1930-31 Roadster seat question

[harleycontracter]

What parts do I need to put together a roadster seat?

Seat base
Seat back base
Seat and back springs
Are there adjusters on a roadster seat?

Best place to find used or buy new pieces rather original ??


Thanks

[gdmn852]

Hello, no adjustment on roadster seat just sit inside metal riser riveted to floor pan . Snyders makes seat springs ,usually the originals are rusted and wore out . I think the basic parts of the seat would be the back spring that is attached to a wood frame and the lower spring that sits in the riser as mentioned before. The below the lower riser is a angled floor pan where the side curtains are stored.

[harleycontracter]

Thanks much !!!

[fundytides]

There is what Ford called a seat adjuster. It is really a 2 piece "package shelf" mounted behind the backrest. There are 2 sets of screw holes for attaching the 2 pieces together allowing a slight change in the tilt of backrest. These 2 pieces are reproduced and available from the usual vendors. By the way, I sent you a private message the other day regarding the parts you were looking for. If you didn't see it, just click on Private Messages at the top of this page.

[mercman from oz]

Picture of Ford Model A Seat posted by gdmn852

[gdmn852]

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Thanks for editing photo , Gary

[Mike/Nebraska]

I used the short seat from a Dodge minivan and had it upholstered. Worked great and much more comfy than the original

[VintageSpeed83]

I replaced the original springs with 3" seat foam, very comfortable