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posted on June 5th, 2011 at 06:02 PM
rear seats conversion help needed


Hi guys im looking for a back seat for my bug im looking
for something out of a late model jap car

has anybody out there done this before and if so what car should i be looking for?




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posted on June 5th, 2011 at 06:22 PM



What model bug do you have?



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posted on June 5th, 2011 at 09:35 PM



its a 72 bug not a super bug though!



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posted on June 5th, 2011 at 10:32 PM



OK Ldog, here are some photos of mine - it is a 75 Lbug, but the back seat area is much the same.

I got the seat back frames and head rest mounts out of a pair of front seats, and had them welded into the original back seat seat back frame.

I had also added pockets to the back seat 'door cards', so I had the back seat cushion area shortened (across the car) by about 25mm to make it easier to get it in and out.

I then had it trimmed with a lot more shape than original.

Here is the frame re-done and painted (to protect from rust).

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb364/Jeff_Walsh/General%20VW%20photos/MyBug-Backseatre-trim-frameswithheadrestsfitted1.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb364/Jeff_Walsh/General%20VW%20photos/MyBug-Backseatre-trim-frameswithheadrestsfitted2.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb364/Jeff_Walsh/General%20VW%20photos/MyBug-Backseatre-trim-frameswithheadrestsfitted3.jpg

Then trialled head rests.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb364/Jeff_Walsh/General%20VW%20photos/MyBug-Backseatre-trim-frameswithheadrestsfitted4.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb364/Jeff_Walsh/General%20VW%20photos/MyBug-Backseatre-trim-frameswithheadrestsfitted5.jpg

Then had it trimmed.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb364/Jeff_Walsh/General%20VW%20photos/MyBug-Backseatre-trimedwithdoorcards1.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb364/Jeff_Walsh/General%20VW%20photos/MyBug-Backseatre-trimedwithdoorcards2.jpg

Then fitted them in the car.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb364/Jeff_Walsh/General%20VW%20photos/MyBug-Backseatinstalled1.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb364/Jeff_Walsh/General%20VW%20photos/MyBug-Backseatinstalled2.jpg

Really happy with it, my daughters are a bit pissed it wasn't done when they were small and riding in the back. It is there for my grandkids now. lol




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posted on June 6th, 2011 at 09:30 AM



I have put a back seat out of a 2002 forester in my 69 baja project. or the 2000 forester rear would probably be an easier fit.
the forester cushion width is perfect.
http://dunebuggyandbajaadventures.freeforums.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1725 


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posted on June 6th, 2011 at 11:15 AM



Hi

I bought a Honda Integra one for .99 cents on eBay and with bit of fettling got it to fit OK.

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posted on June 6th, 2011 at 08:28 PM



Nice back seat Jeff. Steve show us the goods, would love to see how an integra seat looks in a bug and mlc yours looks nice too. So many new ideas arrrrrrrrgh


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