Looking to buy a pair of black cloth seats with Porsche script.

 

I have a full set, front and rear. There is also this set of fronts on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/13497937922...cAAOSw1uBl9F38

 

Hi, Thanks for the reply, the ones on eBay are in Sarasota and I'm in Toronto so the shipping would be $$$. Please send me pics of the ones you have; Buffalo I can drive to pick up.

 

Obviously I have made no attempt at cleaning these. I was thinking $250 for the rear set, and $250 for each front seat, that way if you can find a single seat in better condition you don't have to buy both of mine. Also to note, the passanger side seat rail has an issue near the rear bolt hole where it looks like the previous owner was unable to remove the bolt but you can buy new rails realtively inexpensive.

 

The request lacks specificity but should be noted these are early seats and do not directly fit a 968.

 

I assumed because he posted in both 944 forums and not the 968 forum he would be looking for 944/924 seats. These are from my 1987 924S.

 

The seats would go into a 968, and I figured there might be some difference in the mounting but something I could work around. But maybe I should research that a bit more.....

 

The inside seat belt anchor point design of the 968 (and late 944 models) utilizes the seat frame assembly to transfer the potential seat belt load to the chassis.
The early seat design is not part of the seat belt anchoring system. What this means is that with an early seat installed, the 968 chassis will have no inner seat belt mounting point.

 

Gage, Can you be more specific on what you mean my "late 944 models"? I ask because I just looked at my 1988 944 and its anchors are also on the tunnel as is my 1987 924S.

 

I believe the seat belt anchor design change was implemented in the 85.2, oval dash change. The 924S maintained the early 944 seat design with the addition of a secondary rail locking mechanism.
I'd be interested to see a photo of the tunnel mounted anchor point on your 88 944 as I don't know that I've seen such an example, you never know with Porsche though.

 

Gage, you were right, my 88 has the seatbelts attached to the seat lower. I stand corrected and learned something new today. Thanks Gage!
Now that brings up an interesting thought, why would it be better to be strapped to the seat vs the tunnel? Maybe more prone to bolt shear on the tunnel?

 

Ultimately, we are still anchored to the chassis. I expect the reasons to attach the latch end of the belt to the seat are matters of user convenience, comfort and possibly injury reduction due to better belt positioning. With the buckle always in the same relative position to the seat, there is a more universal fit regardless of fore / aft seat position.

 

I just listed a somewhat decent set on Craigslist.... but in Vancouver.
These have the rail mounted seat belt receptacles.

Here is the ad: https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...769472438.html

The seats have SOLD. Local buyer with a 944.