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MG MGA - Seat base

Looking at fabricating the seat base per Barney's plans.
Why does the metal pan have to be from perforated metal?
Not sure where to source it.(Ontario)
Art Pearse

Art,

These and others are often listed on eBay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MGA-MG-seat-base-basket-screen-aluminum-PAIR-New-/370479857421?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item564251ff0d . I assume the perforations are to allow air to escape the cushion when one sits down. My metal bases are also in bad shape. Let me know what you end up doing about replacement.

PS - finally got the cylinder head you sent me rebuilt and reinstalled. With Barney's advice I also got the timing gremlins ironed out. Thanks a bunch!

John

jjb Backman

When you sit in a wet seat you will soon realise why the metal is perforated!!
Barry
Barry Gannon

Barry, that makes sense! John, glad it worked out OK, no cracks etc.
Art Pearse

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MGA-MG-wood-seat-base-New-Roadster-Coupe-RH-Pass-/230576880945?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35af73fd31
I bought some from this guy in Canon City CO through E-Bay. They are great fitting parts Cheap and easy.

R J Brown

This thread was discussed on 04/02/2011

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