will mk2 into a mk1

[andc1]

hi all, will any mk2 bits fit my mk1? i mean like interior, trim, i can get a mk2 3 door valver quite cheap and i have a mk1 valver so i no the engine will come in handy!

[rubjonny]

pretty much only the engine and wheels are any good! front seats go in but the forward/back sliders are on the wrong side so to move the seats you have to reach under and release the pin.

[andc1]

what about rear seat? seat bellts and trim, i no i might have to cut the trim down abit but will it fit?

[rubjonny]

seat will need mods, belts might fit but mk2 belt clips are a different style to mk1 if its an early one so you';ll need to make sure you swap everything over.

[andc1]

when u say the rear seats need mods? just the fittings on it? what about all the plastic trim, bit of trimmng and it wll fit wont it?!!!!!

[rubjonny]

it'll take a lot more than 'a bit of trimming' the frame work of the car is a totally different shape. the benches can be made to fit apparently, iirc the mk2 bench is actually a little narrower than a MK1?  if you have the bits, try it

[Tramp]

I tried to put some MK2 seats into a MK1 and It just don't work. The rails are set up different and to modify them is easier said than done.
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The engine can be fitted but the Manifold faces a different way but that can be compensated for.