WTB Opera Coupe or Victoria RF Seat

[J.H.Boland]

Looking to purchase a right front folding seat for an opera coupe or victoria.This seat is smaller than a driver's seat and folds up under the dash to access the rear seat.I need it for a 1925 Buick Standard 4 passenger coupe but many models used a similar seat (see photos 1st is what I'm looking for,2nd is my interior). Upholstery condition not important.

Thanks.Jim

[hidden_hunter]

The Cadillac used a similar design around the early 1920’s

[kbeach]

1926 through 1928 Stutz used the same design. I have looked for one for my 28 Victoria without success. Please let me know should you find two. 

[Mark Gregory]

Since you live in Ontario , Canada why not try posting an ad in the   Old Auto's   a Canadian publication . You would be surprised at some of the parts that come up for sale .

 

http://oldautos.ca/

[J.H.Boland]

8 hours ago, Mark Gregory said:

Since you live in Ontario , Canada why not try posting an ad in the   Old Auto's   a Canadian publication . You would be surprised at some of the parts that come up for sale .

 

http://oldautos.ca/

 

I don't subscribe to Old Autos but that's a good idea.I just did.

Jim

[Mark Gregory]

Hello Jim ,

This is not exactly like your seat but could you use one of these ?

Thanks , Mark

[Mark Gregory]

 

[Joe in Canada]

On ‎22‎/‎07‎/‎2017 at 8:35 PM, hidden_hunter said:

The Cadillac used a similar design around the early 1920’s

Cadillac continued into the 1930s with those type of seats also. Dick Shappy was restoring a 1931 Cadillac 12 cyl same body style. He was also missing the front seats for his car and I had all of my  parts and seats. We made a deal I sent him photos of the brackets for the tilting mechanism and his shop was to sent me pictures of the trunk lock striker. After waiting a couple of weeks after sending my pictures a second time as the first set would not open they said. I asked where the striker picture was coming. Their reply was the trunk was locked and they could not open it. I know where a set of seats are so if interested pm me as I will not post an answer here.

Edited August 7, 2017 by Joe in Canada (see edit history)

[hidden_hunter]

1 hour ago, Joe in Canada said:

Cadillac continued into the 1930s with those type of seats also. Dick Shappy was restoring a 1931 Cadillac 12 cyl same body style. He was also missing the front seats for his car and I had all of my  parts and seats. We made a deal I sent him photos of the brackets for the tilting mechanism and his shop was to sent me pictures of the trunk lock striker. After waiting a couple of weeks after sending my pictures a second time as the first set would not open they said. I asked where the striker picture was coming. Their reply was the trunk was locked and they could not open it. I know where a set of seats are so if interested pm me as I will not post an answer here.

 

Doing better than me, I didn't even get a response when I emailed him asking if he had any spares for a type 61

 

My mechanism seems to have been repaired at some stage but collapses backwards too far  - do you know what's supposed to hold the seat up?

[Joe in Canada]

13 hours ago, hidden_hunter said:

 

Doing better than me, I didn't even get a response when I emailed him asking if he had any spares for a type 61

 

My mechanism seems to have been repaired at some stage but collapses backwards too far  - do you know what's supposed to hold the seat up?

Hope this helps you but this is a 1930 Cadillac and may be different than your car but same principle. I just noticed the bolts are coming loose from moving the seat and  will have to get out the light grade lock tight. I have the original front castings and can arrange for Mike Butters to make you new ones if they fit your car . The bolt goes through the bracket and screws into the bottom of your seat so they have to be the same bolt pattern. Your car may be missing the rod that runs along the side of the seat that folds the back legs when in the raised position. The casting at the front of the seat is the weak point and the side rod may have may have broken off as my original did.

 As for doing better than you I think not. I went through the trouble of emailing him the info two times plus calling the secretary long distance to confirm the pictures were ok and talked to the shop fellow confirming that the info was what they needed. But then having to call back and then being told they could not open the trunk to give me my info. I do not think I would use them for any work restoration work if they are not capable of opening a trunk. I would rather have not got a response from them also like you.

Edited August 8, 2017 by Joe in Canada (see edit history)

[J.H.Boland]

I'm considering two different seats online.Can anyone tell me for sure what either seat originally came out of ?