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Harry/FDK
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« on: November 18, 2008, 22:05:02 pm »
Scored these at my local Hot Rod Shop (K.A.R.S.) today. Does anybody know who made or makes them ?
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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2008, 22:28:44 pm »
Hej Harry,I've heard that K.A.R.S. name before.Didn't they had a stand at the Essen motorshow last year?
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2008, 22:31:12 pm »
 Cool
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Harry/FDK
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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2008, 22:45:57 pm »
Quote from: vwcab on November 18, 2008, 22:28:44 pm
Hej Harry,I've heard that K.A.R.S. name before.Didn't they had a stand at the Essen motorshow last year?

Yes, its Tristan Louwaars. He's having a new awesome shop here in Heerlen.
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FDK/mrpedrini
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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2008, 22:57:42 pm »
Hey mate!!!! Nice score!!!!.... aren't they made by chesterfield??? Tongue Tongue Tongue Wink
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2008, 02:43:18 am »
that vent hole in the backrest would come in handy during summer Wink
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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2008, 03:23:59 am »
Cool avatar there Ian, I remember first hearing them in the late 70's   cool band....
FDK, don't know the maker of yours but are similar to mine
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WHAT'S UP WID DA BOOM BOOM???
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2008, 03:43:37 am »
They look suitably groovy.  Any tags on them?
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Harry/FDK
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2008, 12:24:15 pm »
Quote from: javabug on November 19, 2008, 03:43:37 am
They look suitably groovy.  Any tags on them?

Nothing at all.
The four thread inserts on the bottom are metric. The frames are really high quality sturdy built.
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Harry/FDK
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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2008, 12:26:01 pm »
Quote from: ian c on November 19, 2008, 02:43:18 am
that vent hole in the backrest would come in handy during summer Wink

If we ever get one. Wink
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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2008, 14:12:25 pm »
Quote from: FDK/Hurry on November 19, 2008, 12:24:15 pm
Nothing at all.
The four thread inserts on the bottom are metric. The frames are really high quality sturdy built.

Sorta reminds me of a pair of seats I got a couple years ago, only markings on them are tiny badges on the backrest that say "Paddy Hopkirk", but could be easily removed.  Nothing else that I remember on the seats for information.  And yes, four threaded inserts on the underside.

Mine are a different style and recline, however.
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Mike H.

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Harry/FDK
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« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2008, 16:35:50 pm »
Quote from: javabug on November 19, 2008, 14:12:25 pm
Quote from: FDK/Hurry on November 19, 2008, 12:24:15 pm
Nothing at all.
The four thread inserts on the bottom are metric. The frames are really high quality sturdy built.

Sorta reminds me of a pair of seats I got a couple years ago, only markings on them are tiny badges on the backrest that say "Paddy Hopkirk", but could be easily removed.  Nothing else that I remember on the seats for information.  And yes, four threaded inserts on the underside.

Mine are a different style and recline, however.

Hey Mike, any pics ?
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javabug
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« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2008, 18:01:56 pm »
I didn't want to pollute your thread, but since you asked...   Wink



It should also be noted that these are super-light!  Much more so than one would expect for recliners.
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Mike H.

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Harry/FDK
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« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2008, 21:06:11 pm »
I have a pair of these in my KG project.(Redone by Bernard Newbury).  Yes they are super light. Grin
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Harry/FDK
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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2008, 21:44:28 pm »
Quote from: volksnut on November 19, 2008, 03:23:59 am

FDK, don't know the maker of yours but are similar to mine


More Pics? What make ?
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javabug
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« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2008, 21:59:05 pm »
I always liked the 914 seats.
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Mike H.

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Harry/FDK
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« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2008, 22:18:15 pm »
Quote from: javabug on November 19, 2008, 21:59:05 pm
I always liked the 914 seats.

They are very SAFE. Cool
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« Reply #17 on: November 20, 2008, 13:24:22 pm »
BF-torino has a line of classic sports seats. I saw them in a 911 RS replica, i think was the Rally ST model, and liked them. Hire is the link to their site with prices, dimensions and weights, if somebody is interested.
http://www.bf-torino.de/BF-Sitze/bf-sitze.html   
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Harry/FDK
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« Reply #18 on: November 20, 2008, 17:38:30 pm »
Defenately not Corbeau...

I'm having trouble with the links you guys posted. If you have problems to i will ask Trond to remove the topic.
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Harry/FDK
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« Reply #19 on: November 23, 2008, 21:40:20 pm »
Quote from: FDK/Hurry on November 20, 2008, 17:38:30 pm
Defenately not Corbeau...

I'm having trouble with the links you guys posted. If you have problems to i will ask Trond to remove the topic.

All Safe. Trond fixed the problem.

Thanks.
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