WAFU Man Learner Dubber
19 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·
I'm told there's a 'Auto Interiors' guy in Brisbane who can do this type of work. Anybody know of him?
Fabricating Rear Seat for a VW Beetle Karmann Convertible
65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!
1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
We might be able to help. Give us a yell if you're stuck.
1916baja Custom Title Time!
1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·
Are they not the same as a normal rear seat?
Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!
1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
No, they are narrower than a standard beetle.1916baja wrote:Are they not the same as a normal rear seat?
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1916baja Custom Title Time!
1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·
right. gotcha.
matara Custom Title Time!
1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
What year are you looking for? I can provide some measurements from a 1954 and 1961 car if you need them.
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Steve
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Steve
WAFU Man Learner Dubber
19 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·
Hi Steve
It's a 1970 Standard. Not sure whether the 61 was the same set up or whether it changed in the interim - do you have a photo? The front edge (i.e. the edge under the backseat passenger's knee!) of the seat base is approx 124cm. The problem is the depth (front to back) as the seat frame catches on the cross member separating the battery compartment and foot well.
Cheers
Adam
It's a 1970 Standard. Not sure whether the 61 was the same set up or whether it changed in the interim - do you have a photo? The front edge (i.e. the edge under the backseat passenger's knee!) of the seat base is approx 124cm. The problem is the depth (front to back) as the seat frame catches on the cross member separating the battery compartment and foot well.
Cheers
Adam
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Stuart at Classic Car Interiors Windsor (Bris) or Nick at Outrage Interiors, Morayfield. Both should be able to help, be helpful if you had an old one for a sample.
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matara Custom Title Time!
1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I think the 61 measurements would only be good up to 67, 68-71 would be different. I'll get some measurements of my one for you though. From what I remember I think the seat base is a wooden frame anyway, so fabrication should be easier.
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Steve
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Steve
65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!
1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
Three changes. 58-64, 65-73, 74-79
WAFU Man Learner Dubber
19 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·
OK - I'll try and take some photos and measurements over the weekend. Vic at VicsBahn is having a look through his stock as well.
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