What seats have you put in your bus (&photos)

I've been searching for a post on fitting MGF seats to the bay but can't find it, anyone know where it is. As I remember, it was meant to be an easy fit. I've bought a pair of cream leather MGF seats which I'll have trimmed to match the interior (original ones were refurbed and re trimmed last year so I'll sell them if anyone's interested)

 

I'm wanting to have these



Upholstered like these



I Like the originals but I'm six foot three and after a long journey I can't stand up straight for days so I'm going to swap them. I like the retro bucket style and they are the right height to prevent the knees getting trapped under the steering wheel

 

I find they give no support on corners and kill my back on a long journey. When I had them recovered I had the fillings replaced as they'd fell to bits. Still, uncomfortable although they look right. Must be my height

 

There is an article in Camper & Bus (Sept 2013).

Here are my MGF Cream and Beige Leather seats. They need a good clean but should look great when I get around to fitting them.

 

That's where I saw it...... Cheers, just checked and found it......... Angle grinder at the ready

 

Retrimmed OG seats

 

They're the same as mine, I'll have the new ones trimmed the same, I think it's the length of the bottom bit, there's a gap between the end of the seat and the back of my knees that's about five inches, according the to ergonomic desk person at work, the gap should only be an inch at the most to avoid a back ache.....

 

How will changing the seats for what look like lower ones help then? Surely there'll be an even bigger gap?

 

Tips for replacement. I'm following the camper and bus project but it's not that detailed

 

Nope.... Originals



Replacements

 

It's not how high they are, it's how long (front to back) the base of the seat is.

 

Yes we can all see that now.

 

Sounds simple, I've got a swivel base on the passenger but I suppose the principle is the same

 

I took mine out of a Rover at a breakers, I think it was a 220 or 420. They are nice enough seats and are in good condition, the only problem is that they jut out a little bit at the back which cant be seen in the photo this interferes against the interior and prevents the seat back adjustment. I will be repositioning them and will pack the height out a little bit to gain the required clearance when I have finished the body work repairs.

 

I've got some electric porsche boxster seats lined up

 

With a bit of patience and jiggling, I've got the swivel base to take the replacement seat. The drivers side will be more straightforward. Thought I'd make sure they fit before I get them re covered. What do people think? The size and style seem to suit what I'm wanting.