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MDFarms · 03-16-2022, 10:42 PM

Anyone point me towards a source for the 2 upper long seat springs on a deluxe seat?

These ride on top the big coil spring and attach at each end. These rode higher up along ends of foam where it's cut out.

franken · 03-17-2022, 12:06 AM

I did an internet search and didn't see the square style, but any upholstery shop will probably sell/give you a section of the sort of sine wave style that might work.
I walked into a shop and asked to buy some hog rings and they just grabbed a handful and gave them to me.

**hooverfish** · 03-18-2022, 08:23 PM

LMC Trucks has 'end spring repair' piece, item #6 in drawing.
You will need two, one for each end of the seat, fixes the sagging spring on the end of the seat, especially drivers side.
Try to save and re-use the barrel clips when you remove the old/broken spring.
https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...eat-components

Edit: also, I dont think that coil spring in your picture is OEM, believe it has been added.

MDFarms · 03-18-2022, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooverfish

LMC Trucks has 'end spring repair' piece, item #6 in drawing.
You will need two, one for each end of the seat, fixes the sagging spring on the end of the seat, especially drivers side.
Try to save and re-use the barrel clips when you remove the old/broken spring.
https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...eat-components

Edit: also, I dont think that coil spring in your picture is OEM, believe it has been added.

I have no clue but do have to saybthe coil spring looks to he correct but then again I dont know.

**Grumpy old man** · 03-18-2022, 10:56 PM

The round coil spring doesn't belong in there it's someones attempt at repairing the broken springs , The seat you have is a full foam base and the broken edge springs aren't reproduced , I have both types of seat frames in the garage that are bare and I'll get some pictures tomorrow and show the difference between them and what you need to repair your seat .

There are a couple pictures in this thread that show the differences between the seat types but I'll get some better pictures .

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=601807

**Grumpy old man** · 03-19-2022, 02:35 PM

I'll post more pictures later today , The easiest way to repair your broken seat springs is to bend new ones yourself using Music wire spring steel . it's a lot easier than many may think and you can use your broken one as a pattern .

https://www.amazon.com/PRECISION-MET...s_id=310355011

**Grumpy old man** · 03-19-2022, 02:46 PM

You can just use a pair of pliers to apply the spring clips .

https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/up...ware-s/825.htm

**cericd** · 03-19-2022, 04:40 PM

Hey Grumpy, what are those tools used to bend the music wire. Thanks for posting those pics.

**Grumpy old man** · 03-19-2022, 05:49 PM

Small tubing bender from harbor freight .

https://www.harborfreight.com/1-8-ei...der-94571.html

03-16-2022, 10:42 PM	#1
MDFarms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan Posts: 481	Seat spring help please. Anyone point me towards a source for the 2 upper long seat springs on a deluxe seat? These ride on top the big coil spring and attach at each end. These rode higher up along ends of foam where it's cut out. Attached Images

03-17-2022, 12:06 AM	#2
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,052	Re: Seat spring help please. I did an internet search and didn't see the square style, but any upholstery shop will probably sell/give you a section of the sort of sine wave style that might work. I walked into a shop and asked to buy some hog rings and they just grabbed a handful and gave them to me.

03-18-2022, 08:23 PM	#3
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,112	Re: Seat spring help please. LMC Trucks has 'end spring repair' piece, item #6 in drawing. You will need two, one for each end of the seat, fixes the sagging spring on the end of the seat, especially drivers side. Try to save and re-use the barrel clips when you remove the old/broken spring. https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...eat-components Edit: also, I dont think that coil spring in your picture is OEM, believe it has been added. __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job" Last edited by hooverfish; 03-18-2022 at 08:28 PM.

03-18-2022, 10:56 PM	#5
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Seat spring help please. The round coil spring doesn't belong in there it's someones attempt at repairing the broken springs , The seat you have is a full foam base and the broken edge springs aren't reproduced , I have both types of seat frames in the garage that are bare and I'll get some pictures tomorrow and show the difference between them and what you need to repair your seat . There are a couple pictures in this thread that show the differences between the seat types but I'll get some better pictures . https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=601807 __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

03-19-2022, 02:46 PM	#7
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Seat spring help please. You can just use a pair of pliers to apply the spring clips . https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/up...ware-s/825.htm Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 03-19-2022 at 02:52 PM.

03-19-2022, 02:35 PM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Seat spring help please. I'll post more pictures later today , The easiest way to repair your broken seat springs is to bend new ones yourself using Music wire spring steel . it's a lot easier than many may think and you can use your broken one as a pattern . https://www.amazon.com/PRECISION-MET...s_id=310355011 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

03-19-2022, 04:40 PM	#8
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,088	Re: Seat spring help please. Hey Grumpy, what are those tools used to bend the music wire. Thanks for posting those pics. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

03-19-2022, 05:49 PM	#9
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Seat spring help please. Small tubing bender from harbor freight . https://www.harborfreight.com/1-8-ei...der-94571.html __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop



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