Nope definitely no green men. One thing I've learned after 10 years with the Mounties...if you don't do it yourself, they certainly won't help you do it. But that's another story for another day :D

I've started trying to fit the rear seats. If anyone was wondering if it will be a lot of work to make the GTO seats fit....yep it's a lot of work.

When I started to fit the seats, I wanted to try and use a hook system similar to the way the stock rear bench seat fits. That didn't work very well, so I decided to try and idea that came to me while I was laying in bed.

I checked the fitment of the seats. They actually fit pretty good. I will have to trim a bit of the foam where it meets the mini tub, but that should be it for the bottoms

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010858.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010859.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010857.jpg

First things that had to go, the stock brackets

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010864.jpg

Then I took the bottom of the seat apart. It comes apart very easily

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010861.jpg

You just have to undo all the parts where it snaps over the round bar, then pull the leather back

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010862.jpg

Then the skeleton just pulls out from the foam

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010863.jpg

I forgot to take a picture of it, but in the above photo you'll see a black plastic thing attached to the frame. I cut that out and welded in a new piece of round bar as that it used in mounting the seat into a GTO.

As for mounting the seats to the floor, I decided to make it so the seats could slide into place, then I will add some nuts to secure the seats in place. I bent some round bar into the shape I wanted and tacked the pieces onto the frame. I bent them so they will fit the shape of the frame, but also sit level to the floor.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010883.jpg

After I had both tacked in place, I put the foam and leather back on to see how they fit

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010868.jpg

Here you can see how it looked without the new pieces added to the frame. If you notice the differences between the two frames, that's because the second photo is the driver's side frame and I'm working on the passenger side one.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010869.jpg

Next I made some brackets that I will weld onto the floor and the new pieces will slide into. I haven't actually welded the brackets into place yet. If you're wondering, the brackets are made out of 18 gauge steel and sit 2 1/4 inches high.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010871.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010872.jpg

Here you get the idea of how they will slide into place. There's quite a bit of space left above them to compensate for when the foam is back on as well as carpet, underlay and sound deadner

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010874.jpg

I will also build up the area where the seat sits with some sheet metal just to add somewhere the seats can sit on. I will also drill some holes somewhere and weld on some nuts behind so the seats will bolt into place.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010881.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010879.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010875.jpg

Next week I hope to get the brackets welded into place and start building up the below the seats. Will post pics when I get there.

just went through this entire thread. your nova is coming out badass. I just picked up a 72 chevelle malibu at the end of last summer. I plan on doing most of the work myself just like your doing,except for paint and body wich will be done by my dad. can;t wait to see more pics of your build. :thumbsup:

I demand updates, DAMMIT!!!


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Thanks!! Nice compliment that you're first post on the site was to comment on my build. Welcome to the site. Can't wait to see some pics of your build.

I wish I had some updates Joe. It's been quite cold here the past couple months that I haven't even felt like firing up the heaters. I did get out for a couple hours today, but nothing worth taking pics of. It was nice to get out for a while and get the bug to want to get out again. Will post some pics next week as I'm picking up some "motivation" Tuesday or Wednesday.

Your build is looking good. I really like the new parts you've added. I really like that trans stool...that's sweet.

Looking forward to reading updates on this "motivation".. And thanks for the compliments! I get a bit bored and unmotivated when the heaters in the garage have been running for 1-2hours and I can still see my breath and the tools are freezing!

Well time for a bit of an update. Unfortunately I haven't made any progress on the car itself, but I have the next three days off and hope to spend some time out there as long as my cold doesn't get any worse.

I have gotten some new parts and tools though :D:D

A couple months ago, our local tv station had a fund raising silent auction. I picked up a $500 gift card for a local tool shop for $250. With it I bought:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps17fc50d7.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps44ef16b6.jpg

and this

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...psbb898f28.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps3881aa9d.jpg

I have always wanted a router and thought why not. It will come in handy when time to do the trunk and stereo enclosures.

Last week I spent a few days in Vancouver with my wife. Was nice, she was there on a paid work trip so I got to go for free. I was close enough to make a parts run, so I picked up this stuff:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps18ed127b.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps819e3d69.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps12519bbd.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps2ac963da.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...psb1f1e662.jpg

I got all that stuff from www.purechoicemotorsports.com I was very happy dealing with them. I will be getting all my stainless lines from them also. I also plan on getting a couple Rigid bending tools to go with the Imperial one

From Summit I picked up:

Some palm ratchets

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...psc7ce6a3d.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps957a521d.jpg

Some long handle ratchets

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps7a672b29.jpg

A Billet Specialties Optima battery tray. I know I'm no where near putting the battery in yet, but I want to fab a spot in the trunk to put the tray so that's why I got it now

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...psee74aae3.jpg

From Spohn I got a driveshaft safety loop. This one is for a newer model Camaro, but I've seen this one used on a Nova before and it fit nicely

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps43ade93b.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps711e8c9c.jpg

And finally through Matt's Classic Bowties, I got this stuff

DSE subframe connectors. I sold my Hotchkis ones and thought I'd get these. I originally wanted to get these ones, but already had the under side of my floor done and didn't want to wreck it so I got the Hotchkis ones. I've since done so much welding on the floor that I'm going to have to redo the under side anyways, so thought it was a good time to get these.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps753ef47b.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps0ba66920.jpg

Also through Matt, I picked up some Ring Bros's stuff

Clutch reservoir

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps23a2d458.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps5bcbfe72.jpg

and finally, Ring Bros hood hinges

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps641a5f8a.jpg

I will post the progress on the car as the week goes on.

Well.... didn't we just bust the bank!


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Wow what a haul!! Very Nice and helpful haul at that.