Hi Kelvin,
Another list member has written:
"About the seats, the leather '63-'67 seat covers fit on all seat
frames through '74, with or without headrests. If you don't want
headrests
on the seats that have them, you take the headrests off and don't cut
the
holes for them. The '67 parts car I have has the later seats that
recline
and adjust and have the headrest mounts, but the frames are exactly the
same shape as the real '67 seats."
Thanks again,
Don Malling
"Dodd, Kelvin" wrote:
>
> > The 69 parts cars have reclining seats. Is it just a case of
> > needing an
> > opening for the side lever, or are the reclining seats a different
> > shape/size.
> >
> > Hmmm...I would really want the seats to recline, unless the
> > 67/68 seats
> > are already in a fixed but reclined position.
>
> Don et al:
>
> My apologeticals for slightly incorrect info on the seat fitments. It's
> been a long time since I played with the 69 specific seat. The seat foam is
> the same as a 70-72, but the back foam is unique. I'm banking on the rear
> frame being stronger than the 63-68 design, since it reclines. That given,
> I dont know if the 63-67 foam and coverings would fit the frame correctly.
> Anyone tried it??
>
> Most of the earlier seats have rake adjustment by a pair of bolts, but no
> reclining facility. The frames are much lighter, but also prone to the
> bottom frame cracking and the backs can collapse in a rear end accident
> (speaking from experience). I put the original seats back in my 65 MGB race
> car and am very happy with the support and comfort with new foams and
> diaphragms.
>
> have fun
>
> Kelvin.
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