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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

I have been looking for replacement seats for my 88. The local junk yard has many 99 to 2000s grand ams. Does anyone know if i can bolt them right into my camaro? Thanks Guys
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Re: Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

i wouldn't swear to it, but I have heard they work. Sorry if that doesn't help much

Did you try a search?
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Re: Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

I've done it.

I can't remember the exact year Grand Am, but I bolted my third gen tracks to it, and bolted them right in no problem. Just remember the seats are from a 4-door car, so they don't fold forward as far as your original seats will.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Re: Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

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I've done it.

I can't remember the exact year Grand Am, but I bolted my third gen tracks to it, and bolted them right in no problem. Just remember the seats are from a 4-door car, so they don't fold forward as far as your original seats will.

any photos? always interested in seeing something a little different and since GA's are a dime a dozen around here, should open up some other options for cheap parts. besides, who uses the rear seats anyway
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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Re: Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

I found a thread yesterday called "clearing the confusion" that outlined which seats from which cars could be used in our cars

grand am's were on the list but only certain years

I think it goes without saying that you should only be looking at 2 door grand ams

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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Re: Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

i cant find that thread your talking bout did you by chance still have the link or something in your history?
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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Re: Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

Sorry, double post

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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Re: Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...ight=confusion
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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thanks
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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Re: Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

Great link.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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Re: Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

Found a (really old) pic:

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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Re: Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

wow, wouldn't have known they weren't stock. looks like i've gotta keep my eyes peeled more at the pick and pull around here come spring...
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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Re: Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

Grand am seats are more thickly padded than normal camaro seats, so if you dont have issues with headroom (like me, at 6'8") they can give you a lot of comfort

Wish I could use them.....
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Re: Grand am seats in a 88 camaro?

dang.... this thread has got me thinking. the padding in my 4th gen seats is so thin I can't drive my car with my wallet in my back pocket, if you know what I mean

i'm going to start looking on CL for people parting out 95-98 grand ams.... I need the headroom, but that's what the recline function is for, right?
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