HELP, WTB Sport seat reclining hinge

[Rick Cabell]

I went to install a sport seat this week to find out that the restorer didn't first check the condition of the hinge. Shipping to me worldwide is OK. Attached is a photo. 67-73 are pretty much the same. Hinge for the driver to adjust, and just a pin in a hole on the other side.

[flat6s]

I believe these are similar to the hinges on all the early seats. I can refinish a chrome one like the black one if you'd like. BTW, BMW 2002s used a similar hinge. Try "2002AD", a break yard for early BMWs.

Mike

[platas]

Rick i think i can get you one just like it, will check with the guy tomorrow.

[Soterik]

BTW, BMW 2002s used a similar hinge. Try "2002AD", a break yard for early BMWs.

Mike

I found a set of those, and they don't work...I tried.

[Rick Cabell]

Guys,
Thanks all for the responce!
As Eric said, the chrome hinges will not work! To many holes in the wrong place.
Platas, I'll wait for you.
Thanks, Rick

[flat6s]

Wow, I never tried to interchange these. They do look very similar though. I guess that is how Recaro was able to keep them "unique" for each marque.

Mike

[Carl Bauer]

Are these hinges the same as on 74-80 sport seats? They look pretty similar to mine.

[Soterik]

Yes, they are similar....you need to tap one more hole in the 74+ style to make it work.

Eric

[Rick Cabell]

The 74-77 sport seats have a similar set up. But... those seats have a hinge on each side connected by a internally splined rod. Yes, dimension wise, the hinge is the same, but as Eric said, you would have to add a hole in the lower section, and be spot ON where you drill it or you would have a wasted hinge. Also, if you were to look behind the seat back you would see a splined shaft about a inch long going nowhere. This would not impress a concour judge.