New GT40 Seats

Canuk40 · 10-15-04, 12:15 PM

Hi Folks,

The new seats are in. Additional side bolsters added and a bit more padding on the bottom with much improved thigh support too. All leather upholstery, seat tracks flush to floor and the requisite grommets!

Bill Musarra · 10-15-04, 04:10 PM

Ian,
Can you give us a measurement drawing of the new seats? It would be good for comparison. I have a concern with thigh supports as when there aren't good supports the legs get tired easily. I plan on using a dead pedal for the shift leg, but the accelerator leg will tire out if there is none. So far I have only seen off brand seats with adequate support. It would be nice to have the grommet seats.
Bill

Canuk40 · 10-15-04, 06:01 PM

Hi Bill,

I'll get out the trusty measuring tape and PM you. We just tried an aftermarket seat with high bolsters in the chassis we're building up as a track car...felt great on the showroom carpet, waaay too big to fit the car.

Gary Gibbs · 10-18-04, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the post Ian. Do you have pictures of the new vs. old seats outside of the car? It is hard to see the above picture.
Thanks

Canuk40 · 10-19-04, 12:40 AM

Hi Gary, Can I sit on a photocopier for you too, LOL. I'll see what I can do (not on the copier!). The original style seats are all in cars, however it's worth seeing them side by side, perhaps by the end of the week I can set it up.

Cheers

Gary Gibbs · 10-19-04, 08:13 AM

Thanks Ian. Sorry for the trouble. Thought others might like to see the difference. Thanks!

Canuk40 · 10-19-04, 08:58 AM

No problem Gary, and no more copier jokes! Comparison pics coming...

Cheers

Canuk40 · 10-21-04, 11:39 AM

Hi Gary,

Photocopier broke! Here's the new seats, nice upgrade and in typical CAV fashion, ruggedly built. The dimensions are 30 long x 27 high x 18 wide not counting mounting studs. The seats fit flush to the floor and only require about a half inch clearance.

Cheers

dave harris · 10-21-04, 03:27 PM

Do these seats have provisions (under the head rests/above the seat back area) for shoulder harnesses to pass thru?

cheers!

Canuk40 · 10-21-04, 06:21 PM

Hi Dave,

There are no provisions currently however it could be done, good idea.

Cheers

Gary Gibbs · 10-21-04, 07:47 PM

These do look better in three ways. Better side support. Better support below your thighs. And a better head rest.

Fred/Belgium · 10-22-04, 03:13 AM

Is there someone who knows wich material/fabric was used on the seats instead of leather in the GT40 (ie P1075)?

Mark Clapp · 10-22-04, 09:25 AM

Black nylon with silver (nickel) grommets was used on the gulf cars.