Jack,
I don't think you need to be concerned here. 3/4" seems to be about right to
me. In fact better a bit too much than not enough. You still have carpet to
fit there (see pictures att'd.) and the rear quarter trim panels. These
panels are a good 5/16" to 3/8" thick in that area and once the panels are
in place the rear seat back framing should be a snug slide in fit.
Centralize the assembly between the sides and install the three bolts coming
up into the base wood from the under side of the car. This will draw the
assembly down and help to align the side bolt holes.Then when the 2 bolts
per side come in from the wheel arches and into the captive tee nuts in the
side wood, they will draw everything together for a tight fit.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "P.J.Aeckerlin" <j.aeckerlin@tiscali.nl>
To: "Healeys" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 2:57 AM
Subject: Rear seat back - again
> Friends,
> I made a new rear seat back, all three pieces, using the remainders of the
> old one as templates. Fitting the stationary part I found a gap of just
> over 3/4 inch between the bare metal inner rear wings and the woodwork -
> the car body is much wider than the seat back. I do realize the bare
> metal still has to be covered by the rear quarter panels but have no idea
> about the thickness of these - I still have to buy these. As the rear seat
> surrounds were renewed (and didn't fit, as usual with new body parts) I
> wonder whether this 3/4 inch gap is normal, or that I better make a new
> stationary seat back which is a bit wider. And if so, what opening should
> I aim for?
> Thanks, as usual,
> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
> 1964 BJ8 29432
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