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alolympic South East Posts: 1,809	Hinged front seat frames - where can I get one?alolympic @alolympic
	Nov 13, 2010 12:32:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hey Guys, hoping you can help. I have fixed back bucket seats fitted to my Triumph. I am quite keen to try and fit the passenger seat to a different frame, one that can hinge forward to provide access to the back. The seat back doesn't tilt forward, but, because it is a low back seat, there will enough space for the whole seat to pivot forward if the frame allows it. Anyone know where I find a seat frame that will hinge forward? I can hopefully use the original sliders and just secure a frame to it.
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popuptoaster Probably posted too much Posts: 10,001	Hinged front seat frames - where can I get one?popuptoaster @popuptoaster
	Nov 13, 2010 12:38:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	i think you'll have to make one as they are not legal in cars after '73 i think so no demand really, early Mk1 escorts had them and theres probably a lot that get thrown out due to the amount tha get modified. to be hnest though its just a loop of metal that goes around the front bar on the seat and bolts down, not hard to make your own.
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waveman1500 Posted a lot Posts: 3,743	Hinged front seat frames - where can I get one?waveman1500 @waveman1500
	Nov 13, 2010 12:47:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I would say it would be best not to fiddle around with seat mountings and just remove the back seat so that it can't be used. Lighter weight and no more access issues! Plus you don't have to give your mates a lift home from the pub. Win win! Seriously though, there are very serious safety issues involved in tampering with seat mountings. I'm not sure about the UK but in Oz any non-factory seat or mounting has to have an engineer's certificate to be legal, so you might get into trouble fabricating up your own mountings.
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jasonj Part of things Posts: 220	Hinged front seat frames - where can I get one?jasonj @jasonj
	Nov 13, 2010 13:08:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Is this the sort of thing you are looking for..?? www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Performance/Seats_&_Accessories/Seat_Mounting_Frames/Sparco_Tilt_Forward_Bracket/2012/0/17181
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popuptoaster Probably posted too much Posts: 10,001	Hinged front seat frames - where can I get one?popuptoaster @popuptoaster
	Nov 13, 2010 13:19:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	jesus look at the price, MAKE ONE!
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composimmonite Posted a lot Posts: 4,681	Hinged front seat frames - where can I get one?composimmonite @composimmonite
	Nov 13, 2010 13:22:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The tilt locking mechanism on the dual seats in a lot of Transit type van might be worth looking at for a DIY adaptation. Paul H


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