Started with the opportunity to get a pair of 242 seats
The leather 244 seats wouldn't do this
So I thought, "this shouldn't be too bad..."
After looking things over, decided to move the seat cushions and covers to the 242 frames
Seat bottom went great; transferred the seat heaters, too
Then the work started. Found the seat backs were different sizes (244 seats from 89 Are taller than the 79 242 seats.
244 on left, 242 on right
242 frame on left, 244 on right
All I wanted was this to work!
So I decided to swap seatbacks and transfer the tilt button...
Three bolts per side
And decided to just transfer the mounting too.
Gotta make clearance on the 244 seat back to accept the 242 button plate
And be sure it lines up
Welded on
Ground down the welds and applied some black paint; I know it's not visible, but I want it done right!
Added some extra cushion to the bolsters
And 4 hrs later
Pass seat is done!
Pretty pleased that they tilt and look good too! Took the time to clean up the frame and lube the slides. And Muschi the cat likes 'em too! They should be good for a long time...