Copdogcorvettes said:
HELP!!
I can not seam to find the threads about putting C4 seat in a C3. I know I have read them, but don't remember the information. If anyone can help Please do. I have pick up a set of 91 seat to go in my 78.
Gary
Okay- done that before!!! I had 89 seats in my 78.
You will be able to do it a variety of ways- but this is how I did it-
1.) DON'T use the seat rails from the 91. They will sit TOO TALL.
2.) USE your 78 rails.... but you will most likely need to craft FOUR 1 1/2 in spacer to use on the anchoring points for the front of the seat rails. This will allow you to overcome any motors or provisions that dip below the frame mounting bolt holes.
3.) Use some thing strong- like a block of drilled aluminum that has the right slope to transition to the rear bolts which need no adapters. Use wood to get a prototype before you make the final product. Or, if you are cheap..... go to the hardware store and find yourself some long bolts and spacers. Just remember it isn't as sturdy as the first option. And, it looks ghetto.
4.) Remove the bottom cushion and drill the new mounting holes. Use your old seats as a guide.
Personally, I'd stick to the 79-82 seats because they are the 3/4 brake-in-the-upper-half style. It makes accessing the rear A LOT easier than with the C4 seats.
I used those seats for a many years... from say 96-01. Not too bad either. I found a set of 80 frames and purchased new cushions to replace the worn out originals.
