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Old 07-19-2015, 02:19 PM   #1
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Anyone repair bench seat frame???

The original base model bench seat from my 1970 C20 is a disaster. The drivers area has collapsed with broken springs and bars. Has anyone repaired or replaced their broken springs. This is the base model bench seat, not the full foam model.
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Old 07-19-2015, 02:31 PM   #2
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Re: Anyone repair bench seat frame???

While they can be repaired, and I have, using for the most part replacements from the passenger side of a donor seat frame. Of course I also had the trade spring clips and crimper along with bulk zig zag spring too. But I would strongly suggest you consider upgrading to a full foam seat. They just feel better!
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Old 07-19-2015, 04:58 PM   #3
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Re: Anyone repair bench seat frame???

BULL HOCKEY ! You can repair anything you want if you can't find the parts I have a few extras . the full foam bench isn't as good as the origina spring seat
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Old 07-19-2015, 05:18 PM   #4
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Re: Anyone repair bench seat frame???

I'm going to give it a try. I have some 5/32 spring steel rods at work. I should be able to fabricate the missing springs and repair the rest. If all else fails, there is a 1970 C50 with the full foam bench in the salvage yard by me, but it has huge holes bored through the foam from critters living in the truck.
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let me know if you need parts or pieces I have many parts seats in my shop
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