bunchabuix Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Has anyone installed the rear armrest option in a '63? I'm sure the seat frame is different for the '63 than the '64 - '65. Looking to benefit from someone who's done this already. Thanks, Jerry ROA 8691 BCA 1518 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I believe seat frames are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunchabuix Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Telriv, No I don't believe the seat frames for '63-'65 are the same. There are NO attaching points for the arm rest on the '63. But I have not seen a seat frame for a '64-'65 Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 18 hours ago, bunchabuix said: Telriv, No I don't believe the seat frames for '63-'65 are the same. There are NO attaching points for the arm rest on the '63. But I have not seen a seat frame for a '64-'65 Jerry Jerry, A couple of years ago I had purchased a center armrest and refurbished it with the intentions of installing it in my 63. I was under the impression that the seat frame was basically the same as a 64-65 and that you may only have to drill holes for the mounting bolts. After I got my car out of winter storage I was ready for the install. I removed the rear seat and found out as you did the seat frame is not the same as the 64-65. It also was not as simple as drilling holes to attach it. If my memory serves me correctly it would have taken some reworking of the center braces so that it would sit flush with the seat and the addition of tabs with holes for the attaching bolts. Probably not a huge deal for someone with welding skills. I could have hired someone to do it but, in the end I decided to leave it original and sold the armrest. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunchabuix Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Hi Riviera63, The more I fool around with this project, the more I'm inclined to take your last suggestion and leave it as is! Thanks for your reply. Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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