Please help with my a-level work....

Post by **Sam.M** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:09 pm

Hi my name is Sam and i'm currently studying a-level engineering.
i was wondering if i could have some feedback on a project I am considering doing that envolves the morris minor..
I have a 1968 traveller and i noticed that the drivers seat can only be adjusted backwards and forwards. I am proposing to design a frame that is attached to the existing seat and woud allow the hight to be adjusted aswell as giving more options for horizontal movement. I would also design it so it works using the existing bolt positions of the original seat.

Would this be a usefull thing to have added to a morris minor?

If not would anyone have any other ideas?

Thankyou for taking the time to reading this.

Post by **Willie** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:46 pm

An interesting project. I know of many Minor drivers who have
to employ cushion(s) to raise them up higher or to move them
nearer to the controls so your idea would be useful. As a 6' 4"
owner I find that the seat goes back far enough as standard.

Post by **Vernon** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:55 pm

I have replied to your question under General Discussion.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 4:29 am

Most would just fit a seat from say a Metro if they wanted to do this. The seat should also be firmly held down by a latch - and should be easily released to tip forwards and allow access to the rear seat.

Post by **les** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:46 pm

My understanding is that sam is on a project of engineering technique/challenge, so although metro seats are the usual alternative, I think you may have missed the point! Anyhow even metro seat don't move up and down.

Post by **jonathon** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 11:26 pm

Sam,
I think your idea has some very usefull applications and it will certainly get around the usual fix of a block of wood under the seat and a mass of cushions to raise the vertically challenged. Do you propose to use a mechanical or electric adjuster. The Saab electric seats have the movement you are aiming to replicate, and they are extreamly easy to wire up, saves grovelling for a handle to move the seat. From a safety aspect you may consider to tie down the rear of the seat, yet have the option of tilt to allow rear access. If you need any brackets laser cut or forming please contact me. I wish you well with your project

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 4:54 am

Les - I didn't miss the point - i just see no point in it !! There are plenty aftermarket seats which can be fitted to give whatever is needed. Perhaps an informed study of the Minor suspension system would make a more useful/exciting project ??

Post by **bigginger** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 12:23 pm

There's one for you to do...
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Post by **woo** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 1:02 pm

bmceccose said:

There are plenty aftermarket seats which can be fitted to give whatever is needed

The original idea sounds like a good project to me in that it will produce a practical solution. I can only speak for myself, but I don't want any other seat in my car. I want a Morris Minor seat and if a project (albeit an A level exam project) could provide an answer to the backwards and forwards travel alone I believe it would be a boon (providing the results were shared with members of this forum

) to many of us with tall and short partners.

Stick with it Sam.M

Robin

Post by **Multiphonikks** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:24 am

Sam, you've got my support! I think that as part of your brief you could mention the existing solutions and how they may/may not forfil all the criteria you're looking at. I see you as having a distinct advantage if your base can be brought/made seperately to the seat so that Minor owners can fit it themselves. Of course, that would then bring down the manufacturing costs so I can see this being a big boon if you can get it all working.

One of the biggest things I could personally see as being a challenge is the standard fitting issue. As the Minor only has four bolts per seat holding it down you're going to have to play some very careful balancing games to make sure it all works. Please keep us up-to-date with it all!

Nikki

Post by **brixtonmorris** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:27 pm

this is how you do it.

https://www.catalogue.fisher.co.uk/scri ... l?Browse&2
https://www.catalogue.fisher.co.uk/scri ... l?Browse&2

copy the mechanism of this but on a larger (morris minor) seat scale.
fit front 2 fixings of lab jack in the original seat bolt holes, have the rear free to slide on the floor, when the screw is turned. fix a couple of little slide plates on the floor to minimise the friction , and to stop wear on the floor, and give strength. place the handle in the usuall place and wind away.

Post by **guydenning** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 8:56 am

And if I was you - in true royal prince fashion... claim ALL the credit! seriously though - if you come up with a jiggery pokery mechanism that'll go betwixt original seat and original floor bolts it would be a winner. And - if you could get it to shoot the driver out the side Captain Scarlet stylee I'd definitely be up for one

actually with a bit of silvery-blue paint....

Post by **brixtonmorris** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:22 pm

sorry the link did not quite get there.
hit the link-
https://www.catalogue.fisher.co.uk/scri ... l?Browse&2

in search type Lab Jack

then look at JAK 100-030r " jack rexaloy".

it shows the mechanism clearly

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:22 pm

Aha - I did wonder...