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Modern seats in '72 Charger? #73421 06/14/08 08:52 AM 06/14/08 08:52 AM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,356 Kentucky D dfsmopars OP top fuel
dfsmopars OP top fuel D Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,356 Kentucky	Has anyone seen modern bucket seats put in the 3rd gen. Chargers? I am talking with power controls as well. ‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: dfsmopars] #73422 06/14/08 03:51 PM 06/14/08 03:51 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,109 Hiram, Georgia 474218 super stock
474218 super stock Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,109 Hiram, Georgia	Quote: Has anyone seen modern bucket seats put in the 3rd gen. Chargers? I am talking with power controls as well. Since I own a 66 and a 69, I figured 72 was modern.

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: 474218] #73423 06/14/08 04:52 PM 06/14/08 04:52 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,356 Kentucky D dfsmopars OP top fuel
dfsmopars OP top fuel D Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,356 Kentucky	Quote: Quote: Has anyone seen modern bucket seats put in the 3rd gen. Chargers? I am talking with power controls as well. Since I own a 66 and a 69, I figured 72 was modern. Sit in my car with vinyl upholstery on a bench sit and you'll see it isn't to modern feeling. ‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: dfsmopars] #73424 06/14/08 05:20 PM 06/14/08 05:20 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,708 S. Il. U.S.A. 5spdcuda top fuel
5spdcuda top fuel Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,708 S. Il. U.S.A.	I have Mitsubishi Eclipse seats in my Cuda. My seats are manual, but I suppose you could make power ones work as well. They were NOT a bolt in deal, but as long as you're up for some fabrication, it can be done. It's a big improvement over the old ones. Good luck.

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: 5spdcuda] #73425 06/14/08 07:21 PM 06/14/08 07:21 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts
DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	Buddy, power seats weigh a ton, trust me when I say you want manual seats. I've got a pic of another members roadrunner. He put in reupholstered 80's Charger seats, they look good. But if you want something you can drop in, good luck finding something the right color that actually suits your car. I've heard a few people having luck with the avenger/sebring 2dr seats. Power, integrated shoulder strap, etc.

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: dfsmopars] #73426 06/14/08 07:58 PM 06/14/08 07:58 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,637 Western Michigan 68Fastback master
68Fastback master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,637 Western Michigan	Here is an old thread I have kept because it is something I plan on doing. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...&PHPSESSID=

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: 68Fastback] #73427 06/14/08 08:20 PM 06/14/08 08:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger
OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA	Quote: Here is an old thread I have kept because it is something I plan on doing. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...&PHPSESSID= BTW...I've driven the car around with those seats I posted about (car is supercharged now too ) and they are Very comfortable!

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: 68Fastback] #73428 06/14/08 11:13 PM 06/14/08 11:13 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,356 Kentucky D dfsmopars OP top fuel
dfsmopars OP top fuel D Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,356 Kentucky	Quote: Here is an old thread I have kept because it is something I plan on doing. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...&PHPSESSID= I know about Corbeau, my son has them in his Trans Am. They are very nice seats. I am just trying to explore options. I here what some of you are saying about power seats. Perhaps that is an option that is not really worth it. Some of the more nostalgic looking after market seats do scare me as far as quality. I guess I need to hit more swap meets. Thanks for everyone's input. ‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: dfsmopars] #73429 06/18/08 07:41 AM 06/18/08 07:41 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,415 Connecticut Ron_M top fuel
Ron_M top fuel Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,415 Connecticut	FWIW, I had 86 Daytona lumbar seats (mounted on the 73 tracks) in my 73 Satellite. After I while the (bun) bolsters became irritating (side of seat cushion) and I ended up removing them and putting the originals back in. So I guess what I am saying is keep the originals just in case... Common sense is a flower that does not grow in everybody's garden

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: Ron_M] #73430 06/18/08 08:55 AM 06/18/08 08:55 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,584 MD p d'ro pro stock
p d'ro pro stock Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,584 MD	I think Pro-Scat seats are used a lot in clasic cars. Google them...

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: p d'ro] #73431 06/18/08 10:56 AM 06/18/08 10:56 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger
OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA	Quote: I think Pro-Scat seats are used a lot in clasic cars. Google them... If you look at that link above to the old thread, you can see the Pro-Car seats (by Scat) I used..

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: OzHemi] #73432 06/18/08 11:04 AM 06/18/08 11:04 AM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,356 Kentucky D dfsmopars OP top fuel
dfsmopars OP top fuel D Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,356 Kentucky	Quote: Quote: I think Pro-Scat seats are used a lot in clasic cars. Google them... If you look at that link above to the old thread, you can see the Pro-Car seats (by Scat) I used.. These look like some nice options. Summit sells the ProScat and the price is reasonable. The Pro-Car however are a lot more expensive so there must be a significant difference in quality. I am going to have to do some investigating. Thanks for the informatiom. ‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: dfsmopars] #73433 06/19/08 12:49 AM 06/19/08 12:49 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 33 So. California M Mickey Mikie member
Mickey Mikie member M Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 33 So. California	I bought a pair of the Procar seats by Scat through Summit. The seats came right away, but I had to wait 6 to 8 weeks for the frames to be made for my 70 Dart. Summit was great, despite the wait and made sure I was happy with the way it worked out. The frames were well made and finished. I was able to use the existing mounting holes but as the Dart had a bench seat, I needed to drill two new ones. I had to play with position a bit, which called for additional washers under one side before they looked like they belonged there. I will say this....if you have a waistline larger than 36", you will find these seats fatiguing for all but short distance drives. I wish Scat would make them in a wider version the way Corbeau does with some of their seats. If this isn't a factor for you, these are great seats. I used mine for 6 months until someone ran a stop sign and totaled my Dart. The Dart's frame was tweaked beyond practical repair, but the seats were undamaged and protected my son very well. The seats and frames sit in my shed. I live in So California. If you like these seats, maybe we can work something out that's better than buying them new.

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: Mickey Mikie] #73434 06/19/08 01:26 AM 06/19/08 01:26 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,637 Western Michigan 68Fastback master
68Fastback master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,637 Western Michigan	Hey Mike not tohijack the offer but I would be interested in seeing the seats, will send you a PM. Jesse

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: dfsmopars] #73435 06/19/08 08:59 AM 06/19/08 08:59 AM
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71charger top fuel 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,015 Frederick, MD	Last time I was in the U.S., one of my rentals was a Buick Lucerne. I found myself thinking the front buckets would be nice in my '71.

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: 68Fastback] #73436 06/19/08 11:56 AM 06/19/08 11:56 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger
OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA	Quote: Hey Mike not tohijack the offer but I would be interested in seeing the seats, will send you a PM. Jesse You are welcome to sit in the ones I have too if you like..they are in the car now ..just not for sale though

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: dfsmopars] #73437 06/19/08 03:08 PM 06/19/08 03:08 PM
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Lefty master L Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California	Quote: Has anyone seen modern bucket seats put in the 3rd gen. Chargers? I am talking with power controls as well. Here are 2005 Lincoln LS with a gazillion controls including heat. They are in my 66 Coronet. I had to fabricate new brackets and rewire the drivers side to work without the memory switches.

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: OzHemi] #73438 06/19/08 04:56 PM 06/19/08 04:56 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,637 Western Michigan 68Fastback master
68Fastback master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,637 Western Michigan	Does that include a test drive. Jesse Quote: Quote: Hey Mike not tohijack the offer but I would be interested in seeing the seats, will send you a PM. Jesse You are welcome to sit in the ones I have too if you like..they are in the car now ..just not for sale though

Re: Modern seats in '72 Charger? [Re: 68Fastback] #73439 06/19/08 07:28 PM 06/19/08 07:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger
OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA	The windsheild and back window are only in temporarily...but it drives around good Blowers are fun by the way! Quote: Does that include a test drive. Jesse Quote: Quote: Hey Mike not tohijack the offer but I would be interested in seeing the seats, will send you a PM. Jesse You are welcome to sit in the ones I have too if you like..they are in the car now ..just not for sale though

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