What seats fit a buggy?

[Bikerndiver]

I finally got my buggy home and I'm ready to send the seats that are in it out to be upholstered. But, before I do that, maybe there are some better seats out in a junkyard that would fit and make things comfier???????

Any suggestions?
Thanks
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1966 Manx clone (possibly a Joe Poty Enterprises) named SANDY. '70 to '73 1300 cc w/1600 DP heads, twin carbs and headers

[Dale M.]

I used PRP Roadster seats (suspension) but then they are not out of a junkyard.... Looks for something with a max width of 19 inches if doing junkyard crawl...
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[rugblaster]

I lucked into the ones I used. A body shop had these front seats out of a Suzuki SUV, if I understood the guy correctly. I had to modify them a bit, but no step for a stepper I think I paid the guy $30.......Very comfy, breathable fabric and cheap.

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[Bikerndiver]

[Luftwagen 2180]

I'm running Miata seats in mine. I've used different seats over the years, I've had the car for52 years now, and I like the Miata seats best. I prefer cloth over leather for those hot summer days! I installed a set of Miata seats in the buggy and pointed them out to a guy at a car show, and he asked me if they were the ones with the speakers in the headrest. B model seats? Three weeks later I had a set with the speakers in them. Sound OK but on the highway with the roof off you can't hear much anyway. I drove the Buggy to Phoenix and back on route 66 when I was 66 and had no back issues, I was surprised! Over 4,000 miles.

[Bikerndiver]

[slayer61]

[Bikerndiver]

[Bikerndiver]

So, I got lucky today..... Well, I got a good deal today. I picked up two Mazda Miata, black leather seats with adjustable lumbar support from a girl who pulled them out of her car to replace them with cloth seats. One of the seats has a small rip....
I'm going to install them in Sandy right away!

It's so good to have the buggy 100' from me rather than 350 miles away! I get to work on her whenever I feel like it now! Well, as long as the grass is mowed, the tomato garden is weeded, the trash is out and the honey-do list is shrinking...LOL
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1966 Manx clone (possibly a Joe Poty Enterprises) named SANDY. '70 to '73 1300 cc w/1600 DP heads, twin carbs and headers

[Bikerndiver]

So, both seats are now installed temporarily. Temporary because they are due at the upholsterer in 3 weeks for a makeover.

But, at least they are in! But, since it's a rain day here, I can't go for a ride and see how they feel. I'm busy tomorrow, so maybe on Tuesday it will be nice enough after work to go for a little ride and see how they feel.

Nice having Sandy at home, not nice having to wait for Mother Nature to give me permission to ride. Sigh
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1966 Manx clone (possibly a Joe Poty Enterprises) named SANDY. '70 to '73 1300 cc w/1600 DP heads, twin carbs and headers

[oprn]

Same thing is happening here. We are getting rain! I will not begrudge mother nature this interlude though as we have had just over 1" of rain in the last 2 days. This is the single largest rainfall since July of last year!

Let 'er rain! I will be happy to wait!
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[brianbernal71]

I picked these seats up from the local pick and pull for $30. From an early 2000s chevy cavalier. Bolted right to the floor. Snug fit, but very comfortable.

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[oprn]

I hesitate to put cloth seats in an open Buggy. Very much more comfortable but not so nice to sit on after a rain!
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[Hot Air]

I used seats out of a Polaris Slingshot . Water proof and comfortable

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[jspbtown]

I always thought something like these were cool

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/EMPI-62-2881-0-Low-...matchtype={match_type}&msclkid=4ca56767ee8a13badf910126e316169a&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SMI%20-%20Shopping%20(CSE)%20(Bing)&utm_term=4577404348790385&utm_content=All%20Products%20(Feb28_2020)

Or Porsche 914 seats

Or Fiero seats with the speakers in the headrest.

[Bikerndiver]