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I have been out of stock for quite some time. Is it legal to run an aftermarket seat or seats from another body style in stock. We are replacing the car that was stolen and it looks like we may end up with a bench seat that we don't want.

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Floyd,

This is from the IHRA rulebook: Stock class

UPHOLSTERY: Must have full factory-type upholstery, including front and rear seats when
so equipped from factory, and factory-type floormats in place. No interior gutting permitted.
It is recommended that driver’s seat tracks be bolted down. Rear seat may be removed
when roll bar or cage is installed. Area must be carpeted. Sun visors optional. Class W may
remove rear seat, provided the area is covered with carpet or approved material.


My understanding on this, you can use just about any factory seats. Racing seats are not allowed. Now, in saying that, I've heard there are cars running in stock that DO have racing seats? I guess it just depends on where you run and how they handle tech.

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Do a search here. There are many threads on the subject, after which you'll be thoroughly confused.

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Mark, I have done the search and you are correct I am more confused now than ever. I know jegs offers a seat the reclines and has a slider but also has the holes for the harness. Cobra also offers this option and that was what I am looking for. Those seats look stock with the harness option.

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I've seen many cars with incorrect seats BUT they were factory seats (as in O.E.M) just not for that car

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Thanks Greg. Now I can look at all of my options.

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Floyd,always remember,there are no stupid questions,only stupid answers................
I think you should put an electric chair in the next car and leave it parked outside.:>)

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About 460 volts should do the trick. Thanks Ed. You always seem to make things better.

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Would OEM Ford Econo Van seats be suitable?

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According to NHRA as long as the seats are from the same manufacturer as the car it is acceptable.

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Floyd,

I know that there are some B Body Mopars that are running seats out of a Valiant/Dart in their cars. 12" shorter and 10lbs lighter than the original seats.

Another trick is to gut the passenger seat leaving only enough metal to maintain it's shape.....for bucket seats only.

JimR

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The reason I mentioned it was because the Ford Thunderbolt and Hemi Dart had van seats in them. I am sure chevy had the same cheesy light weight van seats available in the sixties.

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what seats come in the DP challengers?

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The Hemi cars had seats from a A100 dodge van.

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The sad truth (part sad) are Viper seats....

Sad because they still say Viper on them (I am having leather "overs" made that say DP #24)

Sad because they are heavy as sin.

Nice becuase they have slots for twin shoulder straps.

The Viper embroidrey really bothers me....

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gotcha. Hadn't seen the inside of a DP yet so i was curious