Converting from parcel shelf to back seats

[pi5tolpete]

I have a (factory?) parcel shelf in a 1991 black and tan c2 cab. I wish to convert it to have back seats again. What parts do I need to source to complete the conversion? Where best to get the parts? Used is ok with me. Would consider selling or trading the parcel shelf to fund the conversion

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Pics.

[pi5tolpete]

[pirahna]

Post this on the Rennlist 993 section, you will get someone to trade immediately.

[ilko]

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you can't just unbolt the rear seat delete and bolt the seats in its place.

There is no connector on top of the hump for the rear seat backs to attach to and there are no threaded bolt holes for the seat belt receptacles. It is doable but requires a lot of work and a TIG welder.

[pi5tolpete]

I plan to remove the parcel shelf over the winter months this year, and see what I need to do the job. The previous owner said he had the car in to a reputable Porsche garage in Toronto, and requested them to check if everything was there. They said it was, but not sure what "it" was referring to.
I appreciate the comments on this conversion. I am aware that this option is highly sought after, and I was not intending to give it away. One option I have is to hang onto it and see if I ever want to reconvert. But the justification to the family and purse string-tightener was to have a "family car", hense the 911 over the boxter or cayman.
Peter

[jstyer]

Very very interested in this... and I have seats to trade. PM SENT!

[briefescape]

Originally Posted by ilko

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you can't just unbolt the rear seat delete and bolt the seats in its place.

There is no connector on top of the hump for the rear seat backs to attach to and there are no threaded bolt holes for the seat belt receptacles. It is doable but requires a lot of work and a TIG welder.

I know for a fact this is correct and no reputable shop will want to do the conversion due to the liability to safety of seat belts anchors . That is my experience on a 993 cab . Somebody wanted to do exact same thing buy rear seats to replace the rear seat delete . Story short he switch the car and his family lives happily ever after .

Cheers Guy

[group911@aol.co]

Originally Posted by ilko

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you can't just unbolt the rear seat delete and bolt the seats in its place.

There is no connector on top of the hump for the rear seat backs to attach to and there are no threaded bolt holes for the seat belt receptacles. It is doable but requires a lot of work and a TIG welder.

Assuming you want to anchor your kids in, as noted above, there are the mounting plates for the seat belts that need to be installed in addition to the center pivot point for the back seats.
I've done them before and it's doable without much hassle. The parts can be separated from a donor car.

[pi5tolpete]

I have the shelf removed and found that I have both seat belt mounts installed. I'm looking into the center pivot for the seat backs, but am wondering what can be done for the outer pivots.