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Fabricating Rear Seat for a VW Beetle Karmann Convertible
WAFU Man - June 2nd, 2011 at 04:11 PM

I'm told there's a 'Auto Interiors' guy in Brisbane who can do this type of work. Anybody know of him?

65busser - June 5th, 2011 at 10:32 AM

We might be able to help. Give us a yell if you're stuck.

1916baja - June 6th, 2011 at 08:09 PM

Are they not the same as a normal rear seat?

Yogie - June 6th, 2011 at 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by 1916baja
Are they not the same as a normal rear seat?


No, they are narrower than a standard beetle.

Yogie

1916baja - June 6th, 2011 at 08:28 PM

right. gotcha.

matara - June 7th, 2011 at 01:31 AM

What year are you looking for? I can provide some measurements from a 1954 and 1961 car if you need them.

Cheers

Steve

WAFU Man - June 7th, 2011 at 05:03 AM

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

matberry - June 7th, 2011 at 09:04 AM

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.

matara - June 7th, 2011 at 09:11 AM

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.

Cheers

Steve

65busser - June 7th, 2011 at 10:30 AM

Three changes. 58-64, 65-73, 74-79

WAFU Man - June 8th, 2011 at 11:18 AM

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.

Cheers