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Old 12-08-2015, 08:21 AM   #1
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It would appear that I have about 38" of width available for front bench seat that folds for rear seat entry or two bucket seats. Does anyone know what seat will fit. I had hoped that Mustang buckets would work but they are way too wide. Seat must allow rear passengers to get in and out. Do not want to use original Vicky seats .
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Old 12-08-2015, 09:21 AM   #2
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A member in my club fitted bucket seats in his victoria. I'll see him on Wednesday and I'll ask him what seats he used.
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Tudor seats fit. Vicky seats fit best, why wouldn't you want to use the Vicky seats if you have them?
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Old 12-08-2015, 12:37 PM   #4
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When I bought this car it was mostly complete. Great rear seat assembly ( which I am using) and upholstery good enough for good patterns and 2 Wooden Boxes for the front seats so ......... Meanwhile this is a semi restoration. Will have its original leatherback and sidemount spare but '51 Merc flathead and 16" wheels from a '35 Ford and otherwise look stock "A".
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Old 12-10-2015, 11:18 AM   #5
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I would look for Vicky seats while your building it, they are out there. Tudor seat will also work with little modification if any. Also you might look into British sports car seats like MG's and such. These were small cars with small seats. You might even measure some early low back VW bug seats. If your only part way through the project though I would hold out for Vickie or Tudor seats
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One of the guys in our club has VW seats in his '31 Tudor.
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Old 12-10-2015, 06:42 PM   #7
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Thanks guys. I never thought od sports car seats and yes I bet something from a healey, Mg or triumph might work with the right sliding tracks.
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Mid Seats and rear seats from Chev Ventura van or Pontiac Transport or Olds silhouette. All three minivans from the mid 90's. . Each seat is 19" wid and make a good fit into a Model A. Had a set in a S/W Fordor and currently putting a set in the Ext cab pickukp. very COMFORTABLE TOO. KEN
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Old 12-11-2015, 12:39 AM   #9
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Mid Seats and rear seats from Chev Ventura van or Pontiac Transport or Olds silhouette. All three minivans from the mid 90's. . Each seat is 19" wid and make a good fit into a Model A. Had a set in a S/W Fordor and currently putting a set in the Ext cab pickukp. very COMFORTABLE TOO. KEN
1984-85 Honda Accord and they just fit.
I have had them in from 1996 and boy are they great.

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...currently putting a set in the Ext cab pickukp. very COMFORTABLE TOO. KEN
Ken, do you have pictures of your "ext cab" pickup?
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1984-85 Honda Accord and they just fit.
I have had them in from 1996 and boy are they great.

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Mid Seats and rear seats from Chev Ventura van or Pontiac Transport or Olds silhouette. All three minivans from the mid 90's. . Each seat is 19" wid and make a good fit into a Model A. Had a set in a S/W Fordor and currently putting a set in the Ext cab pickukp. very COMFORTABLE TOO. KEN
You guys are killing me 80's and 90's Late model and import seats?
How do those high back seats look in an A? Whats next Vtech motors. Do you really drive your A to be more comfortable? I drive mine because it takes me back in time
No one has ever complained that my seat is uncomfortable or said I needed ergonomic styling
Here's some examples of people very comfortable in the coupe.

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