Two types of upper benches?!

[jbo]

Hi All,

I have just taken the "not very well fitted" mk1 rear seat out my 86' 16v. My plan was to installl the one from my 8v but noticed a difference. The 8v has four bolts moutned to the chassis just in front of the seat belt buckle bolt. The 16v has nothing.

Were there two types? A 50/50 folding and a full folding? Or has the previous owner decided to cut out the bolts and smooth them over?

Jason

[the edmundator]

Yes, GTXs were fitted with a 50:50 split/fold rear seat. Most other models had a one-piece seat in the back. Cars not fitted with the split/fold seat from the factory don't have the middle bracket.

[jbo]

Awesome! Thanks fo rthe info. Im guessing the gt2's didnt have the 50/50 split then?

Jason

[the edmundator]

No, as far am I'm aware it was only a few models. Someone might correct me on this, but from memory:

GTX
GTL (at least, mine did)
GTi
(not sure if Storm leather is split fold)

Scalas, GTs, GTIIs all had the one-piece. I don't know if it was possible to specify it as a factory option (which would confuse things slightly).

You could weld in your own bracket, but this would involve dropping out the back axle and fuel tank for safety.

[bluestreak56]

Awesome! Thanks fo rthe info. Im guessing the gt2's didnt have the 50/50 split then?

Jason

Thats right Jason, when I removed my single back bench from my GT2 and replaced it with the 50/50 splits from a storm, I was missing the plate and so the seats lift a little (in the centre) when splitting. However you can put a plate in to rectify this (so im told)

[ianaudia4]

Storms have split folding rear seats as well. I saw a GT at the Scottish Volksfest, that had the GTX interior fitted, the girl who owned it said she fitted a plate that she made, looked a good job.

[jbo]

Hmmmm a plate you say? TO be honest a 50/50 split doesnt really matter to me. I would rather the corrrect type be fitted. I wouldnt normally care but i want this to be a good build with no rattles or work arounds.

I need to find a whole decent interior. Any of you good people want to swap a decent non 50/50 rear benched interior for my mk1 leather?

I cant find a decent interior to buy or swap. I cant drive my car at the mo ha lol