swop interior :- Hatch to Estate

sdelasal · Post by **sdelasal** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:27 pm

Would an interior from a hatchback fit into a estate? I can't see why the front seats & door cards wouldn't but does anyone know if the rear seat and rear door cards from the hatch are the same as the estate? Steve

Post by **docchevron** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:31 pm

Yep, all directly interchangable mate.

Although do bear in mind that early and late rear seats can have different mounting holes where it's bolted into the floorpan.

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:42 pm

Ok, let's take this up a level. In theory, because I suspect finding parts might be near impossible, how hard would it be to convert a Mk2 dash to Mk1? Too much exposure to Mk1 interiors (Todd and Andy's on the BXagon) has left me craving funky switchgear and gorgeous rotating drums...

Post by **docchevron** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:45 pm

Theoretically possible.
In so much as it'll bolt in, but I believe the heater box is different aswell, along with various other things, blower trunking etc..
I guess if you had a complete Mk1 to strip then you could do it..

Or at least all the bits from a Mk1 ready to go, but as you say, finding them could be a game!

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:37 pm

Thanks Doc. I guess I can hold on to my dream. Or just buy a Mk1...

BX Bandit · Post by **BX Bandit** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:09 pm

TBH that's what I'd say DW, get a Mk 1 and have done! Bide your time and see what father Christmas brings!