Bucket/console donor cars ('84 Elk)

hawaii1984

I have an '84 Elk Conquista w/maroon cloth bench interior.
I would like to know the makes, models, and years of the cars I can expect to find buckets and console and steering column. (pref maroon in color) Not my fav color, but trying to keep it easy since the dash looks to be a HUGE chore to remove and black is prob hard to come by. I am going to try and go searching today if I get any response.
Thanks & Aloha,
If there's anyone here in Hawaii or on the west coast who is willing to give up their phone number that has a really good idea what fits and what doesn't. Appreciate it!
Scott

toms84ss · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 5:54 pm Post subject:

There are a TON of seats that will fit your car. You just need the right mounts. Stock bucket seat mounts or 60/40 bench seats mounts are the ones to use. If you have those most GM bucket seats can be made to work. For consoles it depends on your fabricating skills. I've seen standard G-body console, 3rd and 4th gen F-body(Camaro,Firebird), S-10/Blazer and even later model Monte Carlo and Impala consoles used. Go to the bone yard and look around. One tip would be to try and get the console mounts if you can. Makes install a lot easier. There's always interior dye if you need to change parts to maroon or change it all to black.

hawaii1984 · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 12:52 am Post subject: Oldsmobiles?

I have a source here on the island that has about 25-30 oldsmobiles in his front yard. Sedans and wagons from the 70's and 80's. If one of those has a bucket console int., would that be an option? Will those seats and console fit as long it's from a year close to '84?
LET ME KNOW!

toms84ss · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject:

The years you want to look for are 78-87. These are G-bodies and parts should bolt in. You will need to fab a stud or bolt to mount the inner rails if you dont already have them. Look at the doner car for ideas.