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domano 68 · 05-31-2019, 04:11 PM

Just picked up a new to me, 71 Cheyenne Super. Wondering how the seat back (bench seat) blips forward so i can access behind the seat area? Thanks in advance!

jbarron · 05-31-2019, 04:44 PM

They don't flip forward.

RustyPile · 05-31-2019, 05:33 PM

jbarron is correct.. The seat doesn't "flip" forward.. However, if you need to access the fuel gauge sending unit, you can remove the 4 (2 on each side) seat mounting bolts in the rear and loosen the front 4 bolts.. Tip the seat forward and place a block of wood under each rear "foot".. This will allow you to gain access to the sending unit without fully removing the seat... Replace and tighten the bolts when you are finished.. Don't drive the truck with loose or removed bolts..

Willys_MB · 05-31-2019, 05:49 PM

I'm no expert, but my bench seat leans forward. I think there's some extensive discussion about this on the forum. I vaguely remember something about it changing based on year?

Either way, pulling the seat isn't very hard if you need to access that area.

**leddzepp** · 05-31-2019, 10:27 PM

67-68 fold forward, 69-72 do not

**FirstOwner69** · 05-31-2019, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

67-68 fold forward, 69-72 do not

The change was made in '69 as required by new safety regulations. Same with 2 door cars which were the first to have latches on the front seat backs.

domano 68 · 06-01-2019, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

67-68 fold forward, 69-72 do not

Good to know, thanks!

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

The change was made in '69 as required by new safety regulations. Same with 2 door cars which were the first to have latches on the front seat backs.

Interesting. Seems like a step backwards though. I wonder if they thought about how do people access the area behind the seat.

Madkidd007 · 06-02-2019, 12:17 AM

Unsure if it’s correct for my truck as it’s how I got it 15 years ago. But my 70 appears to have angle adjusters that just had the lower lock nuts removed and now it flipped forward

**Grumpy old man** · 06-02-2019, 07:34 AM

That's a 67- early 68 flip seat Later 68 -72 bolted solid with the upholstery covering the arms .

72c20customcamper · 06-02-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

The change was made in '69 as required by new safety regulations. Same with 2 door cars which were the first to have latches on the front seat backs.

Actually GM and most other companies made the change over in 67. My 66 chevelle has flip seats no latch buttons which is correct . I have 67 gto seats that have the button releases. It also has the mounts for the three point seat belts. Even though they weren't installed.

cardude · 06-02-2019, 01:00 PM

While we're on the subject then, what would make good fold-forward bench seat candidates for swapping into our rigs?

I know that I wish there were a couple more inches between me and the steering wheel; I'm always trying to push myself back.

So a really thick, plush seat would make that worse for me. (and I don't have much of a beer belly either!)

**leddzepp** · 06-02-2019, 01:53 PM

If you need more room between you and the steering wheel, collapse your intermediate shaft and bring the column closer to the dash. Changing a seat will not gain you any room. Once the seatback hits the cab, it isn’t moving back any further unless you angle it forward, making it uncomfortable and unable to lean back.

**FirstOwner69** · 06-02-2019, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Actually GM and most other companies made the change over in 67. My 66 chevelle has flip seats no latch buttons which is correct . I have 67 gto seats that have the button releases. It also has the mounts for the three point seat belts. Even though they weren't installed.

Thanks for the clarification. When I posted, I thought that it may have been a year or 2 earlier on the cars. We had a '69 Olds 2 door which was the first time I'd seen them.

cardude · 06-02-2019, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

If you need more room between you and the steering wheel, collapse your intermediate shaft and bring the column closer to the dash. Changing a seat will not gain you any room. Once the seatback hits the cab, it isn’t moving back any further unless you angle it forward, making it uncomfortable and unable to lean back.

Thanks Leddzepp! Didn't really think of that!

I've got my brake booster out right now anyway for some major re-wiring at the firewall........................"as long as I'm here"!!

Anyone got pics of moving the neutral safety switch back? It looks pretty close to the firewall already!

68Gold/white · 06-02-2019, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cardude

While we're on the subject then, what would make good fold-forward bench seat candidates for swapping into our rigs?

I know that I wish there were a couple more inches between me and the steering wheel; I'm always trying to push myself back.

So a really thick, plush seat would make that worse for me. (and I don't have much of a beer belly either!)

Those seat lowering brackets, that someone sells...might help...

demian5 · 10-22-2019, 01:35 PM

Can a non folding seat be made into a folding seat?

05-31-2019, 04:11 PM	#1
domano 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: hsv al Posts: 89	How to flip seat back forward Just picked up a new to me, 71 Cheyenne Super. Wondering how the seat back (bench seat) blips forward so i can access behind the seat area? Thanks in advance! __________________ 1971 C10 127 in wheelbase Model Number-CS10934 Body Type & Seating-Fleetside 8 ft. Original Factory Price-$2,854 Shipping Weight-3,605 lbs Total Production-206,313 Last edited by domano 68; 05-31-2019 at 04:17 PM.

05-31-2019, 04:44 PM	#2
jbarron Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 167	Re: How to flip seat back forward They don't flip forward. __________________ '72 3/4 Cheyenne Super 402/TH400 Gear Vendors '72 3/4 Cheyenne Super 350/200R4 '50 1/2 Chevy 3 Window

05-31-2019, 05:33 PM	#3
RustyPile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Elkhart, Texas Posts: 1,864	Re: How to flip seat back forward jbarron is correct.. The seat doesn't "flip" forward.. However, if you need to access the fuel gauge sending unit, you can remove the 4 (2 on each side) seat mounting bolts in the rear and loosen the front 4 bolts.. Tip the seat forward and place a block of wood under each rear "foot".. This will allow you to gain access to the sending unit without fully removing the seat... Replace and tighten the bolts when you are finished.. Don't drive the truck with loose or removed bolts..

05-31-2019, 05:49 PM	#4
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: How to flip seat back forward I'm no expert, but my bench seat leans forward. I think there's some extensive discussion about this on the forum. I vaguely remember something about it changing based on year? Either way, pulling the seat isn't very hard if you need to access that area. __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

05-31-2019, 10:27 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,058	Re: How to flip seat back forward 67-68 fold forward, 69-72 do not __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-02-2019, 12:17 AM	#8
Madkidd007 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Locust grove, Ga Posts: 2,246	Re: How to flip seat back forward Unsure if it’s correct for my truck as it’s how I got it 15 years ago. But my 70 appears to have angle adjusters that just had the lower lock nuts removed and now it flipped forward Attached Images __________________ 70 C10 highschool truck now C20 cummins powered 72 Crew Denali, Bigger, Stronger, Faster, well you get the point..... the ole 65 continental Syclone killer AWD T56 LS Paypal please pay as Goods&Services Madkidd00000007@yahoo.com

06-02-2019, 07:34 AM	#9
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: How to flip seat back forward That's a 67- early 68 flip seat Later 68 -72 bolted solid with the upholstery covering the arms . __________________ 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

06-02-2019, 01:00 PM	#11
cardude Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Astoria, OR Posts: 72	Re: How to flip seat back forward While we're on the subject then, what would make good fold-forward bench seat candidates for swapping into our rigs? I know that I wish there were a couple more inches between me and the steering wheel; I'm always trying to push myself back. So a really thick, plush seat would make that worse for me. (and I don't have much of a beer belly either!)

06-02-2019, 01:53 PM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,058	Re: How to flip seat back forward If you need more room between you and the steering wheel, collapse your intermediate shaft and bring the column closer to the dash. Changing a seat will not gain you any room. Once the seatback hits the cab, it isn’t moving back any further unless you angle it forward, making it uncomfortable and unable to lean back. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-22-2019, 01:35 PM	#16
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,178	Re: How to flip seat back forward Can a non folding seat be made into a folding seat? __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC



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