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08-01-2017, 10:13 PM
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What's missing on this seat track?
I pulled the seat today to install the center seat belt mounting brackets. Looking at my seat tracks is something missing, should they be connected someway. It has never worked right and I'm trying to figure out what I'm missing.
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1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 Last edited by hdff; 08-01-2017 at 10:18 PM. |
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08-01-2017, 10:47 PM
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Re: What's missing on this seat track?
There's a cable that crosses over so that both sides release at the same time. Your tracks are missing that.
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08-01-2017, 11:46 PM
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Re: What's missing on this seat track?
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Some are cable, some are a rod, and some are a thin wire. I don't remember the specifics but it depends on the year. Here are a few threads on the subject. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=420114 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659974 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418802 LockDoc
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08-02-2017, 01:05 AM
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Re: What's missing on this seat track?
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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08-02-2017, 06:32 AM
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Re: What's missing on this seat track?
As others have said, some seats have cable, some have a rod. See arrow on attached pic.
Mine had a cable which was kind of thin, so I replaced with a rod. I bought a 6 foot 1/8" diameter steel rod at Lowes. Painted it gloss black. The rod attaches to the two spring loaded catches on the seat tracks. Just cut to fit and bend the ends to hold in the holes for the catches. The tension on the rod, or cable, is adjusted by being attached to the bottom back of the seat frame. I use a large wire tie to do this. You install the seat with the wire tie just tight enough to keep the rod above the hump of the cab then tighten it until the passenger side track works in conjunction with the drivers side track. Doing it this way keeps you from having to install and remove the seat numerous times to get the adjustment right. You are also missing the spring on the drivers side which keeps tension on the whole seat. See circle on attached pic. There is also a smaller spring that keeps tension on the handle. You can see it in the second pic. Hope this helps. |
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08-02-2017, 10:14 AM
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Re: What's missing on this seat track?
The seat is missing
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08-02-2017, 06:29 PM
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Re: What's missing on this seat track?
hdff.....I did the restore on the seat myself.
It did take a lot of effort, but I am really happy with the results. I will PM you my cell number to discuss. |
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08-04-2017, 09:03 PM
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Re: What's missing on this seat track?
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