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Post by zeppy43 on Apr 17, 2011 11:10:09 GMT -5
Does anyone have ani ideas on where i could try to find original GT seats or seat pans. Ive tried on here with no results, not sure where else to try, Ive searched ebay for 7 years with no luck.. Im not going to ever finnish my car if i never find the proper seats.I could sure use any help I can get. Thanks
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Post by qqelectriccar on Apr 18, 2011 13:33:43 GMT -5
Original? Pshhhh. Take some measurements and head to the junkyard  |
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Post by jspbtown on Apr 18, 2011 14:29:01 GMT -5
Have you tried searching Craigslist in Google like this:
bradley kit car site:craigslist.org
Many pages show up and lots of people have these kits in pieces and parts.
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Zmud
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Post by Zmud on Apr 19, 2011 0:25:45 GMT -5
Original? Pshhhh. Take some measurements and head to the junkyard 100% AGREE!!!!! I ditched my bradley seats for a set of 2001 camaro seats and I enjoy driving my car now(and no drop pans). Those orignal seat no matter how I padded them they were terrible and didn't recline. I also have a pair of fiero seats but the camaro one's were in better shape. Check the junkyard there are alot of nice seats out there! |
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Post by zeppy43 on Apr 19, 2011 14:36:11 GMT -5
zmud, how do you keep your head from sticking up past the windshield unless you have them laying all the way back? Did you get rid of your originals then?
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Post by jspbtown on Apr 19, 2011 15:00:13 GMT -5
I would love to see a picture of them...and even 1 with you in them!
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Post by Zmud on Apr 19, 2011 23:14:05 GMT -5
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Post by bossdog on May 29, 2011 20:29:29 GMT -5
I have one of the orginal seats- I could make a mold to make new ones. It might be cheaper finding the originals tho. If you can't, and have interest let me know.
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Post by rebel67 on Jun 6, 2011 21:46:49 GMT -5
I would be willing to trade mine for a pair of Fiero seats, or a set of seats from an early 80's Toyota Celica-Supra. They have lumbar supports and I too will be making my own brackets to mount them. Im a bit taller, so I am doing a pan drop.
Anyhoo, mine are the origionals, and are all there (meaning no missing chunks of fiberglass)
I dont have the mounts, never did.
I would sell for cash, probably for$100. Send me an e-mail if you want to.
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Post by Charles Thomas on Jun 7, 2011 16:53:12 GMT -5
Please post the measurements/full schematics for the original seats up if you ever get them, I had originallly planned to remake originals as well.
After quitting that, I set out to look for seats out of a small car. European seat are usually fairly small and able to fit in nicely. At the moment my Bradley has the spare seats from my Fiat x1/9. They fit almost perfect, recline nicely, and are fairly comfortable for longer rides.
side note, I do have a 1" body lift, but I am 6'1".
-Charles
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Post by geddes66 on Jun 9, 2011 20:27:23 GMT -5
OK, just my 2 cents. I have had 3 different seats in my GT. The first was just the back from a bass boat bolted to the floor and a pillow on the floor itself. Seating was not that uncomfortable, though my butt would get numb after about 30 min. or so. Headroom was really good as I was literally on the floor. side support was nonexistent and I would slide sideways a good 6 to 8 inches. These were also the easiest to use while getting in or out of the car.
B/F 1/2"
The next was one of those hollow plastic really light racing type seats. When I first set it in the car I sat in it like Dino, with my head sticking out by about 4". I ended up cutting off the rear 4/5ths of the seats"foundation" such that my butt was only separated from the floor by 1/4 inch of plastic and the (really thin) padding so the total B/F distance was only about 3/4". These were the most comfortable to sit in and drive BUUUuut, the high front made them the worst obstacle for getting in and out. By cutting off only what I did the recline was greatly increased and I was lowered so my total height was dropped tow ways. They also gave me really great side support when playing or acting the fool. They are available from dune buggy supply companies.
B/F 3/4"
I finally got a set of used original GT seats. They have less padding than my pillow on the floor and less side support than the hollow black plastic seat. My butt gets just as numb and I only have about 3/4" of headroom. I have to squiggle down before closing the door. One of the issues is the B/F height is about 1 1/2" when you take into account the built in mounts, the fiberglass and the (Thin) padding.
Frankly, I can't figure out how ANY seat from a stock car would work without a really silly amount of recline or a body lift. A 3/4" body lift is what is on the schedule next.
B/F 1 1/2"
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Post by darrenz on Jun 9, 2011 21:36:13 GMT -5
Ok for all you tall guys.... the guy I bought my car from was pretty tall so he had used two black computer chairs.on the chair the backrest has a metal bracket bolting to seat.he unbolted and bolted backrest to floor resting against roll bar and set seat on floor . Im 5'6" and had to hAve my 6' 250 LB Friend drive home. They had looked nice.they are In my profile pic if you can see. I now have fiberglass buckets w. Covers As I wAnted orig look.
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Post by rebel67 on Jun 12, 2011 7:39:04 GMT -5
darrenz, I know the car you have, I looked at it too. It was pretty comfy when I tested it with the computer seats. Nice ride!
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