[T3] Let's Talk Seat Bases

[Mike Fisher]

Tram takes off the 66-67 cables that rarely work correctly anymore.  He
fabs sheetmetal foot operated seatback releases that stick out the rear of
the seat bases.

On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 2:49 PM, Dave Hall <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk> wrote:

> The seat bases did change for '68 models on, but I don't know the
> differences, so that may be your problem.  The release cables finished with
> the '67 models, and the parts book shows a cable guide that fits to the
> seat
> base with an M6 wing-nut.  I believe the little hook on the cable end fits
> in a hole in the seat-back release hook to pull the cable and release the
> backrest when the door is open, rather than being clamped itself. It would
> have to extend beyond the cable guide to operate.  I've not had an early
> Type 3 for about 25 years to recall the arrangement.
>
> The two cables are the same part for both sides.
>
> Hopefully someone with an early one will be able to help further.
>
> If you are talking about the seat base latching mechanism, that should be
> moved by the lever on the outside of the base. There's no difference in
> those until the 1972 modifications, which don't fit the earlier models.
>
> When removing the seats, there's a spring to press down to allow the
> e=seats
> to come off forwards.  Support them well as they come or you may damage the
> plastic track slides, which are expensive and hard to find.
>
> Dave
> UK VW Type 3&4 Club
> ===================
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> Subject: [T3] Let's Talk Seat Bases
>
> I want to have a discussion about seat bases. As some of you may know, I
> have a 66 Squareback. I was wondering if there is a difference in seat
> bases
> between the different years?
>
> I am asking because my seats do not like to lock in place. I don't know if
> the locking "claws" that steady the tracks are....mates. I am about to
> install interior carpet, which will mean taking out the seats. Because of
> their want to either move without warning or not move when you want them
> to,
> I want to remedy my seats when putting everything back together..
>
> The seat release cable, that the door activates, works on both sides of the
> car. I currently have it connected and functioning on the passenger side.
> On the driver's side, It does not seem to adjust to a point where it will
> function.
>
> What I want to know is, where is this cable supposed to mount onto the seat
> base? Right now, on the passenger side, I have the little hook held tight
> by
> the wing nut on the seat base and the seat release works as it should when
> the door is open. I cannot use the wing nut on the driver's side seat base
> because the cable is too long. When the cable is pulled to where it would
> affect the release hook, I am about 2 inches past the wing nut. I do not
> have enough adjustment to get it to work.
>
> These two issues I have with my seat have cause me to think I may not have
> the correct seat bases for a 66 in my car. I could just be crazy and need
> some guidance from one of the gentlemen on the board with more experience
> than I have.  If you would like me to post some pictures, please let me
> know
> what pictures would help most and I will go snap them.
>
> Adam
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