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'83 Hatchback Driver Seat


rdweninger
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Hello all. Been searching the site for what seats would fit my '83 Hatchback. I've seen the posts for the Ford Escort Seats that will fit the EA81 wagons. But the Hatchback has the handle that tilts the seat forward to gain access to the rear seats.

Does anyone know if any driver seats from other vehicles will fit the Hatchback? Much appreciated. Thank you.

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I put a set of XT6 seats in the front of my 85 hatch. It was not a bolt in swap though. I had to remove the seatbelts and hardware from the XT6 seats and fab up some brackets. In the end I have the 85 hatch rails - bolted to custom brackets - bolted to the XT6 seats. I was able to maintain all of the function of the seats though. The passenger side still releases from the back seat and the drivers seat adjustable hight still works. Very nice for us big guys.

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Thank you for the reply, Dan.

What year Escort GT seats? I'll have to call some JY around the valley before I head over there (60 miles).

I'm not sure what you mean by the ease of installation and the single rail. Could you clarify? Thank you.. Ron W.

 

Mine were out of a 99 Escort GT. They look very similar to the ones in this post: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1103035&postcount=6

 

Elongate the rear holes just a smidge, and the frame rails from your seats will bolt right up.

 

What I meant by "one lever" operation; If I remember right, my original hatch seats had one lever on the passenger side seat that allowed the rear passenger to both fold the seat, and slide it forward. Possibly operated with your foot? The Escort seats would require someone to operate the lever in the front of the seat to slide it forward.

 

Only a problem if you need to get out in a hurry........:-p

 

Dan

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