Seat bottom question

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The interior of my survivor 67 barracuda fastback that had been stored for 30 years is in great shape other than some of the interior that the mice got into.
I am replacing the headliner and carpet, and that should be it other than the rear seat.
There was a huge mouse nest packed under the rear seat. The urine over the year has rotted the seat bottom frame towards the front in a couple of places, but the good news is that the seat cover is still good.

I’m going to track down a replacement, but before I do I need to know what other rear seat base frames will interchange. Will any A body seat base work from the same vintage?
Is there a difference between a 2 door and 4 door A body rear seat?
 
Yes there is a difference in 2 and 4 door rear seat frames, and also Barracuda notchback frames. Your car has a fold-down rear seat back, correct?
 
Ok, that’s what I was wanting to find out before I start sourcing a compatible replacement.

If anyone in here is in western Canada and has an old seat bottom frame, I’m your guy!
 
fireguyfire said:
The interior of my survivor 67 barracuda fastback that had been stored for 30 years is in great shape other than some of the interior that the mice got into.
I am replacing the headliner and carpet, and that should be it other than the rear seat.
There was a huge mouse nest packed under the rear seat. The urine over the year has rotted the seat bottom frame towards the front in a couple of places, but the good news is that the seat cover is still good.

I’m going to track down a replacement, but before I do I need to know what other rear seat base frames will interchange. Will any A body seat base work from the same vintage?
Is there a difference between a 2 door and 4 door A body rear seat?
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Hey Fireguyfire,

You should be able to repair the seat frame if you can use a MIG welder or have a friend who can. It is mostly made up of 1/4 inch round steel rod. The flat metal parts are where the hog rings attach and dont have to look perfect as they are hidden. I redid the frames on my front bucket seats and they came out fine. Found the 1/4 rod at Canadian Tire. Also available at Princess Auto.
 
Thanks cuda, I was thinking that will be the route to go as well since it sounds like finding a replacement won’t be easy
 
or cheap considering shipping costs
 
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