C-2 seat track repair

[Steve Z.]

I've taken my '66 seats apart to repair the track assemblies. The seats would rock back and forth in the car. I replaced the track springs with springs I bought from ZIP which are the same size as the ones I took out but the seat still are sloppy and rock on the tracks. I'm now looking for larger Dia. springs to see if I can take up the slack in the tracks. Has anyone done this before ? Am I on the right TRACK :-))))
Steve

[Joe C.]

Re: C-2 seat track repair

Steve,

AFAIK, the seat track springs/rollers only come in one size. Possibly, if you try another vendor, like L.I. Corvette Supply, or Dr.Rebuild, their springs MIGHT be manufactured to different specs. I replaced mine when I restored my seats, but I had 1 or 2 broken ones. The new springs tightened things up nicely. Did you check to make sure that the seat track adjustment locks are engaging fully?

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[Steve Z.]

Re: C-2 seat track repair

Yes, the locks are engaging. New springs are .210, I believe I need .240, I have some .250 and they seem too tight.
Steve

[Joe C.]

Re: C-2 seat track repair

Steve,

Are you able to order specific diameter roller springs? If so, let me know where from.

Joe

[Steve Z.]

Re: C-2 seat track repair

Joe,
I just got done opening up the bushings that that the springs ride in so that a .250 OD. spring fits like the originals. Wow it really tightens things up. The track sides easily but firmly, no rock at all. I have not added any grease yet which will just make it smoother. The springs I got I believe I got at Lowes, Home Depot or True Value Hardware but I can't remember which one. I've tried so many I'll have to check them all. I need 6 more so tomorrow I'll hit the stores and let you know where and what the part number is.
Steve

[Steve Z.]

Re: C-2 seat track repair

Found them :-)))
I got the springs at Lowes, they are located in the hardware section. They are made by Century Spring Corp., part # C157, 1/4"OD x3 1/4" long x .025 wire, untility extension spring. $3.50 per 2 pak.
Hope this helps,
Steve

[Dave Marshall]

Re: C-2 seat track repair

The seats in my '65 also rock back and forth. Would anyone have a picture of just how many and where all the springs go on the seat frames? I am wondering if there are supposed to be more springs on my seats than what was there when I had them apart. Thanks.

Dave Marshall