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Seat tracks and seats?

FM Former Member
I was talking to an old friend today about making my seats move forward for Teresa's benefit. Now that we have a garage, I could do that sort of thing pretty well at the house, and not have to worry about a long-term plan for leaving it somewhere overnight.
Since I'm about to undertake a few other cosmetic jobs, I thought I'd ask about folks' experiences with seats and rail systems.
My friend suggested looking into the seat tracks from an MGB or a Fiero. Either system would elevate the seats an inch or so off the floor, and the Fiero tracks apparently have an elevation adjustment to them also. I have no experience with either one.
What other suggestions are there for comfort and forward-to-rear adjustable seats which could be mounted to a flat floor? And where would a fella come up with some used MGB seats in the vacinity of Baltimore?
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FM Former Member
I was talking to an old friend today about making my seats move forward for Teresa's benefit. Now that we have a garage, I could do that sort of thing pretty well at the house, and not have to worry about a long-term plan for leaving it somewhere overnight.
Since I'm about to undertake a few other cosmetic jobs, I thought I'd ask about folks' experiences with seats and rail systems.
My friend suggested looking into the seat tracks from an MGB or a Fiero. Either system would elevate the seats an inch or so off the floor, and the Fiero tracks apparently have an elevation adjustment to them also. I have no experience with either one.
What other suggestions are there for comfort and forward-to-rear adjustable seats which could be mounted to a flat floor? And where would a fella come up with some used MGB seats in the vacinity of Baltimore?
Jack CrosbyJack CrosbyHot Springs, AR, VS RabyTypeIV
Cory---
I just removed my VS seats and tracks to install new carpet and got a good look at them. They are simple, solid and should be trouble free---plus inexpensive. As far as the seats, I replaced the original bottom cushions with ones form a Porsche 914 and now have super comfortable seats.

I tried the M G / Miata route without success. I also purchased
Porsche ones from a 914; the rusted and broken tracks (which is all thats out there) along with the cushions. When I tried the bottom seat cushions in my VS seat shells I knew I immediateled solved my quest for better seats. Then I sold the rest of the 914 ones sans bottom cushions.

Used VS seats would be the way to go if you can locate some from your post.

Good luck!
B bvandeursen
Cory...before installing your seat tracks, experiment with adding wooden wedges beneath them. I made wedges about 12-14" long and about 1-1/2" high at the forward end. This way, as a shorter person moves the seat forward, they also raise their poition in the car. It also provides you with a bit more tilt to your seat and seat back, keeping your head just a bit lower and a bit more below the windshield frame. I used VS seats and tracks.
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