C4 Seats (Ak. Mal)
I hate my 1980 seats. The side bolsters hit my shoulder blades and curl my shoulders forward. Very uncomfortable with a previous back injury. Plus, the lumbar support is too far up the back.
If someone gives me a real good deal on some aftermarket, or nice C4 or F-body seats, they can have mine.
[Modified by Ak. Mal, 4:09 PM 12/5/2003]
If someone gives me a real good deal on some aftermarket, or nice C4 or F-body seats, they can have mine.
[Modified by Ak. Mal, 4:09 PM 12/5/2003]
Intertested in a swap for some C4 seats, I would love to have some '80 seats in the car?
I have a pair of C4 seats that need to be recovered. They are not "horrible" but they are complete w/ seat tracts. The Driver side is power w/ lumbar, the passenger in manual. I can take some pics for you if you want??
:cheers:
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Re: 80-82 or C4 Seats (Corey 68)
Try some of the Corvette yards for the 80-82 seats. I got mine from Pacific Corvette, http://www.pacvette.com . Complete with cushions, covers, fiberglass, tracks, etc. Don't remember the price but it was reasonable. They let me dig through the warehouse and pick the components that I wanted.
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Re: 80-82 or C4 Seats (Boofers)
Apparently, the 79-82 seats do and they are my perferance. I guess the C4 seats need some additional learning. :confused:
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Re: 80-82 or C4 Seats (OHSIXX)
Had to use the '75 rails t install mine due to the floor pan shape. Fabricated a spacer for the front, used grade 8 bolts (lets be safe out there kids) and had to trim the bucket underneath a little. Fits like a champ. Very comfortable.
I went with cloth since I was sick of hot leather in the summer when the car was parked with the top down.
I went with cloth since I was sick of hot leather in the summer when the car was parked with the top down.
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Re: 80-82 or C4 Seats (Boofers)
Do the C4 seats just bolt in place of the C3 seats?
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Re: 80-82 or C4 Seats (Corey 68)
I've been really busy lately but give me a little more info. My 6 month old daughter is sick right now and I have to deal with being the best man in a friends wedding, Christmas and getting a large project out the door before the end of the year. Please don't be offended if I don't respond too soon.
:cheers:
:cheers:
I hate my 1980 seats. The side bolsters hit my shoulder blades and curl my shoulders forward. Very uncomfortable with a previous back injury. Plus, the lumbar support is too far up the back.
If someone gives me a real good deal on some aftermarket, or nice C4 or F-body seats, they can have mine.
[Modified by Ak. Mal, 4:09 PM 12/5/2003]
Intertested in a swap for some C4 seats, I would love to have some '80 seats in the car?
I have a pair of C4 seats that need to be recovered. They are not "horrible" but they are complete w/ seat tracts. The Driver side is power w/ lumbar, the passenger in manual. I can take some pics for you if you want??
:cheers:
If someone gives me a real good deal on some aftermarket, or nice C4 or F-body seats, they can have mine.
[Modified by Ak. Mal, 4:09 PM 12/5/2003]
Intertested in a swap for some C4 seats, I would love to have some '80 seats in the car?
I have a pair of C4 seats that need to be recovered. They are not "horrible" but they are complete w/ seat tracts. The Driver side is power w/ lumbar, the passenger in manual. I can take some pics for you if you want??
:cheers:
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Re: 80-82 or C4 Seats (Ak. Mal)
:iagree: especially after a recent anterior cervical discectomy w/fusion :sad: The left side bolster digs into my shoulder blade, and the seat cushion width is for those skinny-assed, Levi's 501-types, something I haven't been since high school! :rolleyes:
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Re: 80-82 or C4 Seats (Mystery Machine)
Nope. You'll have to modify your C3 tracks and puit them on the C4 seats and still end up drilling at least 2 holes per side in order to get all 4 bolts in. But IMO it was worth it.
How much higher are your C4 seats sitting?
Do you think you could have mounted them lower or was your set-up as low as you think you can go?
I think the C4 seats here look way more comfortable than 80-82 seats, but the height is a concern for me.
Appreciate your thought in this.
Brent..
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Re: 80-82 or C4 Seats (MN-Brent)
I'd say given the old cusion in my old seats the new C4 seats sit up about 1-2" higher. I'm 6' tall and fit perfectly with the tops on. If you want to use electric motors for the seats they are going to sit even higher, maybe like 4 inches or so.
