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~72'Pete~ · 10-01-2003, 06:31 PM

and is loose on the passenger side, its a adjustable bench in a 72 c-10.............my stepdad said im missing a pin?

Where can I get this part?

neonlarry · 10-01-2003, 06:40 PM

Its more than likely that the wire that runs across to that pin under the seat is bent not allowing the pin to engage. Just look under the seat and see where that wire runs from the seat latch to the other side and you will see where it engages the right side rail. It doesn't take much for that not to engage.

**Ironhorse** · 10-01-2003, 07:21 PM

If you do find you are missing the latch piece let me know I have one from an old set of seat brackets I am not needing. You can have it for FREEEEE!!!!!! It is about 3 inches long, has several notches cut in it and is about 1/4 " thick. Let me know if it is what you need. Fits into the seat bracket and hooks one seat bracket to the other seat bracket through the use of a wire.

Longhorn Man · 10-02-2003, 12:04 AM

If you stuff junk under your seat, then it is REAL easy to bend the wire that controls the pin.
If you can't figure it out by looking under the seat, pull the seat out (8 1/2 inch bolts) and flip it on its back. It is a very simple design.

71-longbed · 10-02-2003, 03:22 AM

on the passenger side there is also a spring and tab that keep the tooth shaped metal peice in place.... mine was missing this ... it would pop loose only when i had a passenger ..then there side of the seat would "float" back and forth while i was driving ...strange sensation .... i got the tab and spring at a boneyard for nothing

10-01-2003, 06:31 PM	#1
~72'Pete~ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 139	My seat only locks on the drivers side and is loose on the passenger side, its a adjustable bench in a 72 c-10.............my stepdad said im missing a pin? Where can I get this part?

10-01-2003, 06:40 PM	#2
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Its more than likely that the wire that runs across to that pin under the seat is bent not allowing the pin to engage. Just look under the seat and see where that wire runs from the seat latch to the other side and you will see where it engages the right side rail. It doesn't take much for that not to engage. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

10-01-2003, 07:21 PM	#3
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,285	If you do find you are missing the latch piece let me know I have one from an old set of seat brackets I am not needing. You can have it for FREEEEE!!!!!! It is about 3 inches long, has several notches cut in it and is about 1/4 " thick. Let me know if it is what you need. Fits into the seat bracket and hooks one seat bracket to the other seat bracket through the use of a wire. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

10-02-2003, 03:22 AM	#5
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	on the passenger side there is also a spring and tab that keep the tooth shaped metal peice in place.... mine was missing this ... it would pop loose only when i had a passenger ..then there side of the seat would "float" back and forth while i was driving ...strange sensation .... i got the tab and spring at a boneyard for nothing __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

10-02-2003, 12:04 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	If you stuff junk under your seat, then it is REAL easy to bend the wire that controls the pin. If you can't figure it out by looking under the seat, pull the seat out (8 1/2 inch bolts) and flip it on its back. It is a very simple design.



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