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RE: Parts cars for my BMH body shell

To: "'Don Malling'" <dmallin@attglobal.net>,
Subject: RE: Parts cars for my BMH body shell
From: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 09:15:13 -0700
> 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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