Kerry;
Rather then putting in the typical jump seats in this car why not do a
variation on the Lehmann-Peterson conference arrangement that they built
into Lincoln limos? Basically what they had was a pair of rear facing seats
on either side of a center console which could contain a bar, or a T.V set
or both. The difference that I would suggest is to arrange them so that they
flip up, much like the rear seats in some pickups, and fold away into the
back of the divider. Between the two seats you could build a flip down
table, much like an English car has with possibly some decantors and glasses
stored in the compartment inside.
From perusing pictures of several old limos, and eight passenger sedans,
the jump seat frames/mechanisms look rather complicated to duplicate, unless
you can find some from a junker sedan. All that the flip down seats would
need is a decent wood frame and a strong pair of knife hinges. The seat
backs could be built into the divider and be fixed. I wish that I could draw
you a diagram of what I mean because a picture would say a thousand words.
To get an idea just think of the bottom of the divider as a shallow cabinet
in a camper, only more refined and more nicely finished.
Best Regards
Arran Foster
1954 Imperial Newport
Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.
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