Hello eveyone, just joined the forums and hope to learn some great info here.
I have a 67 firebird, pretty much needs restoration, but is a daily driver, i drive it all the time in the summer, but livin in minnesota means its parked in the winter.
no # matching car here so i just plan on doing some work here andf there, starting with a disc brake conversion kit, but was wondering about the seats, the driver side is pretty worn and shot, springwise, the seat itself upholstry is still decent, its just that shes an uncomfortable ride at times, was wondering if there are any more modern bucket seats i could find, by going to a junk yard and pulling out of some car, i heard that later model grand prix seats will work, is this true? or any other seats that will work that i can swap out
You can buy new seat foam and covers, but if you want to go the route of swapping to another seat, I think you'd have to modify most any seat frame you find. I don't think there is a direct bolt-in. Most new seats are wider, but with some mods, they may work. I happen to own an '08 GP, and I doubt those seats would work.
I know Robert from this site (western suburbs) is going with different seats. He may throw his 10 cents in.
Where abouts in MN are you?
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
Mine are out of a 98 Xamaro, The only real modification needed for a newer Firebird or Xamaro seat is to weld an extension about 1 inch long to the back of the tracks for the rear bolt (the width is perfect.)
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Thats the answer i was looking for, i will look into the seats. I wonder since they masde that body car from 94-02, that any of those years seats would work?
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
I bought a set of ProCar Rally seats. You can buy brackets for a direct bolt in but I heard that it raises the seat up a little to high. I will make my own brackets to save some money and keep them as low as possible. Welcome to the site.
How comfortable are the original seats with new repop foam? I've never had the pleasure of sitting on a seat that wasn't blown out, and would like to correct this in the next few months. My choice will be to order new foams, have an upholstery shop cut custom foam, or look at replacement seats. Not sure I want to put high back later model seats in (just from the looks of others I have seen).
Second question, can you add the repop headrests to a '68 frame?
How comfortable are the original seats with new repop foam? I've never had the pleasure of sitting on a seat that wasn't blown out, and would like to correct this in the next few months. My choice will be to order new foams, have an upholstery shop cut custom foam, or look at replacement seats. Not sure I want to put high back later model seats in (just from the looks of others I have seen).
Second question, can you add the repop headrests to a '68 frame?
I used the foam kit from classic with the PUI covers and also added additional cotton batting in the seat cushion area...very comfy, but the lack of sufficient side bolstering is still present. You may also have some broken springs in the seat bottom. I think you can add the headrests with minimal modification, read somewhere somebody did it. Makes a big difference on the longer trips.
I've got original seats in my car, but with only 25,000 miles on it, they are still pretty good, and not uncomfortable. I am yet to take it on a long road trip though. I would imagine new foam would make them more comfortable too. It's probably nicer than they used back then.
Sorry to all of the purists in advance. I think the factory seats look like to pieces of black plywood. No side support and just in general do not look very comfortable. I know mine will not look original but I think I will be nice and comfy. If I ever get it on the road.