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ECJ5 Rear seat same as M38A1 rear seat ???

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 49T&C, Sep 14, 2010.

  1. Sep 14, 2010
    49T&C

    49T&C Member

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    Will the rear seat of an early CJ-5 fit an M38A1? Inquiring minds want to know...

    Thanks,
    49T&C
     
  2. Sep 14, 2010
    timgr

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    Certainly it will fit between the wheel wells. Do they have the same brackets? I don't know.
     
  3. Sep 14, 2010
    windyhill

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    Man I wish I had an original ECJ5 rear seat. You can also use any one form the 70's or 80's they just bolt in and work well, I have one in my 3b
     
  4. Sep 15, 2010
    Mike C

    Mike C Member

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    The military seat is different. It folds up against the back of the body. (Tailgate on the CJ) I couldn't find a good picture for you, but there are 2 "U" shaped brackets that attach to the tub that the seat front sits on and it has pivots near the rear of the jeep also on the wheel well. Two "hooks" bolt to the back of the jeep and guide the rear of the seat up and down when you fold it. WWII jeep is very similar and you can probably find pics of it.
     
  5. Sep 16, 2010
    49T&C

    49T&C Member

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    Thanks for the replies,

    I have a '42 Willys MB to reference as well.
    I have the hooks on rear tub of the A1 (slighty different from the MB hooks).
    I didn't know if the seat was similar to the seat of an M38 (MB & CJ2) - or more ECJ-5 like.

    I'll keep looking for the fold-up M38/CJ2 style.

    Thanks,
    49T&C
     
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