Popular Post Uncle Al Posted January 10 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 10 Hi all, a question came up a little while ago regarding the compatibility of the excel seats into an elite/eclat. I recently purchased a pair of low mileage seats from a donor excel to temporarily replace my original 74 Elites and they fit perfectly with no mods required. All dimensions of the seat mounting frame are identical allowing for a quick and easy swap out. Although the wrong colour I’m pleased that my rear is now not on the floor vastly improving the driving position. Hope this helps, Matthew. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXCEL V8 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 They look right at home in there! Good to know that they are an easy swap. Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Al Posted January 10 Author Report Share Posted January 10 Thanks Pete, it’s just the colour which is a shame but I’ll look to re-cover accordingly when time/funds permit. I’ve a new carpet set to go in too (correct brown colour) but the seats are a big thing as I’m just trying to get some miles under its belt from an engine rebuild and the position is so much nicer. Re:original seats, I was adamant to reuse the old ones for sentimental reasons but after new sponge, new covers etc, it will only be the original frame left, so I’m pondering to keep the excel ones now, decisions-decisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXCEL V8 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Yes - it's a tough call - the tweed seats look good. It would be tempting to change the rest of the car to suit! 🙂 Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Are you using the original seat runners, or the ones off the Excel? They are different designs with the Excels version being a bit more robust. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Al Posted January 10 Author Report Share Posted January 10 Hi Tony, I’ve used the standard Excel seat runners, or to put it simply: the seats came out of the Excel and bolted straight into the Elite, no mods no brackets - away you go. I must admit I was totally surprised, so if anyone is any doubt; there is no doubt the holes aligned mm perfect.😀. The rear seats though might be a totally different story, I can update shortly as I have the Excel ones too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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