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How to flip seat back forward
Just picked up a new to me, 71 Cheyenne Super. Wondering how the seat back (bench seat) blips forward so i can access behind the seat area? Thanks in advance!
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Re: How to flip seat back forward
They don't flip forward.
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Re: How to flip seat back forward
jbarron is correct.. The seat doesn't "flip" forward.. However, if you need to access the fuel gauge sending unit, you can remove the 4 (2 on each side) seat mounting bolts in the rear and loosen the front 4 bolts.. Tip the seat forward and place a block of wood under each rear "foot".. This will allow you to gain access to the sending unit without fully removing the seat... Replace and tighten the bolts when you are finished.. Don't drive the truck with loose or removed bolts..
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Re: How to flip seat back forward
I'm no expert, but my bench seat leans forward. I think there's some extensive discussion about this on the forum. I vaguely remember something about it changing based on year?
Either way, pulling the seat isn't very hard if you need to access that area.
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Re: How to flip seat back forward
67-68 fold forward, 69-72 do not
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Re: How to flip seat back forward
Good to know, thanks!
Interesting. Seems like a step backwards though. I wonder if they thought about how do people access the area behind the seat.
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Re: How to flip seat back forward
Unsure if it’s correct for my truck as it’s how I got it 15 years ago. But my 70 appears to have angle adjusters that just had the lower lock nuts removed and now it flipped forward
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Re: How to flip seat back forward
That's a 67- early 68 flip seat Later 68 -72 bolted solid with the upholstery covering the arms .
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Re: How to flip seat back forward
Actually GM and most other companies made the change over in 67. My 66 chevelle has flip seats no latch buttons which is correct . I have 67 gto seats that have the button releases. It also has the mounts for the three point seat belts. Even though they weren't installed.
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While we're on the subject then, what would make good fold-forward bench seat candidates for swapping into our rigs?
I know that I wish there were a couple more inches between me and the steering wheel; I'm always trying to push myself back. So a really thick, plush seat would make that worse for me. (and I don't have much of a beer belly either!) |
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Re: How to flip seat back forward
If you need more room between you and the steering wheel, collapse your intermediate shaft and bring the column closer to the dash. Changing a seat will not gain you any room. Once the seatback hits the cab, it isn’t moving back any further unless you angle it forward, making it uncomfortable and unable to lean back.
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Re: How to flip seat back forward
Can a non folding seat be made into a folding seat?
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