Intro and need for BJ8 help

[carpoor]

Not much of a forum poster but lurk about this site quite a bit. Been involved with a couple of dozen LBCs since college (40 years ago!). TRs, MGs, Jags and Healeys. Currently I have a '68 V6 resto modded MGB, a '64 Daimler (MK2) sedan as well as a basket case BJ8. The Healey was purchased mid-restoration where the previous owner had invested in a very high end body and paint job - only to have to abandon it at that point.
Since new floors were installed as part of the restoration they were not drilled for the seat frame mounts. I need the dimensions of the hole locations in some manner that would make sense - like from the rear vertical panel just in front of the rear seat and from the driveshaft tunnel.
Sincerely appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks,
Tom

 

[me61ic]

I guess the measurements should be the same in a BJ7, I am currently restoring mine, and the seats (at least the pass) is out, so I'll measure it as soon as I can and let you know

 

[carpoor]

much appreciated - from thye Moss catalog the floor sections are the same for the BJ7 and BJ8 so that should work.

 

[rjc157]

to be honest with you i like alot of leg room so i would put the seats where you feel comfortable and drill the wholes

 

[Patrick67BJ8]

I guess the measurements should be the same in a BJ7, I am currently restoring mine, and the seats (at least the pass) is out, so I'll measure it as soon as I can and let you know

I have a picture with measurements but I can't get the "post image function" to work...again!!!!

 

[me61ic]

To me easiest thing to post pics on forums is upload the pic to imageshack.us then copy the link that appears under forums and paste here. That is it

I'll get to measure mine probably tomorrow

 

[GregW]

This is from a BJ7

 

[carpoor]

Thanks so much for the responses! GregW - that is exactly what I needed. Would like to confirm that the BJ8 is the same - seems like it should be though.
I really appreciate the help.

 

[Johnny]

Hi Tom, welcome to the Forum. I would use the photo Greg W. provided. If you just set the seat pans down and mark for the furthest back for more leg room, you'll be sorry. The seat backs will strike the rear side panels or door panels. Don't forget the seat belt locations as well. Before drilling check from underneath so you won't be drilling into the chassis tunnels. Also make sure the seat belt anchor points have the plates installed underneath, if not you'll have to weld new ones in.
Hope this helps.

 

[me61ic]

Pass seat holes from my BJ7. Measures in mm. My drivers seat is still attached so I could not measure them.



The inner holes are from a piece that seats between the seat-tracks and the floor, I should have taken it away from the car but I just took the picture and did not notice they were lying there