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06-08-2010, 09:21 PM | #1 |
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S/W seat modification
I am 6 Ft 3 and am looking at a SW Town Sedan. The amount of leg room in the front seat could be a little more. I have heard about tieing the front seat springs back a little to gain more room. Any ideas or recomendations? Thanks
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06-08-2010, 09:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: S/W seat modification
The front seat should be adjudtable. I am 6' 2" and like my SW. Make sure the seat is all the way back as far as the adjustor will let it go.
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06-08-2010, 09:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: S/W seat modification
I am also 6'3" tall and have a Town Sedan. You can remove the front seat, and modify the seat track assembly to allow the seat to move back further. I did it and it works fine. Much more leg room.
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06-08-2010, 11:32 PM | #4 |
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Re: S/W seat modification
when I got my S/W, the seat was stuck in the position it was set for the previous 75 years. I took the tracks apart and cleaned up the gunk that was preventing it from going back all the way. Now I drive it with one more notch left to go. I'm only 6 ft. but if I set it all the way back its too far. Sounds like, from all the replies, you will be taking it out for a look-see. Good luck. You will find the slants are great cars for anyone taller than Henry was.
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06-09-2010, 12:04 AM | #5 |
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Re: S/W seat modification
I am also 6'3" (in the morning) my S/W seat is all the way back. had no problems at all until I replaced the original seat spring with a new one. Now I can't see the stoplights. the backrest is still the original and I am fine with leg room for the most part. So.. to tie those back on a newer spring could be the answer.
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06-09-2010, 12:10 AM | #6 |
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Re: S/W seat modification
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06-09-2010, 07:51 AM | #7 |
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Re: S/W seat modification
My S/W had short rails welded behind the current rails, it sure helped with the leg room, now have as much room as the 2 dr sedan has. whew!! Can drive all day relaxed.
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06-09-2010, 02:42 PM | #8 |
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Re: S/W seat modification
Thanks for all the comments. I forgot about moving the adjuster back. Had to do that on a Victoria that I had and it made the difference. I'm looking forward to a little warmth in the winter and no water coming in during the summer rains. Thanks again.
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