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Concerning the seats

Posted: 2/27/10 6:00pm Message 1 of 17
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Lindsborg, KS - USA
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Vette(s): 1989 Convert. It's HERE ! ! ! This is my first 'Vette. Most likely my last toy as I am 71 years old.
Ermm Has anyone either taken out the seats and/or swapped them side for side ?  The projects book indicates that they maybe swapped side for side but is not clear if this is the entire seat or just the seat backs & bottoms ? ? ?  Any forseable problems ???
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Concerning the seats

Posted: 2/27/10 7:14pm Message 2 of 17
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Powhatan, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1996 Polo Green LT1 Coupe
I've never tried swapping left/right seats as complete assemblies....however any parts pics i've seen over the years shows seat frames/guides/tracks as different part #s for left and right. I suspect what you are reading is referring to swapping seat cushions/covers left to right side.
 
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Posted: 2/27/10 8:47pm Message 3 of 17
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lanoka harbor, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1990 L-98 white/ red/black leather interior targa top auto 1975 L48 blue/black leather interior t tops auto
i believe vaughn is right. the frames are made for left and right but the seat cushions are the same. the only thing i can think of with the cushions is if you had the sport seats the buttons would be on the opposite side if you switch them. mine are regular and i can switch the cushions with no problems.




















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Posted: 2/28/10 5:28pm Message 4 of 17
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Huron, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1989 Red Convertible - 160,000 fun-filled miles -

Also, there's the lumbar support incorporated into the frames to consider. Removing the seats from the shell is straight forward and in my opinion is the way too go. You'll also have a great opportunity to give the carpeting a good vacuum/cleaning while everythings removed. I was amazed at all the junk and coins that had accumulated in mine. Have fun! 




 

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Posted: 3/2/10 3:43pm Message 5 of 17
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North Augusta, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1987 coupe red/saddle, low mile highly optioned, owner-restored trophy winner.
hexcarnut.....have you swapped the seats yet? If so, how? Frames included or not?


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Posted: 3/2/10 5:27pm Message 6 of 17
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Lindsborg, KS - USA
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Vette(s): 1989 Convert. It's HERE ! ! ! This is my first 'Vette. Most likely my last toy as I am 71 years old.
Working slowly but I have one seat out and am looking at how it is put together.  I will keep everyone posted as I progress.  Old men work slowly....Rolling On The Floor Laughing


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Posted: 3/2/10 8:12pm Message 7 of 17
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North Augusta, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1987 coupe red/saddle, low mile highly optioned, owner-restored trophy winner.
If you have sport seats, there are clear-looking rubber joints connecting the various air hoses. These can be brittle and difficult to remove without destruction, which renders them useless. The replacements can be hard to find. For that reason it is in my opinion easier to swap the entire seat; side for side, frame and all. If standard seats, it's even less hassle. It is a worthwhile time investment either way.
I hope the project goes well for you, and I hope you enjoy your Corvette! 



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Posted: 3/3/10 11:23am Message 8 of 17
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York, PA - USA
Joined: 7/20/2009
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Vette(s): 1993 triple white convertible
The bottom bucket of my seat (that the cushion fits in) was split on the side. I purchased a set of used sport seats and removed everything except the bucket part (I have standard seats). I painted them to match my original interior color (white), attached them to the frame track, and snapped in the cushions! Since I only needed 1, I have an extra just in case I would need it. If memory serves me correctly, I think the seats should be returned to the same side they came out of. Good luck!


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Posted: 3/3/10 1:01pm Message 9 of 17
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Ashburn, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1993 40th Anniversary Coupe
I took both of mine out for some minor repairs.  The frames look the same except for the power seat buttons and also the drivers side had an additional bracket for the GM lug wrench.

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Posted: 3/3/10 1:05pm Message 10 of 17
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Ashburn, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1993 40th Anniversary Coupe
While we are on the seat subject.  Any ideas on how to better protect the billet on the left side of the drivers seat.  Replaced mine once and it is showing wear again.  Tried some seat covers but did not like the look.  I have a 40th anniv and want to keep the ruby red seats with the 40th anniv logo on the head rest.  Thinking about just taking the billet off.

Mike
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