CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

I better ask before I break it !

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 04:23 PM
Share
  #1  
Spitfire80's Avatar
Spitfire80
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 465
Likes: 0
Default I better ask before I break it !
Gents !
Minor problem here !

1980 vette.
Re: Railing under the seats

The handle/lever to move the seat forward and back. There's a small 1" diameter ball. Is that thing screwed in or glued ?
I need to take it off and I'm about to snap it or break it
Need it off to install hardware in new bottom shell.

Anyone know ?
Running out of patience

Tks
Phil
Reply
0
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 04:58 PM
Share
  #2  
bluthundr's Avatar
bluthundr
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
Veteran: Air Force
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,223
Likes: 174
From: Fort Wayne IN
Default
Screwed on
Reply
0
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 05:01 PM
Share
  #3  
JEISNER's Avatar
JEISNER
Heel & Toe
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Clarksville Tennessee
Default
It pulls off, at the end of the metal lever is a T that the ball slips into to hold it..
Reply
0
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 05:15 PM
Share
  #4  
bluthundr's Avatar
bluthundr
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
Veteran: Air Force
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,223
Likes: 174
From: Fort Wayne IN
Default
Well the 76 one is screwed on, I assumed it would be the same - maybe not!
Reply
0
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 05:35 PM
Share
  #5  
Tom's 79's Avatar
Tom's 79
Instructor
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: Allentown PA
Default
I have a '79 and it looks like it just pulls off. I know because my driver side one is missing.
Reply
0
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:33 PM
Share
  #6  
Spitfire80's Avatar
Spitfire80
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 465
Likes: 0
Default Now I'm confused.....
Pulls off ....
Screwed on ....
It looks like it ........

Guess I'll let this thread go on for few more hours. Hopefully someone took it off from his 1980 vette

Thanks guys



Reply
0
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:40 PM
Share
  #7  
DZRick's Avatar
DZRick
Le Mans Master
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,447
Likes: 3
From: Syracuse NY
Default
Originally Posted by Phil7755
Pulls off ....
Screwed on ....
It looks like it ........

Guess I'll let this thread go on for few more hours. Hopefully someone took it off from his 1980 vette

Thanks guys



I think the 80 used a clap-on, clap-off on the seat adjustment lever.

Sorry, I figured that was the only answer missing.

I'm sure an 80 owner will set you straight.
Reply
0
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:07 PM
Share
  #8  
neuroclast's Avatar
neuroclast
Pro
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 587
Likes: 0
From: Overland Park Kansas
Default
I don't see why the 80 would be different than the 79, and on the 79 it just pulls off.
Reply
0
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 07:13 AM
Share
  #9  
jovo14's Avatar
jovo14
Pro
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 732
Likes: 0
From: Goshen NY
Default
I did a seat recovering last year on my '80 and the ball pulls off.
Reply
0
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:42 AM
Share
  #10  
JEISNER's Avatar
JEISNER
Heel & Toe
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Clarksville Tennessee
Default
If anyone wants to post a picture I'll send them one of my 1980 ball and lever.
Reply
0
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 11:09 AM
Share
  #11  
Spitfire80's Avatar
Spitfire80
Thread Starter
Racer
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 465
Likes: 0
Default Got it !
Thanks all !

It was jammed/glued in !
Guess it will go back in the same way it came out !



Phil
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To I better ask before I break it !

Back to Subforum
C3 Tech/Performance
View Next Unread
Rear End / Differential gasket alternative...???




Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:38 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE