Recliner Mechanism Question.

[beetwenty]

Hey guys,

 

I have just bought myself a set of 240Z seats from ebay.

The seats that I bought have a large winding knob to adjust the angle on the seat back. (I believe these would be early 240z seats?)

 

My question is... Can I swap the Recliner Mechanism from other Z-car models onto these seats?

And if so does anybody on here know specifically which ones will fit?

 

Pics of the seats that I bought in the ebay link below.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Datsun-240z-original-seats-/140976606304?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20d2dc4c60

 

I would like to know what I should be asking for before placing a wanted to buy advert.

 

Thanks in advance, Ash.

[Six_Shooter]

If you can post a picture of the side of the seat where the mechanisms attach it would be easier to tell.

 

I'm sure there is someone here that knows already though.

[beetwenty]

Thank you for your quick reply Six_Shooter.

 

Here is a picture of what I have.

 

Ash.

[Scoota G]

I just recovered a 260Z seat today, measure the distance between the bolts on each section centre to centre and send me a text 0n 0four05two98four1one and i'll measure mine to confirm that it can be done.

[beetwenty]

Thanks Scoota G.

 

Text sent, but the number must be wrong. The number I sent to didn't know what was going on.

 

For anyone else wondering about the sizes in the future, here is what I have.

 

118mm centers on the base & 130mm centers on the back. (starting 143mm above the bolts on the base).

[Scoota G]

Lol yea that was me. I get piture messages sent to my other number. I'll just measure it now.

[Scoota G]

Yep measurements look good. Just get some 260Z or 2+2 mounts. I did strip some seats down, i may have kept the parts you are after.

[beetwenty]

Thank you Scoota.

 

Ash.

[Scoota G]

Dalee may do the swap, i'll send hima PM as i have only one set.

[Six_Shooter]

If you can't find a set, I have a couple in my possession. I'd have to measure them to make sure they are a direct swap.

 

I'm kinda intrigued by the type you have there.

[beetwenty]

Six Shooter, I will give things a week or so to see what comes of Scoota G sourcing some locally.

If all falls through here, then I am keen.

 

I had no idea these were intriguing, As far as I can tell, the set I currently have are the early 240z type.

...And for future reference, I will post up pics of the swap. (If successful, & once i get it sorted out).

 

Thank you Scoota G,  you are an absolute legend. (He has been looking through his workshop and mates places trying to help me find what I need).

 

[Six_Shooter]

I only find them intriguing because many times I prefer that style of adjustment, especially when I don't really need to fold the seat forward.

 

I've decided to stick with the stock seats, though I will be modifying the foam shape to more of what I want, so this seems like a good option to me.

[beetwenty]

I have already offered my current set of seat brackets to Scoota G, (once I sort out a replacement set).

 

If he decides he does not need them, then you are welcome to them.

But I must give him first preference as I have already given my word on this.

 

My set has one plastic dome on the adjusting wheel missing.

 

Either way these will be free to one of you.

 

Ash.

[Scoota G]

Sorted, full set will be posted out tomorrow. 

[beetwenty]

I received the Brackets today Scoota G. Thank you for going above and beyond for a complete stranger. 

 

They bolt straight up and work perfectly. 

The lower section is a little tight beside the lever because im guessing everything on my old seats is squashed and bulging  from a long life of hard use. I'll point this out to the trimmers and it shouldn't be a problem.

Now I need to save up for a re-trim.

My old brackets are now surplus to my needs, so I am willing to send these off for the postage costs only.

 

Six_Shooter, Scoota G said to me that if you wanted these to offer them up to you.

So let me know if you want my old brackets.

 

Below is a pic of the new brackets on my old seats.

 

Ash.

[Scoota G]

Excellent Ash, the lever may be bent a little as well. I would strip them and paint for a super clean finish. All you will need now is a set of plastic covers that hide the mechanisim and you'll be set.

[beetwenty]

Good call on the bending.

I plan on getting the plastic covers and repainting the new brackets.

 

In the distant future I will have these re-trimmed and i'll post pics here.

 

Ash.