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Old 11-17-2021, 12:43 PM   #1
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Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ??

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His brackets are so much stronger than the originals. And moving the inner rivnut is no biggie. Post some pics so we can see.
Pictures of Ken's brackets ?
The steel is 3/16" thick, heavy duty.
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Old 11-17-2021, 01:36 PM   #2
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Pictures of Ken's brackets ?
Of your project and getting the seats mounted up when you do
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Old 11-17-2021, 09:48 PM   #3
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Of your project and getting the seats mounted up when you do
Yes, definitely will post pics when I get there. My seat covers were ordered about 3 weeks after TKCR's were ordered,
so it's gonna be a while. Maybe can get seats installed and temporarily drive with the old seat covers
which are not terrible.

I saw a picture of a support 'bar' somewhere (cant remember where) that fits under the console
to bring it to proper height. Anyone have any ideas where to find one, or an
alternate solution ?? Or is that not needed ??
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Old 11-17-2021, 10:02 PM   #4
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I saw a picture of a support 'bar' somewhere (cant remember where) that fits under the console
to bring it to proper height. Anyone have any ideas where to find one, or an
alternate solution ?? Or is that not needed ??
Not sure. I think most people bolt the console directly to the floor. If the height isn’t to your liking I imagine some spacers with a “support bar” could be easily mocked up
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Old 11-19-2021, 04:46 PM   #5
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Re: BUCKET SEATS in a 1984 ??

Making some progress. Got the bench removed, cleaned the floor, drilled the rear/center hole,
test fit the drivers seat. No problems (knock on wood). Still need to get center/front brackets welded.

I really like the saddle color with the dark blue, that's why I ordered saddle seat covers.
Of course I will have to paint the door panels, order new dash pad, etc.
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Old 11-19-2021, 05:09 PM   #6
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Oh man that’s gonna look great
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Old 11-19-2021, 06:11 PM   #7
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Loving it so far! It’s going to look awesome.
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