I just ordered new seat upholstery from Classic Industries. The guy told me that I need to get the fold down rear seat to fit a 69 Convertible, my rear seat does not fold down, but the guy told me that if it is a convertible that you need the fold down option for the rear seat cause it is a little shorter, because the convertible had arm rests. Is that correct? I already ordered them as fold down, but now I am curious if he is right.
Also does anyone out there know if there is a seat I can buy that would look very close to original for the drivers bucket seat, that would allow me to put the seat back a little father? I am 6' 4" and about 260lbs and have a hard time getting in and out and fitting in to the current bucket seats. My seats do not tilt in anyway, the back is either back or up to let someone out of the back seat. I wish it would allow you to adjust the tilt of the back of the seat and also allow me to slide the seat back another couple inches. Anyone had the same problem and found any good way to resolve that? Putting another type seat in just for driving around and keeping the original seat in the garage wouldn't be a bad option, but I would like to keep the seats looking somewhat original, I do not want modern looks seats in a 69 firebird.