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[RacEoHolic330]

So the modifications to the brackets....Are the brackets '05 brackets then?

I really like those seats so much I might try to duplicate that in my blue car. I'm a little picky about what I want in it someday, your seats are the first ones that I can really say that I want those.

Plus you wired the power seat up too. I guess this means you modified the '05 brackets. I guess for you the wiring wasn't much of a challenge. I might have to develop a love for the wire looms.

Yes. I didn't take many pictures during the process, but those are the stock S197 mounts the were cut off the tracks and welded back on with gussets for support.

There is a guy selling bolt-on brackets on ebay for $250, but that's a complete ripoff for something that can be done with some welding skills.

The wiring was easy. Just cut the air bag and seat belt wires out of the plug and all it needs is 12V. I used a 2 pin weatherpack connector.

One recommendation I suggest is to order non-airbag seats, even if your seats come with airbags. You can take the airbags out and the non-airbag foams will fill the void. That was my plan, but guess what... TMI sent me airbag foams by mistake. I just left the airbags in the seats because of that. I was bummed because I had some pranking plans for those airbags.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Yes. I didn't take many pictures during the process, but those are the stock S197 mounts the were cut off the tracks and welded back on with gussets for support.

There is a guy selling bolt-on brackets on ebay for $250, but that's a complete ripoff for something that can be done with some welding skills.

The wiring was easy. Just cut the air bag and seat belt wires out of the plug and all it needs is 12V. I used a 2 pin weatherpack connector.

One recommendation I suggest is to order non-airbag seats, even if your seats come with airbags. You can take the airbags out and the non-airbag foams will fill the void. That was my plan, but guess what... TMI sent me airbag foams by mistake. I just left the airbags in the seats because of that. I was bummed because I had some pranking plans for those airbags.

Have you ever set off an airbag Scott? Jeez! It'll scare the sht out of you. Be sure they're not takata's too....

 

[RacEoHolic330]

Have you ever set off an airbag Scott? Jeez! It'll scare the sht out of you. Be sure they're not takata's too....

I have, but valid point about the Takata!

 

[Davedacarpainter]

I have, but valid point about the Takata!

Well, since you have....

I do work in a body shop, with what the normal world considers dangerous idiots, give me an idea what you want to do with them and I'll brain storm with the guys to help you refine your choices into something truly epic, yet nothing that can determine any sort of liability in a modern court of law on your part.

 

[RacEoHolic330]

Well, since you have....

I do work in a body shop, with what the normal world considers dangerous idiots, give me an idea what you want to do with them and I'll brain storm with the guys to help you refine your choices into something truly epic, yet nothing that can determine any sort of liability in a modern court of law on your part.

I would love to, but since TMI sent me airbag foams, those airbags are in the side bolsters of my seats. Not really interested in detonating them at this point. Hah!

 

[Davedacarpainter]

I would love to, but since TMI sent me airbag foams, those airbags are in the side bolsters of my seats. Not really interested in detonating them at this point. Hah!

Now you mentioned that before, I'm slow his evening.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Hey Scott, where you able to get an entry into the car show for mustang week?

 

[RacEoHolic330]

Hey Scott, where you able to get an entry into the car show for mustang week?

Negative, sir. They are starting a wait list next week. My number one goal is to be the first on that list. I already know of half a dozen people that said they can't go, so spots will definitely open up.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Negative, sir. They are starting a wait list next week. My number one goal is to be the first on that list. I already know of half a dozen people that said they can't go, so spots will definitely open up.

Cool brother, hope you get in. I feel like I have a stake in this after reading your entire thread.
BTW, I got my pedal assembly back from the powder coating company. Looks totally btchin'! I went with a color similar to your roll bar. Hopefully like my GT stripe.

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

Negative, sir. They are starting a wait list next week. My number one goal is to be the first on that list. I already know of half a dozen people that said they can't go, so spots will definitely open up.

I thought Mustang week was already over for this year.,,,,You talking about next year?

 

[RacEoHolic330]

I thought Mustang week was already over for this year.,,,,You talking about next year?

It starts on Monday!

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

It starts on Monday!

Let's compare experience notes when you get back. Are you going alone?

 

[RacEoHolic330]

Let's compare experience notes when you get back. Are you going alone?

Yup. Trailering down solo.

I'm confident that "excessive ball sweat" will be a recurring theme in both of our notes.

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

Yup. Trailering down solo.

I'm confident that "excessive ball sweat" will be a recurring theme in both of our notes.

Well, except I drove mine,...... My ball sweat started the minute I set out.


Amount of sweat coming off of balls:

Mike 1

Scott 0

You'll have a good time. It's a GIANT venue. The fact that you have no family to worry about will make a big difference, considering that the place is covered up with Mustangs, and about 3000-5000 young males.

When I went there, S197 was the "new" car still, see how many of those "look what I haves" dominate the attendance. Now that the're getting to be affordable as project cars, I'll bet they're gonna be like roaches..
The reason I say this is, (as we all know) Mustang is a 50 year old format now. It amazes me that in a gathering of those cars, the dominant vehicle that shows up is the one that's only been in production since 2005.
And before anybody starts to point out the obvious,......(Young males = newer cars)
I'm here to say I don't care.

What hotel are you staying at? (waiting.........)

 

[RacEoHolic330]

Well, except I drove mine,...... My ball sweat started the minute I set out.


Amount of sweat coming off of balls:

Mike 1

Scott 0

You'll have a good time. It's a GIANT venue. The fact that you have no family to worry about will make a big difference, considering that the place is covered up with Mustangs, and about 3000-5000 young males.

When I went there, S197 was the "new" car still, see how many of those "look what I haves" dominate the attendance. Now that the're getting to be affordable as project cars, I'll bet they're gonna be like roaches..
The reason I say this is, (as we all know) Mustang is a 50 year old format now. It amazes me that in a gathering of those cars, the dominant vehicle that shows up is the one that's only been in production since 2005.
And before anybody starts to point out the obvious,......(Young males = newer cars)
I'm here to say I don't care.

What hotel are you staying at? (waiting.........)

You hit the nail on the head with the S197 cars, not just at MW, but at every show I've been to this year. They come in droves and flood the showfield. After a while, they all start looking the same to me. I like those cars, don't get me wrong, but I think it's cute that their owners consider valve stem caps to be a modification worthy of being on a show board.

I'm staying at the Surburban Hotel at 501 & 17. The price was right and they allow trailers.

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

You hit the nail on the head with the S197 cars, not just at MW, but at every show I've been to this year. They come in droves and flood the showfield. After a while, they all start looking the same to me. I like those cars, don't get me wrong, but I think it's cute that their owners consider valve stem caps to be a modification worthy of being on a show board.

I'm staying at the Surburban Hotel at 501 & 17. The price was right and they allow trailers.

I was expecting you to stay at the Holiday Sands.....(supporting hotel for the event)

The place is the single closest thing that you can get that closely resembles an original Motel 6 still needing a remodel..... Sorry you had to miss that.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

So, I'm a little impatient.

You will post here if you get into the judging, right?

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

So, I'm a little impatient.

You will post here if you get into the judging, right?

I'd be there more to pimp one of the magazines into a feature if it was me, (or in Scott's case) cover article,....who cares about a gay-la-faire shiny plastic trophy w/ a disproportionate 69 mustang sitting on top......?.

 

[RacEoHolic330]

So, I'm a little impatient.

You will post here if you get into the judging, right?

I'm officially on the wait list. I'm #15 and the lady said 30 people didn't show up last year. I should be good! I'll know Friday by 11 for sure.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

I'm officially on the wait list. I'm #15 and the lady said 30 people didn't show up last year. I should be good! I'll know Friday by 11 for sure.

Very cool Scott!

Soooo, you got water on your car yesterday..........