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Heydon · 06-01-2016, 01:16 PM

Hi

My bench seat has a saggy bottom.

The drivers side has three broken springs at the end near the door- Yes!- I am taking as feedback to shed some pounds but I think they were broken when I got it and parts are missing so welding wont suffice.

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Many thanks

Heydon

**aerotruk63** · 06-01-2016, 01:22 PM

To help in your search is yours a standard seat with a vinyl top or a deluxe seat with a thick foam base with a fabric top.
Pictures are from 63 but the seat styles are the spring styles are the same as 65.

Heydon · 06-01-2016, 01:32 PM

Thank you.

I believe it to the be standard seat. Pics for info... Including the side with broken springs and the side that is fine.

**The Rocknrod** · 06-01-2016, 02:33 PM

I purchased them from LMC, they fit.

Page 56 of their catalog.

Heydon · 06-01-2016, 02:50 PM

Thank you. I will order two of the spring numbered 1- I wasn't sure if it was the spring at the end of the seat or not based on the image but you have confirmed it- thanks.

I need the one they show in blue as well but they don't actually sell that one, its for reference only. If anyone knows where to locate that one it would be great.

Many thanks for your advice.

HOTFUN · 07-24-2016, 06:13 PM

Does this LMC # 1 spring work on the common broken outside edge spring? Factory had a left hand and a right hand spring but I see LMC says fits R or L.
Anyone know if this is the replacement side spring for the outside edge by door?
Mark

**The Rocknrod** · 07-24-2016, 06:49 PM

I have two different seats in my shop. A 'custom" seat frame and a standard seat frame.
The LMC springs matched the custom side seat springs much closer.
Looking from the bottom of the Standard 1seat frame the first pic here is the standard side seat springs (old ones), the second pic is the custom seat with the LMC springs installed looking from the top of the seat. Thats just the way they were sitting in the shop, so. . .

HOTFUN · 07-24-2016, 11:15 PM

That spring looks to be exactly what is needed for the Custom Cab foam seat. My restored seat had the original spring tack welded and it broke in the first couple of times in the truck. Ill be ordering a couple of the LMC springs. Thanks for the photos. Mark

Brad54 · 07-25-2016, 10:42 AM

For those bands that hold the seat springs together: When I rebuilt the rear seat in my Suburban and the front bench for my '57 Chevy, I recreated those bands with pieces of a soup can. Sounds hokey, but it's thick metal, cuts well with a tin snips, and you don't have to find a shop to buy a big piece when you only need a couple inches.

-Brad

Heydon · 08-01-2016, 05:28 AM

Hi

Apologies for delay, been away on holiday.

I don't know if they are correct yet. The order arrived from LMC and I will check if they are the same later this week.

When I looked underneath I thought that the springs looked the same each side- they just fitted the otherway around.

06-01-2016, 01:16 PM	#1
Heydon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: UK Posts: 27	Seat springs- 1965 C10 Hi My bench seat has a saggy bottom. The drivers side has three broken springs at the end near the door- Yes!- I am taking as feedback to shed some pounds but I think they were broken when I got it and parts are missing so welding wont suffice. Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Many thanks Heydon __________________ Lifetime Cal look VW fan on a new Chevy truck shaped adventure.... 1965 C10 SWB Fleetside, LT1 1967 VW Bug 2332cc Last edited by chevy_mike; 06-01-2016 at 03:48 PM. Reason: Removed WTB part

06-01-2016, 01:22 PM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Seat springs- 1965 C10 To help in your search is yours a standard seat with a vinyl top or a deluxe seat with a thick foam base with a fabric top. Pictures are from 63 but the seat styles are the spring styles are the same as 65. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

06-01-2016, 01:32 PM	#3
Heydon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Seat springs- 1965 C10 Thank you. I believe it to the be standard seat. Pics for info... Including the side with broken springs and the side that is fine. __________________ Lifetime Cal look VW fan on a new Chevy truck shaped adventure.... 1965 C10 SWB Fleetside, LT1 1967 VW Bug 2332cc

06-01-2016, 02:33 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Seat springs- 1965 C10 I purchased them from LMC, they fit. Page 56 of their catalog. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-01-2016, 02:50 PM	#5
Heydon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Seat springs- 1965 C10 Thank you. I will order two of the spring numbered 1- I wasn't sure if it was the spring at the end of the seat or not based on the image but you have confirmed it- thanks. I need the one they show in blue as well but they don't actually sell that one, its for reference only. If anyone knows where to locate that one it would be great. Many thanks for your advice. __________________ Lifetime Cal look VW fan on a new Chevy truck shaped adventure.... 1965 C10 SWB Fleetside, LT1 1967 VW Bug 2332cc

07-24-2016, 06:13 PM	#6
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: Seat springs- 1965 C10 Does this LMC # 1 spring work on the common broken outside edge spring? Factory had a left hand and a right hand spring but I see LMC says fits R or L. Anyone know if this is the replacement side spring for the outside edge by door? Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

07-24-2016, 06:49 PM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Seat springs- 1965 C10 I have two different seats in my shop. A 'custom" seat frame and a standard seat frame. The LMC springs matched the custom side seat springs much closer. Looking from the bottom of the Standard 1seat frame the first pic here is the standard side seat springs (old ones), the second pic is the custom seat with the LMC springs installed looking from the top of the seat. Thats just the way they were sitting in the shop, so. . . Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-24-2016, 11:15 PM	#8
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: Seat springs- 1965 C10 That spring looks to be exactly what is needed for the Custom Cab foam seat. My restored seat had the original spring tack welded and it broke in the first couple of times in the truck. Ill be ordering a couple of the LMC springs. Thanks for the photos. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

07-25-2016, 10:42 AM	#9
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: Seat springs- 1965 C10 For those bands that hold the seat springs together: When I rebuilt the rear seat in my Suburban and the front bench for my '57 Chevy, I recreated those bands with pieces of a soup can. Sounds hokey, but it's thick metal, cuts well with a tin snips, and you don't have to find a shop to buy a big piece when you only need a couple inches. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

08-01-2016, 05:28 AM	#10
Heydon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Seat springs- 1965 C10 Hi Apologies for delay, been away on holiday. I don't know if they are correct yet. The order arrived from LMC and I will check if they are the same later this week. When I looked underneath I thought that the springs looked the same each side- they just fitted the otherway around. __________________ Lifetime Cal look VW fan on a new Chevy truck shaped adventure.... 1965 C10 SWB Fleetside, LT1 1967 VW Bug 2332cc

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