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I'm using a set of Toyota Solara power front buckets on my 68 RR build. They have moderate bolsters and the passenger goes forward when you put the seatback all the way up. I had mine upholstered in the white Pearl for my 68 RR project. They match the Legendary rear seat covers I found for the back as well as the front and rear door panels.

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those look REALLY good. Did you need to make custom floor brackets?
 

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I am putting 2016 Challenger seats in my 63 Sport Fury. My floorpans are higher on one side so the seats won't sit flat. Are you guys making frames, shims or what to level the seat mounting??
 

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Put some 2000 Honda Accord seats in my Runner- driver side full power, lumbar support etc. Very comfy with no more neck/back discomfort. I’m happy with them (my chiroproctor not so much…new seats are impacting his retirement plans).

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Only took 6 months to get the material from the manufacturer.:)
Been asked by many people (even Mopar people) who think they are factory seats...:rolleyes:
 

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Nice ideas here, makes me want to find something "modern" and supporting seats as well.
Anyone knows the dimensions of the B-body original frame bolt holes? (i've got a '69 Coronet)
I've seen some seats but wonder if can fabricate a bracket to install on the original frames and bolt a new seat on to without getting too high.
 

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These seats are attractive, and offer better comfort and support. However, they offer no additional impact protection, since they don't have shoulder belts. The function of a seat belt is:
a. Keep your lethally traumatized body in the vehicle, so
b. The coroner's work is easier.
If going to all this trouble, GET SHOULDER BELTS!! A functioning shoulder belt prevents most upper body - and face - blunt trauma. The air bag really adds very little protection.I plan to install Sebring convertible seats in my 63 SF vert...with the integral shoulder harness.
 

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i write this from my expertise in human impact tolerance; I worked in the USAF lab with the decel tracks, etc.
 

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The function of a seat belt is:
a. Keep your lethally traumatized body in the vehicle, so
b. The coroner's work is easier.
:lol:
GET SHOULDER BELTS!! A functioning shoulder belt prevents most upper body - and face - blunt trauma.
AGREED!
Although I selected my Scat Procar seats because of their appearance and relatively low cost, I knew I'd want or need a 5 point harness in the future, and the bucket seats I got have slots for them to pass through.
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