rear seat pan differences

[jpnovak]

I am just looking for clarification in sheet metal dimensions. I think the rear seat pan segments were narrowed (wider tunnel) in 1972 for the change to a 915 transmission. This also corresponds to the change in sheet metal stampings on the rear deck.

The question involves obtaining sheet metal cuts from a 74 for replacement onto a SWB car. I am thinking they will not fit. obviously they can be made to fit but that might be more difficult than installing the correct parts.

Can someone confirm? Thanks.

[merbesfield]

I have a 68 912 SWB. I just received newly pressed seat pans, which are not on the market yet and can tell you they do not fit my car. I am not sure what they were intended to fit as I have not talked to the seller/manufacturer yet. I can tell you they are about two inches too narrow. As you mention, they can be made to fit, but they are definitely not the same as my SWB car.

[Alan.uk]

Hi,

You are right the change in 72 means it is not a direct fit, ie removing the rear pans and bulk head from 72- car will not fit directly into a pre -72 car. Granted it can be made to fit but it not a direct fit.

We have done this for a customer, but the other way round- ie a SWB rear pans and rear bulk head in the LWB 72- shell.

eg:

Pans taken out of a 72 shell


SWB ones then in the car



and after e-coat





I hope this helps

Alan