rittenrotton 4 Report post Posted September 26, 2017 I have a 70 coupe and I really liked the original seats in my 1970 mustang but the only problem is that they don't recline. So I purchased a set of black fabric seats from a '05 mustang and they look pretty good but the only problem is that they sit about 2" lower than the factory seats. Does anyone know what is the safest way I can increase the seat height? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 26, 2017 I knew a short girl who used to sit on a couple of phone books to see over the dash :) Seriously though, I've never heard of that problem and it just might be the answer to the many folks looking for more headroom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted September 26, 2017 I have no problem increasing my seat width ..um ,that is probably somthing altogether different though:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted September 27, 2017 Are you using the 69-70 seat tracks ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rittenrotton 4 Report post Posted September 28, 2017 mustangstofear, yes I am. I couldn't use the seat tracks that came with the seat as they were way too wide and didn't align with the seat track holes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted September 28, 2017 Normally everyone tries to lower their seats for more headroom, especially if they still have the factory steering wheel and column. Is it that much lower that its causing a problem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rittenrotton 4 Report post Posted September 28, 2017 Well, I'm only 5'6", so my visibility is a little impaired and my view out the windshield isn't as good as it was with the factory seats. I can deal with it as as but would like it better if I could raise the seat up an inch or so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted September 28, 2017 go to a real hardware store and buy 1" - 1 1/4" spacers. they look like a very thick fender washer and can be aluminum or steel. put them on the seat studs then install the seat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 28, 2017 1 hour ago, barnett468 said: go to a real hardware store and buy 1" - 1 1/4" spacers. they look like a very thick fender washer and can be aluminum or steel. put them on the seat studs then install the seat. I was thinking about that Mike, but how do you get by the limited inch or 1-1/4" of the stock bolt? Isn't the mounting bolt a press fit into the seat track? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 8 hours ago, RPM said: I was thinking about that Mike, but how do you get by the limited inch or 1-1/4" of the stock bolt? Isn't the mounting bolt a press fit into the seat track? The spacer needs to be around 3/4" shorter than the seat bolts so there is enough bolt protruding thru the bottom of the floor to get a nut on. I just looked at my spare 69 seat to see how long the bolt is and there re no tracks on it, lol. The 64 thru 68 seats have fairly long bolts. The spacer just sliders over the bolts. Yes the bolts may be tack welded to the track but I don't remember for sure but if so a small cut off tool etc will cut the weld so longer ones can be installed but they need to have a short head so I think I used carriage bolts before then ground two opposing sides down so they were narrow enough to fit in the track. Another possible option is to use seat extenders. These also allow the seat to be repositioned further forward or rearward depending on how they are installed. Cost is around $80.00. These are the spacers. You can also use machine shaft collars. Some real hardware stores have them in the small specialty item boxes. Several of these will also be required to do the job properly . 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JET 445 43 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 8 hours ago, barnett468 said: The spacer needs to be around 3/4" shorter than the seat bolts so there is enough bolt protruding thru the bottom of the floor to get a nut on. I just looked at my spare 69 seat to see how long the bolt is and there re no tracks on it, lol. The 64 thru 68 seats have fairly long bolts. The spacer just sliders over the bolts. Yes the bolts may be tack welded to the track but I don't remember for sure but if so a small cut off tool etc will cut the weld so longer ones can be installed but they need to have a short head so I think I used carriage bolts before then ground two opposing sides down so they were narrow enough to fit in the track. Another possible option is to use seat extenders. These also allow the seat to be repositioned further forward or rearward depending on how they are installed. Cost is around $80.00. These are the spacers. You can also use machine shaft collars. Some real hardware stores have them in the small specialty item boxes. Several of these will also be required to do the job properly . Don't you mean cold tasty Fosters Lager Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rittenrotton 4 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Thanks barnett468, I'm going to try your suggestion (especially after a few beers ha ha).Also, thanks to everyone else for your suggestions! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 8 hours ago, JET 445 said: Don't you mean cold tasty Fosters Lager Ahhhh, ha, ha . Hey RPM please ban this guy just because he's obviously one of those pesky aussies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsanter 152 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 For actually had a kit for people that were short and complained about the seat not being high enough. the kit was a set of spacers that went between the seat tracks and the seat as well as longer bolts bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 McMaster Car will have spacers you need to raise the seat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites