[DeTomaso] advice on seats

[Jerry Knotts]

Chris,

I have the same problem with a set of seats in my '71.  When I purchased 
it a year ago the owner was really proud of the fact it had Recaros.  
Unfortunately they were from the '80s and were tattered as well as had a 
broken base.  Have even looked for seat covers for a short term 
solution.  Missed the last few sets of the Corvette seats and would 
rather rebuild an engine than spend $3000 on a new seat.
Have checked Ebay on and off for a year..  Most of the Ebay seats are 
new and Chinese.  I did find a set covered in "genuine PVC naugahide 
leather".  Most of the aftermarket seats that I find are 36" back length 
and 34" would be a stretch in my car.  I don't remember the year model 
of the Corvette seats but that and Fiero seats have been mentioned a lot 
here.

Still looking,
jerry knotts
On 12/15/2013 1:03 PM, Christopher Kimball wrote:
> Good idea.  I'm all legs, and basically have no torso--so height isn't 
> a big deal for me.  Unfortunately, my wife is build the opposite, and 
> her head touches the roof whenever she rides in the Pantera.  She 
> always grumbles about getting in and out of the car, too, but that's 
> more about the size of the car, and not so much about the seats!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:54:32 -0500
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] advice on seats
> From: michael at michaelshortt.com
> To: chrisvkimball at msn.com
> CC: detomaso at poca.com
>
> Why don't you look at cars in salvage yards that have Recaros ( or 
> other nice seats  like SLK chairs are really nice) .  You might be 
> surprised at the lowish prices for all that you can get ( style, 
> leather, power, heaters)  Be aware of the max size that you can 
> install and still get yourself in them comfortably. I have a long 
> torso and have a standard flat floor,  so I went with custom covered 
> C4 sears with the springs removed on my side.
>
> Michael
>
> On Dec 15, 2013 1:45 PM, "Christopher Kimball" <chrisvkimball at msn.com 
> <mailto:chrisvkimball at msn.com>> wrote:
>
>     Hi Everyone,
>
>     In the next 6 months or so I'm hoping to make some changes in
>     Pandora's seats, and I need some sage advice.
>
>     The seats in her now are Recaros--the kind that have the lower
>     section that can pull in or out for more leg support.  They are
>     really comfortable, and the only improvement as far as how they
>     feel would be a little more lumbar support.
>
>     Nevertheless, the cloth on the seats is starting to look worn.  I
>     was planning on having them recovered in leather, with suede down
>     the middle, and when I checked the pricing for that to be done (a
>     year or two ago) I think it was going to cost between $1200 and
>     $1400.  The seats are probably from the '80's, and I'm afraid
>     getting them recovered might be tantamount to putting new wine in
>     old wineskins, as it were.  For all I know, the foam might be just
>     about to collapse, or the frame just about to wear out.
>
>     So, here's the question:  Should I pay the money to get the
>     current seats recovered, or sell them and use the money towards
>     new Recaros.  I looked at some Recaros on-line, and the prices
>     astounded me--over $3,000 each!  Still, in trying to save money, I
>     don't want to throw good money after bad.
>
>     Opinions will be appreciated.
>
>     Thanks!
>
>     Chris
>
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