FRAMING JOHN DELOREAN - ON VOD www.framingjohndeloreanfilm.com
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 13

Thread: Delorean Power Seat Track Engineered, built and working!

  1. #1
    Dr. Bob Bob635's Avatar
    Join Date:  Aug 2011

    Location:  Las Vegas

    Posts:    148

    My VIN:    4675, 4190, 3114 and others

    Club(s):   (DMA) (DMWC) (NCDMC) (DCUK)

    Delorean Power Seat Track Engineered, built and working!

    I have been looking for power seat tracks and power seats that would fit the DeLorean for many years.
    I have now given up my search.

    I decided to build my own using the stock DeLorean seat tracks and a linear actuator.

    The D seat tracks have approximately 6" of travel. So I bought a 6" linear actuator.
    Given a typical coefficient of friction with a 250 lbs driver - 50 lbs of force was selected.
    Speed of at least 1" per second was typical for power seats.
    Cost about $150 in parts per side. Not including the welding.

    So here are pictures of the finished driver's seat power seat track.

    Yes, it only goes back and forth, because there really isn't any extra head room in a D.

    They work really nice! Finally, power seats in a DeLorean!
    Attached Images

  2. #2
    One of those purists you keep hearing about. sdg3205's Avatar
    Join Date:  May 2011

    Location:  Vancouver, BC

    Posts:    3,385

    My VIN:    thirty two 'o five

    Club(s):   (PNDC)

    You sir, are a gentlemen and a scholar!!
    Dave

    Here, somewhere.


  3. #3
    Senior Member AugustneverEnds's Avatar
    Join Date:  Jul 2012

    Location:  Syracuse, NY area

    Posts:    1,025

    My VIN:    10287

    Club(s):   (DMA)

    Bravo!! Cool project
    Nick A.

    1988 BMW 325is
    1982 DeLorean DMC-12
    1989 Jaguar XJ6

  4. #4
    Ryan > Ruben Ryan King's Avatar
    Join Date:  May 2011

    Location:  Fresno, CA

    Posts:    1,133

    My VIN:    3997

    OoOoOoOooooooo.....

    How did you end up wiring them up?
    Living The Dream Since 2005 - VIN#3997

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date:  Jul 2015

    Location:  Tacoma, Wa

    Posts:    2,208

    My VIN:    4877

    Club(s):   (PNDC)

    How do you control them?

    Maybe post some info so some of us with cars torn apart could think about doing it too?
    Rob Depew
    Tacoma, Wa
    '81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
    The Ressurection of 4877......
    Website
    YouTube
    My Patreon

  6. #6
    Senior Member BladeBronson's Avatar
    Join Date:  Aug 2015

    Location:  Bay Area

    Posts:    380

    My VIN:    10644

    I hope you're using the dummy switches as seat adjustments.

  7. #7
    Stupid Newbie DaraSue's Avatar
    Join Date:  Jul 2016

    Location:  The LC

    Posts:    1,057

    My VIN:    10907

    Nifty! Sounds like this project is really moving right along...

  8. #8
    Senior Member
    Join Date:  May 2011

    Location:  Flekkefjord, Norway

    Posts:    128

    My VIN:    # 00712 (ex-Howard Hughes) # 03692 # 03980 # 05414 # 06759 # 06833 # 06975

    Club(s):  

    Will you sell them?

    Stian Birkeland
    Norway

  9. #9
    Dr. Bob Bob635's Avatar
    Join Date:  Aug 2011

    Location:  Las Vegas

    Posts:    148

    My VIN:    4675, 4190, 3114 and others

    Club(s):   (DMA) (DMWC) (NCDMC) (DCUK)

    Wiring?

    Separate circuit feeder from the battery + wire with 30 amp fuse.
    Momentary contact field reversing switch (typical power seat switches)

    The linear actuators have built in limit switches so you can't over extend the seat track.

  10. #10
    Dr. Bob Bob635's Avatar
    Join Date:  Aug 2011

    Location:  Las Vegas

    Posts:    148

    My VIN:    4675, 4190, 3114 and others

    Club(s):   (DMA) (DMWC) (NCDMC) (DCUK)

    Quote Originally Posted by BladeBronson View Post
    I hope you're using the dummy switches as seat adjustments.
    This is an interesting thought, but I plan on having cup holders in the console. I will be moving the power window switches to the doors (there is just enough wires). The seat switch will be on the side of the seat, just like typical seats.

Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •