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MG MG Y Type - YT rear seat base

Hi all
As my YT does not have original seats, I am trying to determine if I could modify my rear seat base to conform with a YT seat.

My seat base has curved front corners and a cut-out over the rear diff.

Can someone please take a couple of photos of their YT rear seat showing the front corners (and underneath frame) and the seat cushion base as a whole (out of car). I have been through my numerous photos but none show these areas.

thank you
Stuart
Stuart Duncan

I will try to get some on here tomorrow for you Stuart. Meanwhile do you have access to a copy of Let there be Ys? If so there is a good section in there to read while you wait for me to get home and take some pictures.

Paul
Paul Barrow

Yes, I have a CD copy of LTBYs and have read the section on seats a number of times.

Off topic - I went to visit a fellow Y owner here on the Gold Coast who is restoring a Y, now 2 tone Maroon and white. He has organised for his seats to be re-upholstered by a retired Upholsterer for $1500 Aus, with him supplying material. Sample work looks good.

Stuart
Stuart Duncan

Hi Paul,
You hnow I have the same question as Stuart for the rear seat of my YT.
Can you send me the same photos also?

Thanks
Frank
FVD Van Duyse

Does this work for you?

A = 41 inches
B = 4 1/2 inches
C = 22 inches
D = 1 3/4 inches
E = 16.5 inches
F = 6 inches

I am not a professional upholsterer so measurements are approximate and should be scaled so that the seat back fits the gap!

Paul

Paul Barrow

Does this work for you?

G = 20 1/2inches
H = 4 1/2 inches

All other measurements are similar to the Seat Back above.

I am not a professional upholsterer so measurements are approximate and should be scaled so that the seat back fits the gap!

Paul

Paul Barrow

Paul, thank you very much for the photos and measurements.
Just wondering is the rear of the seat base straight or indented in the middle where is sits over the diff.

Stuart
Stuart Duncan

Stuart

I will forward 3 fotots, regarding the "making of" the Innards of the rear spring cushion. I was partially using the springs of a YA/YB rear seat cushion and made up the top and bottom frames, using edge wire.

Cheers
Anton Piller, YT 4220

Anton Piller

Here comes picture No. 2
Regards
Anton

Anton Piller

And Nr. 3
Cheers
Anton

Anton Piller

Hi all,

Thanks for the fotos, It will help me a lot.
Frank
FVD Van Duyse

Anton, many thank yous for the photos. They have answered many of my questions. Rob Snell has also sent me photos by email.

Stuart
Stuart Duncan

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