Series 1 Rear Seats

[101RRS]

Hi all,

Any one got some rear seats for a series 1 88 that you might be willing to part with at a reasonable exchange rate - the bench or the individual ones out of a SWB station wagon - doesn't matter as long as they are genuine.

Thanks

Garry

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Hi all,

Any one got some rear seats for a series 1 88 ... - the bench or the individual ones out of a SWB station wagon - doesn't matter as long as they are genuine.
Thanks Garry
Garry

I don't but will ask a friend for you.


On the other hand the rear bench seat in the rear of the 109 S2 Wagon is the same part number as the rear bench seat in the 107 S1 Wagon (but a different number to the seat in the 86/88 S1.
The place to get original 86/88 S1 seats is New Zealand, they were everywhere. Have you tried the NZLROC or TradeMe the auction site in NZ http://www.trademe.co.nz


Diana

[101RRS]

Garry

I don't but will ask a friend for you.

On the other hand the rear bench seat in the rear of the 109 S2 Wagon is the same part number as the rear bench seat in the 107 S1 Wagon (but a different number to the seat in the 86/88 S1.
The place to get original 86/88 S1 seats is New Zealand, they were everywhere. Have you tried the NZLROC or TradeMe the auction site in NZ http://www.trademe.co.nz
Diana

Thanks Diana - I will follow your leads.

Cheers

Garry

[easo]

Is this what you are after? Pics for refrence.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/12/883.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/12/882.jpg


Easo

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Is this what you are after? ...

...Easo
Garry and Easo

I think the difference between the 107 S1/109 S2 and the 86"/88" S1 seats is the length of the base. The design being the same but the length in the 86"/88" being longer.

You may also find that some of the seats used in the 109" S2 Military GS models may actually be the same as the 86"/88" - and very likely the same seat used in the 88" S2 Military GS.

The big differences between the two types is that the S1 bolted directly to the gal side capping while the S2 used a bracket that slipped into the holes inside the capping. It also appears that in the S1 the base was secured through a hole while in the S2 the hole was elongated into an adjustable slot.

Remember when fitting rear seats to an S1 with a canvas hood they also had the hand rails fitted to the rear capping.

Diana :):):)

[easo]

Diana, ok, theis were always fitted to the 'Old Girl' for as long as I can rember. Thought they might have been ridgy diggy. There is the e-longated hole in the bottom, but no hole at the back to secure to the sidding.

Cheers Easo

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Diana, ok, theis were always fitted to the 'Old Girl' for as long as I can rember. Thought they might have been ridgy diggy. There is the e-longated hole in the bottom, but no hole at the back to secure to the sidding.

Cheers Easo
Easo

You may be correct, I was just glancing between the two parts catalogues and trusting that the drawings were correct. :(:(

When I look further the fixings I assumed were to secure to the capping are actually the ones for the fixing the backrest to the frame. Sorry for the confusion. However the S2 types do have a bracket bolted to the frame that inserts into the capping.

Regarding the slotted holes. I have seen both types of holes - slotted and non-slotted and the S1 manual shows the non-slotted while the S2 manual shows the slotted one.

Sorry for any confusion caused.

Diana

[easo]

I'll knock up some pics of any area of intrest If you like, cos it would be good to know for sure.

Cheers Easo

[101RRS]

I have been checking into the rear seats - there are some for sale in NZ but unless I can find some locally I have decided I will make some. So - there was discussion on what they bolt too - is it the gal capping or through the aluminum tray. If it is the former, do the seats fold up to the backs or if it is the latter do the backs fold down onto the seats. I had rear seats in my series 3 and I cannot remember but I so remember that the seat frames were tube. The seats shown on an earlier post seem to made out of square tube not round tube.

Anyone got any pictures of genuine seats - in particular the seat frames.

I have a spare series 1 tub which I believe is ex military so either UK or NZ as the green colour is a different green to most series 1s I have seen - it has the handrails at the rear so this tub may have the mounting holes for the seats - just cannot check at the moment.

Any ideas or pictures of the seat frames would be appreciated.

Thanks

Garry

[JDNSW]

This what you are looking for?

John

[101RRS]

Thanks for that - with that information, Easo's pics and other information posted I should be able to knock some up pretty close to original.

Cheers

Garry

[Lotz-A-Landies]

at the rear so this tub may have the mounting holes for the seats - Thanks

Garry
Garry

The holes for fitting the seats were factory drilled on all 80" Land Rovers after chassis number 8666225 (mid 1949 model)

Diana

[101RRS]

Thanks - I assume they are the holes in the inner vertical face of the capping - the ones at the front and rear are elongated.

Cheers :)

Garry

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Thanks - I assume they are the holes in the inner vertical face of the capping - the ones at the front and rear are elongated.

Cheers :) Garry
The pre-drilled holes are the ones in the Birmabright top of the seat box. If you have holes in the inner face of the gal capping then your vehicle most probably did have rear seats at some time.

The holes on the vertical sides of the tub above the wheel arch on the 80" are for the spring clips that held the jack handle.

Diana

[Stu A]

Hi team

Wonder if anybody can help point me in the right direction. I want to add rear bench seats to my 86". I was going to buy them from Exmoor Trim via Landy Bits but they are quite expensive. Also I was unsure how to fit them, will I need to drill holes and add spacer plates simply through the tub?

Any info or pics would be most welcome - thank you!!!

[whitehillbilly64]

Made a Spacer on my 80 inch.
Square punched hole in Tub

whitehillbilly

[whitehillbilly64]

Fitted.
Base plate bolted to pre existing holes in Tub.

whitehillbilly

[Stu A]

Thanks for that - I will try the same

[5380]

Hi all,

Any one got some rear seats for a series 1 88 that you might be willing to part with at a reasonable exchange rate - the bench or the individual ones out of a SWB station wagon - doesn't matter as long as they are genuine.

Thanks

Garry

Garry,
I may be able to help you. I recently obtained a few sets of 2 seater seats from early Series II ex Australian Army 88 and 109s. They are similar to Series IIA and III items but they have a flat base instead of a dipped centre section. They are the same as those fitted in my 80" and look identicle to the seats pictured in my 80" parts book. They fit the 80" seat cushions sold by Exmoor trim. You would have to clean off the khaki paint! They have a folding galvanized frames and a riveted aluminium sheet base. You will have to replace the cushions and trim as they are 60+ years old and are RS. They are genuine Land Rover and will fit your 88". They are the seats pictures in the previous reply.
Mike(5380)

[101RRS]

Garry,
I may be able to help you. I recently obtained a few sets of 2 seater seats from early Series II ex Australian Army 88 and 109s. They are similar to Series IIA and III items but they have a flat base instead of a dipped centre section. They are the same as those fitted in my 80" and look identicle to the seats pictured in my 80" parts book. They fit the 80" seat cushions sold by Exmoor trim. You would have to clean off the khaki paint! They have a folding galvanized frames and a riveted aluminium sheet base. You will have to replace the cushions and trim as they are 60+ years old and are RS. They are genuine Land Rover and will fit your 88". They are the seats pictures in the previous reply.
Mike(5380)

Thanks Mike - the original post was over 14 years ago and made when I did not know much about the vehicles. What I need are the correct rear seats for a 88" station wagon. I have two seat backs but not the bases.

Thanks - I appreciate you taking the effort in trying to help.

Cheers

Garry

[5380]

Thanks Mike - the original post was over 14 years ago and made when I did not know much about the vehicles. What I need are the correct rear seats for a 88" station wagon. I have two seat backs but not the bases.

Thanks - I appreciate you taking the effort in trying to help.

Cheers

Garry

Garry,
No worries. As you well know the "luxurious" Wagon rear seats are competely different to the "additional equipment" optional rear seats. SWB Wagons are fairly rare , so good luck with your search. I'll let you know if I come across any in my travels.

Mike.