Mini-tubbed 2nd gen - How do you widen the rear 1/4 panel trim?

[cpd004]

I need to widen the interior plastic 1/4 panel trim and shrink the seats. Is there anyone that does this or am I on my own?

[mikes70]

I didn't. just stretched the sh*t out of it and it bit. I did have Customworks use an interior shop for the seats, came out great. I assembled the interior.

[Jerry ss 396]

I'm in the process rite now. 72 Camaro with DSE mini tubs which I made 1 in wider each side. I cut the interior panels in half , then fiber glassed a piece in between the two half's about 2 inches wide in the center. Also cut a section out of both sides of the seat back frame on both sides then welded the ends back on. The seat buckets , I did the same thing but only on the outside corners. I can text or e mail pics if u want.

[cpd004]

Jerry...I'd appreciate pics! I'll send you a PM.

[KEV 190164]

I am waiting for my dse tubs to turn up for my 2nd gen trans am. would be good if you could put pics up for all to see. a guy over here in the uk fitted 4th gen rear seats in is 2nd gen think there 5" smaller so would probably work.

[g-machine]

I'm in the process rite now. 72 Camaro with DSE mini tubs which I made 1 in wider each side. I cut the interior panels in half , then fiber glassed a piece in between the two half's about 2 inches wide in the center. Also cut a section out of both sides of the seat back frame on both sides then welded the ends back on. The seat buckets , I did the same thing but only on the outside corners. I can text or e mail pics if u want.


Can you send me pictures as well?

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Thanks,
George

[Jerry ss 396]

Cut panels in half

[Jerry ss 396]

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[Jerry ss 396]

Narrowed the seat back frame and relocated the seat frame hooks inward.

[cpd004]

I am waiting for my dse tubs to turn up for my 2nd gen trans am. would be good if you could put pics up for all to see. a guy over here in the uk fitted 4th gen rear seats in is 2nd gen think there 5" smaller so would probably work.


That's interesting. I'll see if I can find something on that somewhere.

[FirebirdSteve]

We narrowed the stock frame, added heat and stretched the armrests and fabbed a matching back seat to the Corbeau's in front...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/04/DSC_0841_zpscc58abf3-1.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/westcansteve/media/Firebird%20Build/DSC_0841_zpscc58abf3.jpg.html)

[Jerry ss 396]

Wow , that looks great. I plan on upholstering over mine too. Do you have any pics in the door striker area inside the jamb ??

[FirebirdSteve]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/IMG_0920_zpspy4lbt4u-1.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/westcansteve/media/Firebird%20Build/IMG_0920_zpspy4lbt4u.jpg.html)

[Jerry ss 396]

Thx for that pic. Top notch work !!!

[cpd004]

Started on the back seat frame and it went surprisingly well. I thought it would be way more difficult than it was. The bottom's seam like they'll be trickier, but haven't gotten to them quite yet.

[tbal]

Started on the back seat frame and it went surprisingly well. I thought it would be way more difficult than it was. The bottom's seam like they'll be trickier, but haven't gotten to them quite yet.

What exactly do you need to do to the bottoms?

[mklinger]

FirebirdSteve,

Tell me about recovering the sail panels and 1/4 trim. What materials and adhesives did you use? Thanks.

[gio75camaro]

Firebirdsteve, what did you use to bond the vinyl or leather to the plastic?

[Schroeder]

This topic has come up at a perfect time for me too. I have all these same questions. I like the upholstery. Was that done professionally? It sure looks like it. I'd like to know more about the whole process, would like to see more pics, and would also like to know what glues and no materials were used for putting that leather over the old panels. Can we get more pics of those and how they're fastened? How do u un fasten them if the need ever arises

[Schroeder]

Never heard anything on this....anyone?

[F-Body International]

Never heard anything on this....anyone?

I think everyone is just knocking in the 2nd gen seat belt hump and running the factory wheel well now haha

[FirebirdSteve]

Sorry for the delay on this!!!
We used adhesive...

[FirebirdSteve]

This topic has come up at a perfect time for me too. I have all these same questions. I like the upholstery. Was that done professionally? It sure looks like it. I'd like to know more about the whole process, would like to see more pics, and would also like to know what glues and no materials were used for putting that leather over the old panels. Can we get more pics of those and how they're fastened? How do u un fasten them if the need ever arises


A friend who is in the biz out of his home shop did the interior. With a little (very) help from me. I will post up more pics today. The seats still use the factory mounts top and bottom and fasten the same way.

[Cedric Gatorade]

Hi, please email pics of 72 Camaro w DSE mini tubs.