Hey Guys I've heard you can run a 32-34 4-door front seat in a 32 roadster. Before I go out and buy one I want to make sure this can be done and what the results look like. Anybody running one or any more famous roadsters have them? Please if you have pictures please post.
You will probably have a HARD time finding a32 4dr front seat and a harder time making it fit and will LOSE more interior room than you'd want. A Glide seat (for example) is a drop in and designed to give you the most room and comfort with somewhat "traditional" look. RINALDI
Seems likely that a stock seat would have been most commonly used in that time frame; at least as far as pictures I've seen. Stock seats still seemed pretty common in mid '50s survivor cars too.
Good point Rich. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a picture of how the original worked. My Brookville body doesn't have any of the risers in it or anything of that nature to get a feel on it.
They used them a lot in the early days and they still fit (with some modifications) in the 32-34 Ford roadsters. Here is a couple of shots from my files. The condition is normally like this one. A good blasting and they look good. The rear indent for the p***enger's feet allow the seat to slide back under the rear tulip. Here is an example of the installation with patina.
What about buying seat springs and build a frame fro them? Also, the sculpted side panel could easily be made. I'm thinking you'd be $ ahead that way. Tim
Nice looking roadster thom! Pew do you know what year seat you have? I found a few and some have a more curved back. Could you measure the width of that badboy for me
I've built several 32 roadsters using the Glide seat from So-Cal It's modified to sit a little lower than the standard Glide seat. Sits low enough that the back will go under the upper deck panel.
Thought it was a 32 coupe seat, not to sure, have a feeling it's a sedan seat. Will get a measurement for you Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
thommoina 33 how doses that seat compare with a 33 seat and is it a aussies seat ? ,ive got one I was going to take to Bendigo to sell think I may be better to keep for my roadster project if I live that long
No, I picked this up at the LA swap a couple of years ago, it's a little narrow for the roadster but I can live with that, once the inner panels are trimmed it should be ok. Only using it because it's there. If you take a seat next weekend could you pm me, I'm interested. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I think all of the parts for a roadster seat are available as reproductions and that might be an easier/less expensive solution. Check LeBaron Bonney, (800) 221-5408, for the springs and others (if they don't have them) for the seat riser and other parts. Charlie Stephens
Charlie you might be right. But does anybody have pictures of a roadster without the seat in it with all the factory risers and such. It would be great for a reference so I know i'm getting everything
Just an FYI... Would be more than happy to build one exactly the size you want to get that perfect fit and look. Check out the Sig line for more info... Been building a boat load of the 32 Brookville style lately with a little different shaped side wings. Can also be made with a flip up base for under seat access.
Thanks for the Vote Brother Verde! Personally if available Id go with a stock'ish seat frame as well . Sometimes the stock seat sliders are a little tricky, often times you only have the half that is attached to the seat frame. The rest was riveted to the floor and long gone. The Brookville seat riser don't lend themselves very well to most of the seats frames available. Build your own riser and install modern seat sliders that are tested at 60 MPH impacts. another words don't buy a aftermarket riser, build it strong and safe, and enjoy. Keep us posted... I'm anxious to see how you approach this situation.
This is what I have know. I have to figure out what pieces are missing from the floor and back if I don' t go the 4-door seat
That is exactly the way I remember mine (40 years ago). The piece that comes up from the floor gives a little spring to the seat. The top of the seat attaches to the small package shelf. The width of the shelf can be changed slightly by unbolting it and relocating it the the second set of holes in the parts that overlap. If I remember correctly (40 years ago) I bought my seat riser from Howell's in Texas but I haven't read much good about them lately. The consensus seems to be not to buy from them directly but to go through a retailer that handles their products. Charlie Stephens
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