Seat back medallions on a 67

[Ghoste]

I redid the upholstery in my 67 a few years ago and at the time I didn't put the medallions in the back.  The old covers were missing them so needless to say I'm pretty used to the car not having them now.  I'm sitting here though looking at the ones I scored a bunch back and wondering if I should put them in.  The purist in me wants them back in there but I have heard of some people not liking them because they always poke you in the back.  I know there aren't many on here but do you other 67 owners think?

[A383Wing]

I got 67 seats in my black 66...and yea...they hurt like hell...I wish I could take mine out, but there would be holes where the mounting straps poked through

I think the guy that designed those was some sort of sadist ......

Bryan

[ODZKing]

If they hurt your back, you didn't put them on correctly.
They are supposed to be recessed.  Take the back of the seat off and pull the metal straps tighter.

[Ghoste]

I've heard that people complained even from new though. 

[ODZKing]

I've heard that people complained even from new though.  

No, only Bryan ...  
Don't forget, he is also the guy who says you can't see the instrument panel with the full horn ring!  
Love ya Bry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ghoste]

Any tips on getting them in there tight enough?  The main reason I didn't put them in was because I couldn't compress the new seat foam enough to attach them.

[ODZKing]

Any tips on getting them in there tight enough?  The main reason I didn't put them in was because I couldn't compress the new seat foam enough to attach them.

Just push 'em.  Be sure the vinyl is warm, best actually to do it after they've been in the sun so it'll stretch.
Take the tabs and bend in the back with plyers so they are tight. Make sure the metal plate is there as well for support.
These are mine before I tightened them up a bit more.

[bobs66440]

Buy a '66. They're better anyway!   

[Ghoste]

In all seriousness, I did at one time like the 66 a lot better than the 67 but after having this one, there are a lot of things I really prefer about it now.

[bobs66440]

In all seriousness, I did at one time like the 66 a lot better than the 67 but after having this one, there are a lot of things I really prefer about it now.

I'll take either one

[Ghoste]

I used to not like the fender mounted turn indicators and the two piece console and strangely those are two of the things I like the most about the 67.  Go figure.

[bobs66440]

I used to not like the fender mounted turn indicators and the two piece console and strangely those are two of the things I like the most about the 67.  Go figure.

I like the turn indicators also. I was looking into converting mine, but they are very expensive...if you can find them. 

[Ghoste]

I think they are being reproduced now.

[ODZKing]

I think they are being reproduced now.

Yes they are.  BE&A I believe and don't forget the fender moulding is differnt as well.  It is longer.

[Ghoste]

Here it is.

http://beaparts.com/list_items.aspx?body=B&cat=E&subcat=15

[bobs66440]

Here it is.

http://beaparts.com/list_items.aspx?body=B&cat=E&subcat=15

Cool. Thanks! Not a bad price either. 

[Ghoste]

And I might add that I never knew the rest of the fender trim on the 67 was longer, if anything I had always sort of figured it was shorter.

[ODZKing]

And I might add that I never knew the rest of the fender trim on the 67 was longer, if anything I had always sort of figured it was shorter.

The 66 end is straight, 67 is at an angle.  If you cut the 66 it is about 1/4 to 1/2 short. Ask me how I know