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Inside a bench?

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by PatricksBuick, Dec 29, 2011.

  1. PatricksBuick

    PatricksBuick PatrickBuick

    Hi folks,
    does anyone know what exactly is inside a 1967 (or any 1960ies GM) Buick front bench?
    Pictures would be perfect.
    I am curious to see if there is enough meat to weld on "guardrail" to install a head rest.
    Many thanks.
    Patrick
     
    PatricksBuick, Dec 29, 2011
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  2. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Yes - I used the backs/parts from a later bench seat. Cut the track out and welded it to the 67 frame. See pic:

    - Bill
     

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    12lives, Dec 30, 2011
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  3. PatricksBuick

    PatricksBuick PatrickBuick

    Thanks Bill,

    That is precisely what I intend to do.
    Any pics of the bench without the cover?
     
    PatricksBuick, Jan 1, 2012
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  4. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    No pics - a shop did the work. I might have pics of the late model bench - I'll look.

    - Bill
     
    12lives, Jan 1, 2012
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  5. DeeVeeEight

    DeeVeeEight Well-Known Member

    You might want to take a peek yourself and see what is in there. When I restored an older pair of bucket seats they did not have headrests, but the mounting holes were there under the upholstery.
     
    DeeVeeEight, Jan 2, 2012
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  6. kcombs

    kcombs Well-Known Member

    Too late tonight, but maybe I can get you a pic of a 67 El Camino seat frame that is completely stripped in a day or two. I have one by my shop. They should be the same.
     
    kcombs, Jan 2, 2012
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  7. PatricksBuick

    PatricksBuick PatrickBuick

    thanks. Due to cold winter time I can only take the bench apart in spring, so anything I can learn now on V8Buick is helpful to me.
     
    PatricksBuick, Jan 3, 2012
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  8. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Ahh - here they are! This is the seat I took the parts FROM:

    - Bill
     

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    12lives, Jan 3, 2012
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  9. PatricksBuick

    PatricksBuick PatrickBuick

    Thanks Bill. I am getting a better idea now. :TU:
    Those seats look less reliable than you would think. I just removed a seat from a 90ies European car and it had massive frame to keep the seat in place in case of an accident.
     
    PatricksBuick, Jan 8, 2012
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  10. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Buick put the massive frame under the car to keep the seat in place...lol :puzzled: Actually you're seeing the newer technology at work and the application of crumple zone safety engineering. That and air bags are keeping the death toll down on today's highways!

    - Bill
     
    12lives, Jan 9, 2012
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  11. PatricksBuick

    PatricksBuick PatrickBuick

    Bill,

    I have bought pretty much the same backplate you have there (good ol Buick for my Buick and not the European style). But how did you connect the plate with the bench itself. It looks as if the bench consists of a flimsy spring and cushion in between.
    Did you weld a proper frame around everything?
    Appreciate your inspirations.

    Patrick
     
    PatricksBuick, Jan 22, 2012
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  12. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Hi Patrick - I honestly don't know - a shop did the work. Maybe he just replaced the old seat backs with the newer ones? He did not charge much so I'm sure it was not very involved.
    - Bill
     
    12lives, Jan 22, 2012
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