Re: Original seat height position, E bodies.
[Re: yorker]
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07/23/11 03:05 PM
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To me, after driving newer trans ams and other sporty cars that had the seats that sat low, I really don't notice nor does it bother me. Now if you go from a truck to an e-body, then it's very noticeable.
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Re: Original seat height position, E bodies.
[Re: yorker]
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07/23/11 05:32 PM
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I find mine to be too high, and not slide back far enough. This puts the steering wheel too close for my liking. A bit of recline would be nice to have. If the back of the seat mounts could be lowered a half inch or so, I think it would be perfect. By the looks of it, the floor-pan will have to sectioned because the seat tracks are flat with the floor.
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Re: Original seat height position, E bodies.
[Re: wally426ci]
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07/23/11 07:27 PM
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I felt the same way about my Scamp. The previous owner added '70 highback buckets and they always felt a little low compared to my '69 Swinger bench seat. When I redid the seats in the Scamp, the spacers were missing from under the seat rails. They make reproductions now so I installed them when I refinished the tracks. I also had new foam installed when I had the seats recovered. Between the foam and the spacers, it probably added a good 3 inches. It feels totally different sitting in it now, like a new car. I don't know if you can see much of a difference in the pics, but you can definitely feel it. Before: After:
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Re: Original seat height position, E bodies.
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07/23/11 08:41 PM
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Are the spacers under the seat tracks? Most are broken and missing by now.
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Re: Original seat height position, E bodies.
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07/24/11 10:56 AM
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That's why you old guys like B body's.
depends if the padding is worn flat also...but, you are correct that the steering wheel and seat position seems a little off.. it's worse when you have a bench seat...ask me how I know....
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Re: Original seat height position, E bodies.
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I'm only 5'5" so I literally can't see a damn thing out of a typical e body . Very uncomfortable, but the looks are undeniable.... MB
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Re: Original seat height position, E bodies.
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07/24/11 02:47 PM
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I'm only 5'5" so I literally can't see a damn thing out of a typical e body . Very uncomfortable, but the looks are undeniable....
MB
Tha picture is bad ass.
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Re: Original seat height position, E bodies.
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07/24/11 11:45 PM
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I used the stock seat mounting spacers under the front only. It did help recline it a bit.
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Re: Original seat height position, E bodies.
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07/25/11 12:18 PM
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Did E bodies have mounting spacers from the factory ????
I just see the tracks with the studs sticking out on mine. I guess I could shim the front studs with a few washers and see how big a difference that makes.
I picked up a couple sets from RT Specialties or Dale's 'Cuda Shop or somewhere.
My seats have new foam. I wish they sat a bit lower as my head is up close to the headliner, but with the spacers adding to the the recline, i'm used to it.
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