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posted by  turtlejam on  Tue Oct 24 12:19 CST 2017
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I've been trying to remove the factory front seats out of my pv444.I've another set of pv444 seats so I know the rail is riveted to the bottom of the seats.The track screws to the mounts on the floor.There are several screws in the track under the seat with no access to them.Are the seats supposed to slide off the tracks to remove.I've tried sliding them backward off the track with no success.Any and all help needed and appreciated.

Greg








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    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Tue Oct 24 19:59 CST 2017
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    if you decide to change seats as another BB'er suggested, I put electric 850 seats in my '64 544 - easy job. BTW - after you take the sides off 850 seats can be lowered almost 3 inches - you do lose some adjustment. I actually could have saved the side airbags.

    The rule of the junkyard - supply and demand - look for the latest model that they have a lot on hand. Older seats in good shape are dear. I chose cloth seats from a car with the windows intact - they are in great shape.








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    posted by  phonemanjames on  Tue Oct 24 16:07 CST 2017
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    Eric and Dylan are right. I've done it a million times. Ever thought about replacing them with seats that have headrests? I've heard Miata Seats work great with little modification. I've tried the local junk yards, but by the time i get there, the seats have already been removed for me to take measurements. What about the 240 series seats, or are they too wide?








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    posted by  Dylan Berichon on  Tue Oct 24 14:32 CST 2017
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    Slide the seats all the way forward. They will come out!

    The drivers seat can be a bit challenging, but it's not impossible.

    Good luck!
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    http://dylans544.blogspot.com








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    posted by  planetman on  Tue Oct 24 13:45 CST 2017
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    Greg,

    Dude, you were so close.

    The seats are removed by sliding them forward off the tracks, not backwards.

    Good luck!



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    Eric
    Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
    Torrance, CA 90502







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