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deafen Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2006 Posts: 108
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:47 pm Post subject: Front seat dimensions |
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Yeah, I know, another seat topic. I swear I searched, and didn't find a good answer to this question.
Background: My '74 came with front seats that were claimed to have been from a 280Z. They've got the sliding part of the seat tracks bolted to the bottom, but not perfectly - one of the crossmembers is cut, and several years ago when I tried to install 72 Beetle highbacks I discovered that the tracks themselves are not correct.
The other day, the backrest for the driver seat busted at the left recliner hinge, in a way that's beyond my ability to fix. So now I'm looking for new seats. I'm planning to use a set of slider mounts from Moore Parts, and buy seats on Craigslist. So to my question:
What dimensions will fit? Obviously the width is the biggest worry, but I'm also a little concerned about thickness. I plan to leave the rails in place, so I think I need the taller mounts. But if I use those, then I worry I won't be able to fit my legs under the steering wheel if the seat is too thick.
Thoughts? |
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wbailey2112 Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2015 Posts: 482 Location: Grove City, OH
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Captain Spalding Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2005 Posts: 2519 Location: . . . in denial.
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:28 pm Post subject: Re: Front seat dimensions |
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Stock Seat Dimensions:
Backrest width at widest point: 20 inches
Seat bottom, width at widest point: 20 inches
Overall length of seat, front to rear: 29 inches
Seat bottom thickness at thickest part (front edge): 8-1/2 inches
Highest point of seat bottom to floorpan distance: 13 inches
Hope that helps.
Last edited by Captain Spalding on Fri Jan 26, 2018 2:11 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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deafen Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2006 Posts: 108
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Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 9:54 am Post subject: Re: Front seat dimensions |
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That's perfect, thanks a ton! |
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