1965 Dart Seating Options?

[mdmmfm]

Hello Mopar Fans,

I was wondering if anyone has swapped a later model bench seat ('67-'76) into an early Dart ('64-'66). I have a four-door. Do they fit? I'm keen on having headrests/neck support, but I'm also wondering what it would look like to have one in the car. I have the opportunity to get one from a Valiant with the high back seat section for the driver and passenger, but I cannot picture it in my head. Has anyone done such a seat swap, and, if so, do you have pics of it? Thanks in advance.

Matt

 

[cosgig]

I think the floor pan is different and the seat won't bolt in correctly! I haven't actually done this but I think the early A is narrower and the floor is different at the outer edge where it bolts in!

 

[kesteb]

I tried thus several years ago. The floor pans are similar. But, the seat back is too wide and the seat bottom is too narrow, especially with the rear seat.

 

[BillGrissom]

Most 70's seats would be pretty worn and replacement foam and vinyl runs ~$700 for any 60-70's Mopar seats. I would consider much later. If you don't mind bucket seats, I put seats from a Sebring in my 65 Dart. They have an integrated shoulder belt, which is about the only way to get that in a 1965 car. Some years have issues with the electrical controls. You might get a pair for $150 like I did.

 

[mdmmfm]

Thank you everyone for the feedback and guidance; I appreciate it. I'm always glad to avoid purchasing things that I don't need, especially if they will not work for my application. BillGrissom, your seat swap sounds familiar. Did you happen to show that conversion on another website or link? I know I read that many moons ago and saw the conversion, but when I tried to find it recently, I could not find anything. If so and you can guide me to where I can read about that, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[Clroads]

This is the base link

http://www.corvairkid.com/sebring.htm

Hear is an a body link

http://www.slantsix.org/forum/viewt...ghlight=&sid=1a5b9319eedacfc7140d4b5d140d4c72

I did this over the summer.

 

[BillGrissom]

mdmmfm, Not me. I don't recall posting seat photos. Many use Sebring seats for the integral shoulder belt. Some convertible seats make a belt easier. I have Cobra seats for my 64 Valiant.

Clroads, Thanks for posting that very useful link. I might have seen it before, and filed away for when I finish w/ my seats (after interior). I did recall that some Sebring years are easier, and not sure what year I have. So far, I just made brackets to mount to the floor and installed for fit and to move the car.

 

[mdmmfm]

Gentlemen, thank you for the responses. Bill, your note about the Sebring seats was appreciated and what jogged my memory about the other article I had forgotten about. Clroads, thank you reading my mind, jumping in, and sending the links about the seats; the Slantsix website was where I originally saw the article. Those are very informative and helpful articles. Now, for my final question about this conversion (or so I say final question; I'm sure there will be others): has anyone does this conversion in a '63-'66 four-door Dart/Valiant and have pictures they can post? Just trying to wrap my head around what the conversion would look like in a four-door. Thanks in advance, and Merry Christmas/Happy New Year!