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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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rear seat delete

just throwing this out here....i just finished makeing a custom rear seat delete for my 91 z28 conv .....if any ones interested or possibly wants one just let me know and we'll talk. ill be posting pictures soon
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:19 AM
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Id like to see some pics...
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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Throw up some pics. Ive wanted to do this for awhile now, but havent thought of any good ideas to do back there.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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alrighty ill throw some pictures up tommorow
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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You can build one WAY cheaper at home but...

http://www.rearseatdelete.com/camaro4.html
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 02:42 AM
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Re: rear seat delete

Those are extremely ugly though, I would rather leave my rear seats the way they are and never use them than get that. And for that price ya right
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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id like to see some pics id like to build one of these and hide my amp under it
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 02:00 AM
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You have to be careful doing that though, there is not a lot of ventilation there. Just make sure your amps won't over heat
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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so guys been real busy geting things together for my lsx build ill make a point to take pictures and upload them tommorow
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

sorry about subs being in the way but here are some pictures

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/album.php?albumid=4752
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

i have had an interest in doing something like this for years. how much would you want for making something like this? the only thing i had thought about differently in my head was having some kind of access door on the front near the back of the front seats to use as storage space for tools or other stuff. i really like the low profile. let me know how much and we can talk more from there
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Old May 2, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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i have to pull mine apart and get some re measurements and redo the axle panel ...ill drawl up a sketch of a couple different door panel ideas for you and message you...just give me a couple days its my last week of the semester
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Old May 3, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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No problem. Just out of curiosity, how much would you want for one of these? I probably wont have the $$ for one either way for another few weeks, just wanted to get some idea
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Old May 3, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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i think it would be better if the subs were mounted in it rather than on it
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Old May 3, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

There seems to be more and more people popping up from Delaware.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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wouldn't be much anywhere from 50 ton 70 just depends on shipping....and u cant mount the subs in it because it would sound like **** the boxes are sealed for better sound...trust me i though about that too lol
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Old May 5, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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okay, i was jsut putting my 2 cents in, i like the idea, this way noone can ask for rides since you only have a 2 seater, it looks clean, and i agree with the guy in here, i would store tools, ice scraper, extra cds ect in there, kinda like a big glove box you know?
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Old May 7, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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i really like the idea. i would like to have one. where did you get the carpet to cover it?
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Old May 8, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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lol carpets from home depot
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Old May 8, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

not a bad idea. i would definatly like to have these, would just have to get some idea of shipping first. what did you make them out of? plywood? what size if so. Is there anything that supports this in the center or does it rest on the hump in the rear? just interested about more details
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Old May 8, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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it rest on the hump in the cent and is made out of plywood but its pretty thick idk what size ..is supported in bout corners by square blocks that are bolt to the bolt points for the top rear seat then the panel is screwed down to the axle panel and the two corner supports... pictures to come hopefully this week
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Old May 9, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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id like to see some pictures of how it does mount, im not sure i understand your description completely. i am definatly still interested, just would like to see some of those pics if possible first
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Old May 15, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

I would like to know what the point is in removing the rear seats.
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Old May 15, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

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I would like to know what the point is in removing the rear seats.
To answer a question with a question...Whats the point of having rear seats in a third gen?

Theres a few reasons, either for storage, or to make room for roll bars or braces, or to lose some weight, the seats do add quite a bit of weight. Of course another good reason is to get people to stop asking for rides! I plan on deleting mine for weight, but really, the seats back there are uncomfortable for an adult to sit in anyway so I don't see much of a point of them being there unless you have a child and want to take them along on cruise nights or whatever.
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Old May 15, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

I understand the storage issue, and the passenger thing also. I used to drive an MGB, and I had an excuse when guys wanted to tag along. I took the seats out for cleaning, and I found them to be quite light. Wouldn't the replacement equiptment be heavier than the seats?
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Old May 15, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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To keep folks out I run no seat back and only have 1 seat bottom in, behind me is a single 12in pointed at my seat back so there is no room for the 4th.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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sorry guys been all kinds of busy with new projects... about to reinstall the delete so if anyones still intrested let me know so i can take measurements..
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

Originally Posted by c2kvaticide
sorry guys been all kinds of busy with new projects... about to reinstall the delete so if anyones still intrested let me know so i can take measurements..
Interested....

Maybe a simple MS Paint line drawing with measurements? I think the back outer corners are probably arches therefore the "hardest" to provide a measurement for.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

Would the one posted up on that website fit in a third gen or is a fourth gen that different?
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

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Would the one posted up on that website fit in a third gen or is a fourth gen that different?
Since the 4th gen seats are a tad narrower & if your looking you can see a gap between the 4th gen seat bottom & 3rd gen interior panels....I'd hafta think no. It would be a bit too small & leave noticeable gaps.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

Kinda thought so, o well. Maybe ill try and make my own at some point. Although my rear seats look good since i re did them they are so useless.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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i'd still like to do this - measurements would be awesome!!
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

Originally Posted by BlackenedBird
You can build one WAY cheaper at home but...

http://www.rearseatdelete.com/camaro4.html
i like this idea but the hatches look awful.with better looking hatches this may look great.a good place to mount some subwoofers.btw noone has been in my back seat since i got the car.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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I contacted www.rearseatdelete.com and they will make one for the third gen but they need a car to make one up. I dont live close enough but if anyone does and would even just let them use your car for measurments thatd be awesome. I personally like theres being made out of plastic and a lot lighter than the seats.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

bump

Just seeing if anyone is in or knows someone in the area of Rear Seat Delete. Id like one of these made for a third gen but dont live close enough for them to get measurements.
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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o im back been swamped with work but got laid off so i have all the free time in the work ill be puttin the plans together to make the kits with acurate measurements and angles if any ones intrested ill sell the designs or possible make and sell as whole depending on pricing just send me a message if intrested
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Just a heads up www.rearseatdelete.com should have a third gen rear seat delete within the next month.
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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wl im not going to be charging anywhere near the price they are
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Thats fine, just giving people options. Not to sound rude but they use molded abs and stuff which you probably dont have access to.
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

Originally Posted by c2kvaticide
wl im not going to be charging anywhere near the price they are

for all we know you haven't even made anything. You posted this over a month ago and never put any pics...

Hey guys, I installed a turbocharged viper motor in my car and will do them for super cheap if anyone is interested
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Old May 1, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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heres some of my older pictures and for those of whom dont believe just check my profile they ve been on there
Attached Thumbnails rear seat delete-0328111248.jpg   rear seat delete-0429111058c.jpg   rear seat delete-0429111058a.jpg  
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Old May 1, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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I'm interested but would like a price first
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Old May 1, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

havent got a solid price in mind yet but imm feeling like 50-60 bucks for the plans and probally 120 plus shipping for finished product (drop in and go) still on the fence for pricing and all will make adjustments for compartments are requested and what not...let me know
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Old May 5, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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If you could get stock looking tan carpet, I'd be interested.
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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The company making the plastic kits is in Gastonia, NC. They still need a car to measure for a kit.
How about your plywood custom kit c2k?
Are you still thinking of making any?
This is definitely the way I want to go with my car.
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Old Jan 16, 2022 | 11:49 PM
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Re: rear seat delete

I was thinking about just taking the rear seats out. They do not do a lot of good and I have 3 different 4 door cars to use when carrying extra passengers.
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