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cstanley · 04-08-2007, 08:25 PM

maybe someone can help? they are Saab 9-3 Convertible seats, 2004-current model. These seats are perfect for a blazer! I investigated them while my saab was in for routine service yesterday, and since then i've searched exhaustively for a set, to no avail.

Does anyone work at or near a foreign auto salvage place? any Ideas? A brand new set from the dealer's parts inventory would run about $6k! Does anyone work for a GM parts counter that could advise me?

I'll see if I can find pics. The reason they are perfect is because they have integrated 3-point seat belts. They are typically heated. The fold-forward release lever is on the top, near the seat belt, and when you release it forward far enough the motorized seat moves forward (or back) on its tracks. it's very cool, comfortable, and what better seats to go into a convertible than ones from a convertible!

ok, found some. very difficult to see, but there is a silver lever behind the top seat belt mount that flips the seat forward and then it slides forward for rear access. I'd like to find a set that i can reupholster in original style houndstooth material, and remove the head rests. not sure if i can come up with a set, though.

bouncytruck · 04-08-2007, 09:19 PM

Sounds expensive...

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-08-2007, 09:22 PM

Chevyman63 · 04-09-2007, 06:14 AM

They do sound and look perfect...but they would be worth 3 times what my Blazer is worth.

meathead95 · 04-09-2007, 07:46 AM

i was just looking at a set from a 9-5 i found for 250 but they do not have the built in seatbelts

cstanley · 04-09-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by meathead95

i was just looking at a set from a 9-5 i found for 250 but they do not have the built in seatbelts

yes, i've seen a few salvage sets, and they seem to typically go for less than the ones out of trailblazers and silverados/yukons, so i'm optimistic. There just aren't very many of them around, and even fewer that are wrecked.

I'm starting to wonder if some of the seats are the same, or at least relatively close to their other GM relatives. The 9-3 shares the same platform as the pontiac G6, malibu, one of the new saturns, an opel, and a few other GM products. I'll have to take a look at it that way.

c

04-08-2007, 08:25 PM	#1
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	found perfect seats for blazer, just need to find some now... maybe someone can help? they are Saab 9-3 Convertible seats, 2004-current model. These seats are perfect for a blazer! I investigated them while my saab was in for routine service yesterday, and since then i've searched exhaustively for a set, to no avail. Does anyone work at or near a foreign auto salvage place? any Ideas? A brand new set from the dealer's parts inventory would run about $6k! Does anyone work for a GM parts counter that could advise me? I'll see if I can find pics. The reason they are perfect is because they have integrated 3-point seat belts. They are typically heated. The fold-forward release lever is on the top, near the seat belt, and when you release it forward far enough the motorized seat moves forward (or back) on its tracks. it's very cool, comfortable, and what better seats to go into a convertible than ones from a convertible! ok, found some. very difficult to see, but there is a silver lever behind the top seat belt mount that flips the seat forward and then it slides forward for rear access. I'd like to find a set that i can reupholster in original style houndstooth material, and remove the head rests. not sure if i can come up with a set, though. Attached Images __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/ Last edited by cstanley; 04-08-2007 at 08:27 PM.

04-08-2007, 09:19 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: found perfect seats for blazer, just need to find some now... Sounds expensive... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-08-2007, 09:22 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: found perfect seats for blazer, just need to find some now... __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-09-2007, 06:14 AM	#4
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: found perfect seats for blazer, just need to find some now... They do sound and look perfect...but they would be worth 3 times what my Blazer is worth. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

04-09-2007, 07:46 AM	#5
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: found perfect seats for blazer, just need to find some now... i was just looking at a set from a 9-5 i found for 250 but they do not have the built in seatbelts __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4



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