[1965stlhrsrdr]

been looking for a reclining,bolstered seat for my '65.i like the procar rally seat,but have read where they don't fit a bigger frame person too well(6'2" 250lb).i also like the corbeau baja rs,but it would take a little modification to do away with the headrest.both of the above mentioned seats are about $300 each plus shipping.then ad the cast of having them upholstered,and you end up in the neighborhood $1000 or better for the front 2 buckets.i know alot of people probally have that much invested in their stock seats,and it is not unreal.the price of the seats,new buns,covers,and labor(or do it themselves).

so i have been trying to figure out what later model seat might be close to the same size as my factory '65 buckets.the biggest problem i found myself,was finding something that isn't too tall,or too narrow,and that is manual operating.also finding seats that DO NOT have a nylon webbing for the suspension in them.do not want to fool with power seats.

so friday night i took measurements of the stock '65 seats.saturday morning,me and a buddy rode to Pull-A-Part in Louisville.UNREAL! parking lot looked like wal-mart!anyway,after walking thru all of the domestics,figured we might as well look thru the imports.BINGO!

i know,import.but this is what i found.blue ones are from a corolla,and the tan ones are from a camry.and the nice part is that bucket seats are $22.96 each at Pull-A-Part.no joke.bought all 4 seat for $100.55,and it cost $1 to get in.pretty cool place,not many parts newer than 2000.

what do ya'll think about these.the seat in the car has the toyota tracks sitting on the factory tracks,and is a little tall.i'm going to get some square tubing tommorrow,and build a set of stands that are a little shorter.plus there is no need for double sliders.of course the seat in the middle is the '65 seat.thanks

 

[hmardown]

Kenneth
looks like you bought yourself some head room. either one should look good, but I'm not loving those two big growths on the side. but I imagine when you cover the seat all you'll have to do is paint them to match & they will disappear. take some before & after pic's. it'll be nice to see the finished product. good look, hmardown.

 

[1965stlhrsrdr]

sitting on the ground,it looks like i gained some head room.but the way i have the one seat in the car,i lost some.going to fab a set of stands to monut them to,then i should gain some room.will be a while before i'll be able to show finished product.when finished,i'll revive this thread.

 

[68SSFAN]

Here are some cheap, alternative seats! And they come in 8 designer colors.....the pinkies must have been on clearance!

 

[RealRed70]

I like em. :thumbsup:

 

[Big White]

Here are some cheap, alternative seats! And they come in 8 designer colors.....the pinkies must have been on clearance!

GENO,

Some people have too much time on their hands - but I love it! :hurray:

Rich

 

[livyx]

Do the seats fold forward? That is usuay the problem with sedan seats; no easy backseat access.

 

[1965stlhrsrdr]

they do lean forward,but not as far as stock ones.will have plenty of room to access the rear by leaning them forward AND sliding them forward.

 

[livyx]

Cool! I might have to look into these then too.

 

[1965stlhrsrdr]

stands made for the tan camry seats.height is excellant,seat sliders have more movement than stock ones.with the seat slid forward,and the back leaned forward as far as possible,there is an 18" space between the rear of the seat and the edge of the door jam.should be more than enough room for anyone who would be comfortable sitting in the rear.will post pics of seats installed tomorrow.

 

[1965stlhrsrdr]

ok,stands are made for the camry and the corolla seats.i'm leaning towards the tan camry seats,i will remove the knobs when they are re-covered.here's a few pics showing both seats installed,and showing how much room is available to access the rear seat.stands were pretty simple to make,used some 1" square tubing and 1/8" X 2" flat bar.the camry seats came from a '93 or '95 for anyone interested in trying this.

 

[john2plus8]

way better than 68SSFAN's pinkies!

 

[ANDREtheGIANT72]

PINK CHAIRS! priceless haha since the subject is seats, i have a 71 malibu and im just not to fond of the bench seat so im thinking of getting some red racing style seats but my only concern is the height. im wondering if ill be able to sit as high as the bench with these seats. btw i chose red because my color scheme is all black with a pop of red
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