Retired Boomer

Reviving an old thread...

Big thanks to Xargon321! The photos & instructions were invaluable.

This is a terrific upgrade... perfect fit and feels great!

My old very uncomfortable '66 seats:



New seats from '07 -- comfortable, firm, and supportive:





'07 vs '66:



'07 has about 6.5 inches clearance:



'66 has about 5.5 inches clearance:



Note to Shoppers: I believe 2008 was the first year that side airbags were standard in all Mustang seats. That's why I shopped for '05 - '07 base seats.

Seat Weight: For an apples & apples installed comparison, I weighed both seats with the '66 tracks attached.

'66 seats: 33 lbs/each

'07 seats: 31 lbs/each

More info:
http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vi...ml#post5322298
http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vi...ml#post5318314

Rgsauger

Thank you so much for this detailed writeup! I followed it to a T and put 07s in my 65. Look like a million bucks and they are soooooo comfortable! Cannot thank you enough.

sremle

I have to also say your posting write up, Xargon321 sure makes me want to do the same to my 1965 Early Mustang Convertible.

I hope Photobucket gets their systems back on track Retired Boomer, because your photos are missing. This is similar to many forums I have been following.

There is a lot of knowledge here. What a good idea!

Retired Boomer

Photos and more info here: https://www.vintage-mustang.com/thre...6-pics.732114/

In retrospect, I probably should've replaced the carpet while the seats were out. But then, I would've also installed new seat belts... the shoulder belt mod... back seat... new trim...

On second thought, glad I just did the seats.


Original old seats 1966 Mustang Fastback.


5.5 inches clearance with original old seat.


'07 Seats I installed in 1966 Mustang Fastback (view from driver side).


'07 Seats I installed in 1966 Mustang Fastback (view from passenger side).


6.5 inches clearance with '07 seats.

sremle

Sounds to me like a true retired boomer. Is that called a case of the "might as well" or "while I am at it" ??? Thank you for posting the pictures again. Looks outstanding.