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Does anyone make the rear bolts and clamps for the 2nd and 3rd row? Does anyone have one that they will sell and I can make my own?

I used carriage bolts in my '54. There were no clamps. There are bolt holes in the seat frame. What year truck are you referring to?

"Re: 47-53 Suburban rear seat bolts and clamps" (in the title; but, not mentioned in the message-body)


As Cletis posted, they were carriage bolts. They were not a high-domed carriage bolts, but they were not an elevator bolt. A regular carriage bolt (standard hardware) will work.

A wing nut was used (standard hardware will work), and there was a special washer/clamp/spacer that was curved to fit the seat-frame-base tube. That washer/clamp/spacer had a flat surface on the top (these are not standard hardware).

pictures (and a little text) are worth a thousand words (sorry about the blurry close-up focus)

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You might have to arrange for someone to send you a sample, so that you can fabricate the washer/clamp/spacer. You would then HAVE TO return the sample-part to the sender.

Tim,

Is that the correct material for the block? Brass? I could easily makes those out of steel or aluminum. You wouldn't have actual dimensions of that block, would you?

Mark

Mark,

I do not know the material. Steel or aluminum would do fine. It is unpainted and unrusted metal. I do not think it is stainless steel, but that would work too. You would not want to paint it, because it would chip when the seats are removed/replaced (if they are/were replaced - that is why many seats are lost for/to posterity).

If I have not put that piece back in place (and, if I can easily find it), I take more photos and post them.

I think it is brass, that is what someone told me a while back. It would be very simple to make, that is why I wanted to see if I could find one. I will post in the want ads.

Trod: The part you are looking for is 466123 Washer Special used starting in 1936 Suburbans and used up until probably 1955,perhaps later.I have six of them and will forward them to you if you would like them. (no charge) They are no use to me now as my 1939 Suburban is as finised as it will ever be.
Stan Norrish (Ontario,Canada)
[email protected]

Thanks for the part number and information, Stan.

If anyone want to obtain this part from Stan, please contact him via email or Private Message.

I will send Stan an email, as I found original seats and need the special washers. Thanks Tim. V/R, Nick

I believe Trod was getting them.

I have a machine shop at work and if they can make them, I will pass them on at cost if anyone needs them. Thanks to Stan.

I'd be interested in a full set,let me know how much they will cost via a PM message.


Thanks,Tim

I am not worried about the machining because it is free. I just don't know what brass is going to cost. I will have them get me a price on Monday.

Are they brass or are they aluminum? These may fit many years, up to 1966 Chevrolet. Count me in too.

Trod, Sorry, I didn't try to take what was promised to you from Stan; just expressing interest like others. I need a full set too. Thanks Trod, Stan, et. al. V/R, Nick

How are you progressing on the hold downs ?

I bought the material out of McMaster Carr. 12" of the brass was $27. It was 3/4" X 3/4" which is the exact size square they are supposed to be. I gave the material to a guy at work on Wednesday. He is going to see how many he can get out of the 12" piece. I will keep everyone posted.

Thanks

Trod,

I would very much be intrested in purchasing a set from you as well.

Thanks!

Thanks !!

ditto that

Any pictures available?

The link I posted above now works. It shows the original hardware.

http://www.1954advance-design.com/Web%20images/47-55-suburban-rear-seats-base-bolt/

Excellent.. Nice, now I have to look for some.