Aftermarket bucket seats into a bench seat car- concerns and considerations?
First, it looks like us bench seat folks will need to install floor reinforcements similar to what the factory bucket cars had. Is it correct to say that these must be welded or is a bolt-in application acceptable?
Auto Metal Direct 407-1067-S: Bucket Seat Floor Mounting Bracket Set for 1967-1976 Mopar A-Body | JEGS
Original A-Body bucket seat tracks can be pretty tricky to track down. and many aftermarket companies offer more universal seat tracks. Has anyone had luck using these? Or are we better off finding original (or repop) style tracks?
In other words, is it easier to fit the aftermarket seats to the OEM style tracks or is it easier to fit aftermarket tracks to the floor of the car?
Lastly, there are a number of companies that offer retro-fit three point seat belts with retractors. Is there a preferred brand/type?
As great as the OEM buckets look for our old Mopars, I think I want to go slightly different direction, preferably with a bit more lateral support but still fitting the early 1970s sports car look. I believe I've finally settled on a particular seat. They're not going to be the first choice for a lot of folks here...but they work for me and I suspect they will save quite a few lbs compared to the bench. These are "Nurburgring" seats made by BF Torino. Even the vinyl version aren't cheap but also not expensive by nicer quality aftermarket seat standards.
Has anyone made seats like these work?
First, it looks like us bench seat folks will need to install floor reinforcements similar to what the factory bucket cars had. Is it correct to say that these must be welded or is a bolt-in application acceptable?
Auto Metal Direct 407-1067-S: Bucket Seat Floor Mounting Bracket Set for 1967-1976 Mopar A-Body | JEGS
Original A-Body bucket seat tracks can be pretty tricky to track down. and many aftermarket companies offer more universal seat tracks. Has anyone had luck using these? Or are we better off finding original (or repop) style tracks?
In other words, is it easier to fit the aftermarket seats to the OEM style tracks or is it easier to fit aftermarket tracks to the floor of the car?
Lastly, there are a number of companies that offer retro-fit three point seat belts with retractors. Is there a preferred brand/type?
As great as the OEM buckets look for our old Mopars, I think I want to go slightly different direction, preferably with a bit more lateral support but still fitting the early 1970s sports car look. I believe I've finally settled on a particular seat. They're not going to be the first choice for a lot of folks here...but they work for me and I suspect they will save quite a few lbs compared to the bench. These are "Nurburgring" seats made by BF Torino. Even the vinyl version aren't cheap but also not expensive by nicer quality aftermarket seat standards.
Has anyone made seats like these work?
