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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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is there any way to adjust the seatback position on a 1976 corvette? feels too reclined!
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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if you put the seat forward ( inclination, not track wise) you will see that at the point where the two half of the seat touch there are 2 rubber cushions on the top half and 2 metal bits with screw holes on the bottom part!

All those parts can be screwed in and out to adjust the angle of the seat... screw in to lean more, screw out to lean less!

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thanks, i thought that might work, but i couldnt get the screws to turn. i figured i would ask before i tried too hard and
broke something. lol
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Well if your is anything like mine they might be pretty rusted in place!

I just soaked them in WD 40 and let it sit for a while and they ended up moving!
The parts from the top half of the seat had lost their rubber cushions so i replaced them, Willcox has them if need be!

Good luck
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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ill give it a try, thanks.
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