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10-16-2023, 10:49 AM | #1 |
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Tudor seats in a Fordor?
Being 6'4" it seems the 30/31 tudor is most comfortable with seats that are easy to adjust back. However I would really like a 31 fordor so people could ride in back seat. Trouble is if you move the front bench back I'm not sure you could get in the back through the doors. I know this is an odd ball thought but has anyone ever put the tudor seats in a fordor? That way you could leave one front seat more forward to allow people to load the back from the passenger side. I'm not knowledgeable enough to know what is or isn't possible, thanks in advance!
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10-16-2023, 11:09 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Tudor seats in a Fordor?
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Why don't you just get a Tudor? The doors are quite a bit larger than the Fordor.
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10-16-2023, 11:12 AM | #3 |
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Re: Tudor seats in a Fordor?
Should work very nicely, although stock tudor seats aren't the most comfortable seats that I've ever sat on, it's like sitting on a barrel. There are other seats that people use that might be better, ask on this site. I used Opel seats and they fit nicely. I've seen Mustang seats but I think they have to be narrowed slightly???
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10-16-2023, 11:43 AM | #4 |
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Re: Tudor seats in a Fordor?
The Tudor is the easy answer but if your friends aren't 5'8" agile 150 pounders getting in and out of the back seat can be difficult. I agree the Tudor seats are not comfortable. Narrowed Mustang seats would look like - well narrowed Mustang seats. How about something from a 60' British sports car?
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10-16-2023, 12:54 PM | #5 |
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Re: Tudor seats in a Fordor?
Maybe the best would be to move the bench seat back and mount it then if someone is loading into the back move it forward on the tracks? That might be an option also. I've driven a 31 fordor with the seat all the way back and it was uncomfortable so I'll have to do something if I go that route.
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10-16-2023, 02:18 PM | #6 |
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10-16-2023, 02:41 PM | #7 |
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Re: Tudor seats in a Fordor?
Quite honestly, any type of bucket seat is going to look WAY out of place IMHO.
If I were you, I would choose one of two ways. Either make a split bench out of the stock front seat frame and use foam in lieu of springs. In others words, stagger the passenger seat from the drivers seat by 6-8 inches yet have both seat halves as one unit that can move on the stock tracks. Many vintage cars from the era offered such a seating arrangement, and this way the seat is pretty much always in position. The other option is to convert the standard front seat adjustor to a powered front seat moving on tracks. On the pillar post at the level near the driver's left shoulder, install a power switch where the driver can stand outside of the L/F door and reach in to power the seat forward when passengers are loading or unloading. Then once the rear seat passengers are finished, the front seat can be motored to the position that best fits the driver. Nothing would look out of place and I think it would be quite convenient. My late wife's Volvo C70 had that option so the seat could be motored forwards while the bucket seat still folded forward so there was plenty of room for the rear passengers to get in/out of the vehicle. |
10-17-2023, 04:57 PM | #8 |
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Re: Tudor seats in a Fordor?
Why can't people right in the back of a Tudor?
I have a Tudor, and i have no issue with passengers in the back. This weekend even did a charity tour for very elderly people, and with a little support they could still get into the back seat. The Tudor is very spacious in the back, and with the passenger seat folded all the way forwards There is a lot of space for people to maneuver to get inside. Also the Tudor rear seats are very comfy (if properly furnished) might want to put in some small pillows on the side for armrests. Sure it's a little more convenient for people to get into the rear. But if you just want to drive the occasional passenger in the back for fun, go for comfort for you as a driver. Although, the bench of the Fordor is a little more stable to sit on i have to say. The Tudor seat have no side support to hold you upright in corners. But not terribly so.
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I would not put Tudor Seats in a Fordor. Tudor seats would look awful and the Fordor seat is way more comfortable. Lots of room for passengers. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 10-17-2023 at 06:41 PM. |
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10-17-2023, 09:59 PM | #10 |
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Re: Tudor seats in a Fordor?
Grandkids in the back seat - that's livin'!
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10-17-2023, 10:12 PM | #11 |
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Re: Tudor seats in a Fordor?
Have you tried getting into the back seat of a Fordor? There is a learning curve. The suicide doors and the rear fender location make it a bit awkward, especially until you get used to it. Every person has to work out their own formula for getting in. I don't really think it's much easier than getting into the back seat of a Tudor.
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10-17-2023, 11:27 PM | #12 | |
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Re: Tudor seats in a Fordor?
You got that right JayJay!! It's the best!
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10-18-2023, 05:13 AM | #13 |
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Re: Tudor seats in a Fordor?
Average height in 1930 was 5’8”. Likely car designed with that as an average parameter.
I serious doubt making a 6’4” comfortable in a model a is possible…. And still operate the car! |
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