Score - 6-Way Seat Track

[Shakey]

On my list of items wanted for my '69 Charger was a 6-Way Seat Track.  I've been told these were a rare option and the prices on e-bay confirm that.  There is one on there now with a "buy it now" price of $650.00 USD.  I have seen plenty of Charger's resting in salvage yards, I have not yet come across one of these, until now.

Last week I was in CA (I posted some pics in another thread) and found a few small yards near the coast.  Low and behold, a 6-way seat track in great condition.  The owner of the yard had told me that he absolutely was not going to sell any parts off of these cars but I talked him into it.

I consider myself lucky, not only for finding one complete with all the springs, but in great shape also with all the studs intact.

[MassCharger73]

Congrats on the score, but since you didn't mention a price....

[Ghoste]

Yeah.  'Fess up man, how much did you pay?

[6670charger]

You'll love that 6-way when you get it installed.  I had a 6-way on my former 70 Charger.  I loved the versatility.

[dodgecharger-fan]

Nice score! I was pleasantly surprised to find that my car had one as well. When I got the car, the seat was loose so I never really paid attention to it until I took the seats apart.

And you've got the chrome adjustment knobs, too. Good stuff. The eBay sellers have been hyping up the "RAREness" of those for a while now.

(I think I saw someone was repopping those now though.. I'll have to dig through my mags and links. Or maybe I just dreamed it.  )

[tan top]

    good find 

[Shakey]

When I told the fella that I saw a seat track that I needed to complete the restoration he again told me "I am not selling parts off of those cars".

I had told him it was the one thing I needed to finish the job and again asked him "what are you gonna do with them anyways" he replied with "I might restore them one day".  Looking at this older, I am guessing 50ish, Mexican fella I said "what are you waiting for".  He then said "allright, make me an offer".  I hate this game as I am bidding with myself but quickly offered him $100.00 USD cash.  He countered with $150.00 USD, I said "sold" and shook his hand.  He then had another fella get the seat and remove the seat track.

I feel that $150.00 USD was a pretty fair price.  Between us guys, I would have paid $250.00 - $300.00 if he asked for it.  I honestly think that he was not aware of the fact that it was a 6-way seat track as I never used that term when I simply asked for the seat track.

Getting it home was another issue.  I had stopped at a UPS Store, bought a roll of tape and some bubble wrap and they let me wrap it all up right there in the store.  I then stopped at Saks Fifth Avenue and asked for two of their largest shopping bags, which the package barely fit into, and took it on the airplane as carry on baggage.  Going through the x-ray the TSA agent looked at me and said "I gots to know" and I told him what it was - no problem.  It fit in the overhead compartment and it now sits in the basement of the farmhouse, waiting to be restored.

I know he wasn't aware of the rarity of these units and honestly, I don't feel guilty about my purchase because I plan on keeping it and putting it to use in my own car.  If I were a "flipper", I might feel a bit on the kniving side - would you?

I am in New Mexico tonight and plan on stopping by a few salvage yards on my way to Texas.  I'll post some photos of anything interesting.

[RT DAVE]

I know he wasn't aware of the rarity of these units and honestly, I don't feel guilty about my purchase because I plan on keeping it and putting it to use in my own car.  If I were a "flipper", I might feel a bit on the kniving side - would you?

Hell no!  As long as you aren't giving an 80 yo widow $50 for her 10K mile hemicuda, I wouldn't sweat it.  Also, what's the difference if you were flipping it?  Why does everybody blame them for the high prices?  If people weren't stupid enough (my opinion here, you might not be stupid given some circumstances) to pay 10x what something's worth, we wouldn't have any price problems now, would we.   Good find.  I'll give you $300 for it!   

[topduarte]

Good find!!

I do not know why people get upset if you flip something for a profit!!

If it goes to my project or hobby, who gives a shit!!

[Ghoste]

That is a good deal then and I wouldn't feel guilty about it either.  He "might restore them someday"?  No he won't.  Of course, if someone else buys that car and finds a broadcast sheet and discovers the missing part on e-bay for 3500 dollars, THEN, you should feel very very guilty. 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Good deal Mike!   makes a nice addition

I paid $75 for mine though

[694spdRT]

You got a good deal Shakey.

I found out last year a guy I know from town put '68 buckets in his '69 because the covers were better and sent his original 6 way seat to the scrapper.     He said I could have had it if for nothing.

[MOPARHOUND!]

Nice score! I was pleasantly surprised to find that my car had one as well. When I got the car, the seat was loose so I never really paid attention to it until I took the seats apart.

And you've got the chrome adjustment knobs, too. Good stuff. The eBay sellers have been hyping up the "RAREness" of those for a while now.

(I think I saw someone was repopping those now though.. I'll have to dig through my mags and links. Or maybe I just dreamed it.  )

The knobs are reproduced.  Tonys Parts has them.  Near the bottom of his New Products page:

http://www.tonysparts.com/newproducts.htm

[tipopiola]

Good score on the 6 way!  I can't even convince my wife to try a 3 way  !  Tipopiola

[Telvis]

Good score on the 6 way!  I can't even convince my wife to try a 3 way  !  Tipopiola

[MassCharger73]

 

[PocketThunder]

Good score on the 6 way!  I can't even convince my wife to try a 3 way  !  Tipopiola

I can..   

[Brock Samson]

 Where's the widow with a Hemi Cuda?... 

[mopar-muscle988]