"New" Bobby Mac in the collection

classicseats

Active member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #1

This just proves they are still out there. My latest find, Bobby Mac toddler seat from 1977 on the left, and some others of different years. And a successful 4 across install. Just kidding.

 

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TerisBoys

Well-known member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #2

*schlllleeep* go the thighs on the vinyl!

 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #3

Especially when you have your toddler in Daisy Dukes and a tube top (yes, we have a pic of my sister like that round about that time.) Yeowch!

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Oct 23, 2008

• #4

Oh, nice! Did you see what I "found"?

 

M

Maedze

New member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #5

Whoa, where do you find those seats? They aren't still in use, are they?!

 

cpsaddict

New member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #6

Awww! What a cute set! LOL!

 

TerisBoys

Well-known member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #7

Maedze said:

Whoa, where do you find those seats? They aren't still in use, are they?!

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CS has an addiction to all seats vinyl The older the better.

 

classicseats

Active member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #8

TerisBoys said:

CS has an addiction to all seats vinyl The older the better.

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Yeah, I have a problem!

 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician

• Oct 23, 2008

• #9

Crazy tall top slots and short seatbacks...and you know cars didn't have headrests...whiplash city!

 

classicseats

Active member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #10

joolsplus3 said:

Crazy tall top slots and short seatbacks...and you know cars didn't have headrests...whiplash city!

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I can measure the slot heights if anyone is interested? I don't think they were supposed to be used when the childs head reached the top of the seat?

 

Jeanum

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus

Staff member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #11

Maedze said:

Whoa, where do you find those seats? They aren't still in use, are they?!

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Did you notice Classicseats includes a signature disclaimer, inspired by similar queries about whether the seats were still being used to transport children?
Classicseats also has a history of dodging the question about sources of the seat collection, probably not wanting to tip off competing collectors. Our best guess is eBay, CL, garage sales and curbside trash/treasure picking.

 

M

Maedze

New member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #12

What are the weight limits on those old seats? 5-20 and 20-40?

 

classicseats

Active member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #13

Maedze said:

What are the weight limits on those old seats? 5-20 and 20-40?

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Yes that is what most of them were within a few pounds. 40 max.

 

classicseats

Active member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #14

The slot height on the 1977 model is about 9" and 18". Here's a pic.

 

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M

Maedze

New member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #15

Jeanum said:

Did you notice Classicseats includes a signature disclaimer, inspired by similar queries about whether the seats were still being used to transport children?
Classicseats also has a history of dodging the question about sources of the seat collection, probably not wanting to tip off competing collectors. Our best guess is eBay, CL, garage sales and curbside trash/treasure picking.

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Yeah, I didn't figure someone here was using them I was just wondering if he was finding them with parents still using them for their children.

Classicseats, I'm looking at your album right now. It's great! All that vinyl

 

classicseats

Active member

• Oct 23, 2008

• #16

Jeanum said:

Did you notice Classicseats includes a signature disclaimer, inspired by similar queries about whether the seats were still being used to transport children?
Classicseats also has a history of dodging the question about sources of the seat collection, probably not wanting to tip off competing collectors. Our best guess is eBay, CL, garage sales and curbside trash/treasure picking.

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Some great members here turned me on to some.

 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician

• Oct 23, 2008

• #17

classicseats said:

I can measure the slot heights if anyone is interested? I don't think they were supposed to be used when the childs head reached the top of the seat?

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Yeah, the latest recommendation is to use seats till the shoulders are at the top slots or the tops of the ears are at the top of the seatback, whichever comes first (or weight limit, if that's reached first, of course). But most (all) seats are now built so that the shoulders can't creep much above the top slots without the ears still being well below the top of the seatback.

 

MamaLinzie

New member

• Dec 30, 2008

• #18

My sister found one those seats at a yard sale and bought it for $1. I have a pic of her DD modeling this seat. It is bizarre!

 

melniemi

New member

• Dec 30, 2008

• #19

I think I used a seat like this when I was young. I vaguely remember buckling myself in one around age 4. I wonder if my mom has any pics.

 

MamaLinzie

New member

• Dec 31, 2008

• #20

Bobby-Mac.

The baby RF in this seat was about 16 months or so at the time.