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Questions about seat rebuild

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:38 am
by rjkoop
I took apart my seat to rebuild/POR-15 the frames. Everything is done but I think I may have put the seat cushion/base on the opposite seat base frame. This is the piece I'm referring to...

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Does it matter? They look the same to me and they fit so I think they're interchangeable. Also does the seat rail adjustment (ie. to slide the seat back and forth) go near the middle console for each seat? I think so but just wanted to be sure.

Re: Questions about seat rebuild

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:24 am
by 4uall
I have swapped my driver & passenger seats with no issues :)

Re: Questions about seat rebuild

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:43 am
by 4uall
was not sure if you were still looking for the bottom seat portion :?

This may help http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fiat-2000-Spide ... ae&vxp=mtr

Re: Questions about seat rebuild

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:48 am
by wikkid
I wonder if those rubber straps across the seat bottom are replaceable, and/or available? I'm pretty sure after so many years, mine would be shot, and need replacement. Anyone?

Re: Questions about seat rebuild

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:51 am
by rjkoop
Got the seat frames rebuilt fine. They look pretty good and re-enforced with new steel in a few sections.

Re: Questions about seat rebuild

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:27 pm
by narfire
wikkid wrote:I wonder if those rubber straps across the seat bottom are replaceable, and/or available? I'm pretty sure after so many years, mine would be shot, and need replacement. Anyone?
Would sections of truck inner tube work? Double up if needed.

Re: Questions about seat rebuild

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:31 pm
by 4uall
I was also thinking about a leather belt or have them fabricated :wink:

Re: Questions about seat rebuild

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:50 pm
by bobplyler
When I was building a gyrocopter (many years ago). The seat used truck tire inner tubes. They look similar to the Fiat seat bottom.