Custom Rear seat in a First Gen Camaro

[427camaro]

First off, I am new to the site so hello to everyone!

I am planing on doing racing seats and a custom rear sear in my Camaro. The racing seats will be easy but I am trying to get ideas on the rear seat. I was thinking of just getting the stock rear seat re-uphostered, but I would like something a little more comfortable than the stock seat. I am trying to get some good ideas so any first gen owners with a custom rear seat please post some pics!!
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Thanks guys!!!

[daredvl22]

Don't try and fit a rear seat out of a BMW.....ask me how I know:) Check out Mikes custom cars, sponsor on this site. They have a pretty nice rear seat set up if you what to spend the $

[Vegas69]

I had mine custom made with the stock seat frame. They carved it with a meat cutter. Price wasn't bad either....

[427camaro]

I checked Mikes seat out last night and they are extremely nice lookin seats, unfortunately a little out of my price range though. :drool:

Vegas69 do you have any pics of the seat and any other info (how they did it, cost, ect..).

Thanks for the responses guys. I have found this site extremely helpful!

[cw67]

I got mine out of a mazda 929, I did have to do a lot of trimming, cutting, and some welding to get it to fit right.

chris

[importkiller69ss]

car looks great chris i havnt seen in in awhile. im back thrashing on mine but may have gotten in over my head this time with everything im doing

[427camaro]

Very nice looking seat! Looks like all the hard work paid off!:cool:

I have come to the conclusion that I will probably be doing a little cutting and welding myself if I decide go with a more modern rear seat.

[mc84_zz4]

Check out this other thread, late model GTO seats in a 1st gen:
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?p=638008#post638008
HTH

[427camaro]

Wow, awesome setup and it looks like those gto seats fit in there real nice. Sure got me thinking now

[showtime]

First off, I am new to the site so hello to everyone!

I am planing on doing racing seats and a custom rear sear in my Camaro. The racing seats will be easy but I am trying to get ideas on the rear seat. I was thinking of just getting the stock rear seat re-uphostered, but I would like something a little more comfortable than the stock seat. I am trying to get some good ideas so any first gen owners with a custom rear seat please post some pics!!
:pics2:

Thanks guys!!!

Where's what I'm doing in my wife's 67 Camaro Convt.

Rear bucket seats. I ordered a pair of foam only bucket seats, 18" wide. Had them done to match the front seats. In the picture, only the bottoms of the seats are mounted. The back's will be mounted after the center console is built. Went in pretty easy.

[81S]

The mini tubs for my 68 still have to be built. They have to be 17 inches from frame to fenderwell. The seat bottoms i am going to use are from my 81 z28. I took a few pre measurements and they look like they will fit. I am going to have to trim the upper seat though and recover with something nice.

[Pro Stock]

[QUOTE=427camaro;672427]First off, I am new to the site so hello to everyone!

I am planing on doing racing seats and a custom rear sear in my Camaro. The racing seats will be easy but I am trying to get ideas on the rear seat. I was thinking of just getting the stock rear seat re-uphostered, but I would like something a little more comfortable than the stock seat. I am trying to get some good ideas so any first gen owners with a custom rear seat please post some pics!!
:pics2:

Take a look at this site



Dale
www.lkntops.com
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[SamHatco]

These seats are from an 04 GTO that I modified and to fit my 69 bird. I also made the rear console/sub enclosure that houses to 8" subs that fire against the back seat wall.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/27994311061-1.jpg?1269126834

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/27994311062-1.jpg?1269126841

Hope this helps,

Sam

[Rommel]

Sam, how do you roll up the rear windows? Electric? Where did you get the rear speaker enclosures?

[Matt@BOS]

Just my two cents, but if you're putting racing seats in the front, and using 4 point harnesses, then the back seat will become almost completely useless. If this is the route you're headed, I'd just have the original stock seat frame re-upholstered to match the fronts. Besides, unless you're planning on taking 3 friends to and from your regular yoga class, you aren't going to be be able to take anyone anywhere in relative comfort.

I had my original seat frame redone to match the fronts and I'm pretty happy with the results:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/DSC_0057-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/DSC_0032-1.jpg

Matt

[prostreet69camaro]

Mikes custom car back seat is pretty nice. Sorry the picture is not very good.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/DSC03250-1.jpg

[SamHatco]

Sam, how do you roll up the rear windows? Electric? Where did you get the rear speaker enclosures?

Rommel, the rear windows are power. I made these from the original quarter panels here the write up https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showpost.php?p=605508&postcount=334

Sam

[427camaro]

Where's what I'm doing in my wife's 67 Camaro Convt.

Rear bucket seats. I ordered a pair of foam only bucket seats, 18" wide. Had them done to match the front seats. In the picture, only the bottoms of the seats are mounted. The back's will be mounted after the center console is built. Went in pretty easy.

Those look great! Where did you order the foam only buckets? I looked online and can't find anything.

[showtime]

Those look great! Where did you order the foam only buckets? I looked online and can't find anything.

Got the foam buckets from Bowen foam and fabrics, www.streatrodseat.com. They are out of Houston, TX.

I ordered a pair of 18" wide. $149.00 each. Did a little trimming on the bottom cushion and they went in great.

Hope this helps.

Jim

[ROBS6T8]

Just my two cents, but if you're putting racing seats in the front, and using 4 point harnesses, then the back seat will become almost completely useless. If this is the route you're headed, I'd just have the original stock seat frame re-upholstered to match the fronts. Besides, unless you're planning on taking 3 friends to and from your regular yoga class, you aren't going to be be able to take anyone anywhere in relative comfort.

I had my original seat frame redone to match the fronts and I'm pretty happy with the results:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/DSC_0057-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/DSC_0032-1.jpg

Matt

I'm thinking of the same thing. I like the idea of using the stock seat frame and making some "buckets". Where do you get the foam? I tried the link above but of no use. I make the buckets and then have it covered, correct?

[68 Rally]

Bringing this back up.. has anyone ever tried contacting mikes custom cars? I would like to order there rear seat however I've been calling for a week and can't get threw.. can anyone help me to get in touch with them?

[daredvl22]

Leave them a message, and they'll get back to you. At least they did for me when I was inquiring about their stuff. I think I have his wife's email. I'll look for it and PM you if I can locate it.