DeTomaso Mailing List: August 2000, Message #77

In a message dated 8/2/00 5:18:32 PM, model43@mediaone.net writes:
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<< I'm thinking I need to replace my seats.....the driver side is fine but 
the other side will not go back all the way .It hits on the bulkhead. I 
remember a thread once
where someone said Corvette seats work well.....I need them really low so I 
can see out the windshield and not screw my back up trying to hunker down any 
more than I have ta. >>

I sent my stock '72 seats to MIke Cook for reupholstery. Mike trashes all the 
padding and covers, then alters the seat frame for more 'drop', re-pads to 
slightly different contour and recovers the whole thing in leather. Mine was 
$300 a seat including shipping. Of course being stock, they fit. I'm 6'2" and 
I gained 1" of headroom. My 5'4" wife also has no trouble getting comfortable 
for those 10-hour drives. By slotting the rear hold-down tabs, stock seats 
actually recline a bit. The new padding is more comfortable, too. To make any 
rt seat go back is difficult or expensive (depending on who does the job) but 
it can be done. Good luck- J Deryke