Long distance period rally seats

[goodwoodweirdo]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for replacement seats for my Healey 3000 .. I would like a high back or head rest and they'll need to be comfortable, ideally something that looks period, FIA approved would be a big plus..

Any suggestions..

cheers
Matt

[Jon Brown]

How about the Cobra Classic RS:

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/historic-...

Very comfortable and the headrest is adjustable. I have one wrapped up in my garage if you want to save a few pounds as its no longer required. Only a year old.

[velocemitch]

I find the Ridgard RS4's I have in my Alfa very supportive and comfortable. They aren't FIA approved though, I'm not sure you would find many really comfortable FIA seats, not at a reasonable price anyway. Do you really need that, what events do you do?.

Here's a link to Ridgard.

http://www.ridgardseats.co.uk/PRODUCTS_RS4.html

[GTRene]

look here...
lots of nice classic seats most types, handy to see what you like or not>>

http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/historic-retro-class...

[dartissimus]

Proper period seats can only be Restall, who are still going and will completely refurb old ones.
Expect to pay about £1200 for a pair, but you'll have to compete with the Mini brigade to get them.

[skirk]

You could try this compant ...they seem to do a good range of period seats ...not cheap though

http://www.classiccarseats.com

regards
Steve

[AJAX50]

It's a problem getting a comfortable seat for a Healey. It does depend on how tell you are. I'm 6'2'' and find a standard set too high. If your car is a late BJ8 then you'll find that there is a large metal cube covering the radius arm mounting that stops the seat going fully back, this may make the fitting of a special seat difficult. A way to solve most of the problems is to buy a new back plate for the standad seat, get it welded to the seat base frame to make it very rigid. Make a foam cushion to fit into the base without using the standard metal seat swab support, it just sit on the floor. Get the whole lot reupholstered professionally with suitable supports for your back etc.

[goodwoodweirdo]

thanks for the links... I'll take a look, problem is the driver is 5 foot nothing and has the wheel on her lap...

So looks like it will be trail and error...

cheers
Matt

[velocemitch]

Wow, good on her for handling a Big Healey.

Not Pat Moss is she?