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I have a 1983 4/4 four seater fitted with Restall seats, I would like to change the front seats for more "modern " comfortable seats at a realistic price, is there anybody out there who can recommend a suitable alternative.I am not fussy on these weird looking seats from cobra etc, they might look OK in Golfs or cars driven by certain motor journalists but not in a Morgan. I know I'm restricted by width and that they must be able to recline and tip, as I said any suggestion would be most grateful.
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The only alternative I can think of would be the more modern seats fitted to the post-2000 4-seaters, but I can't see them being very cheap.
Most aftermarket seats are too wide for Morgans, and you'd probably have to lose the recline/tilt.
You could try visiting Allon White and having a chat with Shaun Maguire, he'd probably be able to re-upholster your existing seats, and he does a brilliant job.
Tim H.
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Some of the small Alfa Romeo leather seats might fit.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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Try the MGOC. I guess MG Midget ones would fit.
JohnV6
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It will be tight. Even Midget seats are quite wide.
There must be some Morgan seats on line somewhere from a write off.
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Needs to Get Out More!
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Giles. Mogless in Paris.
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I would imagine that some of the racing chaps will have spare seats stacked in the back room.
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Interesting post this as my wife was just saying that the most comfortable seats we ever had in a Morgan were the Restall seats in our first (1976), 4/4. I think that they were Restall, the squab lifted out and the tools and valuables were kept underneath.
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Just Getting Started
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I will very shortly be "producing" in carbon fiber, seats that I made for my +4; The prototype was built specifically for my car they have fore/aft adjustment, no headrest and use my fabricated base for attachment. Modeled after early Alfa Spider for a comfortable touring type rather than the ubiquitous confining "bucket" style.
If there is any interest I can send photos.
Cheers
Barry
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Of course we want pictures.......and HURRY UP!
Nick
Really though, sounds very interesting.
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