Rear 510 Goon Seats

[Jewosh]

Has anyone ever done anything other than the stock bench in the 510 goon? My bench's cushion and springs are shot, and I think it's time to replace it, but I was thinking that possibly, if it could work, some nice individual chairs could be a worthy change.

So, has anyone ever attempted it? Or have advise for or against it?

[Laecaon]

Well my Goon doesnt have a middle seat belt. I was thinking of making the car a 4 seater. Add foam to make it kind of like 2 bucket seats, but level out the middle so it might still be possible to wedge in a 3rd person if needed. Glad Im not the only one thinking of different things to do.

[Jewosh]

Yea, mine doesn't have a middle one either, and honestly, I don't think my suspension could take my stereo system and 3 people in the back, so it's best to limit it to two! :D

I was thinking of totally removing the bench, storing it somewhere of course (it could make a nice couch for my room?) and then bolting in two individual seats. Think there is enough space in there for that? I have 240z seats up front, so I have to figure out what would fit and match those somewhat.

[The Dat-side]

I got these, the guy I bought them from had them in his 510. Here they are in a 2 door, I was going to cut out some foam to fit around the wheel well better. Don't know how they'd work in a wagon. But they're kind of a bucket type.

[Laecaon]

Datside: the wagon has no back brace for a seat like that. The wagon seat folds down, it has a hard metal back with latches at the top on both sides. It could still work, add a back plate and a latch on both sides. I at least want to retain the function of the folding seat.

 

Your seats I believe are out of a mk3 jetta and/or golf. They made K2 versions of those cars.

[The Dat-side]

Yeah, these are the Jetta seats, I was going to paint over the K2 if I ever use these. They have a plastic back. Figured they'd be great for a goon, make it work with the 60/40. I'd just attach them in the sedan so the folding wouldn't work.

[Laecaon]

I may have a spring project, my back seat! Looks like the jetta seat is a good width, and I know you can get matching recaro front seats. Would be awesome to have matching interior!

[The Dat-side]

And I've heard there is a Neon or Celica rear seat that fits too. If it's the 7th gen (1999–2006) Celica they have some pretty sporty front seats too.

[jesusno2]

I pulled the covers off my rear seat on my wagon, and powder coated the seat pans. Then I actually found a old couch I ripped the foam outta the cousions, and restuffed the seat with that and some closed cell foam and put the covers back on.

[Laecaon]

My lower cover is in pieces. Either need to reupholster it or get a different seat.

[Jewosh]

Cool ideas! I have a sub box behind my rear seat so I don't need it to fold down exactly. I was thinking two individual seats, like the front is though. I only have 2 seat belts, and my suspension couldn't take a car of 5 anyways without trouble haha.

[Laecaon]

I was thinking of doing a sub box in mine, but make it with quick disconnect wires so I can remove it and use the cargo space when needed.

[hang_510]

and use the cargo space when needed.

thats what i will be doing. no seat, keep the back as a lid.

[Jewosh]

Yea mine is on a quick disconnect too, I've never had the need to take it out is the thing so far. Just in case. What seats should I do you think? individual seats.

[Laecaon]

So the thing with the seats you want, They like to mount to the ground on rails usually. The Goon has a raised floor where the lower seat is. You need a seat that is low enough that the bottom, when in the car, is as low as or lower than the current bench. Also you will need to make sure it doesnt hit the roof. Grab the seats from a common car, but something sporty, that way it will be easier to grab another set for the front so they all match.

[Jewosh]

yea. i guess its all about measurement at this point. My only problem is that I love my front seats (240z) and theres nothing that technically matches is there?

[The Dat-side]

yea. i guess its all about measurement at this point. My only problem is that I love my front seats (240z) and theres nothing that technically matches is there?

Maybe just something else vinyl?

[Jewosh]

Yea, that or just get some sort of cover for other seats I get.

[hang_510]

i have seats like these...

 

 

i may have to try this :geek:

[Jewosh]

i have seats like these...

 

 

i may have to try this :geek:

 

WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE?!?

[MikeRL411]

My lower cover is in pieces. Either need to reupholster it or get a different seat.

Reupholstering the rear lower seat is probably the simplest and lowest cost option. I reupholstered my bucket seats with the help of an adult school upholstery class, lowest cost way to go and comes with expert advice from the instructor! Instructors are bored with couches so will give you much attention in your project. Back seat cushion is a snap compared to 2 bucket seats. Get material. Lay out on top of seat. Cut with an inch to inch and a half margin. Get welting if needed from fabric store. Sew to foam backing, if you can't get access to an industrial machine, just rotate the wheel on the right by hand. It will take time but the results are superb. Attach to wire frame with hog rings over new jute and foam padding and you are done. I backed up the jute with the thin polyfoam sheeting sold by move yourself store to insert between plates when you pack chinaware.