Seats

NovaMan · 06-12-2007, 04:32 AM

Mr. Teuton's thread reminded me of a question I've been meaning to ask on here. I'm going to have to use aftermarket racing seats so my helmet is 3" under the roll bar, but I want them to look like they belong in a 1970 Nova - not like they came out of a late model Corvette or a European sports car. (It might seem picky, but I'm a picky guy.) Does anybody have any tips or advice for me?

Also, according to Section 16, part 6:2, it says the seat must bolt to the crossbar. Is it possible to meet that requirement and still have an adjustable seat, or do I just have to give up on that?

~Pete
1970 Nova
12.653@105.43

DIAPERMAN · 06-12-2007, 08:02 AM

We have modified seat for cars like this ,you can do it in the foam work give me a call if I can help DRE 217-454-5289

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Bill Edgeworth · 06-12-2007, 01:05 PM

Looks like Dennis has a solution for your height issue. The adjustable seat is easy to deal with;
This is what I?ve seen;
Weld a tube perpendicular on the cross bar centered on the seat. Fabricate a smaller tube that fits within the bigger tube with a plate on the end to bolt to the seat. Drill a hole through the tube welded onto the crossbar and holes as required in the tube/bracket that mounts to the seat for different seat positions. Then just put a bolt through it.
BUT be careful about the geometry of the whole thing try to make sure you get it on the same plane as your seat brackets.
Also I think some of the chassis guys sell a kit to do this.

Bill Edgeworth
6471 J/SA Firebird

NovaMan · 06-12-2007, 04:02 PM

I've seen kits like this one: http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/55040485.jpg
but I'm concerned that the pre-drilled holes in the bracket wouldn't necessarily correspond with the notches in the seat slider. If I made my own, I could drill the holes exactly where they need to be. I think a slot would be pretty slick, but I don't know if that would always pass tech; it probably depends on the tech guy.

Dennis, what's the best time to call?

~Pete
1970 Nova
12.653@105.43

06-12-2007, 04:32 AM	#1
NovaMan Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 117 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Seats Mr. Teuton's thread reminded me of a question I've been meaning to ask on here. I'm going to have to use aftermarket racing seats so my helmet is 3" under the roll bar, but I want them to look like they belong in a 1970 Nova - not like they came out of a late model Corvette or a European sports car. (It might seem picky, but I'm a picky guy.) Does anybody have any tips or advice for me? Also, according to Section 16, part 6:2, it says the seat must bolt to the crossbar. Is it possible to meet that requirement and still have an adjustable seat, or do I just have to give up on that? ~Pete 1970 Nova 12.653@105.43 __________________ ~Pete 1970 Nova

06-12-2007, 01:05 PM	#3
Bill Edgeworth Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 258 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks like Dennis has a solution for your height issue. The adjustable seat is easy to deal with; This is what I?ve seen; Weld a tube perpendicular on the cross bar centered on the seat. Fabricate a smaller tube that fits within the bigger tube with a plate on the end to bolt to the seat. Drill a hole through the tube welded onto the crossbar and holes as required in the tube/bracket that mounts to the seat for different seat positions. Then just put a bolt through it. BUT be careful about the geometry of the whole thing try to make sure you get it on the same plane as your seat brackets. Also I think some of the chassis guys sell a kit to do this. Bill Edgeworth 6471 J/SA Firebird __________________ Bill Edgeworth 6471 STK

06-12-2007, 04:02 PM	#4
NovaMan Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 117 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've seen kits like this one: http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/55040485.jpg but I'm concerned that the pre-drilled holes in the bracket wouldn't necessarily correspond with the notches in the seat slider. If I made my own, I could drill the holes exactly where they need to be. I think a slot would be pretty slick, but I don't know if that would always pass tech; it probably depends on the tech guy. Dennis, what's the best time to call? ~Pete 1970 Nova 12.653@105.43 __________________ ~Pete 1970 Nova

06-12-2007, 08:02 AM	#2
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	We have modified seat for cars like this ,you can do it in the foam work give me a call if I can help DRE 217-454-5289 WWW.ENGINEDIAPERS.COM