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Offline torqueaddict

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inexpensive aftermarket buckets with more support?
« on: June 18, 2012 - 01:08:07 AM »
Hey guys I am lookin for am aftermarket replacement seats for my e body. Has anyone discovered something thats not to expensive yet durable, comfortable and that provide support? I know this may be asking alot but any and all suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks guys.
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Re: inexpensive aftermarket buckets with more support?
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2012 - 06:57:52 AM »
I started this post awhile back? Might give you some idea's?
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=75925.0
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Re: inexpensive aftermarket buckets with more support?
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2012 - 07:41:47 PM »
I started this post awhile back? Might give you some idea's?
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=75925.0





Hey brad what do you think of this ad right here? How hard would it be to get these bad boys in my chally? Of course I would get them rewrapped in some suede.
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inexpensive aftermarket buckets with more support?
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2012 - 09:04:38 PM »
I have 2003 nissan 350Z roadster seats and they fit great. $90 on Craigslist!

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Re: inexpensive aftermarket buckets with more support?
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2012 - 09:22:34 PM »
I hear Dodge OMni 2-door seats work well.

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Re: inexpensive aftermarket buckets with more support?
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2012 - 09:44:46 PM »



Hey brad what do you think of this ad right here? How hard would it be to get these bad boys in my chally? Of course I would get them rewrapped in some suede.

What Ad are you referring too?
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: inexpensive aftermarket buckets with more support?
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2012 - 09:45:58 PM »
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I have 2003 nissan 350Z roadster seats and they fit great. $90 on Craigslist!


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How hard were they to get in? Was modifying the tracks really difficult?
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Re: inexpensive aftermarket buckets with more support?
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2012 - 09:53:48 PM »

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/3079016848.html

My bad. Here is the ad


Shouldn't be too hard? I'd look for an extra set of e-body seat brackets and fire up the mig welder!
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: inexpensive aftermarket buckets with more support?
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2012 - 09:56:16 PM »
I think I'd like them better if they could omit the shoulder belt through the seat thing? But that's just my 2 cents.... to each his own!
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: inexpensive aftermarket buckets with more support?
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2012 - 09:57:52 PM »
Shouldn't be too hard? I'd look for an extra set of e-body seat brackets and fire up the mig welder!

What if I'm just going to get rid of the seats I have now? Can I just use those with whatever new seats I get and either hold my old seats or sell them? Is that an option?
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Re: inexpensive aftermarket buckets with more support?
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2012 - 10:00:08 PM »
What if I'm just going to get rid of the seats I have now? Can I just use those with whatever new seats I get and either hold my old seats or sell them? Is that an option?

Sure I guess. But if it was me I would keep all the parts to be able to return it back to stock. It's always nice to have that option?
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: inexpensive aftermarket buckets with more support?
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2012 - 10:03:37 PM »
I'd ask for a measurement to see how think they are to figure out how much space you will end up with between the seat and the steering wheel. That seems to be a deal wrecker with a lot of non stock seats?
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0