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Topic: How about seats?
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FloJoe
Gearhead Posts: 479
From: Port Orange, FL, USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 11-06-2001 09:34 AM
   
What are some good seats to use in my 68. I need something fairly cheap and that protects the head and neck. (unlike the origanl seats I have in there now)------------------
Joe Fields
68 Fastback 289ci bored .030 over
C-4
"Never play leapfrog with a unicorn."
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5518
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 11-06-2001 09:45 AM
Joe: A cheap alternative would be to use 69 standard interior fronts. They have headrests. I have them in my 68. I think there is a pic on my photo page of interior with seats. Even the upholstery is the same. In fact, you would only need to change the back rests. ALso, there is a how to feature on putting in later Mustang seats in a 67/8 cpe. I think it's on this site.
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pthornton
Gearhead Posts: 577
From: Austin, TX USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-06-2001 01:38 PM
Define fairly cheap. I am running these Corbeau Carreras and love them.  ------------------
Randy Thornton
Boss 302 & Saleen S281
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FloJoe
Gearhead Posts: 479
From: Port Orange, FL, USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 11-06-2001 02:34 PM
Well how about affordable for a 18 r old in college with a girlfriend, and with a part time job  around $200-300 ------------------
Joe Fields
68 Fastback 289ci bored .030 over
C-4
"Never play leapfrog with a unicorn."
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JAAZZY
Gearhead Posts: 745
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-06-2001 04:15 PM
I have the SCAT Procar seats. I think they are about $300 a piece. You might be able to find some used.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 16604
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-06-2001 05:56 PM
Joe,
swing by my site www.1968mustang.org and look at the Sn95 seat install project into a 68 Coupe plus the 3 point seatbelt addition.
sam[This message has been edited by mustangs68 (edited 11-06-2001).]
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 2001
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 11-06-2001 07:23 PM
Look in your local salvage yards -- 1990-up VW Jettas, Golfs, Honda Civics, Preludes, Ealge Talons, Mitsubishi Eclipses, Mazda Mx-3's, Mx-5's (Miatas), Mx-6's, many Toyotas, 1993-up Ford Probes, Ford T-Bird Super and Turbo Coupes (91-up SuperCoupes are ++++!!!), 85-up Stangs, and many others all have great seats that can obviously come in a wide variety of colors etc.I got my '85 T-Bird TC buckets for $20, I just had to pull them out -- the passenger side is in great condition, the drivers side (as expected) is worn in the seat area but they are TRULY a 200% improvement over the stock seats --- soft, firm where need be, headrests, ability to recline etc etc All you need to do is take the old seat tracks from your old seats and merely bolt them up to the new seats (some modification is needed)
have a good one  ------------------
Dan~
1965 Coupe "BeeBop" 200ci Straight "6"~2.77 3-spd w/Hurst Shifter~Pertronix Elec. Ign.~Flamethrower Coil~Flex-Fan~Clifford 6-2 Header~26" Smithys~3" chrome tips~'85 T-Bird TC buckets~'66 guages
https://mustangsandmore.com//ubb/TheIceman.html
http://www.motorcities.com/contents/01GF9250033520.html
Nothing Beats Six In A Classic Mustang! ;)
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 2001
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 11-06-2001 07:24 PM
also, check on EBay -- there were some VERY good seats for sale all the time (I recommend Honda Civic, Prelude, and Acura Integra Seats) ------------------
Dan~
1965 Coupe "BeeBop" 200ci Straight "6"~2.77 3-spd w/Hurst Shifter~Pertronix Elec. Ign.~Flamethrower Coil~Flex-Fan~Clifford 6-2 Header~26" Smithys~3" chrome tips~'85 T-Bird TC buckets~'66 guages
https://mustangsandmore.com//ubb/TheIceman.html
http://www.motorcities.com/contents/01GF9250033520.html
Nothing Beats Six In A Classic Mustang! ;)
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1315
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 11-06-2001 08:31 PM
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I recommend Honda Civic, Prelude, and Acura Integra Seats
Just a bit of fun ... My first ever thread in M&M was about my local infamous "Toyotang" or "Musyota" ... a thread which Alex threatened to shut down! At what point does Japanese stuff becomes OK? I noticed someone recommended a Mazda oil cooler in another thread.
Oh yeah, for my '68 I finally scored a pair of '72 high-back buckets for $200 - a major improvement.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 30756
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-06-2001 08:37 PM
A friend of mine has a Honda Civic EX, and those are terrible seats, if you ask me. Weird headrests!------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 2001
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 11-06-2001 10:30 PM
haha Steve, yeah the, i THINK 92-95 seats have those weird headrests -- the really GREAT part about the seats is the fact that they have huge thigh and rib bolsters -- only problem is you better not weigh TOO much in the tushy area!  
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Dan~
1965 Coupe "BeeBop" 200ci Straight "6"~2.77 3-spd w/Hurst Shifter~Pertronix Elec. Ign.~Flamethrower Coil~Flex-Fan~Clifford 6-2 Header~26" Smithys~3" chrome tips~'85 T-Bird TC buckets~'66 guages
https://mustangsandmore.com//ubb/TheIceman.html
http://www.motorcities.com/contents/01GF9250033520.html
Nothing Beats Six In A Classic Mustang! ;)
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67 Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 679
From: Beaverton, Oregon
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 11-07-2001 12:22 AM
FloJoe, For me was the $30 in a U-Pull for the seats I got (see website). Was not an immediate install, but took an extra 30 mins to cut new metal, drill and then bolt in (not a mechanic here). Only issue is that it sites a bit too close to wheel , at 210 lbs and 6 foot (new wheel shall remedy).------------------
Jerry
www.67Fastback.com
"The danger in communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished."
G.B. Shaw
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FloJoe
Gearhead Posts: 479
From: Port Orange, FL, USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 11-07-2001 09:41 AM
What aerthe best seats to put in that takes the least amount of mods to fit it in?------------------
Joe Fields
68 Fastback 289ci bored .030 over
C-4
"Never play leapfrog with a unicorn."
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 2001
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 11-07-2001 05:05 PM
Mustang seats from your year to '73
everything else will need SOME sort of little modification to fit, but ill reiterate the fact that youll be 200% happier with newer seats 
have a good one------------------
Dan~
1965 Coupe "BeeBop" 200ci Straight "6"~2.77 3-spd w/Hurst Shifter~Pertronix Elec. Ign.~Flamethrower Coil~Flex-Fan~Clifford 6-2 Header~26" Smithys~3" chrome tips~'85 T-Bird TC buckets~'66 guages
https://mustangsandmore.com//ubb/TheIceman.html
http://www.motorcities.com/contents/01GF9250033520.html
Nothing Beats Six In A Classic Mustang! ;)
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 8931
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-07-2001 06:19 PM
I tried a pair of fiber glass racing seats, but could not get them to fit right.They were to tall no matter how far back I moved them you still hit the wheel with your knees.
Ron------------------
65 Coupe with a 351w, RPM intake,carter625,shorty 1-5/8 headers,2.5 exhaust,Flowmasters,Black Magic electric fan,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Cragers SS,Black Suede finish.
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SnakeEyes
Gearhead Posts: 108
From: On a rock in the middle of the pacific *Hawaii*
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 11-08-2001 01:55 AM
What color is that on your car? Looks sweet..n/m found it on your web site quote:
Originally posted by pthornton:
Define fairly cheap. I am running these Corbeau Carreras and love them.
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Success comes to those who hustle wisely. [This message has been edited by SnakeEyes (edited 11-08-2001).]
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