Sport seat conversion

I've been trying to decide on doing this also. The back seat in my car was just redone recently and I need to do the fronts.

If I buy the sport seat kit I'll have to redo the back seat again since the kit is a 67style.

I'd like to know how comfortable the kit is after it is installed. If it still feels like my stockers, forget it.

Jimmys66 said:

I've been trying to decide on doing this also. The back seat in my car was just redone recently and I need to do the fronts.

If I buy the sport seat kit I'll have to redo the back seat again since the kit is a 67style.

I'd like to know how comfortable the kit is after it is installed. If it still feels like my stockers, forget it.

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TMI makes the kits and they will do custom work if you ask so maybe they will do one for you that will match your existing back seat.

bnickel said:

TMI makes the kits and they will do custom work if you ask so maybe they will do one for you that will match your existing back seat.

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Any way to get in touch with them directly? I'd like to at least ask if a 66 style is coming in the near future or what the cost would be of sewing in a 66 insert.

http://www.mustangupholstery.com/ and click the contact us button in the lower right hand corner. they already have a sport sat conversion for the 65-66 cars, btw.

Why not just buy a set of Recaro seats from a 6 series BMW? They're better seats and they will cost no more money. The ones that came in the 85-89's were priced at $2k+ each in 1985. I've seen them on E'Bay for $500.00 and less.

bnickel said:

http://www.mustangupholstery.com/ and click the contact us button in the lower right hand corner. they already have a sport sat conversion for the 65-66 cars, btw.

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Sorry, I've been gone a couple days. Thanks for the website.


My understanding is they have a 65-66 pony or a 67 style sport seat that will fit 65-65.http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/catalog/shop/item.asp?itemid=ST992
http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/catalog/shop/item.asp?itemid=ST993&catid=392

Have you seen an actual listing for a standard 66 style seat?

mikethebike said:

Why not just buy a set of Recaro seats from a 6 series BMW? They're better seats and they will cost no more money. The ones that came in the 85-89's were priced at $2k+ each in 1985. I've seen them on E'Bay for $500.00 and less.

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I have considered replacing the fronts with something different. The only thing I've seen that I like so far is out of a newer mach one.

What do they look like?

Jimmys66 said:

Sorry, I've been gone a couple days. Thanks for the website.


My understanding is they have a 65-66 pony or a 67 style sport seat that will fit 65-65.http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/catalog/shop/item.asp?itemid=ST992
http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/catalog/shop/item.asp?itemid=ST993&catid=392

Have you seen an actual listing for a standard 66 style seat?

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ahhh, you didn't say standard upholstery. sorry, i don't think they offer it in standard but i'm sure they'd custom make a set in standard in upholstery if you wanted.

mikethebike said:

Why not just buy a set of Recaro seats from a 6 series BMW? They're better seats and they will cost no more money. The ones that came in the 85-89's were priced at $2k+ each in 1985. I've seen them on E'Bay for $500.00 and less.

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Just standard BMW E30 (80s) seats are really comfortable as well with great bolsters. I'm 95% sure I'm going with these in my '67 to replace my '95 GT seats. Just need to take some measurements and make sure that I can adapt the mustang rails to the seat and make sure the seat height isn't more than the GT seats...

I received an e-mail from TMI today telling me they have a 65-65 standard sport seat and the part# is 43-70825-958.

The only problem is that she didn't tell me if the insert is from a 65 or a 66.

I'll be sending her another e-mail.......

Bullitt said:

Just standard BMW E30 (80s) seats are really comfortable as well with great bolsters. I'm 95% sure I'm going with these in my '67 to replace my '95 GT seats. Just need to take some measurements and make sure that I can adapt the mustang rails to the seat and make sure the seat height isn't more than the GT seats...

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Do you have any pictures of the bimmer seats?

Here are some off ebay - not the best condition, but give you and idea of the bolsters.

First is a "sport" seat that was done by Recaro

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E30-...hash=item250213686601&_trksid=p3756.m20.l1116

Second is the "standard" seat with less pronounced bolsters (they're still pretty good when you sit in it)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-...hash=item150187873666&_trksid=p3756.m20.l1116

My buddy who's a BMW freak says you can get them all day long out of a Pick-A-Part for like $70. Recovering in leather is like $500 around Houston or $300 for vinyl. Not too bad!

Hmmm........the second set's not bad.

$100 for the seat. $300 for the vinyl. I might have to consider this as an option.

Thanks, If you get yours done, shot me a pic. I'd love to set them.

Jimmys66 said:

Hmmm........the second set's not bad.

$100 for the seat. $300 for the vinyl. I might have to consider this as an option.

Thanks, If you get yours done, shot me a pic. I'd love to set them.

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I'll try to get some pictures. There is at least one car in the shop I co-rent that has them in it.

BTW - That $300 was for both seats. Can't guarantee you'll get the same deal where you are, but there are a plethora of cheap upholstery shops in Houston.