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Boise69 · 12-07-2006, 09:15 PM

Can you make a stock bench seat recline forward? Or do you have to get a new seat if you want that feature?

Draggn66 · 12-07-2006, 09:55 PM

I'd be interesred in finding out also. Anyone convert the non-folding to a folding?

BarryB · 12-07-2006, 09:58 PM

I have not done this particular convert myself. but being an Upholsterer myself. You can do this but it would involve doing some redoing of your seatframe. and your covers. It might be cheaper to find a newer seat and have it covered to match your truck.

msgross · 12-07-2006, 09:58 PM

I think that mine just has a wingnut holding it "up" so i can remove it and recline forward.

myoldchev · 12-08-2006, 01:29 AM

Mine folds forward 7 or 8 inches. It had 2 bolts in each side. I just removed the back bolt on either side and now I can get behind it.

Draggn66 · 12-08-2006, 01:56 AM

I wondered if it was just that easy? Anyone else?

**Palf70Step** · 12-08-2006, 07:43 AM

When I had one,that is how I did mine. Just take the one screw/bolt on on each side and you are in business.

QKENUF4U · 12-08-2006, 09:09 AM

if ya remove that bolt what keeps it from crushing you in an accident ?? im guessing your only removeing the bolt long enough to pull it forward then putting the bolt back right ?

Draggn66 · 12-08-2006, 09:10 AM

How does that effect the "dog ears" from the top seat cover? Can they still be attached as before or will it pull them loose when you fold the seat forward?

Hey Ted.....not tryin to take over your thread......just very interested!

msgross · 12-08-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by QKENUF4U

if ya remove that bolt what keeps it from crushing you in an accident ?? im guessing your only removeing the bolt long enough to pull it forward then putting the bolt back right ?

YOUR SEATBELT! If you are in an accident and your seat "crushes" you I can't see that little bolt stopping anything. Hopefully you gas tank is secured...

70c10 · 12-08-2006, 12:06 PM

My stock bench flips forward with a lever on the rear. I heard this was only available on some 67' trucks. It was in my truck when I bought it.

**Palf70Step** · 12-08-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by QKENUF4U

if ya remove that bolt what keeps it from crushing you in an accident ??

The seatbelt!

Boise69 · 12-08-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Draggn66

Hey Ted.....not tryin to take over your thread......just very interested!

No problem Randy, you are welcome to it,

i'll be looking at that bolt a little later today. If i'm going to be putting my amps and subs back there i want access to it when i want and if all it takes it to remove two bolts then very cool, but if you take those bolts out, will the seat bang when you hits bumps i wonder?

myoldchev · 12-08-2006, 02:20 PM

I've never had a problem with it folding forward at the wrong time. Just make sure everything is tied down really well behind it.

Draggn66 · 12-08-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Draggn66

How does that effect the "dog ears" from the top seat cover? Can they still be attached as before or will it pull them loose when you fold the seat forward?

shifty · 12-08-2006, 04:51 PM

My stock bench already folded forward when I bought the truck...

12-07-2006, 09:15 PM	#1
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Bench seat Can you make a stock bench seat recline forward? Or do you have to get a new seat if you want that feature? __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T

12-07-2006, 09:55 PM	#2
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Re: Bench seat I'd be interesred in finding out also. Anyone convert the non-folding to a folding? __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG

12-07-2006, 09:58 PM	#3
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Bench seat I have not done this particular convert myself. but being an Upholsterer myself. You can do this but it would involve doing some redoing of your seatframe. and your covers. It might be cheaper to find a newer seat and have it covered to match your truck. Last edited by BarryB; 12-07-2006 at 10:00 PM.

12-07-2006, 09:58 PM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Bench seat I think that mine just has a wingnut holding it "up" so i can remove it and recline forward.

12-08-2006, 01:29 AM	#5
myoldchev Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WA Posts: 78	Re: Bench seat Mine folds forward 7 or 8 inches. It had 2 bolts in each side. I just removed the back bolt on either side and now I can get behind it. Attached Images __________________ DAN 69 CUSTOM 10 LWB:

12-08-2006, 01:56 AM	#6
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Re: Bench seat I wondered if it was just that easy? Anyone else? __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG

12-08-2006, 07:43 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Bench seat When I had one,that is how I did mine. Just take the one screw/bolt on on each side and you are in business. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-08-2006, 09:09 AM	#8
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Bench seat if ya remove that bolt what keeps it from crushing you in an accident ?? im guessing your only removeing the bolt long enough to pull it forward then putting the bolt back right ?

12-08-2006, 09:10 AM	#9
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Re: Bench seat How does that effect the "dog ears" from the top seat cover? Can they still be attached as before or will it pull them loose when you fold the seat forward? Hey Ted.....not tryin to take over your thread......just very interested! __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG

12-08-2006, 12:06 PM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Bench seat My stock bench flips forward with a lever on the rear. I heard this was only available on some 67' trucks. It was in my truck when I bought it. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-08-2006, 02:20 PM	#14
myoldchev Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WA Posts: 78	Re: Bench seat I've never had a problem with it folding forward at the wrong time. Just make sure everything is tied down really well behind it. __________________ DAN 69 CUSTOM 10 LWB:

12-08-2006, 04:51 PM	#16
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Bench seat My stock bench already folded forward when I bought the truck... __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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