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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #30 on: January 04, 2008 - 10:11:26 PM »
After having just found a 6 way seat frame, I watched that auction for the braces also -- it was incredible that those 2 bidders took it to over $500 in a matter of seconds!     I agree with Max -- how much stress do those 6 way seats put on the floorpan?   Aside from being 100% stock -- are their other options that could be deployed that work? 

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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #31 on: January 04, 2008 - 10:53:18 PM »
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I agree with Max -- how much stress do those 6 way seats put on the floorpan?   Aside from being 100% stock -- are their other options that could be deployed that work? 
The answer is: Plenty

Using 6 way under floor braces prevents a couple things, first is that in an accident the heavier six way mechanism will remain anchored to the floor rather than tear free, second, the constant back and forth action from the added weight can cause stress fractures and cracks in the thin steel floor pan. Would something else work in thier place? Probably, but they are a pretty well thought out piece, they are HEAVY steel and not only bolted to the floor, they also engaged in the rocker area on the ends, they were a stout piece in thier design. I think it would be difficult to make a quick fix part that would offer equal protection, something else may work to some degree but if you want the full benifit you'll probably want the correct factory designed style units.

*Btw, that lame attempt that Goodmark is selling are not even in the ballpark, thinner, wrong shape, and only a small portion of the entire unit shape. I'm surprised a company with thier abilities and money came out with such a cheeseball product, keep in mind I no longer sell the Harms versions, that is my non biased opinion.

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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #32 on: January 05, 2008 - 04:09:04 PM »
Thanks Scott, I do appreciate the input.

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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #33 on: January 05, 2008 - 11:36:35 PM »
Scott:   Good advice -- especially re: the safety issue.  Thanks

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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #34 on: January 05, 2008 - 11:51:24 PM »
I don't care for my 6 way. With the wood wheel and me being over 6ft it puts my legs too close to the wheel. But unfortunatley my car is coded for it, or I would jerk it out and sell it. The factory brackets are very sturdy and the seat feels sturdy.

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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #35 on: January 27, 2008 - 12:14:47 PM »
The under floor brackets and mounting hardware are available again;

http://restorick.com:80/products.asp?id=9

Rick is marketing them for the same supplier Scott had.


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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #36 on: January 27, 2008 - 12:41:11 PM »
Thanks for posting the link Barry.  There will be a few sales coming from this post I am sure. 

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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #37 on: January 27, 2008 - 11:30:00 PM »
Unfortunately, Rick doesn't yet have the underfloor braces -- but he's working on it!    :jumping:

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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #38 on: January 29, 2008 - 02:16:24 AM »
Scott,

Arn't the braces that Goodmark is making actually a seperate brace?

First pic is from Goodmark, second pic is from my car with the 6 way seat option (not shown). Just want to clarifiy.

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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #39 on: January 29, 2008 - 02:19:34 AM »
Also I had these spacers between my floor and the 6-way seat braces, is this a common thing? I haven't seen anyone talk about these when installing the braces.

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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #40 on: January 29, 2008 - 03:40:25 AM »
Scott,

Arn't the braces that Goodmark is making actually a seperate brace?

First pic is from Goodmark, second pic is from my car with the 6 way seat option (not shown). Just want to clarifiy.



The picture is of a standard run of the mill seat brace that runs off the sill.
Six Way braces are a different animal all together.
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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #41 on: January 29, 2008 - 12:45:49 PM »
 :iagree: What Hemiken said

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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #42 on: January 29, 2008 - 08:10:30 PM »

*Btw, that lame attempt that Goodmark is selling are not even in the ballpark, thinner, wrong shape, and only a small portion of the entire unit shape. I'm surprised a company with thier abilities and money came out with such a cheeseball product, keep in mind I no longer sell the Harms versions, that is my non biased opinion.

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I understand what the braces look like I have a set, I guess I was confused on what braces Goodmark was trying to pass off as the 6way braces that are sub-par.

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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #43 on: January 30, 2008 - 06:28:34 AM »
No worries Lunch........................ :2thumbs:

I get really confused with different terminology used for the same part aswell. :faint:
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Re: Six Way Seat Tracks
« Reply #44 on: February 02, 2008 - 09:21:50 PM »
This is probably a dumb question -- but does anyone know if the "sliding rail" parts on a "regular" ebody seat track are interchangeable with the 6 way types?     I found a 6 way seat -- but one of the "sliding rails" is in tough shape and was just wondering.....

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