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bluzrocker · 04-26-2014, 06:50 PM

Tried FORDABLE parts and phone is disconnected...so any vendors that supply a kit to move drivers seat back..?

TX in advance
bluzrocker

Skibb · 04-26-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bluzrocker

Tried FORDABLE parts and phone is disconnected...so any vendors that supply a kit to move drivers seat back..?

TX in advance
bluzrocker

Bluzrocker, welcome to the Ford Barn.

What kind of seat do you have in place now or is it a restoration with nothing in place like my Briggs Sdn?

Mike V. Florida · 04-26-2014, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bluzrocker

Tried FORDABLE parts and phone is disconnected...so any vendors that supply a kit to move drivers seat back..?

TX in advance
bluzrocker

Mike's Afordable?

Neither number was disconnected for me just now,

Phone: (706) 652-3866
Phone Toll Free: (888) 879-6453

bluzrocker · 04-27-2014, 08:51 AM

Tx for the reply I have a briggs .w/ the standard seat..it's out now while removing the steering box..my 87 yr old Dad complains about getting in and out as he's 6'1
just trying to see how one might get the seat back further...or tell him part of the A experience...

bluzrocker · 04-27-2014, 08:57 AM

tx for the reply s..My Dads 30 A 4 door has been body off restoration...he bought it from a guy in his home town of SUGAR CITY COLORADO..and has been restored complete w/ new two tone paint ,new MOHAIR , new seat frame and roof bows, gone through the motor but rear seal is leaking, and driving it revealed shimmy, so sorting out the front end and steering box..

1930artdeco · 04-27-2014, 02:48 PM

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I think short of remaking the seat frame in the car you are stuck. Just screw seat all of the way back. If the seat is apart you may be able to use shorter seat back springs?

Mike

mhsprecher · 04-27-2014, 07:58 PM

There was a post that mentioned this a while back. The poster, who goes by Eagle sent me the following PM about what he did to his car:

The seat bottom is screwed down to the floor, simple to take out those screws. The seat back is fastened to the door post via a steel bracket. Remove that and use two L brackets to make a dog leg, and then when the seat is moved back fasten the dog leg bracket in place of the original bracket. Use some matching fabric to cover the door post and seat side as it will now be exposed. Re-screw the seat down to the floor. It will be simple to see if you look it over. Mine moved back 2+ inches, it is very comfortable now but was very unsafe as I would get my legs caught under the steering wheel and couldn't get to the brake. I also bent the shifter to the right some. Just grab ahold of it and bend it, its not hard.

04-26-2014, 06:50 PM	#1
bluzrocker Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dixon, California Posts: 42	move my seat back kit for 30 BRIGGS Tried FORDABLE parts and phone is disconnected...so any vendors that supply a kit to move drivers seat back..? TX in advance bluzrocker Last edited by bluzrocker; 04-26-2014 at 06:56 PM. Reason: spelling

04-27-2014, 08:51 AM	#4
bluzrocker Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dixon, California Posts: 42	Re: move my seat back kit for 30 BRIGGS Tx for the reply I have a briggs .w/ the standard seat..it's out now while removing the steering box..my 87 yr old Dad complains about getting in and out as he's 6'1 just trying to see how one might get the seat back further...or tell him part of the A experience...

04-27-2014, 08:57 AM	#5
bluzrocker Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dixon, California Posts: 42	Re: move my seat back kit for 30 BRIGGS tx for the reply s..My Dads 30 A 4 door has been body off restoration...he bought it from a guy in his home town of SUGAR CITY COLORADO..and has been restored complete w/ new two tone paint ,new MOHAIR , new seat frame and roof bows, gone through the motor but rear seal is leaking, and driving it revealed shimmy, so sorting out the front end and steering box..

04-27-2014, 02:48 PM	#6
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,554	Re: move my seat back kit for 30 BRIGGS Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think short of remaking the seat frame in the car you are stuck. Just screw seat all of the way back. If the seat is apart you may be able to use shorter seat back springs? Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

04-27-2014, 07:58 PM	#7
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,820	Re: move my seat back kit for 30 BRIGGS There was a post that mentioned this a while back. The poster, who goes by Eagle sent me the following PM about what he did to his car: The seat bottom is screwed down to the floor, simple to take out those screws. The seat back is fastened to the door post via a steel bracket. Remove that and use two L brackets to make a dog leg, and then when the seat is moved back fasten the dog leg bracket in place of the original bracket. Use some matching fabric to cover the door post and seat side as it will now be exposed. Re-screw the seat down to the floor. It will be simple to see if you look it over. Mine moved back 2+ inches, it is very comfortable now but was very unsafe as I would get my legs caught under the steering wheel and couldn't get to the brake. I also bent the shifter to the right some. Just grab ahold of it and bend it, its not hard.