Seat Weight

Jim Carter · 05-21-2015, 11:43 AM

Does anyone have a close approximate weight of a bench front seat for 68-69 GM A- bodies?

Thanks.
Jim

Mark Faul · 05-21-2015, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Carter

Does anyone have a close approximate weight of a bench front seat for 68-69 GM A- bodies?

Thanks.
Jim

FWIW, the bench seat in my 66 elCamino weighs 70lbs. Never weighed the bench in my old 69 Chevelle.

Jim Carter · 05-21-2015, 12:23 PM

Thanks Mark. I would think they are very close. Trying to see if swapping to race seats is worth the expense for the gain in weight shifting.

Danny Ashley · 05-21-2015, 01:47 PM

Jim:
Here's the individual weights of the bench seat out of my 1971 T-37 A-Body. Had it re-covered before the stupid aluminum seat rule so I haven't put it back together.
1. Bottom = 39.4 lbs.
2. 2 backs @ 18.4 ea. = 36.8 lbs.
3. 2 head rests @ 3.2 ea. = 6.4 lbs.
Total = 82.6 lbs.
As you might guess I don't like the rule but I've spent a lot of time in other areas to rid weight and it would be foolish for me not to put them in. I'm not sure how much the seats will weigh when installed but maybe someone can tell us. I'm guessing that a savings of around 40-50 lbs. Hope this helps. Regards, Danny

GTX JOHN · 05-21-2015, 03:40 PM

Hi Jim:

Our A Body Mopars saved about 45 lbs over stock
buckets....Hate the look and idea of it but that is a HUGE
weight loss!!!!!!

Hope to see you this year my Friend!

Tom keedle · 05-21-2015, 07:53 PM

soooo,whats the average kirkey weigh?

Lew Silverman · 05-21-2015, 09:07 PM

The Model 41500 weighs 12.1 pounds.

Wasn't the original idea behind the rules change because the newer seats were "safer"?

https://www.kirkeyracing.com/related...op-drawing.jpg

HandOverFist · 05-22-2015, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lew Silverman

The Model 41500 weighs 12.1 pounds.

Wasn't the original idea behind the rules change because the newer seats were "safer"?

https://www.kirkeyracing.com/related...op-drawing.jpg

Yes, but they look like hell with the lid off in most older cars...not so bad in the late models.

Jim Carter · 05-23-2015, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew Silverman

The Model 41500 weighs 12.1 pounds.

Wasn't the original idea behind the rules change because the newer seats were "safer"?

https://www.kirkeyracing.com/related...op-drawing.jpg

Lew:
Does that include the weight of the mounting rails, hardware and covering?

Run to Rund · 05-22-2015, 08:28 PM

66 Olds F85 front bench weighs 74 lb.

05-21-2015, 11:43 AM	#1
Jim Carter Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 190 Likes: 10 Liked 19 Times in 3 Posts	Seat Weight Does anyone have a close approximate weight of a bench front seat for 68-69 GM A- bodies? Thanks. Jim

05-21-2015, 12:23 PM	#3
Jim Carter Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 190 Likes: 10 Liked 19 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Seat Weight Thanks Mark. I would think they are very close. Trying to see if swapping to race seats is worth the expense for the gain in weight shifting.

05-21-2015, 01:47 PM	#4
Danny Ashley Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Marion,In. Posts: 266 Likes: 58 Liked 108 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Seat Weight Jim: Here's the individual weights of the bench seat out of my 1971 T-37 A-Body. Had it re-covered before the stupid aluminum seat rule so I haven't put it back together. 1. Bottom = 39.4 lbs. 2. 2 backs @ 18.4 ea. = 36.8 lbs. 3. 2 head rests @ 3.2 ea. = 6.4 lbs. Total = 82.6 lbs. As you might guess I don't like the rule but I've spent a lot of time in other areas to rid weight and it would be foolish for me not to put them in. I'm not sure how much the seats will weigh when installed but maybe someone can tell us. I'm guessing that a savings of around 40-50 lbs. Hope this helps. Regards, Danny

05-21-2015, 03:40 PM	#5
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,709 Likes: 2,737 Liked 2,400 Times in 680 Posts	Re: Seat Weight Hi Jim: Our A Body Mopars saved about 45 lbs over stock buckets....Hate the look and idea of it but that is a HUGE weight loss!!!!!! Hope to see you this year my Friend! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 05-21-2015 at 09:15 PM.

05-21-2015, 07:53 PM	#6
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Seat Weight soooo,whats the average kirkey weigh? __________________ without losers,winning means nothing.

05-21-2015, 09:07 PM	#7
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Seat Weight The Model 41500 weighs 12.1 pounds. Wasn't the original idea behind the rules change because the newer seats were "safer"? https://www.kirkeyracing.com/related...op-drawing.jpg __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

05-22-2015, 08:28 PM	#10
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Seat Weight 66 Olds F85 front bench weighs 74 lb.