Regular bucket seats vs LDO???

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  1. bigal3000

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    Are you using any spacers between the tracks and
    the floor? Mine uses spacers on the hump side to
    level the seat. If yours do not require the spacers
    then you'll probably need the ones I have as well
    as the brackets.

    I will send you my set of tracks for trade so that you
    don't have any chance of downtime for your shows
    as soon as you let me know about the spacers.

    Thank you! (y)
     
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    I'm using no spacers and my seats are level ... I look forward to installing the non-LDO tracks ... I'm a short guy so a little boost to look over the steering wheel would be nice :) I assume the tracks you have will fit my 1971 which has no catalytic converter .. Thanks again!
     
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    Okay, I'll send a complete set with spacers out
    to you tomorrow. I'm a tall guy and I'm looking
    forward to being able to get my legs under the
    steering wheel. :D

    Fitting your '71 will not be a problem. These
    brackets are out of a '71...a perfect match!
     
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    If you could include a drawing or picture of the original way they were installed that would be great .... which track goes where and which spacer goes where ... Thanks
     
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    I will leave all the hardware on them just as they
    came off the car. The side with the spacers goes
    on the hump side. The track with the adjuster
    handle always goes on the left. I think that's the
    same for both sides.

    I will take an assembled photo before I remove
    them for you as well.
     
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    There is a difference . . . learning something all the time! :)
     
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    Yes...I learned something new as well. I have a Maverick with LDO and I have a Maverick with the high backs.....never noticed the difference.
     
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    Al ... I got the tracks today. If the weather holds out down here in GA I will try to get them swapped this weekend. THey are going to definitely make my seats quite a bit higher so you should be happy with how much yours will be lowered ..... Thanks ... Dan
     
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    Yay! I can't wait. Thanks Dan. :bananaman
     
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    They are on their way back ... shipped them to the return address on the original package ... THanks! .... I'll send you some pics of how I had them installed so they were flat on the floor .... Dan
     
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    Hey Dan, please post some here so we can see the diffrence.
     
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    Here are the after shots ... about 2 or 3 inches higher I'd say ... I can definitely see over the hood better. I'm 5' 10" so it works well for me ...
     
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    Awesome, that looks great! Glad you can get a boost! :D

    I'll post picks when I get the flat ones mounted here.

    Thanks again!
     
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    Hey Dan, Looking good thanks for the pics.
     
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    Al ... here are the installation pictures. This is how I had the tracks installed so the seats sat low and level .... Good luck .... Dan ...

    My exhaust guy trimmed some of the bolts but they are longer enough ...
     

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