Free 1962 C model seats

[s10sakota]

I have replaced my seats in my '62 Mooney with seats from a '64 Mooney. I hate to throw my old seats away, so I thought I'd offer them for free if anyone wants them. They are in very good condition (both the frames and seats) but the foam is worn out so they are fairly uncomfortable. But if you want the frames you can get new foam and covers. If no one wants them, I'll toss them out. But...I will not ship them. You'd have to pick them up at 9G2 which is 10 miles south of Flint, MI.

Contact me if you want them: s10sakota@yahoo.com

[NJMac]

How do the new ones look?

 

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[jakearey]

I wish I lived closer! Plane is currently in annual or I would consider a trip from Arkansas. If I could get them home in the Mooney, that is. 
 

Wonder what the difference is between the 62 and 64 seats? 
 

- JA 

Edited November 5, 2019 by jakearey

[s10sakota]

The seat fit the same rail, but they are completely different. The '62 seats are a welded steel tube frame, whereas the '64 seats are a built up aluminum structure.

These seats will fit nicely in your baggage compartment. When I got the '64 seats, I flew down to Dayton to pick them up. I changed the out right on the ramp and put the old ones in my baggage compartment.

Edited November 5, 2019 by s10sakota

[jakearey]

Just now, s10sakota said:

The seat fit the same rail, but they are completely different. The '62 seats are a welded steel tube frame, whereas the '64 seats are a built up aluminum structure.

So the advantage is weight? Or look/function? 

[s10sakota]

The advantage for me was that I could buy a new interior and seat kit from Airtex to fit the new seats. So the new seats I got are an ugly brown, but that didn't matter because I'm replacing the front and back seats. The frames get reused, but the foam and fabric is new. When I ordered the seats and carpet about 5 weeks or so ago, they said there is a 16 week wait to get the seats! So, I'm still waiting for mine. In the mean time, I've added an ADSB transponder, new AeroLED nav/strobes, and I'm currently installing a JPI 730. Next purchase will be an autopilot once it's certified. Love this Mooney!!

 

If you guys are interested in the AeroLED lights, they are super easy to install. The mounts fit the same three holes as the old lights.

Edited November 5, 2019 by s10sakota

[jakearey]

17 minutes ago, s10sakota said:

The advantage for me was that I could buy a new interior and seat kit from Airtex to fit the new seats. So the new seats I got are an ugly brown, but that didn't matter because I'm replacing the front and back seats. The frames get reused, but the foam and fabric is new. When I ordered the seats and carpet about 5 weeks or so ago, they said there is a 16 week wait to get the seats! So, I'm still waiting for mine. In the mean time, I've added an ADSB transponder, new AeroLED nav/strobes, and I'm currently installing a JPI 730. Next purchase will be an autopilot once it's certified. Love this Mooney!!

 

If you guys are interested in the AeroLED lights, they are super easy to install. The mounts fit the same three holes as the old lights.

Looks great! Sent you a PM with a few questions. 

[RLCarter]

31 minutes ago, s10sakota said:

If you guys are interested in the AeroLED lights, they are super easy to install. The mounts fit the same three holes as the old lights

Which ones did you go with?

[s10sakota]

These are the lights: https://aeroleds.com/products/pulsar-nsp-11-1280-c-12/

[jakearey]

1 hour ago, s10sakota said:

The advantage for me was that I could buy a new interior and seat kit from Airtex to fit the new seats. So the new seats I got are an ugly brown, but that didn't matter because I'm replacing the front and back seats.

Curious if airtex couldn’t do the 62 seats?  

[s10sakota]

I'm not sure if Airtex has an update for the 62 seats, but I was able to get the 64 seats for free, and I think they are a much better frame. The 62 seat frames have wire and springs under the seats much like a car seat. Those wires and springs are worn out on mine, so I preferred to get the newer style seat and upgrade those. Perhaps just adding thicker foam would have worked fine, but I like the new seat better.

FYI...I just posted a video of a couple of my Mooney upgrades.. 

 

[orionflt]

3 hours ago, s10sakota said:

I'm not sure if Airtex has an update for the 62 seats, but I was able to get the 64 seats for free, and I think they are a much better frame. The 62 seat frames have wire and springs under the seats much like a car seat. Those wires and springs are worn out on mine, so I preferred to get the newer style seat and upgrade those. Perhaps just adding thicker foam would have worked fine, but I like the new seat better.

FYI...I just posted a video of a couple of my Mooney upgrades.. 

Airtex does, they made templets from my seats several years ago. 

[carusoam]

Interesting video, S10S.

I have a small question... The nav lights on the wing tips used to have a clear plastic light diffuser(?) so the Pilot could see if his light bulb was still there at night...

The acrylic piece was not very UV resistant, and looks like it may have escaped when the plane got painted...

Is there any reason to need them or put them back?

Best regards,

-a-

[Supercop0184]

I emailed you but didn’t receive a response - are these the reclining type? A friend of mine has a 62 with seats that look like that and they have different degrees of lean back. If so, I’d like them and will figure out a way to come get them.

[carusoam]

See if @s10sakota is around... ^^^ 

Best regards,

-a-