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**Toro** · 11-25-2025, 06:16 PM

Does anyone know of a good thread that explains or shows how all of the parts should go together underneath the driver's seat for the spring/slide/release mechanism? My 72 has the original seats, but those parts (or what was left of them) were in a coffee can. I'm sure I'm missing something, just not sure what. Thanks.

dennislbrooks · 11-26-2025, 08:35 AM

Don't know if any of these help.

https://www.lmctruck.com/interior/se...eat-components

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=418802

ebay item 324482678170

hemi43 · 11-26-2025, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toro

Does anyone know of a good thread that explains or shows how all of the parts should go together underneath the driver's seat for the spring/slide/release mechanism? My 72 has the original seats, but those parts (or what was left of them) were in a coffee can. I'm sure I'm missing something, just not sure what. Thanks.

If you're stuck, I can take a picture of my seat mechanism.
FWIW, I have utility seats which will be somewhat different than the buckets.

**Toro** · 11-26-2025, 11:22 AM

Thanks. I was referring to driver's bucket seat. Unless the mechanism is essentially the same as the bench?

**DeadheadNM** · 11-26-2025, 11:46 AM

Maybe this diagram will help?: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...6&postcount=26

**Toro** · 11-26-2025, 12:22 PM

I wasn't searching the parts board, when I did I found these photos. It looks like there is a latching mechanism on each side with small springs, and then a large spring front to back, as well as a small spring for the handle/release. Some of these parts were being reproduced by a member, but no longer are. So at least it seems I know what I should be looking for, I guess now the question is does anyone make these now? I may have a few of the small parts but probably not all, and I know I don't have the large spring.

hemi43 · 11-27-2025, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toro

I wasn't searching the parts board, when I did I found these photos. It looks like there is a latching mechanism on each side with small springs, and then a large spring front to back, as well as a small spring for the handle/release. Some of these parts were being reproduced by a member, but no longer are. So at least it seems I know what I should be looking for, I guess now the question is does anyone make these now? I may have a few of the small parts but probably not all, and I know I don't have the large spring.

Not sure if you're capabable of accurately measuring those parts, but if you can I could make a DXF drawing of it and post it here. This way anyone that needs those parts can easily get one water or laser cut just about anywhere.

11-25-2025, 06:16 PM	#1
Toro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 378	Driver's seat parts/mechanism help Does anyone know of a good thread that explains or shows how all of the parts should go together underneath the driver's seat for the spring/slide/release mechanism? My 72 has the original seats, but those parts (or what was left of them) were in a coffee can. I'm sure I'm missing something, just not sure what. Thanks.

11-26-2025, 08:35 AM	#2
dennislbrooks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,886	Re: Driver's seat parts/mechanism help Don't know if any of these help. https://www.lmctruck.com/interior/se...eat-components https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=418802 ebay item 324482678170 __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2-ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Step side, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T, 2018 Bolt Last edited by dennislbrooks; 11-26-2025 at 08:54 AM. Reason: words

11-26-2025, 11:22 AM	#4
Toro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 378	Re: Driver's seat parts/mechanism help Thanks. I was referring to driver's bucket seat. Unless the mechanism is essentially the same as the bench?

11-26-2025, 11:46 AM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,579	Re: Driver's seat parts/mechanism help Maybe this diagram will help?: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...6&postcount=26 __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-26-2025, 12:22 PM	#6
Toro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 378	Re: Driver's seat parts/mechanism help I wasn't searching the parts board, when I did I found these photos. It looks like there is a latching mechanism on each side with small springs, and then a large spring front to back, as well as a small spring for the handle/release. Some of these parts were being reproduced by a member, but no longer are. So at least it seems I know what I should be looking for, I guess now the question is does anyone make these now? I may have a few of the small parts but probably not all, and I know I don't have the large spring. Attached Images



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