how desirable are swivel buckets?

[jensenracing77]

i know of a guy that has several sets of swivel buckets. i seen two sets but he said he had several other sets. he is in northern Indiana. i never asked how much he wanted per set but the stuff i did buy from him was a premium price. i figure he will want a premium for these also. if it is something i should look into farther let me know. i will have to dig up his number. it was almost a year ago when i was there.

[zodiacblue442]

Swivel buckets are pretty desirable it seems. I've been asked several times over the years if I know of a set for sale. I like the seats. I think they are comfortable. Others think they are too narrow and not very comfortable so opinions vary! When I display my 442 at car shows, I always turn one of the seats. That's the biggest conversation piece about my car. Those seats generate a ton of interest! Alot of people think it's custom.

Also portions of the seats are desirable too such as the hard plastic shell, the plastic covering the track and swivel base, and the track/swivel base itself. The problem with selling swivel buckets is shipping cost.

Reupholstering the seats are difficult and therefore expensive.

[58thndy]

Eric, I think they're overrated. The Pace Car has them and I never use the swivel feature- it's clumsy, and the way the 73-77 door panels are made you can't leave them swiveled outward for easy entry b/c then the doors won't close. Plus they're not really that comfortable.

Somebody has a car that needs them, might be worth a hundred apiece. Maybe a little more if the upholstery is really good. Then you have to consider shipping. You can't fold 'em over or break them down to ship them like a Strato-bucket.

[zodiacblue442]

the way the 73-77 door panels are made you can't leave them swiveled outward for easy entry b/c then the doors won't close.

:confused: I close the doors on my 442 with the driver or passenger seat swiveled all the time. No problem. It is true though that you can't swivel both seats at the same time because the backs of the seats will hit after each seat is turned about 45 degrees.

[Tuffnut]

I like the looks of swivel seats in my 75 supreme, they are not not the most comfortable seat. I don't use the swivel alot. I have to remove the reversable seat cushion because I sit too high in the seat. Too tall. Mine is ripped where most of them rip. I'm getting mine fixed this winter.

Jeff

[74hurstolds]

Some additions, get the seat belts and floor mounting brackets!!!!

I can close the door with one swiveled but it crushes the front of the seat in all 4 of the cars I own with swivels.

[75 HURST]

This is the second car i have had with swivel buckets. I think they are very comfortable and I always leave one turned it also makes it easier to get in and out. This is just my opinion you have to make your own opinion
Doug

[jensenracing77]

my wife reminded me that i will be gone after tonight till sunday sometime. i will see if i can dig his number up after i get home. then if someone is looking for a set they can call him.

[twistedcutlass]

i put swivels in mine and i like the way they sit, i set mine back about 2 1/2 inches and its very comfy for me to drive. i dont have any issues with the doors when the seats are turned. might be the set back i put in