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    Offline usraptr

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    Seat spacers
    « on: July 26, 2016 - 12:30:44 PM »
    '70 Cuda with bucket seats.  Do the bucket seats use the spacer pucks under the seat rails?  The service manual shows them on the Valiant and other models, but not on the Barracuda. Thanks.  :feedback:
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.


    Offline js29no

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    Re: Seat spacers
    « Reply #1 on: July 26, 2016 - 12:47:18 PM »
    No I do not think they do, my 70 barracuda dose not have them.
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: Seat spacers
    « Reply #2 on: July 26, 2016 - 03:54:45 PM »
    Quote from: js29no on July 26, 2016 - 12:47:18 PM
    No I do not think they do, my 70 barracuda dose not have them.

    No spacers!  Although if you were/are short you could add some..... :poopoke:
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

    Offline dougs bs23

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    Re: Seat spacers
    « Reply #3 on: July 26, 2016 - 04:59:10 PM »
    Quote from: 67vertman on July 26, 2016 - 03:54:45 PM
    No spacers!  Although if you were/are short you could add some..... :poopoke:
    And duct tape blocks of wood on the pedals   
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: Seat spacers
    « Reply #4 on: July 26, 2016 - 09:14:29 PM »
    Thanks guys!  :2thumbs:
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Seat spacers
    « Reply #5 on: July 26, 2016 - 10:10:02 PM »
    I agree they weren't original.

    However I put 2 on each front seat on the rear bolts and I really like the way the seats sit.

    They're 1 inch spacers and kick the back up a little to make the bucket sit a little more level.
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Seat spacers
    « Reply #6 on: July 26, 2016 - 10:22:57 PM »
    Here's a picture showing how they sit.

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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

    Offline usraptr

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    Re: Seat spacers
    « Reply #7 on: July 27, 2016 - 10:43:04 AM »
    Thanks Top Cat.  Beautiful seats BTW!  :2thumbs:
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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    Re: Seat spacers
    « Reply #8 on: July 27, 2016 - 04:41:27 PM »
    Quote from: Topcat on July 26, 2016 - 10:10:02 PM
    I agree they weren't original.

    However I put 2 on each front seat on the rear bolts and I really like the way the seats sit.

    They're 1 inch spacers and kick the back up a little to make the bucket sit a little more level.

     :iagree: I did the same thing. Made a nice difference. Amazing what a 1" spacer can do.  :2thumbs:
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Seat spacers
    « Reply #9 on: July 27, 2016 - 09:52:10 PM »
    Quote from: usraptr on July 27, 2016 - 10:43:04 AM
    Thanks Top Cat.  Beautiful seats BTW!  :2thumbs:

    Thanks!

    It took 3 different companies before I got them right.

    1st time: Stereo city in Fremont said "Oh no problem, we'll get em right"

    2nd time: Sent the lower halves to Legendary. "No problem we're the manufacturer and experts"

    3rd time: Sent them to Ilea Leather in Fremont. Perfect!

    I probably have $2,000 in the front seats alone after all these idiots messed them up the first 2 times.
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

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    Re: Seat spacers
    « Reply #10 on: July 29, 2016 - 12:16:36 PM »
     :22yikes:
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

    Offline burdar

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    Re: Seat spacers
    « Reply #11 on: July 29, 2016 - 12:53:10 PM »
    I wonder why the other body styles used them?  Are the A & B seat tracks the same?  If they were, the spacers might have been necessary because of different floor pan designs.
    « Last Edit: July 30, 2016 - 09:41:30 PM by burdar »
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Seat spacers
    « Reply #12 on: July 29, 2016 - 09:52:03 PM »
    A little off topic but FWIW:

    When I dropped off my seats to get corrected, they...(Alea leather) had just finished up doing a complete custom leather interior for one of the Seattle Seahawks players.

    If anyone is planning on doing a custom interior, I would check this place out.
    They can do anything you'd like.

    http://www.alealeather.com/eng/index.php



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