Anyone had this problem: I have a '67 w/ a bench seat; I got bucket cores from a '71; I had to replace the springs/foams/ and covers;
It came out great, but once in the car, the
seat seems a bit too high--the steering wheel rubs my legs, and my head is nearly hitting the headliner (I'm 5' 11'').

I measured the track on the bench, and it lifts the seat the same amount off floor as the bucket track.

I did the same thing with my 67.took out bench and put in 70 buckets.I didn't have a problem with head room(I'm 6') but, the stering wheel is close but doesn't rub my legs(chevy put on some big @ss steering wheels but it helps with lack of power steering). The buckets I used were in good shape so I didn't need new springs or padding.I think the new springs and padding might be holding you up.It might go away once the new stuff breaks in. I can't think of another reason for the problem . Maybe someone else can shed some light on your problem.............P.S. when I installed my buckets I was able to use the two outside bolt holes from where the bench was mounted.I just drilled two inside hole to mount the inside track. Was this the case in your car?

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JoeS
"67 Malibu"

You may be right about the new springs/foams--the seat is incredibly firm now, so I was wondering the same thing.

I used the outside holes from the bench, but bought those conversion plates for the inside--the plates are just sheet metal and don't add any height--they just have a bend in the front to make up for the pan contour.

The steering wheel is 16.5" diameter. I saw a 13.5" one from Summit--I was thinking maybe I'd get that--I've got power steering, but I don't want to make it harder to steer.

I think it's in the foams ( buns ). I just did the same with my 69 elk, from bench to buckets and the sheet metal adapters. The new seats make me feel as if I am riding on top of the car instead of in it. If they don't start collasping pretty soon I am going with recaros.
Harley

What are recaros?

I wondered about the foams too--I got them from Year One-- and it says all over the place how "cutting, shaping, and re-gluing" is needed, and how "professional installation is strongly recommended". But, not being made of $$, I did it--and although it took a lot of patience, it came out great--and I didn't have to cut or reglue. Given Year One's warning, it made me wonder if the foams could have been shaved in some way to reduce the height--but then the cover fit perfectly, so I don't get it.

Gearhead,

I have the same problem. 2 years ago I restored a pair of 72 buckets. Springs, foam, covers, etc. They were too firm and too high then, and still are today. I drive my Elky daily also. I've concluded it is the foam. I think the foam is too dense, and trimming is necessary too. I've got the specs at home stating how high the seats should be from the floor board, and also have a set of unrestored buckets I can measure. I'm taking my seats back to the shop and having them replace my foam with softer stuff. Hopfully they can also make them the correct height.

I'll let you know the height of my other set of buckets and the height the book states.

Good Luck,


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Jim Endrud - Gold #45
72 El Camino SS Clone
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> What are recaros? <

Recaros are high-zoot aftermarket seats. Very nice but quite pricey.

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Pat Kelley
66 & 67 El Caminos