67 convertible seat back help-info

[hotvwnut]

my car is missing rear seat back, i got this one- looks too narrow? can anyone confirm and advise thank you

[mukluk]

Looks like the rear seat back for a 1968 and newer sedan.
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1960 Ragtop w/Semaphores "Inga"

[clarkster75]

I believe mine had straight sides, but nothing else diff. But like prev. message, looks to be 68/newer.

[67conv]

There will be no big difference between a 67 convertible rear seat back and a 68... or, ...say a 72 or, even later -- EXCEPT for the release catch bar running the length inside and handle, and pull strap which was introduced for the 1968 model year (and can be removed). The size configuration and structure of the convertible seat back are the same as later years. Changes were made to the upholstery styles which itself was pretty much the same from 67-72. (17 heat seams on basket weave, and those heat seams stopping at a few inches from the top of seat) Yes, there are specific and rare "one year only" 67 convertible seat back things to fret about - namely the dark gray patterned cardboard-esque backing panel that is factory stitched to the upholstery along the perimeter of the frame.

The BIG difference is between sedan and convertible seat backs - of which you clearly have a convertible back and can be used in your 67.

Keep in mind that your car appears to be 'gutted' at the moment for restoration work, so things such as hinge covers and headliner, matting, panels, etc are not in place to fill in some of that space.

First pic below is my 67 w/ everything in place:

Showing backing panel:

A factory original '67 SEDAN rear seat back for reference comparison..

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1967 VW Convertible, owned /driven /pampered for 34 years.
1957 DKW 3=6, owned /driven /risen from the dead for 20 years.

Previously owned: 72 "Baja Champion SE" Spec. Edition Super Beetle bought NEW; 79 Convertible bought NEW; 67 type 1 savanna beige; 67 2.0 911S; 73 2.4 911T; 63 356 T6 B Cabriolet; 64 356 SC sunroof coupe; 72 Type-3 Squareback; 68 + 69 Type-3 Fastbacks; 87 Vanagon GL Wasserboxer

[hotvwnut]

thank you all for your time, is anyone able to measure across the top of their seat, so i can compare thank you

[67conv]

[hotvwnut]

thank you 67conv i will go measure, now i was looking through your pics, of bottom, i think mine may be wrong, but i have a second one also, the one on right came with, the one with the major ups and downs on bottom rear area

is second one i just got. what do you think

[67conv]

[hotvwnut]

i think i found problem, too short of pivot point, so do you know if the seat i have is late model with short tabs or maybe early model, i know its wrong now for sure, but what years have this longer tab like last picture thanks

[67conv]

It would appear that the seat back you have is likely from a 1973 model year and later.

To be absolutely certain, I'd give Chuck's Convertible parts in Virginia a call to see if the pivot tab points will matter or not for installing in your '67. I know from experience that those tabs can get bent or distorted from their original shape after the seat has been removed and then moved around, stored, or shipped.

For reference, below is a picture of original upholstered 1968 convertible seats, showing the pivot tab on the backrest - which is same for '67. (and the new for '68-up safety release catch)

And, below is an original upholstered 1973 convertible rear seat back. I think this was a one year only heat seam design. If you look closely, you can see it has the shorter pivot tabs.

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1967 VW Convertible, owned /driven /pampered for 34 years.
1957 DKW 3=6, owned /driven /risen from the dead for 20 years.

Previously owned: 72 "Baja Champion SE" Spec. Edition Super Beetle bought NEW; 79 Convertible bought NEW; 67 type 1 savanna beige; 67 2.0 911S; 73 2.4 911T; 63 356 T6 B Cabriolet; 64 356 SC sunroof coupe; 72 Type-3 Squareback; 68 + 69 Type-3 Fastbacks; 87 Vanagon GL Wasserboxer

[hotvwnut]

ok that makes sense then, late model- but much later than 68-72 73 and up shorter tabs-- still looking for a seat then