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Old 08-30-2004, 08:20 AM
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Question Remove my backseat? Anyone done this?

Since I bought my WS6 I have considered removing the back seat. THe seat is very rarely used, and I kept it folded down for awhile. What do you guys think about this? Have any of you removed it?

I don't want it to look like **** after so I may need to do some work in that area after it is gone.

Let me know...thanks.
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It's not that bad. As long as your carpet back there isn't trashed, it will be fine. I can post some pics later if you want.

Plenty of people have done it.
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Yeah, send me some pics. What is it like under the seat?
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It's all carpet. Most guys who frequent the 1320 take it out.
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Originally Posted by hepcatws6
Yeah, send me some pics. What is it like under the seat?
its one bolt each side really easy to do
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yepers very easy to do. Its easy to put back in as well.
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There was a guy here who did that on a 'vert, including
the upper part with even a carpeted cover panel.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/158421-converted-ss-2-seater-pics.html

That looked real nice. I've been thinking about even more
of a stowage compartment , something that comes up to
near flush with the top/trunk deck and with a face that
matches the front seats' full recline. Don't know how
pretty I could make it though.

But a nice false floor to put a nitrous bottle and road kit
under would be part of the deal.
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Originally Posted by jimmyblue
There was a guy here who did that on a 'vert, including
the upper part with even a carpeted cover panel.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158421

That looked real nice. I've been thinking about even more
of a stowage compartment , something that comes up to
near flush with the top/trunk deck and with a face that
matches the front seats' full recline. Don't know how
pretty I could make it though.

But a nice false floor to put a nitrous bottle and road kit
under would be part of the deal.
Seems we are thinking alike. I was considering the same thing, to make it come up even with the rear deck with the seats in almost a full recline. Thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by Derek98z
It's all carpet. Most guys who frequent the 1320 take it out.
Full carpet underneath?
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It's actually A LOT more comfortable w/o the seats in there.
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it looks like crap if you have nothing to put there, there is a little strip of no carpet where your paint shows through
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i did something similar with a 2nd gen firebird i had in college 'cept it was boom overkill foolery. went straight from the rear deck and followed the same angle as the front seatbacks down to the lower seat ridge. 6 cubic feet!
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It got two almost bucket loooking seat indentations. There is a small piece of metal that should be covered by a flap of carpet, where the bolt goes in. It takes like minutes to do. Try it and if you dont like it no big deal.
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Here is a pic of what I made one Sat.
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Originally Posted by RobzwickidSS
Here is a pic of what I made one Sat.
I'd like it better if the carpet matched!
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very nice ideas, anyone try to put different seats there? something smaller and more concealed? anyone put some speakers or anything?!
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Originally Posted by Onyx Z
It's actually A LOT more comfortable w/o the seats in there.
x2 i took mine out this weekend to hual tires to the ta national and relized its so much nicer with out the seats and having the extra room!
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You won't have any problems in removing the backseat. It's just my opinion, but I think it's just there for marketing purposes. It's not all that comfortable to sit in for any length of time. I had mine out when I bought mine. It will be just as nice appearance wise, because it will be fully carpeted. I also removed the seatbelts and their related hardware. Once those are out, you can install a harness bar, which just bolts in. Sparco has some really nice ones coming out, that I'm hoping to get.




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