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72step · 05-07-2002, 11:40 AM

I'm getting ready to get my stock bench seat re-upholstered, but before I got the truck painted, it was leaning on the back of the cab under the glass and had rubbed against the paint and wore it down. Now is there a way to fix the backing to support it self upright, or should I try and find another stock seat? Thanks

[This message has been edited by 72step (edited May 07, 2002).]

72step · 05-07-2002, 02:13 PM

Does anyone know?

Longhorn Man · 05-07-2002, 02:27 PM

Does yours flip forward?
Amm 3 of the ones I own/owned, did not flip, but some one removed the screw in the GMC that held it upright, causing the same you are describing.

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If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
My name is Andy...not Randy...I'm in Ohio...Not Illinois...close enough?
Columbus Ohio

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-07-2002, 02:41 PM

could always put 1/8 or 3/16 spacer under rear legs of seat when you go to reinstall

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72step · 05-07-2002, 02:53 PM

Longhornmail,
Mine doesn't fold forward, but it doesn't hold upright at all. In fact, now that it's off, it lays all the way back to the floor like a recliner. What screw is that, and is it easily replacable? Thanks. Also, if I have them replace the foam and stuff, will it be as comfortable as new? Because my seat is trashed. Thanks..........

Knoxville71shortbed · 05-07-2002, 03:40 PM

I re-covered the bench in my '71 recently, so maybe I can help. There are supposed to be two large phillips-head bolts, holding each side of the back frame, to the seat frame. It sounds like you only have one on each side. Should be an easy fix, once you find the bolts. You should try to find original style bolts, because they are a flat-head style, so they can't be felt through the seat cover (the seat back side frame is countersunk for these bolts). As far as the "feel" of the seat, after it's been re-covered, a lot depends on which style of seat you have, and it's condition. I'm told that there were two bench designs. They all have molded foam in the seat back, and that seems to hold up pretty well. Most of the seat cushions do not have molded foam, but instead use sheet foam over serpentine springs. Mine is like that. If the springs are not broken, you can add a new layer of 3/4" thick sheet foam, and get good results. If your serpentine springs are broken, you need to replace them. If your seat is the newer design, with a molded foam pad, you can buy a replacement. In that case your seat should feel like new. I prefer the original seats, because of retaining the stock seating height. My stock bench is really quite comfortable, and I put 100 miles a day on my truck. Hope this info helps some. Good luck!

Spoof · 05-07-2002, 03:46 PM

What I hate about my seat is that it sits so close to the rear of the cab I can't rest my arm up there! I may try to move it forward a tetch.

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71 GMC 2500 Custom Camper
71 GMC Suburban 1500 Super Custom
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Longhorn Man · 05-07-2002, 05:39 PM

HEre is the pic of the 2 screws that hold the seat upright on a NON-TILT seat. There is supposed to be a flap that covers it, but mine is ripped off.

------------------
'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
My name is Andy...not Randy...I'm in Ohio...Not Illinois...close enough?
Columbus Ohio

72step · 05-08-2002, 09:38 AM

Thanks for the pic. I'll check mine out.

05-07-2002, 03:46 PM	#7
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	What I hate about my seat is that it sits so close to the rear of the cab I can't rest my arm up there! I may try to move it forward a tetch. ------------------ 71 GMC 2500 Custom Camper 71 GMC Suburban 1500 Super Custom 71 Chevrolet 1500 Donor http://www.able-bravo.com __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

05-07-2002, 11:40 AM	#1
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	Stock Bench Seat Question I'm getting ready to get my stock bench seat re-upholstered, but before I got the truck painted, it was leaning on the back of the cab under the glass and had rubbed against the paint and wore it down. Now is there a way to fix the backing to support it self upright, or should I try and find another stock seat? Thanks [This message has been edited by 72step (edited May 07, 2002).]

05-07-2002, 02:13 PM	#2
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	Does anyone know?

05-07-2002, 02:27 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Does yours flip forward? Amm 3 of the ones I own/owned, did not flip, but some one removed the screw in the GMC that held it upright, causing the same you are describing. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com My name is Andy...not Randy...I'm in Ohio...Not Illinois...close enough? Columbus Ohio

05-07-2002, 02:41 PM	#4
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	could always put 1/8 or 3/16 spacer under rear legs of seat when you go to reinstall ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL randy@ccaonline.com 2177353230 many GM parts bought, traded, or sold -am parting out: '81 Cutlass Supreme Brougham current fleet: -71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07- basketcase, #1 -90 Cavalier 2.2L sky blue, a driver -84 Z28 5.0L/700R4/3.73 daily driver -84 Firebird/SE 2.8L/T-5/3.73/engine bad, project #2 -82 purple Trans Am, project #3 Paint is overrated* © RSS Enterprises 2000

05-07-2002, 02:53 PM	#5
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	Longhornmail, Mine doesn't fold forward, but it doesn't hold upright at all. In fact, now that it's off, it lays all the way back to the floor like a recliner. What screw is that, and is it easily replacable? Thanks. Also, if I have them replace the foam and stuff, will it be as comfortable as new? Because my seat is trashed. Thanks..........

05-07-2002, 03:40 PM	#6
Knoxville71shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN, USA Posts: 56	I re-covered the bench in my '71 recently, so maybe I can help. There are supposed to be two large phillips-head bolts, holding each side of the back frame, to the seat frame. It sounds like you only have one on each side. Should be an easy fix, once you find the bolts. You should try to find original style bolts, because they are a flat-head style, so they can't be felt through the seat cover (the seat back side frame is countersunk for these bolts). As far as the "feel" of the seat, after it's been re-covered, a lot depends on which style of seat you have, and it's condition. I'm told that there were two bench designs. They all have molded foam in the seat back, and that seems to hold up pretty well. Most of the seat cushions do not have molded foam, but instead use sheet foam over serpentine springs. Mine is like that. If the springs are not broken, you can add a new layer of 3/4" thick sheet foam, and get good results. If your serpentine springs are broken, you need to replace them. If your seat is the newer design, with a molded foam pad, you can buy a replacement. In that case your seat should feel like new. I prefer the original seats, because of retaining the stock seating height. My stock bench is really quite comfortable, and I put 100 miles a day on my truck. Hope this info helps some. Good luck!

05-07-2002, 05:39 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	HEre is the pic of the 2 screws that hold the seat upright on a NON-TILT seat. There is supposed to be a flap that covers it, but mine is ripped off. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com My name is Andy...not Randy...I'm in Ohio...Not Illinois...close enough? Columbus Ohio

05-08-2002, 09:38 AM	#9
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	Thanks for the pic. I'll check mine out.



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