Seat adjustment knob removal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gillnetter · 07-20-2017, 01:17 AM

Wanting to take the knob off my bench seat tracks and put it on my bucket seat tracks. Is there a trick to this? Can't get it off .

**Jcfcamaro** · 07-20-2017, 02:03 AM

If your just talking about the plastic knob itself it should just pull off with a little front to back motion.

**LockDoc** · 07-20-2017, 09:32 AM

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I would warm it up a little with a hair dryer or heat gun or you may crack it. Just remember it is plastic so go slow & easy on the heat.

LockDoc

*randy500* · 07-20-2017, 10:03 AM

Easiest way to get it off is to clamp a pair of vise grips close the the knob and pry with a large screwdriver between the grips and knob, will come right off, also works for heater lever knobs

Gillnetter · 07-20-2017, 10:53 AM

Thanks guys I will try it again with a little heat. It looks to be a little hardened from age.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-20-2017, 02:26 PM

I think they're glued on. Couldn't tell you with what, but it's mild. I did what Doc said and it came off easily.

**jeffahart** · 07-20-2017, 08:24 PM

Take a large crescent wrench and open the jaws just enough to fit over the metal lever. Then tap the wrench on side opposite the knob, basically tapping it off with out banging it up.

**special-K** · 07-21-2017, 06:17 AM

My shorts snag on mine and pull it off all the time when I'm getting out. I have to pick it up from where ever it rolls. I thought about gluing it, but then I'd have to start a thread on how to remove it one day.

54blackhornet · 02-26-2024, 03:29 PM

Mine just recently disappeared without a trace ?

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 02-26-2024, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Mine just recently disappeared without a trace ?

Seems likely that some dude snuck down from Vancouver and stole it ;-)

yuccales · 02-26-2024, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

Seems likely that some dude snuck down from Vancouver and stole it ;-)

Gillnetter · 02-27-2024, 01:22 AM

LOL,Thats funny, i got it off 7 years ago. Forgot i posted this

07-20-2017, 01:17 AM	#1
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Seat adjustment knob removal? Wanting to take the knob off my bench seat tracks and put it on my bucket seat tracks. Is there a trick to this? Can't get it off . __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307

07-20-2017, 02:03 AM	#2
Jcfcamaro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,054	Re: Seat adjustment knob removal? If your just talking about the plastic knob itself it should just pull off with a little front to back motion.

07-20-2017, 09:32 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,326	Re: Seat adjustment knob removal? - I would warm it up a little with a hair dryer or heat gun or you may crack it. Just remember it is plastic so go slow & easy on the heat. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-20-2017, 10:03 AM	#4
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Seat adjustment knob removal? Easiest way to get it off is to clamp a pair of vise grips close the the knob and pry with a large screwdriver between the grips and knob, will come right off, also works for heater lever knobs

07-20-2017, 10:53 AM	#5
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Re: Seat adjustment knob removal? Thanks guys I will try it again with a little heat. It looks to be a little hardened from age. __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307

07-20-2017, 02:26 PM	#6
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: Seat adjustment knob removal? I think they're glued on. Couldn't tell you with what, but it's mild. I did what Doc said and it came off easily. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-20-2017, 08:24 PM	#7
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,881	Re: Seat adjustment knob removal? Take a large crescent wrench and open the jaws just enough to fit over the metal lever. Then tap the wrench on side opposite the knob, basically tapping it off with out banging it up. __________________ White K20

07-21-2017, 06:17 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Seat adjustment knob removal? My shorts snag on mine and pull it off all the time when I'm getting out. I have to pick it up from where ever it rolls. I thought about gluing it, but then I'd have to start a thread on how to remove it one day. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-26-2024, 03:29 PM	#9
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,254	Re: Seat adjustment knob removal? Mine just recently disappeared without a trace ? __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

02-27-2024, 01:22 AM	#12
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Re: Seat adjustment knob removal? LOL,Thats funny, i got it off 7 years ago. Forgot i posted this __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307



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