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Bench seat to Buckets


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I’m starting with the bucket seats,  I found a leather pair from a 2014 Cadillac CTS just need to figure out how to wire them.  In the  Caddy the front seat rails go into a socket type of arrangement, I plan on using a square ’u-bolt’ and the stock post and bolt set up in the rear.  The front/back placement will take a little trial and success and it will depend on the console placement as well.

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A lot to do it like original. But we’re going need a little more information on what your plans are. I went from bench seat, column shift and idiot lights to buckets, console with floor shifter, gauge package and tilt steering. 

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Found these pictures years ago if they help.

I was going to do it to my 71, I have 71 or 72 cloth green buckets in the basement but changed my mind, too much work for me.

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3 hours ago, stangeba said:

Found these pictures years ago if they help.

I was going to do it to my 71, I have 71 or 72 cloth green buckets in the basement but changed my mind, too much work for me.

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That's a lot of seats..... Planning on opening a movie theater ? lol

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As Dennis said, which way are you planning to go ? 

If you're going original, and adding the console, etc, it's quite a few steps.

But if "modified" is your choice, just about anything can be made to work. Just remember..... Test fitting a couple times before making any modifications is ALWAYS the best way. ;)

I read an article a few years ago that Acura seats were an easy fit if you go with the factory console and are looking for a comfortable bucket. 

Welcome to the circus. :)

 

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Bucket seat brackets, console bracket ( both of which need to be welded to the floor. Transmission shift linkage bracket( goes on transmission) to hook up cable and lock rod. Correct gauge harness ( or repin procedure for existing harness). Time, money and beer. 

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47 minutes ago, Dtret said:

 Time, money and beer. 

Hard to say which is hardest to come by.

rob

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