Reclining seats

[michael4]

After a couple of years with the car I still find the very upright angle of the seat backs rather uncomfortable. It has not bent me to its will.

I've tried raising the front of the seat, although this helps it is not enough.

I know original reclining seats are very rare and I know that I shouldn't expect the last word in luxury but can anyone suggest seats available second hand that will fit and do the job? I accept that they may well not look right...

...or has anyone had success bending the frames?... not sure I like the idea...

[svenedin]

Ha, regarding bending the frame. I wouldn't try that. In the spring I drove down to East Sussex Minors as they were going to do some painting on the car. I pulled up, reached behind me to fetch something from the back seat and the seat frame bent and collapsed over double!!!

I too covet the reclining seats. They are mentioned in my Driver's Handbook but I have never seen them in a Minor.

Stephen

[Bill_qaz]

I believe one of the posters on here makes conversion mountings to fit bmw mini seats. Try the search function.

[Steve Phillips]

Hope admin is ok with this responce? Please remove or edit if not.

Thanks Bill, that would be me,
Yes we make frames to allow the safe and easy fitment of BMW Mini seats from 2001-2023 into any Minor,
Please email info@dsengineering.co.uk or DM me for more information.
Steve

[Sleeper]

Most likely the above will be the better bet, but I made some from a mondeo seat...

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John ;-)

[svenedin]

From 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Driver's Handbook. Sadly my car does not have these optional extra reclining seats.

Stephen

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