Hey guys I don't have my Avanti home yet so I can't go out and look. But is it possible or rather fairly easy to move the drivers seat back a couple of inches?
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If the reset rail don't go back far enough, I can't provide any suggestions as the floor pan is molded to accomotate the factory seat mechanics. Maybe some one has figured out how to relocate the rails on the seat itself.. If so jump in here and help 289 Stude .
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Originally posted by 289stude View PostHey guys I don't have my Avanti home yet so I can't go out and look. But is it possible or rather fairly easy to move the drivers seat back a couple of inches?
The guy I bought my '64 Avanti from was tall and he moved the driver's seat back about three inches. He extended the brackets. I need to take it apart or at least loose because the seat belt is trapped behind the extension. Not a good picture, but... After York I'll try to give you better details.Paul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
'64 Daytona Wagonaire, '64 Avanti R-1, Museum R-4 engine, '72 Gravely Model 430 with Onan engine
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Originally posted by Retired View PostIf the reset rail don't go back far enough, I can't provide any suggestions as the floor pan is molded to accomotate the factory seat mechanics. Maybe some one has figured out how to relocate the rails on the seat itself.. If so jump in here and help 289 Stude .
As Richard has described above, the seat mount nuts are molded into the body and three of the four are not accessible from underneath the body due to molded structures and the hog trough.
That said, if you look at the seat attachment rails they are a simple L-bracket that attaches to the front mount and that could be lengthened but welding would be needed using stronger metal than the seat has originally. The rear mounts bolt to the floor so what I would do here is fabricate a mount from 4-6" X 3/16 plate and long enough to span the distance between the rear seat mounts. Bolt the plate to the existing mounting holes after you have added a couple of studs far enough back on the plate to bolt the seat frame too.
The rear assembly could be mounted under the carpet to hide it if aesthetics are important.
Not a difficult job if you or a friend can weld.
BobLast edited by sweetolbob; 02-29-2012, 11:38 AM.
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Hi John. Did you get to move your seats back? If so, how did you go about it? We are just about to try to move Mick's '63 Avanti seats, as he needs more leg room to comfortably drive his car.
Thanks, Dave...Dave Pink
Victoria, Australia
1916 SF Roadster
1925 ER Tourer
1925 Panel Delivery
1953 Champion Sedan
1957 Golden Hawk
1971 Avanti II
Studebaker Car Club Of Australia Website
http://www.studebakercarclub.net
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No need to re-invent the wheel as it were!
Jon Myer does this mod all the time!
You have to remove the seat in question, turn it over and remove the two bracket(s) (rails).
Jon takes your rails and welds extensions to them, which will give you by his estimation about four additional inches.
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Bob, I am a bit confused??
On my Avanti the only captive nuts are the ones that hold down the rear of the seat slide, the front two nuts are held into the hump under the seat. So I do not understand the statement that one of the four are hidden by the trough(s) Please explain, ThanksOriginally posted by sweetolbob View PostJohn
As Richard has described above, the seat mount nuts are molded into the body and three of the four are not accessible from underneath the body due to molded structures and the hog trough.
That said, if you look at the seat attachment rails they are a simple L-bracket that attaches to the front mount and that could be lengthened but welding would be needed using stronger metal than the seat has originally. The rear mounts bolt to the floor so what I would do here is fabricate a mount from 4-6" X 3/16 plate and long enough to span the distance between the rear seat mounts. Bolt the plate to the existing mounting holes after you have added a couple of studs far enough back on the plate to bolt the seat frame too.
The rear assembly could be mounted under the carpet to hide it if aesthetics are important.
Not a difficult job if you or a friend can weld.
Bob
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I have done it before......I'll do it on yours before you get it back if you wish.Bez Auto Alchemy
573-318-8948
http://bezautoalchemy.com
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Well I guess we will just pull one out and start cutting and welding then.Dave Pink
Victoria, Australia
1916 SF Roadster
1925 ER Tourer
1925 Panel Delivery
1953 Champion Sedan
1957 Golden Hawk
1971 Avanti II
Studebaker Car Club Of Australia Website
http://www.studebakercarclub.net
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I've installed custom seats in both C/K and Avanti. I need more leg room and prefer to be able to lean back a bit more than the stock backrest angle. After having done this, I notice it completely changes the feel of the cars. Our sense of balance and motion come from the inner ear. Placing this motion sensor more toward the rear of the car really changes the way I experience the vehicle dynamics. It also changes the outward vision, as my head is now back beside the B-pillar.
Any other tall guys noticed this?
jack vinesPackardV8
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Originally posted by bezhawk View PostI have done it before......I'll do it on yours before you get it back if you wish.
as to to jacks comment about being farther back, I can always slide it forward to stock position after I'm in it.John
62' Deluxe R2 4SPD.
63' R1 Wagonaire
57' Transtar 259 punched to 312 NP540 4:09 TT Under Construction
58' 3E6D Stock 4X4
64' (Studebaker Built) Trailer Toter
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Of course, it can be done. My son (6'5") bought a '63 years ago and with a little metal work, we fabbed the necessary mods to the bracketry/mounts. Unfortunately, the car is long gone, but I don't recall that the process amounted to much and we were done in an afternoon with just basic shop tools and commonly available steel. I'm sure it can be done in any number of ways. Sorry though, that I cannot be more specific so long after the fact.
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Originally posted by PackardV8 View PostI've installed custom seats in both C/K and Avanti. I need more leg room and prefer to be able to lean back a bit more than the stock backrest angle. After having done this, I notice it completely changes the feel of the cars. Our sense of balance and motion come from the inner ear. Placing this motion sensor more toward the rear of the car really changes the way I experience the vehicle dynamics. It also changes the outward vision, as my head is now back beside the B-pillar.
Any other tall guys noticed this?
jack vines
I am not tall, but find the relocation of my seat to place my head near the B pillar to be an optimum position. Everything you stated.
Somewhat of a visual tunnel effect though, as my seat may be higher than yours.sigpic 1963 Studebaker Avanti: LS1 motor and T-56 transmission have been moved rearward, set up as a two seat coupe with independent rear suspension. Complex solutions for nonexistant problems.
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