Morris Minor Owners Club

Hello

When I bought my car ('59 saloon) eleven years ago it had a different rear seat back to the rest of the interior. This seat back had a thick sheet of chipboard screwed to the back which was fastened to the body via screws. I have finally got round to having the rear seat re-covered and I need to know how the rear seat is held in position at the top.

I've seen two methods, wing nuts through the body panel on each side and some sort of central catch. Can anyone tell me what my car should have? A photo would be most helpful[ This Message was edited by: Andy on 13-03-2002 13:26 ]

Hello there!

I'm thinking the central catch.

My saloon has neither of those - just a wood screw in the centre hole!!

When I get round to it (and I get the sewing machine mended!) I'm going to try stitching up a new catch.

Lo, Not sure of the date of changeover but
you merely have to inspect the metal panel
against which the rear seat rests. Early cars
such as my 1957 car had a central leather
strap holding the seat and you will find a
small central pin on the panel for the "lift
adot" connector. later models have two holes
to left and right of the panel for the
insertion of wing nut headed bolts which screw into the back of the seat.
Willie

to GARETH, if you have a wood screw through
the middle of the back seat upright then you
are losing the useful ability to drop the
seat-back which enables you to put long items
through the boot and into the car. six foot items go in easily. A bit of leather belt
provides the necessary strap. If you want a pic I will send you one.
Willie

Hello there!

That, Willie, is why I'm intending to fabricate a new strap. I think that would be easier than looking out some wing-bolts, anyway. That said, the wood screw will come out - I normally keep a screwdriver in the car, anyway...

That said, the biggest item I have ever had in the car was a huge piece of hardboard. Admittedly the rear seat was in the dining room at the time, but I know it went in!

I use the car for commuting, so I rarely have to take anything large with me. I know teachers are a resourceful bunch, but I'm not that resourceful!!!