Alternative seats for my T25

Post by **john gage** » 04 Apr 2008, 17:20

Hi there to any one who can help me put some comfy seats in my T25, 1988 vintage , seats are tired and i"m sure i can fit some nice replacements.

Post by **kevtherev** » 04 Apr 2008, 17:24

Only seats that fit straight in are caravelle or another T25.

however if your willing to fiddle, cut and weld...there are loads

fella by me can refurbish and recover (£250)

Post by **kevtherev** » 04 Apr 2008, 17:25

oh....and welcome to the forum

Post by **windysurfer** » 04 Apr 2008, 17:43

I've got Ford Sierra seats in mine and there is a guide kicking about on how to fit Sabb seats in.

Post by **maxstu** » 04 Apr 2008, 20:42

Hi John,
Welcome to the forum.
As Kev says really...mightily expensive for the top of the range arm rest VW ones. £200 plus.
Have seen Rover, MG, Granada, Jeep all fitted. But all need some mods. Look for a seat with a low flat rail and if you have a swivel base, not too long. Otherwise will catch the door when turning.
Saab seats are very comfy IMHO but also need a bit of modifying. Have a butchers here.
https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/In ... ront_seats
Am fitting mine shortly according to this info. Got mine for 50 quid.
Good luck

Post by **mrhutch** » 05 Apr 2008, 00:34

now then!!

Welcome... you'll end up spending more and staying longer than you ever thought.. it's a bit like hotel California

I've got Audi TT seats in my '88

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oh yes... welding for dummies....

Post by **mrhutch** » 05 Apr 2008, 00:37

ahh just noticed you're in Worcester.. you're 3/4 hour from me and I put mine in using an arc welder!! I've now got a good MIG setup so get yerself some seats with a low rail and i'll weld them for ya.

Post by **mearnsy** » 05 Apr 2008, 06:57

john gage wrote:Hi there to any one who can help me put some comfy seats in my T25, 1988 vintage , seats are tired and i"m sure i can fit some nice replacements.

I bought some velour Saab 95 seats off ebay for £14.99, fitted them last weekend, no welding involved, all you need is long fingers to get the nuts on underneath!

Post by **mearnsy** » 05 Apr 2008, 07:06

john gage wrote:Hi there to any one who can help me put some comfy seats in my T25, 1988 vintage , seats are tired and i"m sure i can fit some nice replacements.

Just seen these in the for sale section

http://archive.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=32550

Post by **bigshape** » 01 May 2008, 10:29

snraem wrote: I bought some velour Saab 95 seats off ebay for £14.99, fitted them last weekend, no welding involved, all you need is long fingers to get the nuts on underneath!

i just 'won' some 2001 9-5 seats from ebay - do they not need the runners re-positioning as with the 9000 seats then? that would be a nice bonus!

any pics?

Post by **CycloneMike** » 01 May 2008, 17:34

I've been finishing off fitting these today.
[IMG:480:640]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh74 ... 008279.jpg[/img]
They're out of an MG (Rover200), bought for £25 then took em round me mums who helped me re cover them. Well I took them apart and she did the sewing.
The MG brackets were drilled off and then the runners bolted directly onto the van seat box. (after removing the VW runners) Very comfy and still load of head room for me even at 6'3".

Post by **jammcd649** » 02 May 2008, 17:57

Saab Leathers out of a 9000 are going in mine tomorrow.... mmm comfy!!!

Post by **wasserleaker** » 03 May 2008, 22:56

the std 'pilot' type caravelle seats with the folding armrests, which go for ridiculous money on e-bay, in my opinion, are very over rated, and are not actually that comfy, unless you're a short4rse, i know because my carat has them in as std. at 5ft11, i find the armrests too low, (although the better models were adjustable) a bulge on the seats at the top of my back uncomfortable, and the headrest positions not too good, the audi seats pictured here look a good bet, tho.

Post by **jammcd649** » 04 May 2008, 19:56

Here's mine...

[IMG:768:1024]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa14 ... CT0424.jpg[/img]

Post by **Snag20** » 18 May 2008, 08:31

Im in the process of fitting electric leather seats from a Granada Scorpio in mine. Nice flat base and a seperate subframe should make fitting easier. Nearly the same width base as original Caravelle seats. Going to fit them onto hame turned spacers to clear the original vw runners. If too high then will have to remove the original runners from seat boxes. lots of spot weld drilling out then !!!

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