The $600 1988 Ranger project. A semi-serious race truck build.

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Set the seats in just to see what they look like.

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Very similar design to my old Kirky seats.

 

[bobbywalter]

kicking some arse

 

[bobbywalter]

the background music has a maiden vibe to it....good fer weldinz

 

[BBR]

Very similar design to my old Kirky seats.

They are the Summit version. Kirkey covers fit them.

 

[BBR]

Looks like I can use the stock seat tracks with a little modification. I really thought they would be too tall, but I think they are going to be just right.

 

[bobbywalter]

hell yeah....got to love it when stuff like that works out. adjustable seats are nice to have.

 

[BBR]

Seats are going in easier than expected. That never happens. Haha.

 

[Jim Oaks]

Looks great but I don't know how long I could ride in one of those. LOL.

 

[BBR]

Looks great but I don't know how long I could ride in one of those. LOL.

They will have padded covers like this so maybe they won't be too bad. Haha.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

They will have padded covers like this so maybe they won't be too bad. Haha.

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I used closed cell foam padding on mine. It comes in 2' x 2'x 1/2" pieces. I used 3 on the bottom and one up the side and back. Then the same cover as pictured above. Not great but survivable for the short course races I was doing.

 

[BBR]

Seats are all done with back braces. Next step is door bars!

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Seats are all done with back braces. Next step is door bars!

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Are your shoulders below or even with the bottoms the holes in the back of the seat? I ask because spinal compression is no joke in an accident. The shoulder strap anchors should be even with the tops of your shoulders. They are meant to prevent forward movement. The lap belt prevents vertical.

 

[BBR]

I'm tall so my shoulders are at the top of the holes. I figured it'll be ok. Really not different from any of the other cars I've had with roll bars/cages.