| Car 289, a second generation (1973) Phaeton, is the
Annexmaster's second Glassic. The original seats are less than
desirable, so, in 2013, I am looking for alternatives on Craigs
list.(the free classified ads on the internet). I am trying to get
sellers to put the seats side by side and send me the width, so that I
can see if they might be narrow enough. Newer cars seem to have
consoles, so the seats on a medium sized car may still work. My form
letter email first specifies that the seats must fold forward (so we can
get into the back seat) and asks the seller not to bother if they don't.
Then it asks them to measure the total width, and promises to give them
feedback if they won't work. If you want a copy of the "form letter", drop me an email. |
There are several measurements to consider. These are approximate,
since the shifter is in the way, and the space gets narrower toward the
front of the car. How far forward the seats come determine the
seat AND back max. width. Max width for the rails (where the floor is flat) at the front, 32 to 33 inches. Toward the back seat, the rails can be 36 inches apart, outer edge to outer edge of the pair. Max width for the seats themselves. The backs could be 43 or 44 inches wide total (including a little space between the seats.) The fronts of the seats, about 38 or 39 inches total. The flat part of the floor is about 2 inches lower than the door sills, so seats can be a little wider than the maximum rail width and hang over the sill a little. _____
cross view rails
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Car 1254, a 1978. The prior owner installed new
after-market seats in Mar. 1997 $229 each, $56 for each track unit and $172 to assemble and install both seats. They are called ProCar Custom Reclining Bucket seats and were purchased in Tampa, FL from Fisher Buggies - who seem to be a VW parts place. See below for a pic of their literature and the invoice. (these are a tight fit in the space) |
Front Bracket
Rear
Bracket
