Bucket Seats

[Tommy]

Hello everyone :)

I would like to replace the original seats from my S2A with a set of bucket type seats.

I would like a set that require minimal modifications to fit, sit as far back as possible without making me feel like a 'Tin Soldier' and I would like them to be as low as possible so that I don't have to look through the top 3 inches of the windscreen :(

Has anyone fitted a set that would suit my requirements and from what vehicle do they come from?

Thanks :)

[wozapinin]

Imported small jap cars have really low profile seats. There are some places that import front halfs of such cars just for motors so they flick the seats real cheap. I put a set of pulsar seats in my 2a and theyre a bit taller but super comfy. I welded inch square tube directly onto the seats mounting brackets. The square tube sit tight inside steel frames on the landy seat box. With the passenger seat I did the same but did the square tube in three sections either side. the front and back section welded to seat frame and middle section to the seat box. Through the square tube i've run steel rod to hold the three pieces in place. This lets you remove seat so you can still use you're box under the seat. Works well:D. Will post pics if you're interested.

[Tommy]

Sounds good Woza. Please post pix :)

[chazza]

Don't spose you have the old seats you want to part with Stuart? :)

Cheers Chazza

[Mick-Kelly]

I had a set of gemini buckets out of the old style rounded gemini coupe in my series three. They were good seats that let me fit behind the wheel (six foot and havent missed too many meals :p )

[Slunnie]

Imported small jap cars have really low profile seats. There are some places that import front halfs of such cars just for motors so they flick the seats real cheap. I put a set of pulsar seats in my 2a and theyre a bit taller but super comfy. I welded inch square tube directly onto the seats mounting brackets. The square tube sit tight inside steel frames on the landy seat box. With the passenger seat I did the same but did the square tube in three sections either side. the front and back section welded to seat frame and middle section to the seat box. Through the square tube i've run steel rod to hold the three pieces in place. This lets you remove seat so you can still use you're box under the seat. Works well:D. Will post pics if you're interested.
I'm in the same boat and hoping for seats with bolsters that suit the space. I'd never thought of that - something like a Pulsar SSS seat would probably be excellent.

[Tommy]

Don't spose you have the old seats you want to part with Stuart? :)

Cheers Chazza

With a couple of seatless S2As sitting in my garage...I don't think so Charlie :D

[Tommy]

I had a set of gemini buckets out of the old style rounded gemini coupe in my series three. They were good seats that let me fit behind the wheel (six foot and havent missed too many meals :p )

How old is the Gemini now, 30-35 yrs? I wonder if any still exist. Worth a chase around as they warrant further investigation :)

[wozapinin]

here's my seats, forgive the average art work:o
they tilt forward and move back and forth on the original runners. you can see the original seat in the middle, not much hieght difference.

[clean32]

here's my seats, forgive the average art work:o
they tilt forward and move back and forth on the original runners. you can see the original seat in the middle, not much hieght difference.


so even pink aliens drive Landies

[Tommy]

here's my seats, forgive the average art work:o
they tilt forward and move back and forth on the original runners. you can see the original seat in the middle, not much hieght difference.

Thanks for the pix Woza.

They look to be set quite low on the seat box. This is what I'm after :)

Nice set up with the 'quick release' :)

[chazza]

Nice one Woza! :D

This looks to be a sensible modification for long-range touring (makes a mental note for the S1 across-Australia tour in the unforseeable future).

What locking device do you have, to stop the quick release pin flying out in the event of a sudden stop? I was thinking a couple of spring pins through the end of the shaft might work,

Cheers Charlie

[wozapinin]

the lever that operates the seats forward/backward movement drops down to hold pin in place. Absolute fluke but works well:D