[Spridgets] Seat bases, no crabs

[Michael Rowe]

Back from crabs to LBC's:

BE seat bases rot out early, and replacements are expensive, although Alan's are more reasonable.  In 1965, the  base changed from metal to a diaphragm with hooks to a tube frame, which is a taller than the BE frame.  The foam seat cushion may also be taller to make up the difference.  I see no obvious reason why the 1965 cushion foam could not be set on a plywood (or??) base screwed to the BE frame.  The '65 foam appears to be similar in shape to the '63 upholstery, which I prefer.  If it is not tall enough, rectangular fillers in stiff foam or some other stiff waterproof material can adjust the height.

As I think about it, the '63 foam must be shaped on the bottom to match the metal base.  It should not be hard to fill in with some other foam glued to the stock form to make it match a flat plywood diaphragm.

Any thoughts?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Bugeye kit
Long Island, NY