Thank you so much for this! I've been searching forever for a how-to on getting the 5th gen seats in. The forums get close but no one has been as detailed as you. I'm putting together my 67 and there is no way I'm going to be sliding around in those stock seats. lol
So glad it helped you! Yeah I couldnt find much info on it either, thats why when I decided to just "go for it" I thought a video detailing the process might help someone else. Thanks for letting me know.
I would like to see how you do the back, I am kinda doing the same thing, but I am using the seats from a 2005 Mercedes-Benz front seats will work fine. By the way I am doing a frame off resto. on a 1966 Chevelle I bought when I was 20 years old I'm 57 now. and anyway the back seat is about 1 1/2" to 2" short I am trying to come up with some idea's how to fill the void on each side with, maybe foam wrapped with black vinyl, and pull in good and tight. If you have any idea's shout back thanks.
Sadly I have not. I’ve recently had other projects ahead of that (TMi headliner and subframe connectors) that I wanted to do first. But it’s still sitting there waiting for the day. lol
Very nice! Do you have any pics of the bottom "hooks" on the sliders you cut off?? I want to do this mod, just wondering what it looks like. Sliders already have bolt holes once you cut off hooks?
Actually I do believe it or not. Reply with your email and I’ll shoot you a pic. The mount hole is directly in front of the hook. So no reason to drill a hole. It’s already there once you shave the hooks off.
Thanks! The steering wheel is just a cheapo $100 Grant wheel. So many wheels out there that go up in the $1000s. I’m pretty happy I settled with this one.
i'll probably end up doing this to my 68 Firebird, i have some worn out, sun bleached, seats from i have no idea what (definitely not stock). it looks like a set of full power seats from a fifth gen would be a worthwhile upgrade that wouldn't look terribly out of place. especially considering that i can probably get a set of seats for the same price as reproduction seats
Yeah, unless your going for originality staying with stock doesn’t make much sense with all the options out there. I’m not going to say they aren’t wide and you have to do some trimming on the plastic here and there but in the end it’s 100% worth the conversion. Plus now I can sell my stock seats and recoup my money and have a upgrade
What about the hump in the floor pan & getting around or should I say over it to let seat go back & forth ??? Thank you For any answer possible. I’m 6ft 8 & this is the biggest pain in the ass ever
You can add them on to your package when you order the 3 point front seat belts from Morris Classic. I think they have 6” and 9”. I got the 9”. It’s the 3rd option down that says “seat type” www.morrisclassic.com/products/1967-69-camaro-front-3-point-seat-belts-new
Thank you so much for this! I've been searching forever for a how-to on getting the 5th gen seats in. The forums get close but no one has been as detailed as you. I'm putting together my 67 and there is no way I'm going to be sliding around in those stock seats. lol
So glad it helped you! Yeah I couldnt find much info on it either, thats why when I decided to just "go for it" I thought a video detailing the process might help someone else. Thanks for letting me know.
Awesome job!
Looks nice
I would like to see how you do the back, I am kinda doing the same thing, but I am using the seats from a 2005 Mercedes-Benz front seats will work fine. By the way I am doing a frame off resto. on a 1966 Chevelle I bought when I was 20 years old I'm 57 now. and anyway the back seat is about 1 1/2" to 2" short I am trying to come up with some idea's how to fill the void on each side with, maybe foam wrapped with black vinyl, and pull in good and tight. If you have any idea's shout back thanks.
No idea here as I haven’t tackled the back seat yet. Don’t know why I’m putting it off. lol
love to see the rear seat install...hopefully soon ..great video
Yes. Me too! As of now it’s still sitting in the basement. Lol
@@darinandalinahouse9596 Did you ever install the rear seats? I would love to see it if you did!
Sadly I have not. I’ve recently had other projects ahead of that (TMi headliner and subframe connectors) that I wanted to do first. But it’s still sitting there waiting for the day. lol
Contemplating to buy a set for my Nova
No regrets here. Best of luck
What size are the spacers on the rear rails? Additionally, how did you hook up the power? Use a relay for each seat?
Did you install the rear seats? How do they fit and how much work to make them work
Very nice! Do you have any pics of the bottom "hooks" on the sliders you cut off?? I want to do this mod, just wondering what it looks like. Sliders already have bolt holes once you cut off hooks?
Actually I do believe it or not. Reply with your email and I’ll shoot you a pic. The mount hole is directly in front of the hook. So no reason to drill a hole. It’s already there once you shave the hooks off.
Would love to see the rear seat put in just picked up a set for my 67 but haven’t messed with them yet
That will be a next spring project. It seems a little more involved. Maybe not. We’ll see. I’ll make a video on that as well
Does it seem to fit side to side nicely
Seats look awesome! Nice to see how you made the adapters. What steering wheel do you have installed? Thanks
Thanks! The steering wheel is just a cheapo $100 Grant wheel. So many wheels out there that go up in the $1000s. I’m pretty happy I settled with this one.
How did you hook up the wiring. Did you just cut off the plug for the seat and run a power wire to it? Do 5th gens have airbags in seat?
i'll probably end up doing this to my 68 Firebird, i have some worn out, sun bleached, seats from i have no idea what (definitely not stock). it looks like a set of full power seats from a fifth gen would be a worthwhile upgrade that wouldn't look terribly out of place. especially considering that i can probably get a set of seats for the same price as reproduction seats
Yeah, unless your going for originality staying with stock doesn’t make much sense with all the options out there. I’m not going to say they aren’t wide and you have to do some trimming on the plastic here and there but in the end it’s 100% worth the conversion. Plus now I can sell my stock seats and recoup my money and have a upgrade
@@darinandalinahouse9596 unfortunately I don't think anyone would want my crusty old cloth seats so no money to be made there
@@lm7bird680 don’t sell yourself short. I’ve seen just frames with no foam or upholstery on them go for decent money.
@@darinandalinahouse9596 maybe, they're at least bucket seats
Any updates on the rear seats? Looking to get a set myself. Would like to know how snug they are.
What about the hump in the floor pan & getting around or should I say over it to let seat go back & forth ??? Thank you
For any answer possible. I’m 6ft 8 & this is the biggest pain in the ass ever
So how do the back seats fit Fronts a easy
Also curious where you got the seat belt extension brackets
You can add them on to your package when you order the 3 point front seat belts from Morris Classic. I think they have 6” and 9”. I got the 9”.
It’s the 3rd option down that says “seat type”
www.morrisclassic.com/products/1967-69-camaro-front-3-point-seat-belts-new
Great install but I'll like to know where did you get the rail for 3 point seatbelt ?
You can order the rail extension extra when you order the Morris 3 pt seat belts
How did you do the back?
So did you cut the hooks off in the front that held the seats down in the 5th gen Camaro
Yes. All the way flush to the seat rail.
What did you do for the rear seat belts ?? did you swap them also?
No. Rear seat is all stock still at this point.