PV 544 Seats

Salop Farmer · Jul 25th, 2021, 12:43

The front seats of my 1960 544 are pretty rough and from memory not the best for comfort. Has anyone fitted alternative seats in this model that look the part and are comfortable on longish trips? I would quite liked to have fitted good quality late Amazon seats but had no luck in locating any. Recovering all the seats to original spec is an expensive option and to be honest I would prefer spending the money on better seats.

Army · Jul 25th, 2021, 12:54

My PV544 came with first generation Amazon front seats fitted. I learnt that that was a popular modification "back in the day".

They don't have head rests so they kind of merge into the old fashioned look (at the risk of possible greater whiplash injuries in the event of the unthinkable).

I haven't actually driven very far in my PV yet so I can't really comment on comfort other than "they say" they are better.

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If you want to fit something more modern lots of people seem to be ripping seats out of Ford Ka-s at the moment because they are more often than not narrow enough to fit in classic vehicles (as well as having folding forward seat backs)

If you were to promise to keep the original seats I'm sure it might possibly subdue the "keep it original" outrage (!)

arcturus · Jul 25th, 2021, 13:12

I run a 940 a 144 and my PV. I have to say that the seats in the PV are the most comfy in long runs.

old fart · Jul 25th, 2021, 14:08

I have some Alfa seats in mine, can't say they look the part, but they are comfortable, with good support.

Derek UK · Jul 26th, 2021, 18:11

Classic VW Beetle seats look very similar to PV ones. See if you can blag a sit in one somewhere. Materials can also be similar and there are loads of Beetle trimmers out there to do similar covers to what you have now. Frames and brackets should be adaptable.

morwenna240 · Jul 28th, 2021, 23:41

I saw an article recently, can't remember wher, someone had fitted C70 seats, said worked well.

Jul 25th, 2021, 12:43	#1
Salop Farmer Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:25 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Oswestry	PV 544 Seats The front seats of my 1960 544 are pretty rough and from memory not the best for comfort. Has anyone fitted alternative seats in this model that look the part and are comfortable on longish trips? I would quite liked to have fitted good quality late Amazon seats but had no luck in locating any. Recovering all the seats to original spec is an expensive option and to be honest I would prefer spending the money on better seats.

Jul 25th, 2021, 12:54	#2
Army marches on his stomach Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 03:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands	My PV544 came with first generation Amazon front seats fitted. I learnt that that was a popular modification "back in the day". They don't have head rests so they kind of merge into the old fashioned look (at the risk of possible greater whiplash injuries in the event of the unthinkable). I haven't actually driven very far in my PV yet so I can't really comment on comfort other than "they say" they are better. #### If you want to fit something more modern lots of people seem to be ripping seats out of Ford Ka-s at the moment because they are more often than not narrow enough to fit in classic vehicles (as well as having folding forward seat backs) If you were to promise to keep the original seats I'm sure it might possibly subdue the "keep it original" outrage (!) __________________ 1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!) 1981 Mercedes 300D <=> 230 diesel to petrol conversion project 1965 Series 2a Station Wagon mega build 1992 Mercedes 190E The car that works!

Jul 25th, 2021, 13:12	#3
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 08:14 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	I run a 940 a 144 and my PV. I have to say that the seats in the PV are the most comfy in long runs. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Jul 25th, 2021, 14:08	#4
old fart Master Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 14:15 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Droitwich	I have some Alfa seats in mine, can't say they look the part, but they are comfortable, with good support.

Jul 26th, 2021, 18:11	#5
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Classic VW Beetle seats look very similar to PV ones. See if you can blag a sit in one somewhere. Materials can also be similar and there are loads of Beetle trimmers out there to do similar covers to what you have now. Frames and brackets should be adaptable.

Jul 28th, 2021, 23:41	#6
morwenna240 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 00:36 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: heptonstall	I saw an article recently, can't remember wher, someone had fitted C70 seats, said worked well.

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