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Joe Immler · 07-13-2016, 01:23 PM

I believe the Auxiliary Seats as Ford called them folded in from the side wall of the interior. On the 1941 Ford they folded forward from the back wall. The 1941 has a padded back rest which is 6" high. Also, my '41 seat "pin" is round with a rubber tip. It is my understanding that Ford received complaints about passengers facing inward on the '40 and changed the design.
I have a '41 with these seats. I have never ridden in them but have been told by those that have that they are very uncomfortable.
Another nick name besides Opera Seats was Mother in Law seats.

07-13-2016, 01:23 PM	#18
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Re: My 1940 coupe, what's behind the seat? I believe the Auxiliary Seats as Ford called them folded in from the side wall of the interior. On the 1941 Ford they folded forward from the back wall. The 1941 has a padded back rest which is 6" high. Also, my '41 seat "pin" is round with a rubber tip. It is my understanding that Ford received complaints about passengers facing inward on the '40 and changed the design. I have a '41 with these seats. I have never ridden in them but have been told by those that have that they are very uncomfortable. Another nick name besides Opera Seats was Mother in Law seats.