convertible question?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Dyersburg TN
convertible question?
My seats in the full back position are hitting the convertible deck , is that normal? I've mounted a fire exting on the pass side so moving the seats forward won't be an option.
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From: Forked River NJ
Mine doos not hit but they are close. I never have my drivers all the way back as I'm only 5'7" and need it up a little. My passenger seat is always back and it does not hit. You might have a cracked seat frame.
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From: Standing still with all my might Texas
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Originally Posted by Todbo
ok I'm missing the bumpers and I guess bubba glassed in the holes
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From: Living in the Hartland
Originally Posted by CGGorman
Mine is close. No bumpers. 1968.
So, you guys that are touching, do you have to flip your seat forward to "safely" lift the deck?
So, you guys that are touching, do you have to flip your seat forward to "safely" lift the deck?
for a little while.
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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Mine used to touch the deck lid. Since I recoverd the seats, they do not touch anymore. If you do not want them to touch the deck lid, you can adjust the seat back bumpers on the seat in the hinge area.
Racer
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From: Levittown Pa
Seat in 71
In 71 there is no rubber bumper on the deck and the seat will hit when all the back. Even if you adjust it forward with your weight the seat frame gives causing the back to hit. Ist you need to buy or make a steel support for the bottom of the seat. this will aid in supporting the adjusters for the back seat and it can't flex as much. Second I would recommend if your not worrying about exact stock look add the rubber bumper on the deck.
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From: Marietta Ga.
Originally Posted by Todbo
I had recovered my seats last winter (just got the interior in this summer) , i didn't put the bumpers back on the lowers seat frame. I'm my own worst enemy. 