Manual to power seats..

[Bruce311]

I have a 78 new y orker, but only drivers seat is power. Anyone ever convert manual to power? Can I just change seat rails n switches?

 

[mr. fix it]

i'm in the same boat(no pun intended...) with my 66 Polara convertible
Got the power seat system from DeMatt here over a year ago and plan to install in the Polara.

 

[Bruce311]

Lol. Let me know how it goes. I' gonna try mine in couple weeks

 

[mr. fix it]

really it's just a matter of running a breaker relay, some HD gauge(12AWG should do it) wiring and getting er' done!

 

[1978 NYB]

The best way is to get a donor passenger seat with power. I believe all 78's have the wiring plug under the carpet or the sill plate. Those seats are heavy as hell.

 

[Zymurgy]

I got one for Goldie too let's see who gets it in first. I imagine I'll loose this race.

 

[Bruce311]

really it's just a matter of running a breaker relay, some HD gauge(12AWG should do it) wiring and getting er' done!

Thanks, sounds pretty easy. And should not draw too much

The best way is to get a donor passenger seat with power. I believe all 78's have the wiring plug under the carpet or the sill plate. Those seats are heavy as hell.

I have a complete unit coming. And yes, gotta love the old boats disregard for trimming off the pounds lol

 

[mr. fix it]

I got one for Goldie too let's see who gets it in first. I imagine I'll loose this race.

If you’re referring to me you will likely win this time Mike
My back has been very flaky these days
Every time I think about working on either Trixie or Betty my back problem kicks my arse
I’m having a friend help me do the disc brakes conversation in a few weeks

 

[mr. fix it]

Thanks, sounds pretty easy. And should not draw too much



I have a complete unit coming. And yes, gotta love the old boats disregard for trimming off the pounds lol

You might get lucky and the harness may be ready for a plug n’ play situation

 

[live4theking]

I got one for Goldie too let's see who gets it in first. I imagine I'll loose this race.

You're busy molding taillights.

 

[Zymurgy]

Tom I hope your back gets better for you, I kind of figured something was up. I knew you had a few things planned for both cars.

 

[mr. fix it]

Tom I hope your back gets better for you, I kind of figured something was up. I knew you had a few things planned for both cars.

Thanks Mike, I appreciate the well wishes