BigDawgV8
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 09:08 PM |
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Need to Make Passenger Seat Quick Release?!
Hi All,
I need some ideas/suggestions from you good people.
I have a lot of un-used space behind the passenger seat (including the battery!) which I can't practically use at the moment.
To access the space I need to add a 'door' to the bulk-head and make the passenger seat quickly and easily removeable whilst keeping it
safe and MOT'able.
Any ideas on how to make the seat removeable with minimum fuss?
Thanks as usual.
Martin
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 09:15 PM |
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All I could think when i read your title was the Aston Martin DB5 ejector seat!!! LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUG1GexVz2k
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Charlie_Zetec
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 09:20 PM |
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Could you not make it pivot/fold forward using the mechanism from an older 4 seated 3 door coupe/hatchback? I've seen it before, but can't
for the life of me remember the male/model of vehicle.... :s
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
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BigDawgV8
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 09:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Charlie_Zetec
Could you not make it pivot/fold forward using the mechanism from an older 4 seated 3 door coupe/hatchback? I've seen it before, but can't
for the life of me remember the male/model of vehicle.... :s
I had considered that but due to the available space I wouldn't gain much.
I would prefer to move it right out the way!
Thanks
Martin
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norfolkluego
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 09:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Charlie_Zetec
Could you not make it pivot/fold forward using the mechanism from an older 4 seated 3 door coupe/hatchback? I've seen it before, but can't
for the life of me remember the male/model of vehicle.... :s
My old Mini had one as did my old Mark 1 Escort (oh how I wish I'd kept that car)
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austin man
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 09:25 PM |
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would a mechanism similar to the quick release on a bike wheel be an option they lock with a cam action
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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RazMan
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 09:35 PM |
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I also have a lot of otherwise unused space behind the seats so both of my seats hinge forwards using a simple frame which mounts under the seat and a
rudimentary sprung draw bolt to hold it closed at the back. It is surprisingly strong and easy to use - also passed SVA without issue. Behind my seats
I have got my battery, electric water pump controller, two 5" speakers (the other two are in the footwells  ) and a full tool roll!
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 09:40 PM |
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Aren't the rear seats in 2CVs removeable? I don't know what sort of mechanism they used.
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