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Updating seats

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Updating seats

Posted: 12/1/14 8:08amMessage 1 of 15
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 Stingray 1992 LT1
I'm sure some of you out there have replaced your seats with an updated version.  Whats the newest seat I can put in my 75 without having to do a whole lot of modifications

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Re: Updating seats

Posted: 12/1/14 9:20amMessage 2 of 15
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
I haven't upgraded my seats other than going to a leather 4" bolster and using Alcantera (man made suede) inserts. My seats in my '81 are very comfortable. 

I've read that the easiest swap would be to use '79-'82 non power seats. You will have to play around with the seat tracks. Either make use of the later tracks or modify and mount your '75 tracks to the later seats. There may need to be some shimming to be done to level out the seats. If you have a welder and some steel stock you should be able to fab up something that is functional and safe. You will probably lose a inch or two in head room. 


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Re: Updating seats

Posted: 12/1/14 10:26amMessage 3 of 15
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MANGET1 put C4 or C5 seats in his C3 and they came out nice. Talking to Mid America at Carlisle about this and they were making a direct replacement for a C5 type seat to work. Check them out also.
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Posted: 12/1/14 12:09pmMessage 4 of 15
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Somebody on corvetteforum is attempting to put a C7 seat in his C3.

   

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Posted: 12/1/14 4:36pmMessage 5 of 15
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Well I did not "Google it" but I did go and find it for you as the Boss asked (plus I was bad and owed it to him)


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Our exclusive 1968-1982 Corvette C5 Seat Adapter Package allow you to outfit your C3 with the modern style and comfort of C5 seats.

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Good Luck, please keep us updated......

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Re: Updating seats

Posted: 12/1/14 5:32pmMessage 6 of 15
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Vette(s): 1981 Corvette Two-Tone Claret color, 4 spd, C7 Vert

Fiero seats....

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-general/3496487-mr-mike-s-fiero-seat-covers-pics.html


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Re: Updating seats

Posted: 12/1/14 5:58pmMessage 7 of 15
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I bought some 81 or 82 seats and one of the vendors had some covers made in dark brown at no extra charge since that was not a late C3 color. The seats are really comfortable.

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Posted: 12/2/14 6:35amMessage 8 of 15
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Go to Binnie's forum & look for Fiero seats...I've done all 3 of mine & the difference is amazing http://corvettec3.ca/
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Posted: 12/2/14 8:12amMessage 9 of 15
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knotacare said: Go to Binnie's forum & look for Fiero seats...I've done all 3 of mine & the difference is amazing http://corvettec3.ca/
Alan



I have looked at the seats and am wondering is there a particular year that one should use to get the best fit


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Posted: 12/2/14 9:31amMessage 10 of 15
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Aren't Fiero seats kinda pricey these days?

   

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