Removal of rear seat pans

[Goldie]

are the rear seat pans attached under the car? where are the attaching screws/bolts if not underneath? Need to replace the ambla. have the material.

 

[Randy Forbes]

BJ8s have studs on the underside of the pan, a 5/16" socket will remove them.

I'll look for pictures...

Earlier cars just had screws from the topside downward.

 

[Keoke]

Goldie:


BJ8s have-[ 4 ] studs on the underside of the pan, a 5/16" socket will remove them as Randy said.------ :laugh:

However, I suggest you treat them to PB Blaster before you attempt to remove the nuts given that these fasteners are exposed to the elements and can twist the studs off---Keoke.

 

[AUSMHLY]

There are four studs per seat pan.

 

[richberman]

Randy,
Any pictures of how the front seat pans attach to the seat bottom? Mine seem too big.
rich

 

[Legal Bill]

Goldie, Keoke raises a very important point. The rear seat pans do not use bolts. There are studs welded to the pan. If a stud snaps off, you have a real pain in the neck on your hands. I would take a wire wheel to the studs first to clean the road grime off the threads. PB Blaster is not a bad idea, but I often find I need to apply some heat to get the nuts to turn. This, of course, can be quite dangerous as the fuel lines and tank are there and the old seat material can catch on fire. I use a welding torch as the heat can be applied with pinpoint accuracy. If you plan to use heat, do not spray any PB Blaster on. It is flamable. If you use a socket, be very careful as the socket will cover the stud and nut and you will not be able to see if the nut is turning free of the stud, or if the stud is twisting with the nut.

 

[Legal Bill]

Randy,
Any pictures of how the front seat pans attach to the seat bottom? Mine seem too big.
rich

They don't attach at all. They just sit there.

 

[Goldie]

Great help. Just needed to know not to go looking for some hidden screws in the cockpit. Need to jack her up anyway for some lub. I usually try Marvel Mystery oil on rusty threads. Since this car is not driven in the rain, shouldn't be too bad.....with crossed fingers.

 

[Keoke]

Rich!!!

Roger just showed pictures of all of the fastening studs including some slightly rusted ones.--Fwiw-Keoke--

 

[Keoke]

I usually try Marvel Mystery oil on rusty threads.---Really Goldie???

Wel get you some PB Blaster and you won't have to [ "TRY" } so hard'--Keoke-- :laugh:


Since this car is not driven in the rain, :OH!!:

I didn't plan on driving mine in the rain either,but mother nature had her own ideas--

shouldn't be too bad.....with crossed fingers.
Better cross you toes too.====

 

[Randy Forbes]

Rich!!!

Roger just showed pictures of all of the fastening studs including some slightly rusted ones.--Fwiw-Keoke--

The inside of his wheels are dirty too!

Oh wait, those must be the pictures BEFORE he restored it!

 

[Keoke]

Boy you better not have your adddress in your profile CUZ you gnna get it Randy----Keoke- :lol:

 

[richberman]

Rich!!!

Roger just showed pictures of all of the fastening studs including some slightly rusted ones.--Fwiw-Keoke--

Keoke,

I asked for <span style="font-weight: bold">FRONT</span> seat pictures.

thanks,
rich

 

[Keoke]

Rich!!!

Roger just showed pictures of all of the fastening studs including some slightly rusted ones.--Fwiw-Keoke--

Keoke,

I asked for <span style="font-weight: bold">FRONT</span> seat pictures.--WOT!!!

:blush:
Well in that case Legal Bill pointed you in the right direction:
"
"They don't attach at all. They just sit there".

rich--------Keoke

 

[Superwrench]

Rich, My front seat frames have 3 tangs that stick out and you slide the seat bottom into them and drop the seat down on the frame. Like these other guys have said that is all that holds them. Do you have the right frames for your seats ? Quick

 

[richberman]

And the backs of the seat...what prevents them from angling too far back?
Do they just hit something?
rich

 

[Keoke]

And the backs of the seat...what prevents them from angling too far back?

The seat back frame rests on the top of the bottom seat frame which supports the seat back when in an upright position.

Do they just hit something?

Well they kiny hit the top of the bottom seat frame if you want to put it that way---Keoke-- :laugh:
rich