Later model modular seats in a fox body convertible?

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My new '90 GT Vert needs some new seats. The ones it has in it now are the original white leather ones and they have got to go.

Can anyone tell me if I can swap in a later-model modular set of seats in my car? I know I've seen it done before but I can't remember where. I know I'll probably have to modify the rear seats (do I need convertible seats?), but what about the fronts?

Black leather would sure go nice with my black GT. Of course, it would look funky with the white interior but hey, one thing at a time. :)

Either this or could someone recommend a nice, comfortable aftermarket seat? Corbeau or whoever else? I'm not so much interested in racing seats, but it would be nice to not have my rear-end sliding all over the place while the 5.0's rear end is sliding all over the place. ;)

Matt · Accepted Answer

The front seats are pretty much a straight swap. You will, howeverneed to transfer the seat tracks from your originals to the new ones.I put front seats from a 96 GT in my 90 convertible, and have sincetransferred them yet again to the new (so to speak) 85 coupe. They'rethe cloth seats, but way more comfortable than the Fox seats imo.As for the rears, I know of a couple of people who have done it - butthere's quite a bit of modification that needs to be done, if Iremember correctly. Since I've got a swanky roll bar setup going, Idon't exactly have room for seats in the back (nor do I need them), soI'll probably just rig up some sort of cover for aesthetics.

Kirby · Answer

Front seats will bolt right in (79-04). Not sure about the rear seat onyour GT. Don't think they will work on hatch type seats. I saw a guy putsome newer rear seats in a 90 fox coupe. I think they just set in there.Go and get some 94-04 front seats. Then, go to an upholstery shop andhave then recover the rears on your GT to match the front.Jeff wrote:

Andy Budwill · Answer

Are you going to sell the white leather ones? (:  I could use them for my88GT Convertible.Andy

Jeff · Answer

Well, yeah, but you probably don't want them. They're cracked all over and ripped in places and very uncomfortable. I don't think I could even sell them. I wouldn't feel good about that. :)

Thanks for the advice guys, now I guess I need to search for a newer model mustang seat. :)

Andy Budwill · Answer

Well then sell them cheap?  I want to try my hand at reupholstering seats sothis may be a good start.Andynews:...

Scott Williams · Answer

How bout swapping in brand new seats into my '66? Just swap seat tracks?Scott Williams

Cecilc33 · Answer

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Scott Williams · Answer

Thanks, great info.Scott Williams'66 HCS

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