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aftermarket seats - 3/7/2008 9:22:00 AM

bruiserman

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I want to take out the stock seats from my 1980 C3 vette. I just don't like the sitting position and my wife hates it. I was wondering if I can fit a bucket seat in their place. I haven't found any help in the searches on here so I am wondering if it can be done without too many complications.
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RE: aftermarket seats - 3/7/2008 10:05:42 AM

maierar

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What is it you don't like about the seating position?

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RE: aftermarket seats - 3/7/2008 12:17:23 PM

bruiserman

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It lays way to far back and I feel like I am bending or arching my back backwards. I've read about the seat bumpers but don't know where they are supposed to be, my seats don't have any on them. I am recovering my seats anyway so for about the same price I could get some racing seats or just recover. Either way the cost is the same but I want to be comfortable no matter what.

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RE: aftermarket seats - 3/7/2008 1:07:08 PM

DeeVeeEight

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I have heard that seats out of a pontiac fiero should fit.

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RE: aftermarket seats - 3/8/2008 7:38:37 AM

maierar

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I had the same problem with my "80. I split a length of fuel line hose (thick walled) and put it over the back of the seat bottom. It works perfectly to bring the seat-back a little more upright (you can use 2 layers if needed) and is easily removed for shows (mine is all original and I would like to keep it that way.

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RE: aftermarket seats - 3/10/2008 11:35:07 AM

bruiserman

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My Vette is Faaaaar from original. I am just looking for comfort. I may try that idea, sounds good. I'd still like to know if there were any aftermarket seats that fit or if I did go that route I would have to just squeeze them in and modify the mounting points.
Thanks so far for the advise.
B

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