34 3-Window Seat Adjuster Rods?

[SoCal32]

Does anyone have a photo of the connection rods between the seat handle and the seat tracks? Are they just spring steel? Is the handle just a plain lever? I thought mine was a homemade set-up but I've since seen a few others that looked the same. My tracks are better than they appear, just need to get rid of the surface rust. The one on the red cloth was an example of what I thought I needed.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by SoCal32

Does anyone have a photo of the connection rods between the seat handle and the seat tracks? Are they just spring steel? Is the handle just a plain lever? I thought mine was a homemade set-up but I've since seen a few others that looked the same. My tracks are better than they appear, just need to get rid of the surface rust. The one on the red cloth was an example of what I thought I needed.

[T Scott]

The photos you posted (not the red cloth) are correct. At least that is what I have on my 5 window. I don't have access to my car at this time otherwise I would send you a photo but the rods are not spring steel and have a 90 degree bend on one end and a double (Z) 90 degree bend on the other. The end with the single bend has a cotter pin hole as well. Hopefully someone here will post a sketch with dimensions. Your local hardware store should have suitable round stock. 3/16" (+/-) diameter.

[DavidG]

Those in the photo on red cloth are '32-'33 seat adjustment components.

[Terry,OH]

I don't think there is a difference between the 34 and 35 adjuster rods. Later in 35 the handle direction changed. Below are the later 35 rods and handle so you can see how the rods are bent.

[SoCal32]

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Thanks for the photo and info. Now I need to try to find a set. Looks like Ford was cutting costs from 1933 to 1934, the '34-up looks very plain compared to the '33.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Terry,OH

I don't think there is a difference between the 34 and 35 adjuster rods. Later in 35 the handle direction changed. Below are the later 35 rods and handle so you can see how the rods are bent.

[Terry,OH]

The rods can be made at home. Mount the adjusters and the handle to the seat pan and do some measurement.

[Randy in ca]

Originally Posted by Terry,OH

I don't think there is a difference between the 34 and 35 adjuster rods. Later in 35 the handle direction changed. Below are the later 35 rods and handle so you can see how the rods are bent.

Here's a link to an old thread with early '35 rod dimensions shown:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115358

[SoCal32]

Thanks for the link and info. I'll most likely end up making a set.