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CamTra · 03-23-2020, 06:15 PM

I'm waiting on my cover, but my restoration of my rear seat is getting closer. Got it painted and now working to get it bolted into place.

SeventyOne · 03-23-2020, 07:00 PM

Aren't you just going to have to unbolt it to add the foam, seat belts, and upholstery?

CamTra · 03-23-2020, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SeventyOne

Aren't you just going to have to unbolt it to add the foam, seat belts, and upholstery?

Yes, but just 4 bolts. My seat is a 2 bolt on the backside not a 4 bolt. I figured I'd get all that out the way and my new holes drilled and whatever fab work underneath out of the way.

**1rippen6** · 03-23-2020, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CamTra

Yes, but just 4 bolts. My seat is a 2 bolt on the backside not a 4 bolt. I figured I'd get all that out the way and my new holes drilled and whatever fab work underneath out of the way.

There should be a factory channel with nuts welded to it. I can get a picture of what it looks like if you like unless you still plan on making your our setup.

CamTra · 03-24-2020, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

There should be a factory channel with nuts welded to it. I can get a picture of what it looks like if you like unless you still plan on making your our setup.

Yes I found them. However, the original bolts must have had rust issues as the nuts had a piece of the old bolt that seemed to be cut off stuck in them. So I grinded the old nuts off and will tack weld new bolts on the bottom.

**1rippen6** · 03-24-2020, 08:46 AM

Ok, you may be able to buy square nuts at lowes if you want it to look more original. The back bolts are 1/2 coarse and the fronts are 7/16 fine just an fyi.

CamTra · 03-25-2020, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Ok, you may be able to buy square nuts at lowes if you want it to look more original. The back bolts are 1/2 coarse and the fronts are 7/16 fine just an fyi.

10-4 Thanks for that info. I think I will do that.

**Moreyel** · 04-13-2020, 08:51 AM

CamTra,

Nice interior. What are those high backs out of?

CamTra · 04-20-2020, 11:39 PM

Sorry been working a bunch and just got back online. I'm not 100% sure. They were in there when I bought it, But they are very comfortable. They look like original seats as far as how the passenger tilts up and how the driver seat slides. But I'm not a pro on the year of seats for these Blazers.

03-23-2020, 06:15 PM	#1
CamTra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Livingston, La Posts: 56	Rear seat getting restored I'm waiting on my cover, but my restoration of my rear seat is getting closer. Got it painted and now working to get it bolted into place. Attached Images

03-23-2020, 07:00 PM	#2
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,381	Re: Rear seat getting restored Aren't you just going to have to unbolt it to add the foam, seat belts, and upholstery?

03-24-2020, 08:46 AM	#6
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,716	Re: Rear seat getting restored Ok, you may be able to buy square nuts at lowes if you want it to look more original. The back bolts are 1/2 coarse and the fronts are 7/16 fine just an fyi.

04-13-2020, 08:51 AM	#8
Moreyel Active Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cedar Crest, NM Posts: 197	Re: Rear seat getting restored CamTra, Nice interior. What are those high backs out of? __________________ 72 Blazer, 70 El Camino SS, Anniversary HD FatBoy, 2012 Ram 3500 4WD Dually, 17 Dodge Challenger, 80 Vette, 65 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4 W/D Pickup and some more. Wife: 06 GMC Duramax 3500 4WD Single Wheel, 2016 BMW X3. Next: Rust removal on my Blazer. Thinking of putting a 50 Chevy cab on a 76 Chev 4 WD pickup. Members Met: Aldtime, DeadheadNM

04-20-2020, 11:39 PM	#9
CamTra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Livingston, La Posts: 56	Re: Rear seat getting restored Sorry been working a bunch and just got back online. I'm not 100% sure. They were in there when I bought it, But they are very comfortable. They look like original seats as far as how the passenger tilts up and how the driver seat slides. But I'm not a pro on the year of seats for these Blazers.



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