1979 spitfire seat

jrbsnow · Post by **jrbsnow** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:50 pm

How do I remove a 1979 Spitfire seat? I need to have it recovered. Any tips? Thanks.

Jack Frost · Post by **Jack Frost** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:57 pm

The bolts are under the tunnel if you lift up the snow flap. Remove them and lift up the back of the seat and pull it off.

jrbsnow · Post by **jrbsnow** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:59 pm

No bolts in the front? Thanks.

Jack Frost · Post by **Jack Frost** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:09 pm

No bolts in the front just two clips. The seat will slide right off after you remove the bolts and lift up the back. If you can get the bolts out. Most of the time they are rusted and don't come out very easy. I always replace the retainer and the bolts with stainless, it makes it much easier to remove in the future.

robtan88 · Post by **robtan88** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:16 pm

Dave. I thought forsure you would have suggested a case of beer, wrecking bar, and a sawzall...l.o.l...... Rob.

Jack Frost · Post by **Jack Frost** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:17 pm

Rob

don't give away my secrets. :lol22:

jrbsnow · Post by **jrbsnow** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:41 pm

Thanks, got it off allready. everything was rusted and rotten. The bolts and retainers just ripped through, and then I cut them off to get them out. Any idea how much it might cost to get the seat redone? It will need new wood and a cover. I want to get a quote from a local upholstry shop tomorrow. Thanks again!