Seat fold forward on 69 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kbill45@gmail.com · 12-22-2015, 02:59 PM

Any one altered a bench seat to fold forward? Pictures?

Bagd72Chevy · 12-22-2015, 03:04 PM

I thought most of them did fold forward?? Mine in my 72 did but I got a seat from a 69 that didnt. The 69 seat had a bracket bolted on it that locked it out. I got rid of the 72 seat and the 69 is in storage otherwise Id grab a pic for ya. EDIT- Not sure if either of my seats were correct to the truck. They were C10, but possibly wrong years

cypressbog · 12-22-2015, 03:20 PM

67-68 folded and 69-72 didn't. Easy modification:

You can modify the newer seat to fold by removing the bolt on the passenger side by the hinge, fold seat forward and replace the bolt. You will need to modify the seat cover in order for this to work as the stock cover covers the arm attaching back to the bottom.

kbill45@gmail.com · 12-22-2015, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cypressbog

67-68 folded and 69-72 didn't. Easy modification:

You can modify the newer seat to fold by removing the bolt on the passenger side by the hinge, fold seat forward and replace the bolt. You will need to modify the seat cover in order for this to work as the stock cover covers the arm attaching back to the bottom.

My 69 seat has 2 bolts on each side. If the top ones are removed the seat would tilt forward with a little modification, spacing the bracket away from the seat so as not to wear into the fabric but then it has to be locked back into position. I can probably fab something but would appreciate ideas from other members who have done this.

toolboxchev · 12-22-2015, 10:00 PM

It has to be possible, GM made these trucks to accept most option with little or no modification.

Look at the Frames, 1/2 & 3/4 ton both 2 and 4 wheel drive are the same, just some stuff mounted into different locations with holes pre-drilled in the proper locations.

I need to do that to my truck as I will be recovering the seat soon!

12-22-2015, 02:59 PM	#1
kbill45@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sedro Woolley, Wa Posts: 97	Seat fold forward on 69 Any one altered a bench seat to fold forward? Pictures?

12-22-2015, 03:04 PM	#2
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	Re: Seat fold forward on 69 I thought most of them did fold forward?? Mine in my 72 did but I got a seat from a 69 that didnt. The 69 seat had a bracket bolted on it that locked it out. I got rid of the 72 seat and the 69 is in storage otherwise Id grab a pic for ya. EDIT- Not sure if either of my seats were correct to the truck. They were C10, but possibly wrong years __________________ ///Ryan 1972 Chevy C-10-Bagged, Blown LT1, 700r4, Suicide Doors 1967 GMC- SC & Cam'd 4.8, built 4l80, 3200 stall, posi, 4.10 1967 Chevy LWB- 454 and patina 1971 Blazer - Rusty 1968 Crewcab project

12-22-2015, 03:20 PM	#3
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Seat fold forward on 69 67-68 folded and 69-72 didn't. Easy modification: You can modify the newer seat to fold by removing the bolt on the passenger side by the hinge, fold seat forward and replace the bolt. You will need to modify the seat cover in order for this to work as the stock cover covers the arm attaching back to the bottom.

12-22-2015, 10:00 PM	#5
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Seat fold forward on 69 It has to be possible, GM made these trucks to accept most option with little or no modification. Look at the Frames, 1/2 & 3/4 ton both 2 and 4 wheel drive are the same, just some stuff mounted into different locations with holes pre-drilled in the proper locations. I need to do that to my truck as I will be recovering the seat soon!



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