Custom Early style Sport Seats

[kstar]

I just spent a while browsing the historical 'sport seat' posts on this board . . . and have a question:

Is it possible to rebuild the standard early 911 Recaro seat into a facsimile of the early Recaro sport seat?

The Early 911S Registry classifieds has a listing for a pair of freshly rebuilt (Autos Int'l) early sport seats for $2500!

Just wondering if a shop like Autos Int'l could transform my standard seats in my '72 to sport seats.

Anyone?

Best,

Kurt

[marc weintraub]

Not likely... at least not for a reasonable price. The frames and adjustment mechanisms are totally different.

[kstar]

Marc:

I'm not after a perfect match to exactly replicate the originals, just a similar look and 'support'.

Seems like with different bolsters and cushions put in the right places it might be possible.

Of course, maybe I am just dreaming . . . again!

Best,

Kurt

[campbellcj]

Kurt,

As was mentioned, the stock and sport seats --- and in fact the bases as well -- are *completely* different. Only the headrests are compatible.

I think you're better off picking up one of the repros discussed in the other recent threads. Unless the bottom really falls out of the market, I doubt you will find usable (read: complete but ugly/thrashed) factory sport seats for less than $900/pair. You should be able to get a brand new set of repro RSR-style seats for less than that.

Cheers,

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Chris C.
73 914 2.0
70 911E Targa
campbell.chris@gte.net