have access to montero seats, should I swap em?

[FastbackJon]

If he knew what he wanted to do he wouldn't be on the messageboard asking for opinions now would he??

 

[Silver R/T]

If he knew what he wanted to do he wouldn't be on the messageboard asking for opinions now would he??

I ask opinions looking for new ideas, etc, I dont care if someone like fastbackjon doesnt like 'japanese seat' if I like them Ill put them in. And looks like more people agree that aftermarket seats are way to go. Just cause its muscle car means it cant have comfy seats, since when, did you write that rule or what. Oh ya and I like idea on frenched tail lights

[Old Moparz]

If he knew what he wanted to do he wouldn't be on the messageboard asking for opinions now would he??

 

I think it's really about his post count though.  

[FastbackJon]

I'd much rather see my wife wearing a nice evening dress (stock seats), even though she might be more comfortable in some cheap sweat pants (japanese seats).

I'll take form over function, thank you.

As for frenched taillights on a Charger....

Don't waste your money. Sell the car to someone who will do it right and not the cheap and easy way.

I'm afraid to see what your quarter panel replacement and body work will look like.

"Trust the krylon touch"

 

[Shakey]

Before jumping on other people for "forcing" their opinions... remember that this thread is asking for opinions.
Title: "have access to montero seats, should I swap em?"

If someone wants to do it their own way then why ask the question - just do it.

Troy

Troy, I know what the topic is all about and realize Silver asked a question.   What bothers me is the tone and the choice of words that people use.   I have mentioned it before, it is not what you say it is how you say it!

In the end, it don't really matter.

[Shakey]

I'd much rather see my wife wearing a nice evening dress (stock seats), even though she might be more comfortable in some cheap sweat pants (japanese seats).

What about what she wants?

[Troy]

I know what the intentions were - I was just stating the obvious (which always manages to get me in trouble).

Troy

[MGBRingo]

Here is the way you should respond to a QUESTION like he asked.

I would not do it, but it is your car and your money.   IMHO after market seats are comfortable but do not look good.  If I am looking only for comfort then I would do it.  If I want a car that is very close to original, which I do, then I would not do it.  And I am not a numbers matching, at all costs person.

It is still your car and your money.  If you do not want opinions, whatever they may be, don't ask,

[Silver R/T]

Im not offended if someone thinks my decision is bad or whatever, as far as those seats they look better than stock seats in my opinion. At least Ill know I wont slide side to side when taking corners (and I do not have such fat ass that just sticks to stock seat like sticky pad) i guess most of you missed my previous reply when I compared stock seat vs aftermarket, did you see how many more better points aftermarket seat has? including head rests also. now about being cheap, i would say stock seats are cheap ass vinyl crap something that would be made in China. It DOESN'T even compare to leather quality.
Jon you do not have wife, so why would you think what your 'wife' would want to wear.
If I had wife id rather have her wear short dress than old grannie dress with lots of holes in it made to look like its something special (stock seat covers)

[Troy]

If you want a new car (and all the amenities) then drive one of those. If you don't like the original style then change it. I'd say that most (not all) people who own classic musclecars cars like to leave them as classics. Insulting them for leaving a car original is no better than having them question your judgement. Do whatever you like with it but be prepared for the good and bad reactions.

You completely missed Jon's comparison to a wfe.

Troy

[FastbackJon]

I'd much rather see my wife wearing a nice evening dress (stock seats), even though she might be more comfortable in some cheap sweat pants (japanese seats).

What about what she wants?

So you're implying the car can decide for itself which seats it wants?? That's deep. But really, you're missing the analogy as well.

[FastbackJon]

I agree with troy that most people leave their muscle cars as is and do not hot rod them or modify them too much. People like nostalgia, and me included. Putting new junk in an old car only lessens your car's nostalgic effect and coolness to boot. That's why with my cars I'll make modifications but they have to look like they are from the period (late '60's/early '70's). Anything else just looks cheap, out of place and poorly executed.

[Silver R/T]

I agree with troy that most people leave their muscle cars as is and do not hot rod them or modify them too much. People like nostalgia, and me included. Putting new junk in an old car only lessens your car's nostalgic effect and coolness to boot. That's why with my cars I'll make modifications but they have to look like they are from the period (late '60's/early '70's). Anything else just looks cheap, out of place and poorly executed.

'coolness'? lol now that sounded like a geek would've said it

[Recharger]

Do they tilt forward to allow for access to the rear seats?

BBD

Silver, I think you missed BBD's point when he asked this question.  He's not asking if you can lean the seat back and drive like a pimp, he's asking if they'll tilt forward so someone can get in the back seat.  The Montero's a 4-door, so the seats probably don't tilt forward...no reason to.  I'd double check on that before you go any farther with it.  Also, check out the height of them...they look kinda tall (not to mention wide).  I personally think those seats look a little too big & bulky to look right in a Charger, even if they do fit.  Just my 

[Silver R/T]

Ive already answered, they do tilt forward ...in one of my previous posts

[FastbackJon]

'coolness'? lol now that sounded like a geek would've said it

Owww, that really hurts coming from someone whose first language isn't even english.

   

You're the geek dude. Remember my post in the off topic forum about someone (you) calling me a geek?

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,828.0.html

I even apologized and voluntarily removed your name from that post but you just can't leave it alone can you.

[8WHEELER]

   500 posts the Energizer Bunny WOW

I keep my seats stock because they pretty much only go to car shows, I do like the looks
of the stock 68 seats and have never had a sliding problem, But I will gladly admit they
are not the most comfortable seats in the world for sure.

Dan

[FastbackJon]

Stock '68 Charger seats can have headrests, like on my '68, but I've never used them. Not in my '74 Dart either, or in the '93 Jimmy with the high back seats. I never lean my head back and relax when driving, I like to be attentive at the wheel. The only thing they are good for is if you get rear ended and are in a whiplash situation.

But still it just doesn't make sense. You want super comfy seats, but also at the same time you want ones that will hold you firm in place like you are doing Dukes of Hazzard Stunts.

 

And for the record, who here has EVER had a problem with sliding around on their stock Charger bucket seats? NOT ME!

If you really don't want to slide around on your stock bucket seats, JUST WEAR YOUR SEATBELT!

Man, too much common sense there, I'm starting to sound like Troy.

[Jon Smith]

I pulled the original seats out of mine and put in some jaguar ones, after all you've got to sit in the damn things

Do the Jaguar seats leak oil?  

How did you know?

[Old Moparz]

And for the record, who here has EVER had a problem with sliding around on their stock Charger bucket seats? NOT ME!

I have, in my old '69 SE after using Armor-All on them.     I like the way the old seats look, but I also enjoy the comfort of a modern seat. Side bolsters, lumbar support, 6 & 8 way power, & if you really want to go all out, find some with heaters in them. If I were restoring the car to stock, it's a no brainer to use original seats. I'm after the same thing a lot of other people have done by putting in modern seats. I wouldn't just drill new holes & throw them in, I'd try to coordinate the entire interior so it looks like it belongs.

Yes, it'll be custom, but then I had a subscription to Street Rodder Magazine for years too. I love seeing things without squeezable factory hose clamps.

[FastbackJon]

I have, in my old '69 SE after using Armor-All on them.    I like the way the old seats look, but I also enjoy the comfort of a modern seat. Side bolsters, lumbar support, 6 & 8 way power, & if you really want to go all out, find some with heaters in them. If I were restoring the car to stock, it's a no brainer to use original seats. I'm after the same thing a lot of other people have done by putting in modern seats. I wouldn't just drill new holes & throw them in, I'd try to coordinate the entire interior so it looks like it belongs.

Yeah, I've heard stories about guys armoralling their seats and sliding around. I'll agree fully that aftermarket seats arn't all that bad if you do coordinate the entire interior so they look like they belong there. But that costs a ton of money and then goes Silver's main reason for putting the aftermarket seats in the first place. I'm just afraid he'll just get them, dye them black, drill some holes, and bolt them down to the floor, and I know it will look terrible.

RECHRGD has some '70 or '71 high back seats in his '68 Charger with a stock interior (B&M shifter excluded) and they don't look out too of place. I think most people don't even notice they arn't stock.

[Silver R/T]

I have, in my old '69 SE after using Armor-All on them. I like the way the old seats look, but I also enjoy the comfort of a modern seat. Side bolsters, lumbar support, 6 & 8 way power, & if you really want to go all out, find some with heaters in them. If I were restoring the car to stock, it's a no brainer to use original seats. I'm after the same thing a lot of other people have done by putting in modern seats. I wouldn't just drill new holes & throw them in, I'd try to coordinate the entire interior so it looks like it belongs.

Yeah, I've heard stories about guys armoralling their seats and sliding around. I'll agree fully that aftermarket seats arn't all that bad if you do coordinate the entire interior so they look like they belong there. But that costs a ton of money and then goes Silver's main reason for putting the aftermarket seats in the first place. I'm just afraid he'll just get them, dye them black, drill some holes, and bolt them down to the floor, and I know it will look terrible.

RECHRGD has some '70 or '71 high back seats in his '68 Charger with a stock interior (B&M shifter excluded) and they don't look out too of place. I think most people don't even notice they arn't stock.

you dont know shit what ill do, I can weld and its not hard at all for me to weld up custom brackets. I should put in them just to annoy your annoying ass. In the end my 68 will look better than anything youve got fastbackjon. No bashing please

[FastbackJon]

you dont know shit what ill do, I can weld and its not hard at all for me to weld up custom brackets. I should put in them just to annoy your annoying ass. In the end my 68 will look better than anything youve got fastbackjon. No bashing please

Custom brackets to go with your stock japanese seats in your Charger! Wow, I'll be amazed!! Are you going to chrome finish them too? Not that cheap chrome, but the show chrome stuff? Man that will be so much better than anything I've ever owned.



So where are you going to get all this money to restore your Charger to perfection, and to buy a '70 Challenger, '67 440 Charger, '63/'64 Impala SS, and '70 'Cuda to restore like you've told me so many times you are going to get, when you have no job??



You have a money farm somewhere that I don't know about?? If so, I want in!

[Silver R/T]

look 'buddy' I dont want no 67 440 ok? you can have that rusted out turd, and Ive said I wouldnt mind 70 challenger OR cuda also like 63 impala yes,
now if im gonna be like an ass like yourself where is your fuc99en mad max replica did you buy it yet? oh how about that 70 kowalski replica, oh did you collect all the 66/67 chargers in your garage like you told me you want to?

[twilt]

i will never understand why people ask questions like this.  ( and in this case get pissed when someone has a different point of view)  What color should i paint my car?  what size engine is better?  blah blah blah.
its your car, do to it as you see fit.