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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Lafayette Georgia
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Convert seat to "tilt" and "latch"
Just like the title states guys. I'd like to convert my bench seat in my 72 to tilt forward so I can store/hide/stash things behind it. I also want it to latch. I don't want the seat pushing forward on me during hard braking/panic stops.
So, anyone done a conversion/mod like this? Suggestions? I want to try to avoid having to entirely replace the seat or have it recovered. I like my interior to look original and the scroll seatcover is in great shape. Thanks! |
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: commerce ga
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Re: Convert seat to "tilt" and "latch"
I would like to know also.
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Md
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Re: Convert seat to "tilt" and "latch"
Would a shoulder seat belt solve your problem, 72's had a mounting hole for the 3 pt belts I believe.
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
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Re: Convert seat to "tilt" and "latch"
Have you done a search on here ? I think I have read a thread on here about making seats fold forward .
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Re: Convert seat to "tilt" and "latch"
here you go: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508836
For the latch inspiration - you might find some relevant ideas by looking at a passenger side Blazer bucket seat bracket and apply it to a modified bench. Or just do something like that outlined in the link. |
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Re: Convert seat to "tilt" and "latch"
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Re: Convert seat to "tilt" and "latch"
I don't know about the latch part but there is a thread on this somewhere here ^^
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Location: Godley, TX
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Re: Convert seat to "tilt" and "latch"
Ah, I see what you mean. Well, I'm gonna subscribe just to see what someone might come up with. Would be interesting to see if this could be done.
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Re: Convert seat to "tilt" and "latch"
Here are a few pictures of a flip forward '67 seat and bracket , you can make the non-flip seats flip with a little welding and some hardware but you would still have to have the material on the side of the seat back reworked so the seat back would be able to fold forward as the material on standard seatback is attached to the seat bottom to cover the mounting bracket and won't be able to fold forward without tearing loose from the seat frame the red/white seat is a standard and you can see how it would not be able to fold without removing the material"cover" over the bracket
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Location: Lafayette Georgia
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Re: Convert seat to "tilt" and "latch"
Thanks for the pictures.
And yes, I understand that the vinyl will have to be modified in order for it to tilt forward. I'm just trying to avoid having to install an entirely new cover... or seat. |
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Oakley, Michigan
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Re: Convert seat to "tilt" and "latch"
Maybe you could come up with a way for the whole seat to flip forward. That way you could still use original looking seat covers. You would also then have access to under the seat where a decent amount of space is actually available.
Either way though, in my opinion, it is sort of a safety concern if you were to get in an accident so I'd be sure to come up with a decent locking mechanism. I'm sure a trip to a local salvage yard could help come up with some ideas and parts as well. |
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Re: Convert seat to "tilt" and "latch"
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I was driving WAY too fast for conditions in my old Ford a while back and rear ended 4 door Oldsmobile. I was going about 65 on impact (the Olds was going about 3 to 5 mph) and the seat belts did their job fine in keeping me and the seat back from flying forward. |
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