Seat compatibility

[johnvan8]

Hello everyone,
Posted this in the 912 section but wanted to try here as well since this forum probably gets more traffic...
I have a 67 912 and was thinking about putting later seats from a 911 (for better support and headrests). Up to what year seats will bolt in without drilling new holes? Thanks

[deathpunk dan]

Up through 1973 seats should bolt right in. The easiest would be 1974 or later seats and a set of weltmeister seat adapters, which allow the later oem seats to bolt directly to your car's seat mounts. You can find such seats inexpensively.

[HarryD]

Up to 73 will fit but you can make/get a bolt in adapter for later seats.

You can do a search for early Seat adapter in the 911 forum to get more info and ideas on how to proceed.

You should find this thread: Early 911 SC seat adapter template??

[4sd911]

Keep in mind that using the adapters will raise you up higher. Custom adapters can be made to lower the seat.

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by 4sd911

Keep in mind that using the adapters will raise you up higher. Custom adapters can be made to lower the seat.

I think it depends on the seats and adapters. My adapter plates are only about 1/4" thick and the seat bottoms of of later seats are thinner than the stock seats so I actually sit lower than I would with my stock seat.