How to make Seat Rail Extensions

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I need more leg room and I'm too cheap to buy official seat extensions, so I build a set instead. :)
I used 1/4" x 1" A36 Hot Rolled Flat Bar, two pieces at 14-1/2" long.
5/16-18 bolts, at least 1-3/4" long.
5/16-18 nuts, preferably "Jam Nuts" as they have a shorter height.
The car is a 1966 Mustang Fastback with a factory V8 and T5 transmission.
Shot with GoPro Hero 8 with the Media Mod, edited on Davinci Resolve 17.
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  • @nikonhckr
    @nikonhckr10 ай бұрын

    I'm looking at doing this to mine as well. I'm 6'2 and it's at the limit of what I would call comfortable with the seat all of the way back.

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    10 ай бұрын

    Well, if you'd rather skip the fab process and just buy a set up seat rails already done, I sell them on my website KruseBuilt.com. :)

  • @SmackeysGarage
    @SmackeysGarage2 жыл бұрын

    That's a big improvement. I'm betting that is going to make it a much more enjoyable car to drive on longer trips.

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    I definitely helps!

  • @reznorslayer
    @reznorslayer2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, very informative. Thanks for sharing knowledge.

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @KindCreature1
    @KindCreature1 Жыл бұрын

    Good job! Thanks for posting. Mike

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem! I sell these extensions now on my website, KruseBuilt.com

  • @ricksplinter7291
    @ricksplinter72919 ай бұрын

    Excellent product and super fast delivery to New Zealand. Highly recommend Andy's seat rail extension kit....!

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that!

  • @springman1740
    @springman1740 Жыл бұрын

    This works on the 1967 to 70 Mercury Cougars as well. Amazing what a couple of inches can do!

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    That's sound about right as Mercury shared a lot of their platform with Ford. :)

  • @Glens1965
    @Glens19652 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done. If you ever have to remove seat pans for rust repair use 69 seat pans and you get a 1" drop for head room. Looking good.

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was looking into my options for lower seat pans. It turned out to be a bigger project than I wanted, but it's still on my list as a backup plan. :)

  • @TeamGForce75
    @TeamGForce752 жыл бұрын

    I had the same problem Andy. You can gain even more room by changing to a 14" steering wheel. I have the same wheel as yours but 14". Made an even bigger difference to space than the seat rail extension!

  • @TeamGForce75

    @TeamGForce75

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqFhyZuuea6cg8Y.html

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    I thought about that, but the 14" wheel just doesn't look right to me. Plus, the larger wheel helps with manual steering. :)

  • @jordanschultz2232
    @jordanschultz22322 жыл бұрын

    Nice work Andy! You could easily sell this as a kit! I would like to place a custom order for my passenger side so I can get them out of the way of my window!

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha, don't tempt me! :)

  • @west3226
    @west3226 Жыл бұрын

    I’m 6’7 and 15 wanting a 67 fastback… I’m definitely using this 😂

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Perfect, save this video for that special day when you get your car! :)

  • @west3226

    @west3226

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AndyKruseChannel You bet!

  • @FastFords289
    @FastFords2892 жыл бұрын

    Good work, the only thing I would have done different is weld the studs in so you don’t have to worry about them coming loose from vibration and they wouldn’t move when you were tapping them. Also I’m the future when you wanna cut the studs, put nuts on first then you can unscrew them after you cut them and they will clean the threads up for you. Looks good though! 👍

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the advice. :)

  • @streamer_services

    @streamer_services

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same thing i was thinking....seems likely they will work loose at some point.

  • @jorgekun3120
    @jorgekun31207 ай бұрын

    hahaha im gonna copy this but foward xD im 5.2 and i barely made it to the clutch on my ranchero 74, thanks for the idea

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah, It would probably work by just flipping the extension piece around by 180 degree. :)

  • @johngersna3263
    @johngersna3263 Жыл бұрын

    I'm kinda late to the party but I will be making these for my "63" Falcon. Thanks.

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Or if you're not wanting to make them, I sell these Seat Rail Extensions on my website now. :)

  • @johngersna3263

    @johngersna3263

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AndyKruseChannel What kind of price range are we talking? And, will they work on the Falcon without any modifications? Do you know anyone that has new seat rail kits for the Falcon? Sorry about all of the questions but you seem really knowledgeable about this subject. By the way, that's a beautiful Mustang.

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    I do not know if they fit a Falcon, but I do know that the Falcon and Mustang share a lot of the same parts. :)

  • @johngersna3263

    @johngersna3263

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AndyKruseChannel Yeah, I do know that the Mustang was based on the Falcon chassis. I'll need to do a little more research. Thank you for taking the time to answer me. God bless. 👍👍🙂

  • @grantpalm6282
    @grantpalm62822 жыл бұрын

    I had the same problem with my 70, and I'm only 5'10. Bought a smaller wheel and extenders to fix but man people liked to be crammed in there in the 60s.

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @SmackeysGarage

    @SmackeysGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here with my 69. I'm 5'10" and it still feels awkward to sit in.

  • @wolfthornhawkridge5705
    @wolfthornhawkridge57052 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job, looks like your in the market for a tilt steering column next? Have a great weekend.

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who have you been talking too! :)

  • @wolfthornhawkridge5705

    @wolfthornhawkridge5705

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AndyKruseChannel One of these days I might take a video of my car and post it. I think you will get a kick out of it! Besides, after I added the Corbeau seats I had to add the tilt to get more room.

  • @mjj6870
    @mjj68702 жыл бұрын

    I need this on my car

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    We're in the same boat! :)

  • @sijugopinath1
    @sijugopinath111 ай бұрын

    Million thanks from an Indian friend who is 2 Mtrs tall

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    11 ай бұрын

    No problem, glad to help. 🙂

  • @frederickgilmore6329
    @frederickgilmore63292 жыл бұрын

    They don’t call them “Pony cars” for nothing Because only a pony can fit in. 🐴

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Truth!

  • @sale-jy8gw
    @sale-jy8gw Жыл бұрын

    A few inches makes all the difference. I would have wanted those bolts welded. I wouldn't trust my life on a little locktight for holding seat bolts.

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Those nuts are sandwiched between the rail pieces and the seat pan on the floor of the car, there's no where for them to go or even unscrew. :)

  • @7s29
    @7s29 Жыл бұрын

    Back in the day they built nice cars but, if you happen to be tall, your screwed.

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, that's why I had to make new extenders. I sell them now on my website, KruseBuilt.com :)

  • @THATHATSALLFOLKS
    @THATHATSALLFOLKS6 ай бұрын

    8” is better

  • @AndyKruseChannel

    @AndyKruseChannel

    6 ай бұрын

    Lol

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