Broken Seat Springs
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Holbrook MA
Broken Seat Springs
I've been working my way through the usual list of issues on my 77. I finished lubing the window tracks, and my drivers door glass goes up and down like new. My next project was to find out why my drivers seat sags when I sit on it. Since it had been recovered before I bought it, I figured they had reused the old seat foams. When I pulled the seat out, I found that not only had they reused the old foams, but also the seat had three broken springs that were held together by zip ties. Are the springs replaceable, or do I need to look for a new lower seat frame? Also, does anyone sell individual seat foams, or do I need to buy the set of four?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Rotonda FL
"WHILE YOU'RE IN THERE..." the crosspiece at the back of the U channel, frequently cracks. Several suppliers, Corvette America among them, offer 3/16" brace that supplements/replaces this original fragile piece. It bolts or welds in, and at approx $20 apiece is good insurance.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 30,995
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From: Ontario
"WHILE YOU'RE IN THERE..." the crosspiece at the back of the U channel, frequently cracks. Several suppliers, Corvette America among them, offer 3/16" brace that supplements/replaces this original fragile piece. It bolts or welds in, and at approx $20 apiece is good insurance.
