That is just like the seat rails in the 68 Sprite. I also was needing
one. I had some out of the early 70's cars, so I did the only thing I
could think of. I took one of each to a welding shop. I had them cut
the base off the 70 rail, and flip it over, and reweld it so that I
had the "C" style, rather than the "Z" style. It doesn't look too bad,
and only cost me $10 labor.
Best part is, it works, without redrilling the car.
Brad
On 8/15/07, Marc <smarc@smarc.net> wrote:
> Hi all -
>
> Among the other problems my Midget had, was completely rotten and rusted
> seats. I got a set of seats on eBay. Good deal, but seller noted he only
> had 3 of the 4 seat rails. "No problem" I figured, I have a complete set
> of rails from the original seats.
>
> A couple months pass, finally I'm ready to install the seats. I grab my
> seat rails, and set the driver seat in place, only to find the bolt
> holes don't line up!
>
> I measure the base of the old and new seats to find the new ones are
> like an inch & a half wider! After the initial shock wears off, I
> remember about the seat rails. I grab the three rails that came with the
> seats, and find they are quite different. The old, narrow seat frame
> uses a rail that has the lip bent OUTSIDE the angle, while the new wider
> seat frame uses a rail that has the lip bent INSIDE the angle.
>
> Using the rails that came with the new seats, the bolt holes match up
> and the seat fits in nicely. But I only have a one seater now...
>
> I need ONE rail that has the lip bent into the angle iron!! You can see
> the rails at http://www.smarc.net/MG/midget/SeatRail/
>
> If you have one I can beg, borrow or buy, please let me know! I'd
> rather not bodge the seat mount unless I just have no other choice...
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