Houndstooth Racing Seats and Rear Cover

[arizen]

Here are a couple of pictures of some seats with houndstooth inserts and a rear cover for a 69 Camaro coupe customer of ours. If anyone would like something similar let us know.

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[MikeDVC]

They look great! Sent PM

[arizen]

I haven't seen the pm yet but will check again.

[MikeDVC]

Your box is full, :hand:

[arizen]

Just found out. Try again!

[MikeDVC]

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[JEFFTATE]

Wow , they look great !
Are the complete seats for sale ?
How much ?

[arizen]

This set is sold but we make them whenever they're ordered. Two of our seats with black simulated leather perimeter and houndstooth inserts are $699. The rear cover is $295 if we have the pattern for the seat.

[4MuscleMachines]

Do you also upholster and sell other brands of seats such as Recaro?

[Larry Callahan]

Oh yeah! My '68 needs a set of those!!! Very nice.

My credit card is going to hate me for this. lol!!!

Any idea on the width? Lets say uh,, I'm not petite and not height challenged.

[arizen]

Unfortunately, we do not.


Do you also upholster and sell other brands of seats such as Recaro?

[arizen]

Larry,

If we do not alter the bottom bolsters the general feeling is 38" waists and up usually feel they are tight. I have a 37" waist and they are ok for me. I was planning on modifying the frame on a set and pitch the bottom bolsters on more of an angle to see if that makes them more comfortable for bigger guys. I will let you know what I find out.


Oh yeah! My '68 needs a set of those!!! Very nice.

My credit card is going to hate me for this. lol!!!

Any idea on the width? Lets say uh,, I'm not petite and not height challenged.

[Boulder69]

This set is sold but we make them whenever they're ordered. Two of our seats with black simulated leather perimeter and houndstooth inserts are $699. The rear cover is $295 if we have the pattern for the seat.

Same dough for red simulated leather and red/black houndstooth?

I'm 6'5" and like the info on your site about bolting the seats down without brackets to keep the seat height down. I need that.

[arizen]

Yes, same price.

[Rick Dorion]

Simply beautiful, Mark. Do you have the pattern for a 2000 camaro rear seat?

[arizen]

Simply beautiful, Mark. Do you have the pattern for a 2000 camaro rear seat?

Yes, we do. And we have custom mounting brackets for that car as well.

[Larry Callahan]

Larry,

If we do not alter the bottom bolsters the general feeling is 38" waists and up usually feel they are tight. I have a 37" waist and they are ok for me. I was planning on modifying the frame on a set and pitch the bottom bolsters on more of an angle to see if that makes them more comfortable for bigger guys. I will let you know what I find out.

I wear a size 38 jean so I'll bet it' tight. Most bucket seats like this are too tight. Let me know what you find out. Looks like it's time to sell my flofit seats. lol

[Boulder69]

I wear a size 38 jean so I'll bet it' tight. Most bucket seats like this are too tight. Let me know what you find out. Looks like it's time to sell my flofit seats. lol

Larry,

Just make a New Year's resolution to drop that inch from your waist and you are all set! :bananna2:

[Rick Dorion]

Thanks, Mark. I have a 69 but am putting 2000 rear seats in to make the back look finished after having had my cage put in.

[Larry Callahan]

Larry,

Just make a New Year's resolution to drop that inch from your waist and you are all set! :bananna2:

It's 2 depending on who makes the pants. lol!

[4MuscleMachines]

Larry,

If we do not alter the bottom bolsters the general feeling is 38" waists and up usually feel they are tight. I have a 37" waist and they are ok for me. I was planning on modifying the frame on a set and pitch the bottom bolsters on more of an angle to see if that makes them more comfortable for bigger guys. I will let you know what I find out.
I asked about selling different seats just because I am size 38 waist and other seats can accomodate me better. If you can do this mod, you can also count me in along with Larry.

[arizen]

It's 2 depending on who makes the pants. lol!

I find it also depends on "where" you wear your pants. Not everyone seems to locate their waist in the same position - lol

[Payton King]

I should be getting them by friday or next monday. As soon as I get them I will give you my honest evaluation. I can tell you now that the customer service has been great! I will post pics once they are installed as well.

Here is what they are going in...

[arizen]

I asked about selling different seats just because I am size 38 waist and other seats can accomodate me better. If you can do this mod, you can also count me in along with Larry.

We modified the bottom of one seat making it 1" wider. We had quite a few people sit in it up to 42" waists. Everyone seemed to like it but these were people used to sports car seats with side bolsters so that should be kept in mind. I will take pictures of different size people sitting in the seats next week to help people visualize. I look forward to doing business with forum members.

[Taylor1969]

Do you have patterns for 2000 camaro or Firebird front seats?

I am looking to get a set of 4th gen fronts and 1969 deluxe rear.

Thanks,
Chris

btw... any chance of a group purchase?

[arizen]

Do you have patterns for 2000 camaro or Firebird front seats?

I am looking to get a set of 4th gen fronts and 1969 deluxe rear.

Thanks,
Chris

btw... any chance of a group purchase?

We contract to a factory to sew our covers. They have listed in their patterns:
1997-02 Trans Am Front - Low Back Buckets w/Adj Headrests and
1997-02 Camaro Front - High Back Buckets
and the rears to each car.

We could get pricing for kits for these but most people would need to have them professionally installed. We could consider a group purchase but the down side of offering such aggressive pricing directly to the public is there is not much room for price reductions.

[Payton King]

They look better than in the picutures. I find the quality is very good. Actually much better than expected. I think they are better than the Corbeau and Cobra that I looked at for fit and finish. So would I buy these seat again...you bet.

As far as fit, I am 5'11" and 190 and they are perfect. I have a 35 inch waist. I think 38's would fit. Really depends on where you carry your weight. Big belly and smaller butt and legs you would be good. Small up top with a big but and legs may be a little tight...I am speaking of 38 inch waists here.

I will post up some more pics once I get them installed.

[arizen]

I asked about selling different seats just because I am size 38 waist and other seats can accomodate me better. If you can do this mod, you can also count me in along with Larry.

We have taken some pictures of a few different people sitting in our wider bottom seat with deeper back bolsters. Hope this helps!

http://www.arizenracingsports.com/InTheSeat.htm

[4MuscleMachines]

Ok, after seeing the plus sized "models", I know I can definitely fit in the widened version. How much extra $$ are they?

[arizen]

Ok, after seeing the plus sized "models", I know I can definitely fit in the widened version. How much extra $$ are they?

Normally the wider bottom is $40 per set. However, for forum members I will absorb the increase and charge nothing additional. If the new, deeper bolstered back is desired (the standard back will allow you to slide around - but you will be held by the bottom) there would be an $80 increase.

[ALLFAITH]

Ok not in the market for Camaro seats, but

1) Amazing customer support from the company-extra effort to answer all questions

2) Those modeling pictures are great. At 6Am they just cracked me up. How many beers to get the models to pose :)

Brad

[arizen]

Ok not in the market for Camaro seats, but

1) Amazing customer support from the company-extra effort to answer all questions

2) Those modeling pictures are great. At 6Am they just cracked me up. How many beers to get the models to pose :)

Brad

None! The beers were pre-installed!

[4MuscleMachines]

Normally the wider bottom is $40 per set. However, for forum members I will absorb the increase and charge nothing additional. If the new, deeper bolstered back is desired (the standard back will allow you to slide around - but you will be held by the bottom) there would be an $80 increase.
I will take the widened version with the standard back. This is too good of a deal to pass up. I need the seats in white though, not black, but the same center houndstooth. Here is my interior.

[6camaro9]

do you have green/black houndstooth pattern?

thanks...

[arizen]

do you have green/black houndstooth pattern?

thanks...

It is in stock at our supplier. We could have it within a week.

[arizen]

Payton,

I need your opinion. We started offering a bottom that is 1" wider for those who prefer it. I am not sure how tight a fit that would be in a first gen Camaro with stock console. If you've installed your seats can you comment on whether an extra inch would fit?

Thanks!
Mark


They look better than in the picutures. I find the quality is very good. Actually much better than expected. I think they are better than the Corbeau and Cobra that I looked at for fit and finish. So would I buy these seat again...you bet.

As far as fit, I am 5'11" and 190 and they are perfect. I have a 35 inch waist. I think 38's would fit. Really depends on where you carry your weight. Big belly and smaller butt and legs you would be good. Small up top with a big but and legs may be a little tight...I am speaking of 38 inch waists here.

I will post up some more pics once I get them installed.

[jwrig]

Here are a couple of pictures of some seats with houndstooth inserts and a rear cover for a 69 Camaro coupe customer of ours. If anyone would like something similar let us know.

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Hi, Mark. How much for a set in this color combo (66 chevelle) with the rear covers and the wider buckets? How well will this Pleather match the aftermarket resto kits for door panels, etc? Has anyone compared them?

Thanks,
Jim

[arizen]

Jim,

It would be $1149 for our wider seats and the replacement rear cover. The houndstooth is getting harder for us to get and once inventory supplies from one previous manufacturer are exhausted we may have to go to SMS Fabrics. Pricing will go up about $150-$200 then.

I do not have any feedback on the vinyl comparison. If somehow I could get a sample of the vinyl I could look into it.

Mark


Hi, Mark. How much for a set in this color combo (66 chevelle) with the rear covers and the wider buckets? How well will this Pleather match the aftermarket resto kits for door panels, etc? Has anyone compared them?

Thanks,
Jim

[JEFFTATE]

How "tall" or high are the seats ?
I'm 6'3" and don't want my head to hit the headliner. Especially if I wear a helmet.
How do they compare , in height , to stock '69 seats or 3rd gen seats ?

Nevermind , I read the link on the other thread that explained height and suspension system.

[JEFFTATE]

O.K..
I'm ready to order:
I'm sending you a pm , Mark

[arizen]

Call us at 860-848-0036. Leave a call back # if we're unavailable and we'll call you back asap. Read the top link first if you haven't already.

http://www.arizenracingsports.com/page/arizen/CTGY/Seats

http://www.arizenracingsports.com/contact.htm


Mark


O.K..
I'm ready to order:
I'm sending you a pm , Mark

[JEFFTATE]

Thanks Mark , I'll call you in just a little while.
I am forced to take lunch from 12:00 to 1:00.(EST)
Call you when I get back.

[Payton King]

I have not installed them in my car as of yet. They look real nice sitting in the back room of my office. I have an 8 point cage in my car with door bars and I am building a custom console so I would not be the one to answer if they interfere with a stock console. The widest part of the bottom seat is 21 inches and the widest part of the back it 22. That is out side to out side. Without the seat tracks it is 3 inches from the lowest point of the bottom seat cushion to the ground. That is before I put the seat tracks on. Since it is a flat seat track I cannont imagine it would raise it more than an inch. I do not have a stock seat to compare it to, but i am guessing the stock seat is at least 5 inches. I have no idea how much each would compress when sat on.

Give me 2 weeks and they should be in the car

[arizen]

As we mentioned in another thread, houndstooth material is going up in price. We cannot offer this pricing any longer. We have orders that should use up the balance of the white hounstooth we have in stock. For any future orders we will have to check availability and pricing.


This set is sold but we make them whenever they're ordered. Two of our seats with black simulated leather perimeter and houndstooth inserts are $699. The rear cover is $295 if we have the pattern for the seat.

[zippinz]

well I'm interested in a set of these seats with a set of rear seat covers for a 97 camaro, So whats the price for these now with the black leather fronts with simulated leather perimeters and with and black boundstooth inserts ?
Thanks Bob,,,,zippinz

[arizen]

The sets we have made thus far have been all simulated leather with houndstooth inserts. With our standard back design our front seats would be $749 or $1049 with the rear cover. If you wanted leather for the "perimeter" ("B and C" below) it would be $200 more for the front seats or $300 more for front and rear.
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Please read the page below. We have other options like deeper back bolsters and seat belt holders that are available but are more expensive.
http://www.arizenracingsports.com/page/arizen/CTGY/Seats


well I'm interested in a set of these seats with a set of rear seat covers for a 97 camaro, So whats the price for these now with the black leather fronts with simulated leather perimeters and with and black boundstooth inserts ?
Thanks Bob,,,,zippinz

[Rick Dorion]

Mark, do your seats have, or can they be made, with a slot in the bottom cushion for a 5th belt?

[arizen]

That is on our "project" list for options to add. We contacted a harness manufacturer and they gave us a company to call to determine the best location for the slot. We must now have a cover patterned and plates made to weld to the frame under the cushion with the belt cut-out to keep the belt positioned properly.

Mark


Mark, do your seats have, or can they be made, with a slot in the bottom cushion for a 5th belt?

[Rick Dorion]

That would be great. Understanding timelines , do you have a rough outlook on availability? Thanks, Mark.

[arizen]

I expect to have everything completed within 7-10 days. We still would have the normal turn-around time of about 3 weeks to make the seats. I do not have a price yet on this option but if you let me know exactly what you are looking for in the seat configuration I can make the first set with this option for you at no additional charge to determine exactly what additional time and expense will be incurred. We will then post the pricing for the option on our site.

http://www.arizenracingsports.com/page/arizen/CTGY/Seats

Mark


That would be great. Understanding timelines , do you have a rough outlook on availability? Thanks, Mark.

[69lt4]

Mark,

Are the seat backs adjustable by the driver/passenger?

Kevin

[arizen]

Our seats have reclining knobs on each side of the seats. They are fully adjustable.

Mark


Mark,

Are the seat backs adjustable by the driver/passenger?

Kevin

[zippinz]

ok stilll interested in a complete seat set...but can i also buy a couple yards of the same black sim-leather and like 1 to 2 yards of the same houndstooth material so i can do my door panels ?.
Thanks Bob

[arizen]

ok stilll interested in a complete seat set...but can i also buy a couple yards of the same black sim-leather and like 1 to 2 yards of the same houndstooth material so i can do my door panels ?.
Thanks Bob

Sorry for the delay. We can sell additional material as needed. We have had some requests to offer the inserts of our seats with a pattern that resembles the original so we are working on that. We just purchased a rear cover for a 69 coupe with the oe pattern (2" verticle seems in the houndstooth I believe) I will develop inserts for our seats to compliment that within a month. We will work on the 68 which I believe had 2" horizontal seems after that. If you are happy with the pattern we already have we can quote your interior now.

[zippinz]

Mark,
What # and ext can i call you at to talk to you about some extra material.
Thanks Bob

[arizen]

Mark,
What # and ext can i call you at to talk to you about some extra material.
Thanks Bob

The office is 860-848-0036. If you get the voicemail try my cell at 860-961-0054.

There are 2 houndstooth cloths we can get currently. The one on the left below is similar to the origin and is $65 per yard. We buy it from a o/e replacement cover manufacturer and if their inventory is low they will not sell it so there can be times we have delays making interiors with it. The one on the right has a thicker stroke to the black and is $50 per yard.
http://www.arizenracingsports.com/images/Houndstooths.jpg

[Josh69]

Not to threadjack all the loveliness that is houndstooth, but are you able to sew the center in 'leather look' vinyl that matches the factory vinyl seat pattern? And would you be able to match the Parchment color (pearlescent off white).

For example, I have a '69 Firebird with the Parchment interior. I would like a set of these that match the rest of my stock interior. The pattern is horizontal seams, about .75-1" apart or so, same as a Camaro in '69 basically.

[arizen]

Not to threadjack all the loveliness that is houndstooth, but are you able to sew the center in 'leather look' vinyl that matches the factory vinyl seat pattern? And would you be able to match the Parchment color (pearlescent off white).

For example, I have a '69 Firebird with the Parchment interior. I would like a set of these that match the rest of my stock interior. The pattern is horizontal seams, about .75-1" apart or so, same as a Camaro in '69 basically.

We are beginning to work on o/e patterns for our inserts. We have ordered a 69 Camaro houndstooth rear (which has 2" verticle seems I believe) and will copy that pattern first. We can then go on to others. As regards o/e colors - we have requested a sample vinyl ring from PUI and should have it in about a week. This will enable us to match the vinyl used on the replacement upholstery kits they make. If you can send a small sample of your o/e vinyl I can compare it to the samples they send to see how well they match.

[Carklub]

I would be interested i cant see the photos you posted but im interested in getting some racing seats reupholstered with the houndstooth inserts similar to the recaro seats

[chuckd71]

I would too, but the last post was 14 years ago and the guy doing seats hasn't posted here at all in 11.