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RobE30
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Joined: June 30, 2009
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Location: Coopersburg PA
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 Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 8:16 am Post subject: seat options |
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| As I continue to drive my 60 Ragtop and plan my "Old Speed" build, I've noticed the stock seats don't exactly keep me in place during feeble attempts at enjoying curves in the road. I'd like to keep the back seat accessible and have things look period correct. I was looking at 356 seats but I'm unsure how I would make the mounting work without losing a lot of height. |
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Victor H
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Joined: November 28, 2004
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Location: Lexington, South Carolina
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: seat options |
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| The other problem with 356 seats is they are so expensive now for anything half-way decent. Aftermarket is mostly, not that great looking. I think you have limited options. There are some nice reproduction 356 sport seats, but they come bare and they don't list prices making me think, it's also probably more than most of us would want to spend. |
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[email protected]
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Joined: June 24, 2015
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Location: Rialto. CA
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 5:18 pm Post subject: Re: seat options |
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| RobE30 wrote: |
| As I continue to drive my 60 Ragtop and plan my "Old Speed" build, I've noticed the stock seats don't exactly keep me in place during feeble attempts at enjoying curves in the road. I'd like to keep the back seat accessible and have things look period correct. I was looking at 356 seats but I'm unsure how I would make the mounting work without losing a lot of height. |
What porsche 356 seats you looking to use the stock versions or the 356 carrera racing version seats/ porsche 550 seats .... link below of the carrera 356 racing seats ..
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=681071 |
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RobE30
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Location: Coopersburg PA
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| Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2025 5:50 am Post subject: Re: seat options |
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| RobE30 wrote: |
| As I continue to drive my 60 Ragtop and plan my "Old Speed" build, I've noticed the stock seats don't exactly keep me in place during feeble attempts at enjoying curves in the road. I'd like to keep the back seat accessible and have things look period correct. I was looking at 356 seats but I'm unsure how I would make the mounting work without losing a lot of height. |
What porsche 356 seats you looking to use the stock versions or the 356 carrera racing version seats/ porsche 550 seats .... link below of the carrera 356 racing seats ..
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=681071 |
Those are quite something!
I have considered bmw e30 sport seats. They bolt directly to the floor, have a detachable headrest for the "proper" look but can still have safety of a head rest for normal driving. I had mocked a set up in my 67 bug years ago but have since sold my hoard of e30 parts. They look a little too modern but I think they might work.
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Iowa Mark
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| Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 12:16 pm Post subject: Re: seat options |
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My '56 has these. 80's vintage Mitsubishi Eclipse manual adjustable with removable head rests. And they come in several non-offensive colors.
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[email protected]
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Joined: June 24, 2015
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Location: Rialto. CA
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| Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2025 12:58 am Post subject: Re: seat options |
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| Nice ...but sadly its/ thats not vintage speed .... |
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Danpa
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Joined: August 21, 2007
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Location: Valparaiso, in
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| Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: seat options |
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Before I decided to just recover my stock seats I almost pulled the trigger on 2 door Jeep Wrangler seats. Unfortunately all I could find was grey or black and I wanted tan.
I liked the Jeep seats because they are more "chair- like", similar to stock VW seats, don't look too modern, and the passenger side cantilevers forward to access the rear seat. Same width, too.
Dan
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Bugfan-MR
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Joined: November 12, 2022
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Location: Germany
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 4:37 am Post subject: Re: seat options |
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For IowaMark, I'd recommend to go with these seats... 
Unfortunately can't ship them cheaply to the states, unless you know of some US Forces members in Stuttgart area relocating and willing to offer some container space...
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