Identify seat reclining mechanism?

[Arne]

Can anyone tell me what year these seat recliners would have originally come on? They were in my late '71 parts car (4/71). I think I'll put them in my Series 1, even though they're not really correct, because they seem much more convenient.

[Carl Beck]

Can anyone tell me what year these seat recliners would have originally come on? They were in my late '71 parts car (4/71). I think I'll put them in my Series 1, even though they're not really correct, because they seem much more convenient.

Hi Arne:

I don't know what year that set came on - but that type was introduced on the Series II 240-Z's, begining production 01/71. They are much more convenient for sure.

FWIW,

Carl B.

Clearwater, FL USA

http://Zhome.com

[Arne]

Thanks, Carl. Thats kind of what I thought. So they were probably the originals for the car I'm parting out.

[Zup]

Nice find already Arnie!! :classic:

An intact mechanism cover for the driver's side seat-back adjuster---pretty scarce to find in good shape if the screw mounting tabs aren't boogered!!!

Someone from this site was going to reproduce those covers, and got a good number of responses to the idea, but it kinda fizzled out. I don't know what became of it.

I agree that the lever type adjuster is a whole lot easier and more convenient--beats the heck out of the knob type.

[Alex 240Z]

I have the knob ones which are frozen any suggestions on how to get them to turn ?????

[Arne]

Nice find already Arnie!! :classic:

An intact mechanism cover for the driver's side seat-back adjuster---pretty scarce to find in good shape if the screw mounting tabs aren't boogered!!!

Someone from this site was going to reproduce those covers, and got a good number of responses to the idea, but it kinda fizzled out. I don't know what became of it.

I agree that the lever type adjuster is a whole lot easier and more convenient--beats the heck out of the knob type.

I actually have both sides. The mouting tabs on the covers are - of course - broken, but I have an idea or two on that. If it works I'll take pictures and share.

[Zup]

Been thinking about that for mine as well Arnie.

Epoxy as become my friend for so many repairs to plastic.

I was mulling triming up a nearly destroyed one to fashion tabs---a few fabric hole re-inforcement circles used for hole punched paper----and judicious use of my friend mentioned above. It might work. :nervous:

Please do let us know your thoughts and methods when you get to it.