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RedBed · 01-24-2018, 01:04 PM

My seat is missing this on one side. It is the stud that holds the seat in place. Keeps the back from folding forward.

sweetk30 · 01-24-2018, 01:06 PM

striker bolt ?

latch bolt ?

RedBed · 01-24-2018, 01:09 PM

Hey, even if I can't find one, it is VERY similar to a door striker. maybe one of those will work. Thanks!

**TKCR** · 01-24-2018, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RedBed

Hey, even if I can't find one, it is VERY similar to a door striker. maybe one of those will work. Thanks!

The door striker won't work, it's too big. That is the seat bolt that the tilt locks onto.
I'll get some pics, I just got some of my frames back from the sandblaster tonight.

**TKCR** · 01-24-2018, 07:40 PM

Here you go. Get with KrazyRay, he might have one. I have some, but I can’t give any up, they have to stay with my seats I’m restoring. He has been my “go to guy”, when ever I’m missing bolts on my seats. They just don't make these bolts anymore.

RedBed · 01-24-2018, 07:52 PM

Thanks.

I was tempted to leave them off, as that extra 1" of lean in the seat would sure be nice (at 6'3") but then the seat would rub and fall forward.

Maybe I will see if modifying those strikers, or building something else, will get me that extra inch!

**TKCR** · 01-24-2018, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RedBed

Thanks.

I was tempted to leave them off, as that extra 1" of lean in the seat would sure be nice (at 6'3") but then the seat would rub and fall forward.

Maybe I will see if modifying those strikers, or building something else, will get me that extra inch!

Sounds like a plan, I can see where the added lean would help in your case. But I wouldn't worry about the seat back "falling forward". Gravity will keep it back. All the 81-87 seats, they don't lock. They just lay back against a stop bolt.

RedBed · 01-25-2018, 09:15 PM

So if I remove the stop bolt (striker...?) and the seat lays against the rear wall, you think it would hurt anything? I suppose I could mount a couple rubber "stops" to the back wall.

Might be nice to have that extra lean. but I'd hate to screw up my new seat cover.

**TKCR** · 01-26-2018, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RedBed

So if I remove the stop bolt (striker...?) and the seat lays against the rear wall, you think it would hurt anything? I suppose I could mount a couple rubber "stops" to the back wall.

Might be nice to have that extra lean. but I'd hate to screw up my new seat cover.

The rubber stops would help protect the cover, of course. Or put carpet on the back wall, like I did. I have pics in my build thread.

01-24-2018, 01:04 PM	#1
RedBed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 254	What is this part called? My seat is missing this on one side. It is the stud that holds the seat in place. Keeps the back from folding forward. __________________ *1979 Chevrolet Bonanza/305/4L60/Edelbrock Performer/Holley 600 Classic*

01-24-2018, 01:06 PM	#2
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: What is this part called? striker bolt ? latch bolt ? __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

01-24-2018, 01:09 PM	#3
RedBed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 254	Re: What is this part called? Hey, even if I can't find one, it is VERY similar to a door striker. maybe one of those will work. Thanks! __________________ *1979 Chevrolet Bonanza/305/4L60/Edelbrock Performer/Holley 600 Classic*

01-24-2018, 07:40 PM	#5
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,860	Re: What is this part called? Here you go. Get with KrazyRay, he might have one. I have some, but I can’t give any up, they have to stay with my seats I’m restoring. He has been my “go to guy”, when ever I’m missing bolts on my seats. They just don't make these bolts anymore. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

01-24-2018, 07:52 PM	#6
RedBed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 254	Re: What is this part called? Thanks. I was tempted to leave them off, as that extra 1" of lean in the seat would sure be nice (at 6'3") but then the seat would rub and fall forward. Maybe I will see if modifying those strikers, or building something else, will get me that extra inch! __________________ *1979 Chevrolet Bonanza/305/4L60/Edelbrock Performer/Holley 600 Classic*

01-25-2018, 09:15 PM	#8
RedBed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 254	Re: What is this part called? So if I remove the stop bolt (striker...?) and the seat lays against the rear wall, you think it would hurt anything? I suppose I could mount a couple rubber "stops" to the back wall. Might be nice to have that extra lean. but I'd hate to screw up my new seat cover. __________________ *1979 Chevrolet Bonanza/305/4L60/Edelbrock Performer/Holley 600 Classic*



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