68 NYer Front seat

[live4theking]

Guys,
I have a split bench in my NYer. Ever since I bought this car I always felt like front seat was further forward than the one I had previously. I got looking at the seat brackets last night and it appears that there are two sets of square mount holes in the bracket. Does this sound right that there would be two sets of mount holes in the bracket? They are probably 1" to 1-1/2" apart. Also it looks like they are bolted to the floor with elevator bolts (carriage bolt that has a flat head) or are they some type of pressed in studs?

I'm just wondering before I attempt to remove my seats only to find out that you cannot mount it using the other set of holes or that they are studs that are pressed or welded into the bracket.

Thanks guys.

 

[MYSINBIN]

The studs are pressed or "swaged" into the square holes.

The square holes are 1" apart and can be used.

You can try pounding out the studs and then use carriage bolts in the other holes.

I did this with the 4DSD. The studs were stubborn and the threads were messed up anyway. I ended up cutting the studs and then pounding the remnants out.

The rear studs can be troublesome due to clearance issues with the upper part of the base housing.

I also added a set of height spacers to the new bolts between the base and floor which added another 1/2" of height.

Being 6'4", every bit counts for leg room and comfort.

Hope the input helps.

John

 

[live4theking]

John,
That was exactly what I was looking for. I don't mind tearing into things, but if it won't gain me what I'm hoping it will, there is no sense putting the effort into it if you know what I mean.