Progress on the Manx has been slow but as Winter draws in it is time to think about some the jobs that need sorting by other people.
I would like to do the seats as close to the originals as possible, based on Rob's fibreglass shells and '65 Beetle lower seat frames . From what I can see in the attached pictures (and others) it appears that the upholstered front is a cover that fits over/around the lip of the seat shell, leaving rear of the gloss shell exposed?
Is that correct, does anyone have better pics of the rears?

Yes, a slip on cover with a tie string ,with some extra padding glued to the seat shell would be perfect. I think Big GP on here took over making them (or was it Hunter?) When Mel H sold them his sewing machine.

That perforated vynil was called 'Ambla' and was discontinued years ago but I may know of a source if you're stuck. Rear seat would have plywood bases with foam padding glued to it and the cover wrapped round and stapled.

Here's mine when it was all nice and new... 'Fat Biscuit' pattern...

Hi David,
Thanks for the info. I always assumed the textured seat inserts were made of the same stuff as the basket weave material of 70s Beetle seats, but with the ribs/heat pressings running side to side rather than up and down? I have seen that for sale off the role at a show recently.

Not me I'm afraid I was making the seat wedges but it's Hunter for your seat covers

Actually its Hunters more sensible other half, Carole that does these (aka Miss Cleo on here)

Give her a shout, I`m sure she can help you out