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| DougC |
 Jul 19 2005, 01:11 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 949 Joined: 6-July 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 2,307  |
I have a '73 but want to replace the backpad and passenger's seat with the early pieces that are non tilting (not important) and with the back section integrated. I haven't started hunting for the pieces yet but is there any reason it couldn't be done? What probs may I encounter?
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| olav |
Jul 19 2005, 03:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
Well, the passenger seat is a compound seat where the ass fitting part is bolted to tub via 4 bolts that stick out of the tub. I don't know if you have those or how the current seat rails are attached though. That back part sits in the backpad. If you have the four protruding bolts I guess it should be easy to retrofit. Don't have any pics, could take them this weekend though. |
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| markb |
Jul 19 2005, 03:26 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California 
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With the exception of not being set up for the seatbelt, the backpad would not be a problem. It might even work with the seatbelt retracter in there. The seat bottom won't fit with the adjustable mounts in place. You'll need to grind those out, and put in bolts or studs to attatch the early seat bottom. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who likes the look of the early seat.
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| SirAndy |
Jul 19 2005, 04:34 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,636 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
it will "almost" fit ... there's 2 threaded holes in the top of the crossbar on early cars, dunno if later cars have them. if so, the rear holes in the early seat won't line up with the holes on the late seat mount. but it is very close. a little dremel-action should get you there. if the late cars don't have the threaded mounting holes in the front on the crossbar, you can drill them yourself and make it a perfect fit ... btw. i have done the reverse, i fit a late style seat rail and seat in an early car using the early munting holes. as i said, it *almost* fits in the rear ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) Andy |
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| DougC |
Jul 19 2005, 04:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 949 Joined: 6-July 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 2,307 |
Andy, do you still have the old pad..I'll still need to buy one. Yes, I like the look better although seems most would prefer the newer look. I think the earlier set-up is more minimal looking.
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| SirAndy |
Jul 19 2005, 04:52 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,636 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
nope, sold my complete interior ... i can't run a backpad anymore (full rollcage) so why not have a moveable pass. seat ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Andy |
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| goose2 |
Jul 19 2005, 10:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 976 Joined: 30-March 05 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 3,847 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Doug, I have an early style pad and seat...pad and seat back are nice, the butt part needs center covered.
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