71 super bug seats

manus Learner Dubber

18 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 16 Apr 2010, 9:03 pm

#773533

I was wondering if the 1972 super bug seats would fit into a 1971 super bug.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 16 Apr 2010, 9:20 pm

#773535

they should if they are the t rail.

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manus Learner Dubber

18 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 16 Apr 2010, 9:31 pm

#773538

your getting a bit technical on me, I'm not sure what that is,
it's got rails that slide back and forth , the floor under the seat is flat, it doesn't have that big lumpy bit that i seen on some beetles.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 16 Apr 2010, 9:40 pm

#773540

do the rails look like a T or an upside down L

“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me

lardo Officially Full-On Dubber

288 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 16 Apr 2010, 9:44 pm

#773542

Post code as per the rules"Barls"

manus Learner Dubber

18 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 16 Apr 2010, 10:08 pm

#773546

i think the part that stuck to the floor might have a T shape and the part that slides along it is like a sideways C shape.
i think

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 16 Apr 2010, 10:12 pm

#773547

they'll fit, all bugs had the same runners from start of 71 to late 74

T rail like this

with really crappy designed bushings that fall apart and dont stay on

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manus Learner Dubber

18 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 16 Apr 2010, 10:18 pm

#773549

yeah !!! that's the ones,,,, cool, thanks barls.
sorry if i was breaking rules, not sure what rules i broke.

thanks

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 16 Apr 2010, 10:20 pm

#773550

Dont worry your not breaking any rules, its just a running joke

manus Learner Dubber

18 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 16 Apr 2010, 10:40 pm

#773553

thanks joel

bnicho Wolfsburg Wizard

436 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 18 Apr 2010, 9:38 pm

#773843

What bushing are you referring to Joel? Betweeen the rail on the floor and the ral on the seat??

Cheers,

Brett Nicholson
Melbourne, Victoria
1974 VW Superbug L - Olive 😎
1971 Morris Mini Moke - Mopoke
1966 Austin Mini - Audrey
1965 Morris Mini Traveller - Trixie
2007 Land Rover Freelander 2
2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 18 Apr 2010, 10:02 pm

#773858

they sit over the rail so the seat isnt wobbley on the rails and they slide off and break apart
i gave up buying new ones

bnicho Wolfsburg Wizard

436 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 18 Apr 2010, 10:40 pm

#773871

Ah huh! That explains one of the problems I saw this weekend.
👍

Thanks,

Brett Nicholson
Melbourne, Victoria
1974 VW Superbug L - Olive 😎
1971 Morris Mini Moke - Mopoke
1966 Austin Mini - Audrey
1965 Morris Mini Traveller - Trixie
2007 Land Rover Freelander 2
2009 Nissan Pathfinder