Seats, 240 front?

Volvorama · Aug 31st, 2013, 16:32

Hi. This could seem like heresy but I may be fitting 240 front seats in a 1962 121 I'm building for daily use. The originals are pretty ropey but I can adapt 240 fronts to fit using a spare pair of 120 seat base frames. I could use either blue cloth or those GLT tan leather ones but anything will do in a pinch. Hopefully the old seats can be rebuilt later and as I have several 240s anyway I can still re-use the modern seats afterwards.
Anyone in the midlands or thereabouts got anything?

minty · Sep 2nd, 2013, 23:48

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Originally Posted by Volvorama

Hi. This could seem like heresy but I may be fitting 240 front seats in a 1962 121 I'm building for daily use. The originals are pretty ropey but I can adapt 240 fronts to fit using a spare pair of 120 seat base frames. I could use either blue cloth or those GLT tan leather ones but anything will do in a pinch. Hopefully the old seats can be rebuilt later and as I have several 240s anyway I can still re-use the modern seats afterwards.
Anyone in the midlands or thereabouts got anything?

Hi buddy. I have a 240 saloon coming in tomorrow that i will be breaking. The interior is blue cloth and im just up the road in Derby. If you are interested i will check condition tomorrow and report back. My contact is 07562 739311, Thanks Minty

Volvorama · Sep 3rd, 2013, 13:02

Blue cloth would do if they're ok. Don't need perfect as new but do need working lumbar support and no big tears. 07717 362888. I'll give you a call.

Derek UK · Sep 3rd, 2013, 13:50

Looks like you're on track but had you considered 300 seats? A pair of 240 seats are pretty wide. A 6 foot 4 friend used to swap a leather 164 seat from 120 to 120 for comfort but it didn't look right. Saw a pair of 300's in a Duett and they looked very good.

Volvorama · Sep 3rd, 2013, 18:18

I did look at 300 seats as an option in a 131 but could only find 4 door seats at the time. 240 seats do fill up a 120 somewhat but I've done it a few times before without drama (rear seat passengers may contest that). There are some good looking 300 seats on ebay but the colour is way different to this cars interior.
I'd certainly consider 300 seats if there are any suitable ones about.

Aug 31st, 2013, 16:32	#1
Volvorama Too many cats Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 09:02 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Birmingham	Seats, 240 front? Hi. This could seem like heresy but I may be fitting 240 front seats in a 1962 121 I'm building for daily use. The originals are pretty ropey but I can adapt 240 fronts to fit using a spare pair of 120 seat base frames. I could use either blue cloth or those GLT tan leather ones but anything will do in a pinch. Hopefully the old seats can be rebuilt later and as I have several 240s anyway I can still re-use the modern seats afterwards. Anyone in the midlands or thereabouts got anything? __________________ Mark

Sep 3rd, 2013, 13:02	#3
Volvorama Too many cats Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 09:02 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Birmingham	Possible Blue cloth would do if they're ok. Don't need perfect as new but do need working lumbar support and no big tears. 07717 362888. I'll give you a call. __________________ Mark

Sep 3rd, 2013, 18:18	#5
Volvorama Too many cats Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 09:02 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Birmingham	Alternatives I did look at 300 seats as an option in a 131 but could only find 4 door seats at the time. 240 seats do fill up a 120 somewhat but I've done it a few times before without drama (rear seat passengers may contest that). There are some good looking 300 seats on ebay but the colour is way different to this cars interior. I'd certainly consider 300 seats if there are any suitable ones about. __________________ Mark

Sep 3rd, 2013, 13:50	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:22 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Looks like you're on track but had you considered 300 seats? A pair of 240 seats are pretty wide. A 6 foot 4 friend used to swap a leather 164 seat from 120 to 120 for comfort but it didn't look right. Saw a pair of 300's in a Duett and they looked very good.

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