Side facing rear seats

[Steve in Cairns]

I am slowly progressing through the renevation of a 2a LWB. It has no compliance plates so I Was wondering if I could add rear bench seats before I take it to get a road wort he e.t.c and claim that they were in there from new?

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Hi Steve

Side facing bench seats were optional extras from 1948, so yes you can fit them.

IIRC Rear seat belts were not a requirement during the production period of the SIIA.

As always I have to say, that sideways facing seats come with risks when carrying passengers because of the significantly increased risk of severe or fatal cervical spine injuries.

[Steve in Cairns]

If I do decide to do this should I bee looking for original ones, and if so where from. I live way up in North Queensland, anyone know of a good place to get used parts? Alternativly can I install new ones and claim that I replaced the old ones during the restoration.

[SG1 Bones]

Steve I've PM you.

[NQSeriesRover]

Hi Steve,

I've got one or two pairs of seats laying around for sale, all need new base cushions but otherwise decent condition.

Drop me a PM if you are interested.

Regards,

Matt

[Is Vic There]

Just jumping in on this!
I would like some rear seats as well if anyone can help out?

[Pezwa83]

Just jumping in on this!
I would like some rear seats as well if anyone can help out?

Im also interested in finding some rear seats, any leads?

thanks in advance!

[B.S.F.]

When looking for rear seats always state the wheelbase.The seats for a SWB are longer(only 1 per side) than the ones for a LWB.(2 per side). The shorter ones also fit S1 80".
.W.

[Mick_Marsh]

Also, when looking for these seats, pop an ad in the wanted section of the forum as you may find wanted ads elsewhere get deleted.