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3/19/2023 5:47 PM  #1


New Aftermarket Seats

Anybody have any Good suggestions for aftermarket seats that fit a1966 Mustang, preferably cloth? Not interested in seats from a newer stock Mustang.


1966, vert, 347 stroker, T5z, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", EPAS
 

3/19/2023 5:50 PM  #2


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

Recaro sport or experts

 

3/19/2023 8:15 PM  #3


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

I'm with Bentworker.  Recaro is the way to go.  I've had mine since 1983.  Several hundred thousand miles later and a couple of re-upholsters of the driver seat, I can comfortably drive thru a full tank of gas and not have a sore butt.  Passengers often comment on how comfortable they are.  Not cheap, but you should not need another set any time soon.


Original owner - 351w,T-5, 4whl disks, power R&P
 

3/20/2023 6:09 AM  #4


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

LMR makes a brand new seat that mimics the Foxbody seats.  Not a bad price for a pair:

Fox Body Factory Style Sport Seats - Black Cloth | (79-93) (lmr.com)

 

3/20/2023 6:36 AM  #5


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

senzstang wrote:

LMR makes a brand new seat that mimics the Foxbody seats.  Not a bad price for a pair:

Fox Body Factory Style Sport Seats - Black Cloth | (79-93) (lmr.com)

Those look pretty good but they, apparently, do not have the power lumbar support.  I rebuilt a set of 89 Fox seats and covered them with TMI upholstery in the 66 Pony pattern.  Also installed all new TMI foam.  We have around 40K on them and have done a number of 400 mile days and a few over 500 without complaint.  
I know you said you didn't want any later model Mustang seats but, honestly,  you could do worse for a driver.  If you are going racing, well, that's a different story, I guess.

 


"you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
 

3/20/2023 9:08 AM  #6


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

Bentworker wrote:

Recaro sport or experts

I was looking at them this morning. I looked at the prices and it appeared that their pricing for a pair of seats just about the same as everyone else. And then I realized that was an each price. Most other vendors price their seats per pair.


1966, vert, 347 stroker, T5z, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", EPAS
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3/20/2023 9:38 AM  #7


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

Yeah, they are definitely spendy, but I do believe you get what you pay for.  Recaro is an OEM supplier, and I don't think any other aftermarket seat company can claim that.  So the design and materials are on par with an OEM seat.  Another factor is that Recaro has 3 factories (Germany, USA, and Japan).  Most of the other stuff you buy is going to be made in China.

I will say I love mt TMI sport seats, but I think they are only available in vinyl and possibly leather.  I didn't mind because the car had a vinyl interior from the factory, so I was just keeping it period correct.  I went with TMI because they had seats with horizontal pleats.  Every other one I saw was vertical.  All the pleats in a '67 are horizontal, and I wanted seats that looked like they belonged. 
 

 

3/20/2023 11:01 AM  #8


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

I seem to recall that somewhere, eons ago, I hear or read that the Fox GT seats were made by Recaro.  Just saying.


"you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
 

3/20/2023 11:10 AM  #9


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

It would not surprise me, because the style of those seats is very similar to other OEM seats, which I know were made by Recaro.  In fact, thinking about the Recaros in a BMW 3 series Alpinia built around the same time as the Fox cars the primary difference is that the BMW seats were covered with leather.  The layout and adjustment for both seats as I'm thinking of them seem to have been identical. 

 

3/20/2023 11:36 AM  #10


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

I once flew to Cuba on an Air Transat plane that had leather Recaro seats.
I doubt if you could go to Victorville and get surplus one even though there are thousands of them there.


Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
 

3/20/2023 12:41 PM  #11


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

There are cars you can harvest non-airbag Recaro seats from, but they are hard to find.  Best source is a 1980’s BMW 320is.   Used to be able to find them in the junkyards 20 years ago, but now they are hard to find.  If you research used Recaro seat pricing you might come to the same conclusion I did and just buy new.  They seem to hold value.

 

3/20/2023 2:38 PM  #12


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

I like the Recaro Expert seat. I do not like the price.

I am looking at something less expensive. I am considering the Procar Elite Lumbar DLX. Price for one black velour seat with tax, shipping and 5% off is $659.00.

The price for one Cloth Recaro Expert with tax and shipping from Summit Racing is $1,652.00. Ouch!
 


1966, vert, 347 stroker, T5z, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", EPAS
     Thread Starter
 

3/20/2023 3:05 PM  #13


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

KeithP wrote:

The price for one Cloth Recaro Expert with tax and shipping from Summit Racing is $1,652.00. Ouch!
 

 
That's about what I paid for my Mach 1.


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

3/20/2023 3:56 PM  #14


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

KeithP wrote:

I like the Recaro Expert seat. I do not like the price.

I am looking at something less expensive. I am considering the Procar Elite Lumbar DLX. Price for one black velour seat with tax, shipping and 5% off is $659.00.

The price for one Cloth Recaro Expert with tax and shipping from Summit Racing is $1,652.00. Ouch!
 

I'd research reviews on those seats.  If they are good then I would probably buy them. 

 

3/21/2023 7:28 PM  #15


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

TKOPerformance wrote:

KeithP wrote:

I like the Recaro Expert seat. I do not like the price.

I am looking at something less expensive. I am considering the Procar Elite Lumbar DLX. Price for one black velour seat with tax, shipping and 5% off is $659.00.

The price for one Cloth Recaro Expert with tax and shipping from Summit Racing is $1,652.00. Ouch!
 

I'd research reviews on those seats.  If they are good then I would probably buy them. 

Yeah, I hear you. Reviews look good.
The velour seat cloth makes me think of the this:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA8zLjGorW8
 


1966, vert, 347 stroker, T5z, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", EPAS
     Thread Starter
 

3/21/2023 7:57 PM  #16


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

@KeithP

If you are still kicking around the idea of Recaro seats try calling some Recaro Dealers.  I bought mine from Griffin Motorwerke in Berkeley CA.  You should be able to get plain old experts for 1200 ish.  They also carried direct fit seat adapters of good quality.

Also if you are West Coast I am smack between SF and Portland if you want to sit in some.

 

3/21/2023 8:09 PM  #17


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

Bentworker wrote:

@KeithP

If you are still kicking around the idea of Recaro seats try calling some Recaro Dealers. I bought mine from Griffin Motorwerke in Berkeley CA. You should be able to get plain old experts for 1200 ish. They also carried direct fit seat adapters of good quality.

Also if you are West Coast I am smack between SF and Portland if you want to sit in some.

Sitting on my butt in Scottsdale,AZ(Phoenix,AZ). I have spent my ransom share of 1966 Mustang related items in the last year. I am spending more than I am earning, since I am retired.  I am trying to scale back, but sometimes I cannot help myself and get carried away. I have not ordered from anybody else yet, and know Recaro is the way to go for a soft/comfortable ride. But am I willing to spend that money? I wish I could sit in a Recaro and a Procar seat! I already know the outcome. But is it worth the extra(double) money?


1966, vert, 347 stroker, T5z, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", EPAS
     Thread Starter
 

3/21/2023 8:37 PM  #18


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

KeithP wrote:

Bentworker wrote:

@KeithP

If you are still kicking around the idea of Recaro seats try calling some Recaro Dealers. I bought mine from Griffin Motorwerke in Berkeley CA. You should be able to get plain old experts for 1200 ish. They also carried direct fit seat adapters of good quality.

Also if you are West Coast I am smack between SF and Portland if you want to sit in some.

Sitting on my butt in Scottsdale,AZ(Phoenix,AZ). I have spent my ransom share of 1966 Mustang related items in the last year. I am spending more than I am earning, since I am retired.  I am trying to scale back, but sometimes I cannot help myself and get carried away. I have not ordered from anybody else yet, and know Recaro is the way to go for a soft/comfortable ride. But am I willing to spend that money? I wish I could sit in a Recaro and a Procar seat! I already know the outcome. But is it worth the extra(double) money?

Go sit in some

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Phone: 1-480-966-3040
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Phone: 1-626-369-2226
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3/22/2023 7:47 PM  #19


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

Bentworker wrote:

KeithP wrote:

Bentworker wrote:

@KeithP

If you are still kicking around the idea of Recaro seats try calling some Recaro Dealers. I bought mine from Griffin Motorwerke in Berkeley CA. You should be able to get plain old experts for 1200 ish. They also carried direct fit seat adapters of good quality.

Also if you are West Coast I am smack between SF and Portland if you want to sit in some.

Sitting on my butt in Scottsdale,AZ(Phoenix,AZ). I have spent my ransom share of 1966 Mustang related items in the last year. I am spending more than I am earning, since I am retired.  I am trying to scale back, but sometimes I cannot help myself and get carried away. I have not ordered from anybody else yet, and know Recaro is the way to go for a soft/comfortable ride. But am I willing to spend that money? I wish I could sit in a Recaro and a Procar seat! I already know the outcome. But is it worth the extra(double) money?

Go sit in some

Authorized Service Partner
NEAR TO PHOENIX, AZ, USA

DEALER
VIVID RACING
1429 W. Scott Ave
85233 Gilbert
Phone: 1-480-966-3040
Web: www.vividracing.com
MINDS CORP
205 Lemon Creek Dr
91789 Walnut
Phone: 1-626-369-2226
Web: www.mindscorp.com
OPTIONS AUTO SALON
985 North Todd Avenue
91702 Azusa
Phone: 1-626-812-7222
Web: www.optionsauto.com
GOWESTY
1119 Los Olivos Ave
93402 Los Osos
Phone: 1-888-469-3789
Web: gowesty.com

Thanks. I just can't justify the cost at this time.


1966, vert, 347 stroker, T5z, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", EPAS
     Thread Starter
 

3/23/2023 5:04 AM  #20


Re: New Aftermarket Seats

Then maybe the smart play is to keep what you have for now and look to upgrade later.  There's a saying I live by in my business and often share my customers at times: There's never enough money to do things right the first time, but there always seems to be enough to do it twice.  Not trying to push you one way or the other, or make any statement about how you are building your car, literally just food for thought. 

 

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