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jimmiej · 10-17-2010, 08:59 PM

Has anyone found a way to lower the seat height in a coupe? I'm 5'10" only but find myself with a sore neck trying to watch traffic lights etc. Jim

Tom from Drippin' · 10-18-2010, 08:23 AM

Check your favorite Vendor for a "Traffic Light Finder"

jimmiej · 10-18-2010, 03:05 PM

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Special Coupe Frank · 10-18-2010, 03:49 PM

I'm 6'2" with a '28 Coupe and have the same problem; the cheapy suction-cup prism from Bratton is a big help, but I would like to try one of those nice "Guide" prisms form the '50s...

Moving/lowering the seat in a coupe involves cutting down the seat riser and / or the backrest mountings; it's not easy.

You might try removing the seat bench, and replacing it with a couple boards and phone books, to see if/how much lowering the bench would help... before you get into extensive mods...

rotorwrench · 10-18-2010, 06:31 PM

You might have to do like a lot of the hot rodders do and make up a new seat bottom and back using plywood for the bases and layered foam to build up the cushions. Upholsterers use dense foam for lower layers then softer and softer layers toward the top then shape the foam & put the upholstery covers on. Many don't use springs at all. They drill holes in the bases so they can breath through.

Using a new set of cushions will allow you to keep your old set original.

Kerby

jimmiej · 10-18-2010, 08:20 PM

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Thanks for the responses. I didn't think I was the only one. I hadn't heard about the prisms before.
Jim

Mike V. Florida · 10-18-2010, 11:18 PM

Wire a couple of coils in the seat together.

10-17-2010, 08:59 PM	#1
jimmiej Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 55	seat height Has anyone found a way to lower the seat height in a coupe? I'm 5'10" only but find myself with a sore neck trying to watch traffic lights etc. Jim

10-18-2010, 08:23 AM	#2
Tom from Drippin' Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dripping Springs, Texas Posts: 286	Re: seat height Check your favorite Vendor for a "Traffic Light Finder" __________________ The pursuit of excellence is healthy and rewarding. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic and a terrible waste of time.

10-18-2010, 03:05 PM	#3
jimmiej Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 55	Re: seat height btt

10-18-2010, 03:49 PM	#4
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: seat height I'm 6'2" with a '28 Coupe and have the same problem; the cheapy suction-cup prism from Bratton is a big help, but I would like to try one of those nice "Guide" prisms form the '50s... Moving/lowering the seat in a coupe involves cutting down the seat riser and / or the backrest mountings; it's not easy. You might try removing the seat bench, and replacing it with a couple boards and phone books, to see if/how much lowering the bench would help... before you get into extensive mods...

10-18-2010, 06:31 PM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: seat height You might have to do like a lot of the hot rodders do and make up a new seat bottom and back using plywood for the bases and layered foam to build up the cushions. Upholsterers use dense foam for lower layers then softer and softer layers toward the top then shape the foam & put the upholstery covers on. Many don't use springs at all. They drill holes in the bases so they can breath through. Using a new set of cushions will allow you to keep your old set original. Kerby

10-18-2010, 08:20 PM	#6
jimmiej Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 55	Re: seat height Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the responses. I didn't think I was the only one. I hadn't heard about the prisms before. Jim

10-18-2010, 11:18 PM	#7
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: seat height Wire a couple of coils in the seat together. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II