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NJKelly · 05-19-2018, 07:29 PM

Hi all, looking for a picture or diagram showing where the hold down latch is installed on the passenger side for a 71 Blazer. I went through the 67 to 72 Factory assembly manual page by page and could not find anything. If any one has a picture maybe with some measurements I appreciate it. I thought I might just put the seat in and line up front holes and then where were the latch works in the back drill some holes. It seems metal was replaced back there and there are no holes now. Thanks.

**richard2717** · 05-19-2018, 08:03 PM

I just measured my 72 which should be the same.

If you strike a straight line thru the center of the front bracket holes and go straight back to center of the holes you need, I come up with 13.25''. From the flat vertical back kick up (red on yours) to center of holes coming forward should be 6.25''

From the flat vertical edge of the center hump to first hole is 7.75'' and second hole is 11''

Hope that helps

Richard

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**richard2717** · 05-19-2018, 08:07 PM

I will also assume you have already looked at it from underneath, but in case you haven't they might have just patched over and the original nuts may still be welded underneath. They are not inside the torsion box area so you should be able to see them without removing anything if they are still there.

NJKelly · 05-19-2018, 08:35 PM

I did go underneath and I did not see any of the nuts. But it was raining and I was just in a hurry to get the homemade brackets out. I'll double-check tomorrow. Having said that your diagram was above and beyond what I expected in the way of help, can't thank you enough.

**richard2717** · 05-19-2018, 08:37 PM

No problem post back if you need clarification on anything. i forgot my phone or I would have gotten pics. I cant measure from the rocker panel lip cause I don't have one lol

pound41 · 05-19-2018, 10:03 PM

there is or should be a flat plate that is mounted to I think the frame or a rear support and it has the nuts on it for the bracket. I have a section of blazer floor if I get a chance I will post a pic tomorrow for you

NJKelly · 05-19-2018, 11:14 PM

Thank you. I'll double check tomorrow to see if it's still there.

**richard2717** · 05-20-2018, 08:49 AM

Remembered my phone this morning. Here is a pic of top and bottom. Bottom had a thick stamped bracket that goes to the rear cross member on the floor

05-19-2018, 07:29 PM	#1
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Passenger seat latch Hi all, looking for a picture or diagram showing where the hold down latch is installed on the passenger side for a 71 Blazer. I went through the 67 to 72 Factory assembly manual page by page and could not find anything. If any one has a picture maybe with some measurements I appreciate it. I thought I might just put the seat in and line up front holes and then where were the latch works in the back drill some holes. It seems metal was replaced back there and there are no holes now. Thanks. Attached Images

05-19-2018, 08:03 PM	#2
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,126	Re: Passenger seat latch I just measured my 72 which should be the same. If you strike a straight line thru the center of the front bracket holes and go straight back to center of the holes you need, I come up with 13.25''. From the flat vertical back kick up (red on yours) to center of holes coming forward should be 6.25'' From the flat vertical edge of the center hump to first hole is 7.75'' and second hole is 11'' Hope that helps Richard .. Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

05-19-2018, 08:07 PM	#3
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,126	Re: Passenger seat latch I will also assume you have already looked at it from underneath, but in case you haven't they might have just patched over and the original nuts may still be welded underneath. They are not inside the torsion box area so you should be able to see them without removing anything if they are still there. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

05-19-2018, 08:35 PM	#4
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Re: Passenger seat latch I did go underneath and I did not see any of the nuts. But it was raining and I was just in a hurry to get the homemade brackets out. I'll double-check tomorrow. Having said that your diagram was above and beyond what I expected in the way of help, can't thank you enough.

05-19-2018, 08:37 PM	#5
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,126	Re: Passenger seat latch No problem post back if you need clarification on anything. i forgot my phone or I would have gotten pics. I cant measure from the rocker panel lip cause I don't have one lol __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

05-19-2018, 10:03 PM	#6
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Passenger seat latch there is or should be a flat plate that is mounted to I think the frame or a rear support and it has the nuts on it for the bracket. I have a section of blazer floor if I get a chance I will post a pic tomorrow for you

05-19-2018, 11:14 PM	#7
NJKelly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 379	Re: Passenger seat latch Thank you. I'll double check tomorrow to see if it's still there.

05-20-2018, 08:49 AM	#8
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,126	Re: Passenger seat latch Remembered my phone this morning. Here is a pic of top and bottom. Bottom had a thick stamped bracket that goes to the rear cross member on the floor Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

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