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Legroom
« on: March 30 2021, 03:12:12 PM »
Simple question:  How can I get more legroom?  I don't have the equipment or training to cut and weld steel.  Does somebody sell extensions for the seat brackets?  Safe extensions that won't fold up in an accident.
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Re: Legroom
« Reply #1 on: March 30 2021, 04:01:47 PM »
Google led me to ebay for some for a Camaro...don't know about gbodies
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Re: Legroom
« Reply #2 on: March 30 2021, 04:36:23 PM »
Years ago when I converter mine to a power seat I gained about 2 inches over the standard track
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Re: Legroom
« Reply #3 on: March 30 2021, 05:12:34 PM »
How difficult is it to change to power seats?  Will the rails etc., connect to the original bolts and thus the seat?

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Re: Legroom
« Reply #4 on: March 30 2021, 05:27:43 PM »
Yes it's quiet easy. Best to find a a used  power G-body seat complete.Some junk yards sell just the lower cushion. Just unbolt from cushion and bolt to your seat. All holes and mountings are the same. You will have to supply fused power to the seat.  Also cut the fabric and foam on the side of your cushion to mount the switch assembly.
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Re: Legroom
« Reply #5 on: April 09 2021, 06:04:52 PM »
I found some.  Only two inch extension, but what a difference it made.  Much better.  Case closed.

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Re: Legroom
« Reply #6 on: April 10 2021, 08:46:28 AM »
glad you found them.  When I was putting my Camaro together to sell, the buyer was 6' 7".  It was amazing to me how much difference the 2" extensions made when I put them in.
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Re: Legroom
« Reply #7 on: May 11 2021, 11:20:12 PM »
You might want to look at these.  I made my own with a little cutting and drilling.  But if you don't want to fab your own this is for you.
http://buickgn.com/getbackseatextenders.htm

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Re: Legroom
« Reply #8 on: June 16 2021, 01:33:22 PM »
Got the seat extenders--just 2 inches but it made a world of difference.  Fixed.

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Re: Legroom
« Reply #9 on: June 16 2021, 03:30:50 PM »
good!
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