Adjustable Seats

Post by **Benjy** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 10:54 am

Does anyone know of a kit that enables original morris seats to be adjusted (slid forward & back)?

My wife is only 5'2" and always needs a cushion to reach the pedals properly. It would be much tidier if the seat moved, then I could have it as far back as I wanted too!

Ben

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 11:57 am

Its fitted as standard, if your seat does not move (I assumed you looked underneath) and the adjusting lever is not there, somebody has replaced the drivers seat with a non adjustable passenger one.
Also if you look where the 2 brackets hold the seat to the floor there are 3 positions so you may be able to bring it forward to help until you get the correct seat.
Ben when you go back to look at the Traveller check the drivers seat and you should see the adjuster unless someone has changed that as well.

Post by **Cam** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:01 pm

Yep that happened to me. My '69 4-door has two passenger seats.

Post by **Benjy** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:19 pm

Wow! I never knew that. My pickup seats are just bolted via the U brackets to the floor. I knew there ware a couple of positions, but I had no idea the original drivers one could be adjusted! I like

Thanks guys, yes Kevin I will check the seat again.

Ben

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:35 pm

Tha main reason is that the drivers seat takes a lot more wear and tear and the lower tube running across the front of the car often breaks off, which is why they are a bit harder to come by.

Post by **Benjy** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 5:46 pm

It had an adjuster, it was painted over and wouldn't budge, but if my offer is accepted, I'm sure a bit of brute force and PlusGas will sort it!

Ben

Post by **Gareth** » Wed Oct 29, 2003 10:50 am

Just to clarify for anyone thinking "how does that work, then?" you have to press the adjustor down, rather than pull it, as is common in more modern motors.

I've found it's best to do it from outside the car...

Post by **Benjy** » Wed Oct 29, 2003 11:11 am

Yes I spotted that one, but standing on it (hanging onto car roof) didn't shift it, but the car is now mine and I own a lump hammer

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Post by **MrA.Series** » Wed Oct 29, 2003 1:44 pm

Kevin wrote:The main reason is that the drivers seat takes a lot more wear and tear and the lower tube running across the front of the car often breaks off,

The other reason is people with lump hammers!

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Oct 29, 2003 2:21 pm

but standing on it (hanging onto car roof) didn't shift it,

If its that bad take it out of the car and remove the paint with stripper or a heat gun they are not as strong as they look, age can cause them to be quite weak.

Post by **elainemr** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 4:36 pm

I am only 5' tall and had the same problem. My husband put a piece of wood (4 x 4?) under the bar at the bottom of the seat to enable me to reach the pedals easier

. Sometimes on long journeys it makes my back ache as I have to sit in a very upright position, but generally it is an improvement.

Post by **Gareth** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 7:12 pm

I've got a couple of lumps of MDF under the rear tubes of the seat. Makes it much easier for a shorthouse to see over the bonnet, but it can make your back ache on long journeys if you don't get your seating position absolutely right.

Although for me, it's that or not see where I'm going...

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 11:02 pm

I've got a couple of lumps of MDF

Only you could get in a mention about changing rooms on this board Gareth

Post by **Dizzi141** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 9:41 am

I have 2 passenger seats too from the sounds of it, my drivers side tips forwaRD but is attached on the front "leg" thing so it doesn't look like it would move.
Are drivers seats hard to get hold of then? For once, being a lanky streak has it's advantages!

Post by **Dizzi141** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 9:42 am

I have to sit in a very upright position,

I have to sit very upright in my seats anyway, I should think that sitting any more upright would be darn uncomfy.

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 11:12 am

Yes there are 2 "U" clamps holding the front crossbar of the seat in place but just under the seat (cushion area) there should be a lever that pushes down to give the adjustment if not you have a passenger seat fitted, if you tilt the seat forward and look towards the front end of the seat base if there is an adjuster it will be obvious, also check the passenger seat just in case a previous owner swapped them round by mistake as I have come across that as well.

Post by **elainemr** » Wed Nov 19, 2003 9:48 pm

It is, but I couldn't use the brake pedal properly without the wood, so didn't have much choice!

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Nov 20, 2003 12:23 am

Elaine you should see if you can get one of those beaded backrest covers that sort of massage your back that might help, they are often available at markets and motoring shops.

Post by **elainemr** » Thu Nov 20, 2003 9:12 pm

Thanks Kevin, I'll add it to my Xmas list, along with steering wheel, front bumper, driver's seat, and welding helmet!

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Nov 21, 2003 8:41 am

Elaine what type of steering wheel are you after, the later type or the earlier banjo type with the chrome wire arms.