Traveller rear seats into a 2 door saloon?

[robby]

I have the chance of getting a really good full interior for my restoration project, however it`s from a traveller and I have a 2 door saloon. The only issues I can see is with the inner wheel arch covers and the rear seat. Got a couple of thoughts on the job. Modifying the arch covers (if needed) wouldn`t be a problem, but was wondering if the seat covers could be removed from the traveller seat and fitted to the saloon seat. I know a good trimmer so if the cover needed any modification, that can be done. Just wondering if anyone has done this type of transplant.

Thanks

Rob

[mike.perry]

The seats are a different design and are not interchangeable

[charlie_morris_minor]

yes you will need to change the rear wheel arch covers, just remove the fabric from the traveller panels.

As mike says the rear seats are different shapes, but yes the covers can be removed and modified to fit your 2 door seats, but if your rear seat covers are in good condition have you thought about "painting" them to match the new front seats as it might be a cheaper option. I was sceptical of vinyl paint until i pulled apart an interior and found that none of the black panels started life being black.

[robby]

Thanks for that guys.As you know, a new interior would cost us about a grand so if we can get this one at the right price it would mean we`d save enough to pay the trimmer for the alterations and still be in the money, or at least still have enough in the kitty for another rear seat if we had to. It would just be nice to have all the seats from the same batch.

@Charlie, sadly all the seats have bad rips in visible places, so refurbing them isn`t an option

Thanks

Rob

[charlie_morris_minor]

rob if you fancy like having a go your self at re-trimming your seats i can send you an article i did on re-trimming for the custom and modified register.

[robby]

That would be great, any help in this is most welcome. Between me and my mate who is the bodyhand to my mechanic, we have the skills, so doing the job shouldn`t be an issue there, but it`s always nice to have the info on how to do something. The less time we have to stand scratching our heads, the better.

Thankyou

Rob