Identity of seats

[techweenie]

I'm ignorant about 356s. I was advised that these are 60/61 T5 seats. But that was on a 911 forum. And although everything you see on the Internet is true, I would appreciate input from the 356 community on these.

My friend bought them with a '65 911 and someone had written "65 Porche"[sic] on the hinge.

[Etarga]

At2 or T5b

[techweenie]

Thank you for the super prompt response. Is there a way to distinguish which they are?

[Etarga]

those are for a A (t2) or B (T5)

[Matt Monson]

How do you know?
I have the same question since my '67 came with what I was told are late B seats.

[oildrip]

There is a good picture article on the 356 Registry that identifies seat back hinges which should help. You can find it here:

Seat Back Hinge Types

[techweenie]

Thank you for the tip! These are T5 seats according to the hinge chart, because the release knob is perpendicular to the hinge travel. Good to know!

[Etarga]

911 seats have the sliders further apart and will not work in a 356 (and vice versa) without some heavy modifications.

T2/T5 seats are different - slider release is A, seat back is AT2, T5, T6, C. Some other small differences but the slider release in the first pic is a dead givaway. Pretty sought after seats too I may add.

[GWN]

The seat rails are for a 356 A car. The B has different shaped rails. Can see it from the latch that releases the seat. Not from a 65. Has to be 1959 or older.