Hello, all! I'm putting my '68 back together and have decided it's not possible to reinstall the rear seat bottom. I've taken out the front seats to get some leverage, but am still a good inch short of the clips despite pushing with all my might. Any suggestions other than duck if you have to hit the brakes? Thanks!
1. Use two hands to lift seat out 2. Lift it slightly up then push seat forward (towards the trunk) 3. Then pull up and the seat should come out of the slot.
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Its really difficult to push or pull the seat to engage or disengage from the clip. Since you have the front seat out, try using your feet to push the seat towards the trunk then down towards to clip.
It can be a feat of strength. If it's too much, bribing a studly neighbor or relative can be helpful. Beer can be a good bribe, but only after the work is done!
2012 Mustang Boss 302 #1918, Competition Orange. FGF replacement 2006 Mustang V6 Pony, Vista Blue. Factory ordered. 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. So I'm claiming it) Old projects, gone but not forgotten: 1967 FB 400, original CA car. After 22 years of work, trashed by the guy who was supposed to paint it. I had to sell it. 1980 Turbo Trans Am 1970 Mustang fastback, 351C 4Bbl, auto 1988 Mustang GT, 5 speed 1983 F-150 4x4, built 302 1994 Chevy K2500 HD 4x4, 454 TBI
2012 Mustang Boss 302 #1918, Competition Orange. FGF replacement 2006 Mustang V6 Pony, Vista Blue. Factory ordered. 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. So I'm claiming it) Old projects, gone but not forgotten: 1967 FB 400, original CA car. After 22 years of work, trashed by the guy who was supposed to paint it. I had to sell it. 1980 Turbo Trans Am 1970 Mustang fastback, 351C 4Bbl, auto 1988 Mustang GT, 5 speed 1983 F-150 4x4, built 302 1994 Chevy K2500 HD 4x4, 454 TBI
Thanks, everyone! I'll give it another go with my feet tomorrow. I've tried using a nail puller with the frame in the slot but couldn't get enough leverage with my hands. I'll see if I can get my foot on the curved end of the puller and push harder.
