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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 01:02 AM
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have you guys noticed that older 80s Vettes had NICER seats in them then the C5 and the C6s???????
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by MUKAKsC5
have you guys noticed that older 80s Vettes had NICER seats in them then the C5 and the C6s???????
Its a SHAME




yea they shouldnt have nice seats either
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MUKAKsC5
have you guys noticed that older 80s Vettes had NICER seats in them then the C5 and the C6s???????
Its a SHAME


What makes you think those seats were comfortable?
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 01:17 AM
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I don't know about the late C3's.......but it sure as hell ain't true for my old '84.......C5's seats are 10 times better (at least 10X).
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Originally Posted by MUKAKsC5
have you guys noticed that older 80s Vettes had NICER seats in them then the C5 and the C6s???????
Its a SHAME



Nicer seats???? I guess we had "nicer" cows back in those days.
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 01:23 AM
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Better yet, I think "cows" have better hides than "naugas".

Does anyone know what animal produces the "pleather" hides???
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