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| Author: | Firefirey [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Original Mini Classic Recliner Seat in Australia |
Hi Would anybody have any info on this subject. Could you purchase a classic recliner seat in Australia in the 60's or 70's for a mini or Cooper S. If so would that have UK Trim on the seat or Australian Trim? If so would anybody have some photo's Regards Pete. |
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| Author: | Kennomini [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:53 am ] |
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Australian seats only folded forwards it was the UK Rover minis (my guess late 70's to mid 80's) that received factory seats that had a reclining feature. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:54 am ] |
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I was into the Mini scene back then and no, local cars never had the option. All we got were fixed seats, but the cops had theirs modded slightly for more rear squab angle. Recliners were no doubt available in UK, but I don't recall seeing any for sale here. John Smidt was involved with Mini Kingdom back then, his memory may be better than mine. 
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:13 am ] |
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Yeah i`m pretty sure "Restall" (UK) did a recliner but i think the rear side pockets are a bit intrusive |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:00 pm ] |
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There was a reclining seat for the MIni in the UK as an optional extra. Here's a picture taken from the MK1-Forum on the same subject. I can post the page from the UK Mini parts catalogue showing an exploded view of the components if you are interested (it has a slightly different reclining handle to the one in the picture). I'm not aware there were any aftermarket ones in Australia. 
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| Author: | winabbey [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:07 pm ] |
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... and the works rally Minis from the 1960's had a recliner on the passenger side so the driver could have a snooze on transports between special stages. |
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| Author: | origmini [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 1:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Reclining Seats |
I have a pair . At present they are in the bowels of the shed. From memory, I believe they had a Mk 1 seat and vinyl pattern. Not sure if this was original covering. Last time I looked they were in excellent condition. If time permits and they are easily accessible,I'll see if I can take some pics. |
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| Author: | MattE [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 1:34 pm ] |
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This might help: http://www.newtoncomm.co.uk/cars/classi ... ducts-206/ Seems to indicate that the poms got a recliner option on their new cars and that this replica is true to the original? Matt |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 2:14 pm ] |
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MattE wrote: Seems to indicate that the poms got a recliner option on their new cars and that this replica is true to the original?
That's the same style as the one in the UK Mini parts catalogue - i.e. with the seat back becoming narrower towards the top. Also with the 'plastic' recliner handle that looks a bit like the plastic Mini door handle only larger. I'll scan the page and post it here later when I have time. |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 2:24 pm ] |
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Here's the parts list pages: 
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| Author: | winabbey [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:38 pm ] |
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Some photos of a recliner another member asked me to post. Will let him follow up if he so wishes. 
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| Author: | John Smidt [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:40 pm ] |
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You could have Your seats modified to become a recliner back in the Day But they were Not fitted at the factory I THINK Canopy Industries Did a conversion, BuT I am not sure I have only seen about 8 conversions in over 40 Years I should Have said Not fitted at The factory in Australia As TK has Rightly said they were an option in The Uk |
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| Author: | TK [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:04 pm ] |
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UK had factory recliner option in the 60's, we never did. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:48 pm ] |
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John Smidt wrote: You could have Your seats modified to become a recliner back in the Day
But they were Not fitted at the factory I THINK Canopy Industries Did a conversion, BuT I am not sure I have only seen about 8 conversions in over 40 Years I should Have said Not fitted at The factory in Australia As TK has Rightly said they were an option in The Uk Arrrrrrgh....its on the tip of my tongue! 
Ummmm....Lay-Back, LayBack or Lay Back is the company I was thinking of...they were huge! |
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| Author: | Firefirey [ Tue Apr 30, 2013 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Mini Classic Recliner Seat in Australia |
Hi Thanks for all the feedback on the classic recliner seats. Some I had never seen and it's interesting to learn more of what was made in Australia for the mini I guess if I recover the seat with UK Trim then it will be some what original. I had thought of getting some Mk 2 Australian trim made to keep in matching with the rear seat. Regards Peter |
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