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This
is the step-by-step process of fitting Subaru seats in a Mustang
| This
is the bottom
of a Subaru seat before it has been modified. Notice the
irregular mounting brackets. |
This
is the bottom of a
Mustang seat and a pattern for the retro-fit. |
| I
removed the tracks from the seats
and then drilled out the spot weld and the
rivit that was holding each of the original mounting brackets to its
track. |
After
drilling holes in the tracks to
match the Mustang bolt pattern (front to back), I welded in some nuts
and
fitted them with a piece of grade 8 allthread. |
| This
bar was fabricated to move the
tracks inward. The outside holes match the original mounting
points on the seats and the inside holes are the new mounting points
for the
tracks. I also moved the track holes further back to gain extra
leg room. |
After
painting the pieces, I attached
the tracks to the mounting bars. Then, by measuring diagonally
from stud to stud, I matched the measurements to square it
up. I
then installed the bracket on the seat and put it in
my car. |
I test fitted this seat in my Mustang but its final destination is my Galaxie
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Disclaimer on Daze Tech Tips
I am not an expert
in this field. I have performed these modifications myself with very
good results. I am passing along restoration and
performance tips for the purpose of education. If you are
concerned about reliability or safety issues, I do not recommend that
you or any other individual perform these changes or attempt to modify
your cars from stock configuration except under your own
volition. I do not assume nor accept any liability for the use of
this
information or how it is applied.
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