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Ledslinger · 01-08-2012, 05:41 PM

Mine goes back too far, I used to put a block of wood under it. I was looking at it yesterday and didn't see what is supposed to limit its movement toward the rear. Any idea what the stop is?

GMCMG · 01-08-2012, 07:12 PM

There is a bracket in the floor of my suburban; like the pictures below. I would imagine you could fabricate something similar...

Ledslinger · 01-08-2012, 07:35 PM

I don't think mine has the loop that rides in the bracket. Might have broken off. I know it doesn't have the bracket on the floor. May not have ever had the loop because there is no mark on the floor where it would have contacted. What year is yours?

Thanks for the photos, gives me some idea of how to modify/fabricate.

GMCMG · 01-08-2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ledslinger

I don't think mine has the loop that rides in the bracket. Might have broken off. I know it doesn't have the bracket on the floor. May not have ever had the loop because there is no mark on the floor where it would have contacted. What year is yours?

Thanks for the photos, gives me some idea of how to modify/fabricate.

Mine is a '66. Let me know if there are any other pictures that would help or if you want any dimensions. Maybe someone will jump in here that has seen something different?

padresag · 01-08-2012, 08:53 PM

[QUOTE=Ledslinger;5110235]I don't think mine has the loop that rides in the bracket. Might have broken off. I know it doesn't have the bracket on the floor. May not have ever had the loop because there is no mark on the floor where it would have contacted. What year is yours?

Thanks for the photos, gives me some idea of how to modify/fabricate.[/QUOTE

I have the floor bracket and a spare seat frame
ron

Ledslinger · 01-08-2012, 09:14 PM

Mine's a 1961, they may have thought the seat would just ride on air.

**Corts60** · 01-09-2012, 12:01 AM

My '60 has the same set-up. I didn't think there was a different version?

Apache63 · 01-09-2012, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ledslinger

I don't think mine has the loop that rides in the bracket. Might have broken off. I know it doesn't have the bracket on the floor. May not have ever had the loop because there is no mark on the floor where it would have contacted. What year is yours?

Thanks for the photos, gives me some idea of how to modify/fabricate.

maybe the bed stripes is a option to cut them to fit , maybe they have the same dimension!
hope you know what i mean!!

Ledslinger · 01-09-2012, 07:01 PM

I took a look at mine today and the loop that stops the seat is broken off. Must have broken off a long time ago since there is barely a line on the floor where it rode. No bracket and only one small hole where a mounting screw could have been.

Can someone give me a dimension from the bottom of the loop to the tube it is welded to? Thanks

GMCMG · 01-14-2012, 01:45 PM

Sorry it took so long, but here are the measurements:

From the bottom of the seat frame to the bottom of the support is just shy of 4.5" (I know it looks like more in the picture). I hope the picture helps provide some reference for fabrication.

I didn't know what you were planning on doing for the floor bracket (I really like Apache63's bed strip idea, and I think it would work great), so there are also a couple reference shots for it. It looks to me like you could take a piece of bed strip, fold it over at the right length (I think that would help with the pinched look) and cut it off.

If you don't have any bed strip, and you're not in a hurry (it could be a while), I visit family out in the KC area once in a rare while and wouldn't mind donating a piece to the cause. I should have plenty of extra in my parts heap.

Otherwise, there is probably a member in the KC area you could beg, borrow, steal from!

Ledslinger · 01-14-2012, 02:28 PM

GMCMG- Can't thank you enough for your effort to help another Sub fan out. You have done a great job of giving me the info I need to fix my seat.

When I bought my Sub in 1978 there was no resource for this kind of information, but there was OEM parts available at the dealer. Thanks again, Tim

GMCMG · 01-14-2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ledslinger

...when I bought my Sub in 1978 there was no resource for this kind of information, but there was OEM parts available at the dealer...

I'd give my left arm and first-born child for a complete OEM suburban parts source!!!

Oh, and any time for the help. I've gotten LOTS of help to my questions on this forum, it's nice to (finally) be able to provide a little.

01-08-2012, 05:41 PM	#1
Ledslinger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 102	Suburban folding passenger seat question Mine goes back too far, I used to put a block of wood under it. I was looking at it yesterday and didn't see what is supposed to limit its movement toward the rear. Any idea what the stop is?

01-08-2012, 07:12 PM	#2
GMCMG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Center, MO Posts: 121	Re: Suburban folding passenger seat question There is a bracket in the floor of my suburban; like the pictures below. I would imagine you could fabricate something similar... Attached Images __________________ GMCMG 1964 GMC 1/2 ton LWB project - 1982 GMC 6.2 diesel engine/suspension donor - 1966 Chevy 3/4 ton frame/doors/fenders donor - tons of parts - cause you can't build a truck without 4 of everything! 2001 3/4HD Duramax Diesel extended cab lwb4x4 1984 Chevy C30 6.2 diesel lift truck (project) 1962 GMC w/5 lugs, 350/350 auto (was for parts, but couldn't bring myself to do it!) glascock.m@hotmail.com

01-08-2012, 07:35 PM	#3
Ledslinger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 102	Re: Suburban folding passenger seat question I don't think mine has the loop that rides in the bracket. Might have broken off. I know it doesn't have the bracket on the floor. May not have ever had the loop because there is no mark on the floor where it would have contacted. What year is yours? Thanks for the photos, gives me some idea of how to modify/fabricate.

01-08-2012, 08:53 PM	#5
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Suburban folding passenger seat question [QUOTE=Ledslinger;5110235]I don't think mine has the loop that rides in the bracket. Might have broken off. I know it doesn't have the bracket on the floor. May not have ever had the loop because there is no mark on the floor where it would have contacted. What year is yours? Thanks for the photos, gives me some idea of how to modify/fabricate.[/QUOTE I have the floor bracket and a spare seat frame ron

01-08-2012, 09:14 PM	#6
Ledslinger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 102	Re: Suburban folding passenger seat question Mine's a 1961, they may have thought the seat would just ride on air.

01-09-2012, 12:01 AM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Suburban folding passenger seat question My '60 has the same set-up. I didn't think there was a different version? __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-09-2012, 07:01 PM	#9
Ledslinger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 102	Re: Suburban folding passenger seat question I took a look at mine today and the loop that stops the seat is broken off. Must have broken off a long time ago since there is barely a line on the floor where it rode. No bracket and only one small hole where a mounting screw could have been. Can someone give me a dimension from the bottom of the loop to the tube it is welded to? Thanks

01-14-2012, 01:45 PM	#10
GMCMG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Center, MO Posts: 121	Re: Suburban folding passenger seat question Sorry it took so long, but here are the measurements: From the bottom of the seat frame to the bottom of the support is just shy of 4.5" (I know it looks like more in the picture). I hope the picture helps provide some reference for fabrication. I didn't know what you were planning on doing for the floor bracket (I really like Apache63's bed strip idea, and I think it would work great), so there are also a couple reference shots for it. It looks to me like you could take a piece of bed strip, fold it over at the right length (I think that would help with the pinched look) and cut it off. If you don't have any bed strip, and you're not in a hurry (it could be a while), I visit family out in the KC area once in a rare while and wouldn't mind donating a piece to the cause. I should have plenty of extra in my parts heap. Otherwise, there is probably a member in the KC area you could beg, borrow, steal from! Attached Images __________________ GMCMG 1964 GMC 1/2 ton LWB project - 1982 GMC 6.2 diesel engine/suspension donor - 1966 Chevy 3/4 ton frame/doors/fenders donor - tons of parts - cause you can't build a truck without 4 of everything! 2001 3/4HD Duramax Diesel extended cab lwb4x4 1984 Chevy C30 6.2 diesel lift truck (project) 1962 GMC w/5 lugs, 350/350 auto (was for parts, but couldn't bring myself to do it!) glascock.m@hotmail.com

01-14-2012, 02:28 PM	#11
Ledslinger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 102	Re: Suburban folding passenger seat question GMCMG- Can't thank you enough for your effort to help another Sub fan out. You have done a great job of giving me the info I need to fix my seat. When I bought my Sub in 1978 there was no resource for this kind of information, but there was OEM parts available at the dealer. Thanks again, Tim



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