55.2-59 Bench Seat Parts

[57FleetsideC4]

Hi Everyone, I am doing a 57 3100 and would like to use the original bench seat. I stripped all the covers, foam, burlap off and I have a broken spring on he left side outer of the lower seat. I also broke one of the shoulder bolts off that hold the backrest on. Does anyone have a source for these parts? Thanks Steve

[mr48chev]

I think broken springs on the outside of the left side are par for the course.

I think that there are a couple of upholstery supply houses that supply springs but the simple solution might be to find a set of TF seat springs that you can rob some good springs out of the middle of.

If you are real lucky maybe someone has a seat that they haven't tossed in the dumpster yet that could provide some decent springs for the cost of shipping and a cold beverage or two. You can't ask but I can suggest it.

[joedoh]

mr48 is right, broken coils are par for the 70 year old seats. you can weld them up if the ends are ok, make sure the flat edge frames dont have any weak spots either.

even if you do the upholstery guy will still call and complain and add money to fix what you already fixed because that has been my experience with literally dozens of seats and a handful of upholstery guys.

but please dont rob your upholstery guy of the opportunity to complain about broken springs, they have so little.

[57FleetsideC4]

Thanks for the replies. I probably won't get that lucky to find someone with a old seat for parts. I am taking the seats over to the sandblaster to get blasted and primed while he does the body. I will have to figure something out. Steve

[1project2many]

I also broke one of the shoulder bolts off that hold the backrest on. Does anyone have a source for these parts?

There may be a source today. There was none for new bolts when I built my truck. I ended up welding larger nuts inside the frame and using a seat belt bolt. Can't remember if I had to use a bushing with the bolt though.


That's from Classic industries.
https://www.classicindustries.com/sh...belt-hardware/

Here's another thread with a few suggestions. Dan found some nice bolts with hex heads to replace the originals.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=741674

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by 1project2many

There may be a source today. There was none for new bolts when I built my truck. I ended up welding larger nuts inside the frame and using a seat belt bolt. Can't remember if I had to use a bushing with the bolt though.


That's from Classic industries.
https://www.classicindustries.com/sh...belt-hardware/

Here's another thread with a few suggestions. Dan found some nice bolts with hex heads to replace the originals.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=741674

Thanks for the suggestions and links. I thought of the seat belt bolts and may have some kicking around just have to find them. I am more concerned with the spring right now. I did see some upholstery Z springs I might be able to get in there. This is a long ways off but like to know all my trouble areas to find parts for. Steve

[mick53]

McMaster Carr probably has the bolt you need. They are faster than Amazon.
https://www.mcmaster.com/shoulder-bolts/

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by mick53

McMaster Carr probably has the bolt you need. They are faster than Amazon.
https://www.mcmaster.com/shoulder-bolts/

Thanks for the link. Will look into it. Steve