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Mar 19, 2013 13:11:07 GMT -5
Post by chaostar69 on Mar 19, 2013 13:11:07 GMT -5
Greetings
I have just acquired my first Bradley GT I it is about 85% complete state and drivable. The primary issue I have is the seats. I was wondering if anyone has found good seats that fit and are more comfortable (know this is an opinion thing). Most of the seats i have seen are either to tall or to wide to fit the car correctly. Any advice would be helpful. The car is titled as a 75 and has a 1600cc engine, Drum brakes that I have considered swapping for disc. In Tampa, FL and would love to meet others in the area to see what they have done to theirs. Will post a pic as soon as I get one on the comp.
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Mar 19, 2013 13:25:32 GMT -5
Post by jspbtown on Mar 19, 2013 13:25:32 GMT -5
Go with stock. They can be re-done very nicely and have the correct angle and head support that you need for driving.   |
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Mar 19, 2013 14:02:06 GMT -5
Post by Big-birds-ride on Mar 19, 2013 14:02:06 GMT -5
I have only owned one Bradley, it has stock seats and being 6 feet 1 inch, I am really glad to have them as I can fit in my bradley with the doors on and not hit my head. I have seen a few kit cars with racing seats and such bolted to the floor. They sit you up straighter however if your a tall person your head would stick out the top.
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Mar 19, 2013 19:48:46 GMT -5
Post by smyrnaguy on Mar 19, 2013 19:48:46 GMT -5
Miata seats should work. Maybe Porsche 914 seats. Or MG. I have a pair of geo tracker front seats in mine. I cut down the height of the seat bottom frames and reupholstered them. Comfy and nice padding. The backs tilt for easier access to the rear. I can sit upright and my head almost brushes the door. If you use anything but original I'd recomend at least a 3" floor drop. The original seats aren't bad but offer no adjustments. I have original style seat cover patterns available.
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Mar 19, 2013 21:49:54 GMT -5
Post by jgleneck on Mar 19, 2013 21:49:54 GMT -5
What kind of pattern are you talking about? Im in need of re-covering my original seats so a pattern would be helpful to me
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Mar 19, 2013 22:29:15 GMT -5
Post by Big-birds-ride on Mar 19, 2013 22:29:15 GMT -5
Ditto... My seat covers will need redoing within a year or so. I could use the seat cover patterns to have mine redone. Attachments:
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Mar 20, 2013 4:35:02 GMT -5
Post by Dan MacMillan on Mar 20, 2013 4:35:02 GMT -5
I find any of the stock or poly seats are very uncomfortable on long drives. So I always tour the wrecking yards for good seats. My GT2 has Nissan seats, My Thing has Honda Civic seats, My Kyote has Honda CRV seats, Ghia has Volvo 760 seats. Almost any small car seat can be used, Just bring a measuring tape and look for ones that the seat track bolts flat to the floor and sits low.    Some times all it takes is mounting the right seat on the left side so that the seat controls are accessible. |
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Mar 20, 2013 8:11:31 GMT -5
Post by smyrnaguy on Mar 20, 2013 8:11:31 GMT -5
The patterns are printed on 55" wide paper. I have them digitized in our cad and print them as needed. Patterns for 1 seat with part identifications and assembly instructions $35 shipped. PM me if interested.
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