Project DEMONIZER! by Demonizer67

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I checked out all the seats with styles I liked (Recaro, Cerullo, ProCar, etc...) and they were very expensive. I was planning on forking out the cash for a good pair of seats with good support, but I couldn't justify spending $1,500 or more for a pair of seats that I couldn't sit in & test first!

The Corbeau seats were a cost effective "test" seat. I got the standard vinyl seats for around $245 ea direct from Corbeau. They are firm, but comfortable. They dont have the oversized side bolsters & stuff that wear out & make it harder to get into the car. just enough to keep you from sliding around.

I ordered them direct from Corbeau because they usually have a huge CORBEAU logo across the front side on the seat back & I didn't want that on there, so I specifically ordered them with no logo. 

I also asked them to send me samples of the different vinyls & leathers they use. I opted for the standard Vinyl as it seemed the most durable & had a nice texture. I also asked if they could sell me a couple yards of the same vinyl so I could do my console upholstery with it & have it match - they sent me some for free - just stuffed it in the box with the seats - pretty cool!

They also have a standard & extra wide size. I ordered the extra wide because I'm a big guy (6'10") and didnt want to be crunched in the seat. They fit very well in the car with about 1" space from the Hump & the door.

They also have an inflatable lumbar support option. I ordere that (you can see it in the pic). To be honest, I cant really see much of a difference when its inflated or not - but I have not driven the car yet, so maybe after a few hours in the seat it might make a difference. They seem well designed.

For seat sliders, I ordered the Corbeau Sliders PN A22001F

They were inexpensive and mounted flat on the floor, about 3/4 or so thick - very low profile. 

I had to modify them because the slider lever stuck straight out in front of the seat. So when mounted on the floor, on carpet & padding, the slide levers would be pressed down into the carpet & make it hard to move. So I cut the ends off & welded on an angled piece so the slide lever knob came up in front of the seat - operates way better now - see the pics.

Also, Corbeau makes a really cool 2" Retractable Harness. 

After I got T-Boned at 45 mph in my last 67 Mustang & did a face plant in the passenger side windshield - I wasn't gonna chance it with a regular 3 point shoulder/lap style belt you can slide out of - I wanted to be secure in the seat for impact in all directions.

It comes with with an inertia reel so you can be buckled in snug like a good harness but still lean forward while driving. The inertia reel also has a lock switch so you can really snug it up & be held in tight with little movement if you want to.

The 3rd point belt also detached with a buckle so you can ride with just the lap belt if you like.

I mounted the 3rd point to the package tray directly behind the seat so the stress/force of impact would be straight-on for minimal shoulder damage - just in case. Who ever sits in the back seat is just gonna have to deal with it! 

Anyway, check out the pics on how I put it all together.

I moved both seats back 4" and lowered the drivers seat 1.5". Also had to cut a notch on the driver side seat pan for the inner slider.

You can also see the package tray & how it all works with the harness brackets welded on there.