Been thinking a long time about what to do with my rear seat area. Finally got the time and guts to get started. Using 1/2" MDF
Anchor points on rear firewall.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/rearseatdelete003.jpg
Used blocks to keep straight across spare tire hump.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/rearseatdelete005.jpg
Floor cover screws to 2x4's and floorpan.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/rearseatdelete008.jpg
Test fit the complete puzzle.

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/rearseatdelete009.jpg
I'll add updated pictures when more is done.

That looks prety cool so far!!!

Looks nice..... but i think the seat would have weighed less!

looks pretty good. you could use the MDF as a template and bend up sheet metal or aluminum so it would weigh a lot less.

That will work for a street car, cut some big round holes for the speakers and uphulster it. If yer racing the car you might want to reconsider and use it as a template for some aluminum pieces.

Yes i considered alum., but i've got plans for speakers and a storage area, the MDF will work better for me. Just a street car for now.

Nice work!

I think with some black carpeting that would look killer. Good job.

I think with some black carpeting that would look killer. Good job.
i think carpet on the bottom section and black vinyl on the upper part would look sweet. maybe put a wood chevy sign on the upper part before vinyling it to make a relief.

Battman, you read my mind. Got black vinyl in a diamond plate pattern for the top and matching black carpet for the bottom. Plan to put chevy bowtie at the top, two 6x9 speakers in the middle and a black 13x30 hatch door on the bottom to create a storage area.

A blue NEON bowtie would be REALLY COOL!!!

Pretty cool, man. I really like it. Can't wait to see it carpeted!

Nice work. Looks good!

Nice work.

A blue NEON bowtie would be REALLY COOL!!!
+1
that would look bad ass.

Got everything ordered, except bowtie emblem. New pics soon.

Got some updates. Cut hole for hatch door in bottom piece and covered with carpet.http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC03718.jpg
Looks nice when completed.http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC03717.jpg
Put down some of the stuff made for the bottom of tool box drawers in the floorpans.http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC03720.jpg
Installed and screwed down.http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC03723.jpg
Creates a nice storage area.http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC03725.jpg
Also got the vinyl in to use on the back and glued up a sample piece.http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC03727.jpg
I'll post more pics soon.

Now that looks neat!!!

where did you get that hatch door? looks awesome carpeted.

the million dollar question. what cha going to keep in the secret compartment?:eek:

That looks really nice. I was thinking of eventually taking mine out. I could work with this idea.

Got the hatch from this marine supply place.
http://www.marinesurplusinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=1297
They've also got smaller ones in black, if you wanted to go with one on each side and have a space in the middle for your no2 bottle.
These are no longer available here, the size of the opening was 11"x27". Using two of these might be an alternative.https://www.surplusunlimited.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=4709&Category_Code=0900

NIce work. You've given me some ideas. Awsome place to stash tools, beverage cooler, stereo equiptment, bait well (LOL yeah,I know,I already said beverage cooler),NOS bottle, car cover. Good stuff.

Looks good;)

Here's the weekly update. Got everything installed. Filled and sanded cracks and screw holes.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC03731.jpg
Test fitted the vinyl. This would be so easy without the roll bar.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC03728.jpg
While I was back there got a pic of seat belt installation. They came out of a 2001 Trans Am. Everything bolted into the stock locations with stock bolts. All I had to do was trim the hole in the cover to allow the clip to pass through. It locked in and holds the cover in place. Hole thing took about 15 minutes(with the seats out). Easiest part of this project.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC03733.jpg
Got a chevy bowtie emblem off a 2008 2500hd tailgate coming and have Kenwood 6x9's ready to install.

That will look real good when yer finished with it.

great work!

Wow. This is coming out awesome!!!

looks great. can you take some more pics of the seatbelt upgrade you did?

looks great. can you take some more pics of the seatbelt upgrade you did?
No problem. Any particular area you need pics of? This was easy. I used the original bolts and holes. No mods at all but a dremel to the cover and these belts are easier to find in good condition. Also, thanks to all for the positive comments.

just looking for a picture of how the seat belt attaches at the roof without the roll bar in the way.

Pretty slick!

It's coming along real good :)!!

just looking for a picture of how the seat belt attaches at the roof without the roll bar in the way.
Just posted a new thread named seat belts from a 2001 Trans Am that shows it all. Thought others might be interested. New pics of seat delete coming soon.

thanks.

Got a chance to finish. This first picture is with flash for detail. Flash makes it all look funky.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/z28interior011.jpg
This one is what everything looks like in normal light.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/z28interior010.jpg
Except for a few small items, that finishes the interior.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/z28interior008.jpg
I really like the way it turned out.

Awesome, simply AWESOME!!!

Very cool! Good job.

Looks really good. Where did you get that center console ?

Looks really good. Where did you get that center console ?
National Parts Depot, its called a humphugger.

turned out great. what did you use for trim around the roll cage penetrations?

Turned out lookin real good!!! Nice attention to detail...

That looks really great. Amazing innovation you've come up with.

I really appreciate your use of wood too. ;)

Nice idea and a job well done :)

Nice work, the whole interior looks very nice. I'm looking to do something similar to my trunk, and add some type of storage doors on the sides so I can put heavy things inside the trunk and not have to worry about them hitting the inside of the 1/4's. Maybe somewhere to hide my spare as well, but its all down the road. Have you done anything with your trunk, or did you have plans? I was just curious to see if you were going to carry over that theme to the trunk as well.

turned out great. what did you use for trim around the roll cage penetrations?

They are called hinged escutcheons and I got them in the plumbing section at Home DePot. My roll bar is 1.75", the 2" escutcheons did the job.

Nice work, the whole interior looks very nice. I'm looking to do something similar to my trunk, and add some type of storage doors on the sides so I can put heavy things inside the trunk and not have to worry about them hitting the inside of the 1/4's. Maybe somewhere to hide my spare as well, but its all down the road. Have you done anything with your trunk, or did you have plans? I was just curious to see if you were going to carry over that theme to the trunk as well.

May do the trunk later, right now gonna take a break and drive.

I hear that...

great job. looks killer.

Nice job!

Very sweet. Clean and neat.

I like it.

Looks great. I like your steering wheel.

Nice work, the whole interior looks very nice. I'm looking to do something similar to my trunk, and add some type of storage doors on the sides so I can put heavy things inside the trunk and not have to worry about them hitting the inside of the 1/4's. Maybe somewhere to hide my spare as well, but its all down the road. Have you done anything with your trunk, or did you have plans? I was just curious to see if you were going to carry over that theme to the trunk as well.

I am planning on doing this too. I was thinkin of doors on both sides of the quarters, but i'll probly just have subs there, then a hatch in the front for the spare

Looks good. Wouldn't have known it was vinyl from the pics if you hadn't outlined how you did it. I was thinking you were doing a pretty good job with the sheet metal brake! ;)

Everyone that sees it think its powdercoated metal. Thanks to all for the kind words.

Very nice interior all together. Do you have some kind of brace for your T-tops in the trunk.

Looks great!!!!!!!

What is the center console from?
What year is your camaro?

Very nice interior all together. Do you have some kind of brace for your T-tops in the trunk.
No place for the t-tops, cell and battery in the trunk. guess i'll have to check the weather before I take it out.

Looks great!!!!!!!

What is the center console from?
What year is your camaro?
Thanks. It's a 80 z. Got the console from NPD, its called a humphugger.

Looks good. Nice progress pics

What shifter are you running? Does it come with the shifter box like in your pic or did you make that. I like the center concole do you know if it will work on center console cars.

What shifter are you running? Does it come with the shifter box like in your pic or did you make that. I like the center concole do you know if it will work on center console cars.
It's a B&M Hammer shifter and yes, it comes with the shifter box. To use this center console, I cut of the brackets that held the factory console so it would fit snug against the trans hump. I think they make one that fits on top of the stock console. I know they do for 1st gens, been thinking about one for my 68 convert. Don't know if these two pieces will cover the existing hole in stock carpet. I bought new acc carpet from fbody. If you do this setup, call the guy at fbody and he knows what carpet config. to order. We had to do some trial and error with mine.

I want to plans for this delete! its awesome!

Man that looks great. I have a customer with a pro street 77TA that will be done similar in a while. Have not really though about what to do about it and then ran across this thread. Looks really nice!!

Very nice work man!! I need to lose my old diamond tucked back seat, just can't do it right now...

Thanks, this is our 1st spring with the car. Lots of cruising going on. Also firewalled the trunk to match with powder coated alum.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/Stuffforsale052.jpg
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/Stuffforsale050.jpg

A member pm me with some questions. Here are some pics showing more details.
The top piece was angled to follow the lip on the armrest trim piece.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC04065.jpg
The bottom section is anchored to the floor with a strap attached to a block inside the MDF. I sat on it an screwed it in for a tight fit.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC04069.jpg
The top piece meets the original package tray edge.
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC04066.jpg
To allow for the roll bar, I had cut a seam for the hole. Hard to see back there.http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k352/chipmanz28/DSC04072.jpg
Also, cut all carpet and vinyl 1-2 inches larger than the wood piece, then tuck it under. You can hide a 1/2 gap easily.

Great job!!!!!

I did the same thing to my '71 Camaro, but carpeted it. I also used aluminum to build the frame that my 3/8" plywood attaches to. Built separate storage compartments where the seat bottoms were.
What seats are you using in your car?
Very nice looking delete!
Here's what I did:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/stor3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/int4.jpg

I did the same thing to my '71 Camaro, but carpeted it. I also used aluminum to build the frame that my 3/8" plywood attaches to. Built separate storage compartments where the seat bottoms were.
What seats are you using in your car?
Very nice looking delete!
Here's what I did:

They are Procar Elites, from Summit

These are all to nice. Here's what Rear Seat Delete looks like on a LeMons Camaro.

http://fast1.onesite.com/my.speedtv.com/user/richardnew/large/e4a01e482349a1b89627cc48ca15609a.gif?v=123074

Actually we have painted it since the picture was taken. We did it with the usual rattle can though. We don't want it too nice.

http://my.speedtv.com/richardnew/gallery/view_gallery.one?pid=101352771

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Both rear deletes are really good