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    11/13/2021 10:23 PM  #1

    BTaylor
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    Front seat replacements what do you have.

    I would like to replace my stock low back seats with something more supportive and that reclines.
    Planning on some road trips and want to be comfortable. What are you all using?

    68 Cougar XR7 347 stroker T5 3:80
     

    11/13/2021 11:19 PM  #2

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    Recaro Expert M seats.  Recline, adjustable side bolsters on the seat back, adjustable leg supports, all manual.

     

    11/13/2021 11:33 PM  #3

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    Recaros here, too.  I installed them in 1984 and they have been recovered several times.  They are totally manual. Front to back sliders.  The mounting brackets allow for front to back tipping of the seat bottom.  The back will recline.  That's it.  I can drive thru a whole tank of gas without any discomfort,  And have done multi thousand mile trips in comfort.  It is set up just for me and others have had difficulty on occasion when they had to drive it - tough.

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    11/14/2021 6:45 AM  #4

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    TMI Sport Seats with headrests.  They are vinyl and have horizontal ribbing like the OE seats in '67.  They are very comfortable and installed with zero issues with the adapter brackets from TMI.  They are also much more supportive than the OE seats.  I've driven a couple 1hr plus trips in them and never felt stiff, etc. getting out of the car. 

     

    11/14/2021 6:57 AM  #5

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    Several of us on here have used Foxbody seats with TMI covers to match the rest of the interior.  I used 89 convertible seats but switched to a smaller headrest than the stock halo headrests

     

    11/14/2021 10:35 AM  #6

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    1994 Fox body seats with the buns extensively modified to appear as original 68 style.
    Wrapped in real cow hide with buffalo inserts, rear seat to match.
    Being a few inches over 6 feet tall and to keep my knees away from my ears I  modded the Fox seat rails that are longer and have more travel than the 68’s, I also added extenders.
    Seats don’t recline.




    Left Fox seat, center modded seat, right O/E 68 seat

    Front rall extender

    rear extender

    Last edited by Rudi (11/14/2021 10:55 AM)

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    11/14/2021 11:23 AM  #7

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    TMI sport seats, Had to make brackets to make them lower in car . Head clearance is ok ,And seats are very comfortable.

    If its worth doing do it right !
     

    11/14/2021 2:29 PM  #8

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    I used 89 Fox GT seats (Recaro) with TMI 66 Pony upholstery and new TMI foam.  They are also convertible seats which do not allow full recline so....I found a right side coupe seat and swapped the recliner to the  passenger seat in the Heap.  Now Mom can nap easier on the road.  The Driver's side has enough recline to suit me when driving.  The convertible seats also have a guide loop for the shoulder belt which the coupe seats do not have.  This worked out perfect for the three point belt conversion in the Heap.  When I bought these TMI was not able to put the "Pony Panel" in the Fox seats as it was too wide.  So they put plane panels in the rear covers to match the fronts.  They did include the Pony medalian.  Personally I like it without the Pony Panel but I understand they have re-designed things so they can include the ponys on the Fox seats not.

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    11/14/2021 2:40 PM  #9

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.



    I forgot we can post pics now!  Here are the Recaro experts.

     

    11/14/2021 3:11 PM  #10

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    I posted pics of my 96 seats in my 68. (Sorry about the big size) in this earlier thread. See posting #7  https://fyi.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=10897
     

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    11/14/2021 4:33 PM  #11

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    2011 Mustang GT/CS seats in mine. With the 67 tracks installed they sit lower and move farther back than the originals. Me like.

    Last edited by RV6 (11/14/2021 4:33 PM)

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    11/14/2021 7:03 PM  #12

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    Just for info on what not to do, I put 2006 Audi A4 seats in mine. While I like the look, fit, and comfort, they were a royal pita to install. Gotta love that German over engineering. After making the driver's side frame mount, I found out that the passenger side shared nothing in common. Oy.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    11/14/2021 10:17 PM  #13

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.



    Just foxbody seats.

     

    11/18/2021 8:42 AM  #14

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    Take a look at Summit Racing.  Several of us use the Procar seats.Procar 80-1200-51R - Procar Elite Lumbar Series 1200 SeatsSeat, Elite Lumbar Series 1200, Reclining, Right Side, Vinyl, Black, EachPart Number: SCA-80-1200-51R     ( 6 )Will be special ordered for youEstimated Ship Date: 11/29/2021=11px (if ordered today)

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    11/18/2021 11:13 AM  #15

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    almcgee wrote:

    Take a look at Summit Racing.  Several of us use the Procar seats.Procar 80-1200-51R - Procar Elite Lumbar Series 1200 SeatsSeat, Elite Lumbar Series 1200, Reclining, Right Side, Vinyl, Black, EachPart Number: SCA-80-1200-51R     ( 6 )Will be special ordered for youEstimated Ship Date: 11/29/2021=11px (if ordered today)

    What seat tracks did you use to put the Procar seats in? There is a Summit Racing fairly close to me.
     

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    11/18/2021 11:37 AM  #16

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    Used extenders and bolted seats to them.  The extenders are sold somewhere here on the forum.  Custom fit.  downside is not adjustable;but, a lot of leg and head room.  I used to hate the lack of space and that problem has disappeared.

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    11/18/2021 12:48 PM  #17

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    Lucky me I’m only 5’8” tall so no mods
    I like most I’ve seen
    Try to keep original look but more comfortable and would prefer it to recline
    We are planning a lit of trip

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    11/18/2021 8:52 PM  #18

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    Re: Front seat replacements what do you have.

    I don’t have any pics but heard late model VW bug has some nice low bucket seats.

     

     

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