[T3] Let's Talk Seat Bases

[Craigs List]

"There's no difference in those until the 1972 modifications, which don't
fit the earlier models."

Are you saying that seat bases from 72 on won't physically fit in early
cars, or are you saying that the movement mechanism is different? If it is
the movement mech, that might be my problem.

"the little hook on the cable end fits in a hole in the seat-back release
hook"

This is correct. I have the little hook on the end of the cable in the seat
release. What I am having trouble with is a place to mont the cable itself.
I will snap some pictures in a few minutes and post them up.

"When removing the seats, there's a spring to press down to allow the seats to
come off forwards."

Yes sir. I have had them out already. I do still have the plastic tracks in
place. The passenger seat seams wedged onto the track. The drivers' seat
comes right out.

Form Mike. "Tram takes off the 66-67 cables that rarely work correctly
anymore. "

Believe it or not, both of my cables and mechanisms are fully functional.
As long as I can figure out where to attach the cable on the drivers' side.
It is good to know that the cables are the same part number for either side.

Thanks for the tips so far.

Adam


On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 4:49 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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