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Offline gichy

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70 Seat covers?
« on: April 21, 2005 - 08:41:57 AM »
Are the seats the same for 70-74 cuda? I'm looking @ buying a set of 1970 cuda front seat cover for my 74.
There is a set on ebay for really cheap.  Also do the 70 cuda seats require the plastic seat backs?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4544152051&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Thanks Rich
1974 Barracuda, 340cid, 4 speed OD !!




Offline 4spdChally

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Re: 70 Seat covers?
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2005 - 11:17:40 AM »
Pretty sure you will need to get new foam for under the covers as they are shaped different. I think 70-72 all used the plastic seatbacks.

Offline gichy

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Re: 70 Seat covers?
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2005 - 12:32:42 PM »
thanks
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Re: 70 Seat covers?
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2005 - 01:14:50 PM »
The patterns are different for each year,  and yes as stated, the early ones used a hard back panel. 

Offline Killer_Mopar

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Re: 70 Seat covers?
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2005 - 06:31:57 PM »
 Even if you changed the foams to 70 style it still wouldnt work, the seat frames are different. Your best bet is to find a pair of 70-71 seat frames and have them reupholstered. I have played the "piece together different year seats" game and it ISNT WORTH IT!!!.....I did a writeup on this horrific experience, read it and you'll understand why I say to buy 70-71 seat frames....

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/smf/index.php?topic=8928.0

Ohhh BTW, I bought my skins off that same guy on eBay, they came perfect and I spent two-thirds the price of what legenedary wants for them.
70 Challenger R/T SE - The never-ending project........

Offline 4spdChally

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Re: 70 Seat covers?
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2005 - 09:21:01 PM »
Anyone know if '70 B body seat back frames are the same as '70 E body?

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Offline gichy

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Re: 70 Seat covers?
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2005 - 08:44:47 AM »
Thanks all

Seems I will be buying the covers which fit my seats (74) a lot less work!!!
1974 Barracuda, 340cid, 4 speed OD !!