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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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that'd be great. I wouldn't mind seeing them while they are out also. drop me an email, thanks.

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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by tzavaleta
The stock seats in my 74 aren't that great. I just sold my '79 and much preferred those (more comfortable, better fitting). My next thought was to put later model C3 seats in the '74, but now i'm wondering if i can put C4 seats in there?

Has anyone done this?
I replaced the seats in my 78 with c4 seats, fit really well and even more comfortable, just a little mods to the old seat tracks and the went right in. you can see them installed here. http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/634168
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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I have a set of c4 seat frames that have been collecting dust in my basement. There are no covers on them. I do however carry new mounted covers for them. I will let them go for 899.00 with brand new black leather covers mounted on new foam. you won't be able to use the power track unit. You could resell that on ebay for about 150.00 to recoupe some of your costs though. There are also alot of guy's selling complete used sets of seats. Just be careful. Those original factory covers were made of really crappy leather and wore out quick. Those used sets look real good in pictures. When you get them shipped to you that is when you see all the cracks and worn spots.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SDixon
I have a set of c4 seat frames that have been collecting dust in my basement. There are no covers on them. I do however carry new mounted covers for them. I will let them go for 899.00 with brand new black leather covers mounted on new foam. you won't be able to use the power track unit. You could resell that on ebay for about 150.00 to recoupe some of your costs though. There are also alot of guy's selling complete used sets of seats. Just be careful. Those original factory covers were made of really crappy leather and wore out quick. Those used sets look real good in pictures. When you get them shipped to you that is when you see all the cracks and worn spots.

What do you charge for just the foam with new black leather covers?
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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Go take a look on my corvette photos to see what i did with pontiac fiero seats.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Those fiero seats turned out top notch. Great job Den!!
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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den...what modifications did you have to make for those Fiero seats to go in and sit right? And...what year Fiero seats are they? Thanks
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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I installed sport seats out of a 96. I made my own brackets.



I love these seats. It only makes it sweeter that I sniped em on ebay at a great price

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Looks good 71roadster. Is that a sharkbar?
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Originally Posted by soggybottomboy
What do you charge for just the foam with new black leather covers?
Black leather covers pre-mounted on new foam, $750.00
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