28 Briggs Fordor

[29FordGuy]

If your seat is not adjustable then it seems that it should be attached to a metal riser. I assume you have the backrest? I would think that it would be the same only the TS is attached to two sliders. I have a friend that has a 28 Fordoor that I will see probably this next Sunday. I will try to take a look to see how his is done. I will get back to you unless you get an answer in the mean time.

[Dick Carne]

My understanding is that there were four or five different front seats used on Briggs fordors over the four-year span of production, and for that reason, I'm not sure that you can rely on an adjustable seat wood pattern for a fixed-seat version. If I'm not terribly mistaken, on the earlier models, the seat back was tied in to the center door post, somewhat like those on station wagons. Just to be sure, I think I would recommend checking with the folks at Lebaron Bonney, as they also have a technical expert on staff who could provide you with better clarification. Good luck with your project.

Dick

[Rustytford]

Thanks for the advice. My front backrest attaches to the center door pillars. There are brackets on each side. Spoke to the folks at Lebaron Bonny today. The seat parts on a 60A are different from that of the Town Sedan. The T/S has a adjustable carriage assembly that slides in tracks. Mine is fixed. My seat riser is supposed to be wood. My thoughts at this point is to put the steering column back is the car, Climb in and design a seat that is comfortable to me. Hopfully the 29FordGuy will see his friend with the 28 Fordor this weekend. Thanks to all who have replied.

[29FordGuy]

Well I asked my friend about his front seat since he did not drive it to the picnic and to my surprise he said he had a tudor. My mistake. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you (had to find the old thread). Hope you can figure it out. Good luck!